Rangatira Investments

Private Equity Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand ·Founded 1937

Overview

Rangatira Investments is a New Zealand-based private equity firm established in 1937. The firm specializes in long-term investments in private New Zealand companies, aiming to build superior companies and brands alongside business owners. Rangatira's portfolio includes a diverse range of sectors, such as consumer goods, food and beverage, healthcare, tourism, media, technology, manufacturing, retail, logistics, energy, agriculture, forestry, education, financial services, and real estate. The firm focuses on growth, late-stage, buyout, turnaround, and distressed investments, primarily within New Zealand. Rangatira's investment strategy involves taking minority and majority stakes in mid-sized private New Zealand companies, with the objective of providing a sustainable 10-12% return through a combination of cash yield and capital growth. The firm has a history of investing in leading New Zealand companies, including Watties, Golden Bay Cement, The Mount Cook Group, Montana Wines, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, ANZCO Foods, DB Breweries, Nelson Fisheries Ltd, Feltex Carpets, Hellers, Tuatara, and Contract Resources. Rangatira's approach emphasizes active involvement at the management and board levels to add value to its unlisted investments, combining high standards of governance with sound management and a clear focus on growth and profitability. Rangatira Investments is 51% owned by the JR McKenzie Trust, with other community and charitable organizations owning another 15% of the shares. The balance of the shares is owned by private investors. The firm's mission is to increase both the capital value of its shares and the dividends paid to its shareholders by investing creatively and competitively. Rangatira's shares trade on the Unlisted platform under RANGA-A and RANGA-B, with the A shares carrying full voting rights and the B shares having restricted rights. To buy or sell shares, investors can contact their broker. Rangatira's share registry is maintained by Computershare, and shareholders are encouraged to keep their details up to date with them.

Portfolio Companies

TuataraFisher & Paykel HealthcareHellersRainbow's EndWattiesGolden Bay CementThe Mount Cook GroupMontana WinesSkellerupANZCO FoodsDB BreweriesNelson Fisheries LtdFeltex CarpetsContract Resources

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Frequently asked questions about Rangatira Investments

What sectors does Rangatira Investments invest in?

Rangatira Investments invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand. Rangatira Investments is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Rangatira Investments invest at?

Rangatira Investments backs companies at Growth, Late Stage, Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed.

Which regions does Rangatira Investments invest in?

Rangatira Investments invests across New Zealand.

Who are the partners at Rangatira Investments?

Team members listed for Rangatira Investments include Matthew Olde (Investment Partner).

What companies has Rangatira Investments invested in?

Rangatira Investments's portfolio includes Tuatara, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Hellers, Rainbow's End, Watties, Golden Bay Cement, The Mount Cook Group and Montana Wines.

How do I contact Rangatira Investments?

Rangatira Investments's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.

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