Rangatira

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Business Description
RANGATIRA is a diversified investment company with assets over $200m. Established in 1937, Rangatira's portfolio is focused on middle-market private equity investments, complemented by investments in a range of publicly listed companies. Rangatira's private equity investments target established middle-market companies with good long-term growth potential. Rangatira has two types of shares, an A and a B, with B class voting rights restricted to matters directly affecting B share rights. Rangatira is 51% owned by the J R McKenzie Trust with other community and charitable organisations owning around another 15%. These holdings by charitable organisations consist mainly of B shares. Rangatira aims to add value to its private equity investments by actively contributing at management and board level, recognising the need to combine high standards of governance with sound management, effective capital allocation and a clear focus on growth and profitability. Rangatira's mission is to increase both the capital value of its shares and the dividends paid to shareholders.