Hanover Acceptances
Hanover Acceptances Limited is a British private holding and investment company founded in 1974 by investor and philanthropist Manfred Gorvy. The group has interests spanning property investment, agribusiness, beverages, and financial investments, with operations primarily in the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and Africa.
History
Hanover Acceptances was established in 1974 by Manfred Gorvy, a South African-born chartered accountant and investor. The company developed from a property-focused investment vehicle into a diversified holding group with significant interests in food and beverage manufacturing, agriculture, and commercial real estate.Operations
The Hanover Acceptances Group operates through a number of subsidiary and affiliated companies, including:Dorrington Plc – a UK-based property investment companyRefresco Gerber – an international beverage bottling businessAfrican Realty Trust – a property investment trust focused on African marketsFresh Capital – an agribusiness and agricultural investment companyThrough these entities, the group is involved in office and retail property, agricultural production, and beverage manufacturing.