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About Us

An independent CRO and operator who can stabilize a business, run a sale process, recapitalize a balance sheet, manage stakeholder relations, and bring an in- or out-of-court restructuring to completion.

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Capital providers, restructuring lawyers and boards bring Chris into situations where decisive action is needed, stakeholder negotiations are complex, and speed is important.

 

The team at Rankin Partners includes a former private equity operating company CFO, a former CTO with strength in cost takeouts, and financial analysts / support.

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Chris Rankin served as Chief Restructuring Officer of Bird Global, EXRO Technologies, and a US Value Added Reseller.  Chris also served as the Chief Financial Officer of Torstar's parent Nordstar, and as Financial Advisor to several Value Added Resellers, an Equipment Distributor, and a Lender.  

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Turnarounds & Restructurings

We stabilize businesses and restore performance in complex situations. Our focus is on execution—improving operations, managing liquidity, and supporting restructuring processes.

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  • Improve profitability through operational changes and cost discipline

  • Manage liquidity and stabilize the balance sheet

  • Refocus business lines around core value drivers

  • Support in- and out-of-court restructuring processes

Mergers and Acquisitions

We lead transaction processes in time-sensitive and high-pressure environments. Our role is to manage execution from preparation through closing.

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  • Lead sale processes, divestitures, and recapitalizations

  • Prepare businesses and assets for market

  • Manage negotiations in complex or distressed situations

  • Drive transactions to close with disciplined execution

Balance Sheet Management

We help companies unlock liquidity and navigate complex capital structures. Our approach ensures the business has the financial runway to stabilize and execute.

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  • Monetize assets and improve working capital efficiency

  • Raise capital to support operations and restructuring efforts

  • Align stakeholders around a clear financial path forward

  • Navigate complex funding and capital strategies

Stakeholder Management

We bring structure and clarity to complex stakeholder environments. Our focus is on communication, alignment, and maintaining process momentum.

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  • Coordinate communication across lenders, creditors, and investors

  • Provide clear updates to boards and management teams

  • Navigate competing interests and stakeholder dynamics

  • Support processes requiring transparency and oversight

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