Citadel Wellington LLC

SEC Filing Record

Offering Amount

$16.3B

Strategy

Hedge

Exemption

06b

Date Filed

May 28, 2026

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The amendment filing—filed 18 months into what would be a typical 24-month fund raise—signals either a material expansion of the initial target, a shift in LP composition or commitment structure, or correction of prior disclosure; the two-GP arrangement with Kenneth Griffin as co-GP indicates a partnership model rather than a single-manager operation, which typically affects fee splits, decision rights, and continuity protocols.

The absence of prior EDGAR filings from this manager despite the 06b exemption (pre-existing relationships only) suggests either a first institutional fund from the GP team, a transition from a previously unregistered or sub-threshold vehicle, or a deliberate shift toward formal hedge fund registration; the co-GP structure implies this is not a solo continuation of legacy capital.

A mid-2026 amendment to a hedge fund filing coincides with LP capital reallocation cycles following 2025 performance windows and a tightening institutional focus on manager concentration and operational transparency; this timing reflects pressure to lock capital before Q3 allocation decisions solidify.

Verify whether Kenneth Griffin retains key-man consent or removal rights across both this fund and any other Citadel-affiliated vehicles, and confirm whether the amendment adjusted fees, GP commitment levels, or side-pocket/gate provisions—details that alter risk allocation but may not surface in a header filing.

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Principals

General Partners & Executives

Gerald Beeson Kenneth Griffin

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