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 company
  • Refresco Gerber – an international beverage bottling business
  • African Realty Trust – a property investment trust focused on African markets
  • Fresh Capital – an agribusiness and agricultural investment company
Through these entities, the group is involved in office and retail property, agricultural production, and beverage manufacturing.

Management

The company is led by Chief Executive Officer Sean Gorvy, with founder Manfred Gorvy serving as chairman.