Hanover Investors Acquires Fairline Yachts

Hanover Investors Acquires Llanelec Precision Engineering

July 29, 2025

Manufacturing

Hanover Investors has acquired Llanelec Precision Engineering, a Neath, Wales-based manufacturer of precision-machined components for the defence and aerospace sectors. The investment—made via Hanover Active Equity Fund III—will see Hanover partner with CEO Spencer John to support Llanelec's growth and strategic development from its 120,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility.

Hanover Investors Makes Significant Equity Investment in New Era Energy

February 15, 2024

Energy

Hanover Investors has made a significant equity investment in New Era Energy, partnering with James Hunt (now CEO) and the existing team to support growth and expand the company's environmental fuel offering. New Era Energy, headquartered in Essex, United Kingdom, is a distributor of liquid fuels (including White Diesel and HVO), consumables and environmental services with over 150 employees, 10 depots, 50+ tankers and a delivery volume exceeding 200 million litres per year. The investment was made via Hanover Active Equity Fund III.

Hahn & Co. and Hana Financial Group Buy H-Line Shipping for 1.8 Trillion Won

May 24, 2020

Transportation

South Korea’s private equity firm Hahn & Co. and Hana Financial Group have agreed to buy a 100% stake in H-Line Shipping for 1.8 trillion won (~$1.45bn). The deal is structured as a leveraged buyout via a project fund (about 45% financed with debt) and is intended to move the shipping company’s ownership to long-term investors while supporting consolidation and growth in Hahn & Co.’s shipping platform.

Hg Acquires Majority Stake in TrustQuay from Silverfleet Capital

October 4, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Hg has become the majority investor in TrustQuay, a Fleet, England–based provider of trust, corporate and fund services software, with former majority owner Silverfleet Capital fully exiting. The investment will support TrustQuay's global expansion and rollout of its SaaS product TrustQuay Online as the business accelerates digitalisation across the trust, corporate and fund administration market.

Permira Acquires Majority Stake in Boats Group from Apax Partners

December 29, 2020

E-Commerce

A company backed by the Permira funds has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Boats Group from funds advised by Apax Partners. Boats Group, a Miami-based online classifieds marketplace and technology provider for the recreational marine industry (brands include YachtWorld, Boat Trader and boats.com), will partner with Permira to expand internationally and develop new products and services; financial terms were not disclosed.

Aquavista Acquires Fettlers Wharf, Furness Vale and Marple Marinas

August 18, 2025

Real Estate

Aquavista, the UK's largest residential and leisure mooring provider, has acquired three marinas in the North West of England — Fettlers Wharf Marina (near Ormskirk), Furness Vale Marina and Marple Marina (near Stockport) — expanding its portfolio to 32 marinas and over 5,300 berths. The investment was supported by private equity investor LDC, with debt facilities provided by Barings and Clydesdale Bank.