DH Private Equity Partners

DH Private Equity Partners LLP, established in 1985 and headquartered in London, is a private equity firm specializing in mid-market acquisitions, corporate carve-outs, and leveraged buyouts. The firm focuses on industrial, services, consumer, and healthcare sectors, primarily targeting mid-sized companies in Northern Europe, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, the Iberian region, and parts of Central and Eastern Europe. DH typically invests between €100 million and €300 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from €200 million to €600 million. The firm seeks to acquire controlling stakes and often acts as a sole investor, providing follow-on financing as needed. Over the years, DH Private Equity Partners has built a strong reputation for developing market-leading businesses in collaboration with management teams.

Matt Appleton

Partner

John Gilbert Gemmell

Partner

Dick Hanson

Senior Partner

Peter Kruppa

Partner And Chief Financial Officer

John Leahy

Partner

Jyrki Lee-Korhonen

Partner

Alex Moss

Partner

Graeme Stening

Managing Partner

29 past transactions

ASCO Group

Acquisition in 2012
ASCO Group provides supply chain management services to the oil and gas sector and other related industries. It offers integrated supply base management services; materials management services; marine services, such as marine technical, marine control/monitoring, ship and port agency, and vessel sharing; co-mingled fuel storage services; oil and gas industry waste management services; transportation and distribution services comprising road transport, freight forwarding, and heli-freight; and technical services, including lifting, recruitment, and customs compliance and consultancy. ASCO Group also provides oil, property, safety training services; and software solutions. It primarily operates in the United Kingdom, Norwegian sectors of the North Sea, Trinidad, Canada, and Australia. ASCO Group began operation in 1967. It has its headquarters in Aberdeen in the the United Kingdom.

Vue Entertainment

Acquisition in 2010
Vue Entertainment is a cinema developer and operator of multiplex cinemas in the UK. The Vue brand and company was launched onto the UK market in 2003 with 38 cinemas. Since then, Vue'’s UK & Ireland circuit has grown to 79 cinemas with 755 screens and also operates 116

TMF Group

Acquisition in 2008
TMF Group helps companies expand and invest seamlessly across international borders. Their expert accountants, legal, financial, corporate secretarial and HR and payroll professionals are located around the world, enabling clients to operate their corporate structures, finance vehicles and investment funds in different geographical locations. TMF is the world’s leading independent provider of corporate compliance outsourcing solutions. Founded in 1988, it provides specialised administrative services such as bookkeeping, reporting, HR, payroll, domiciliary, structured finance and fund administration services. Under DH’s ownership, the company has completed 32 add‑on acquisitions. In January 2011, Fund V acquired Equity Trust, a global provider of non-advisory trust and fiduciary services to multinational corporate clients, financial institutions, high net worth individuals and intermediaries. TMF and Equity Trust merged in June 2011 to create TMF Group, the world’s leading provider of outsourced back office administrative services. With operations in more than 80 countries, TMF Group provides services to more than 50,000 clients including nearly half of the Fortune 500 companies. They help companies of all sizes to grow their operations. Think you’re too small because you only need payroll for five staff in Dubai and a further 20 in Moscow and 12 in Auckland? They can help with that. Their client base includes private and listed companies, both in multinational and single-country entities.

Avanza

Acquisition in 2007
Avanza is a private company focused on providing comprehensive urban public transport services, including bus and tram operations, as well as ticket marketing solutions. The company aims to enhance passenger mobility by developing quality transportation services tailored to the needs of the communities it serves. In addition to urban transport, Avanza also operates bus stations and offers suburb-metropolitan and long-distance passenger road transport services. Through its commitment to addressing mobility challenges, Avanza plays a significant role in the transportation landscape.

Avanza

Acquisition in 2007
Avanza is a private company focused on providing comprehensive urban public transport services, including bus and tram operations, as well as ticket marketing solutions. The company aims to enhance passenger mobility by developing quality transportation services tailored to the needs of the communities it serves. In addition to urban transport, Avanza also operates bus stations and offers suburb-metropolitan and long-distance passenger road transport services. Through its commitment to addressing mobility challenges, Avanza plays a significant role in the transportation landscape.

KP1

Acquisition in 2006
KP1 SAS designs, manufactures, and markets prefabricated and pre-stressed concrete products. It provides floor beams, infiller blocks, lintels, beams, pre-slabs, hollow core slabs, and columns to residential, commercial, and industrial construction markets. The company also manufactures and installs structural systems, as well as builds factories. It offers its products through distributors in France and internationally. The company serves architects, distributors, and contractors. The company was formerly known as B.D.I. S.A.S. and changed its name to KP1 SAS in April 2003. KP1 SAS was founded in 1959 and is based in Avignon, France.

Zobele Group

Acquisition in 2006
Zobele Group is the world manufacturer of domestic air fresheners and insecticide devices. Zobele’s customers include many of the global consumer goods multinationals including Reckitt Benckiser, Procter & Gamble, Henkel and a privately owned leading global FMCG company. It occupies strong market positions in each of its operating segments.

TV3 Television Network Ltd.

Acquisition in 2006
TV3 Television Network Limited, a commercial broadcaster, operates a free-to-air television channel in Ireland. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Dublin, Ireland. As of December 7, 2015, TV3 Television Network Limited operates as a subsidiary of UPC Ireland B.V.

Moeller Holding Gmbh & Co. KG

Acquisition in 2005
.Moeller Holding Gmbh & Co. KG manufactures, markets, and sells systems and components concerned with power distribution and automation in industrial, infrastructure and residential building applications in Germany and internationally.

Eaton

Acquisition in 2005
Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company founded in 1911 by Joseph Eaton in New Jersey. Headquartered in Dublin, it is a global leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution, and control, alongside hydraulics and aerospace systems. Eaton's operations are divided into two main segments: electrical, which accounts for approximately 70% of its revenue, and industrial, which makes up the remaining 30%. The electrical segment serves data centers, utilities, and commercial and residential buildings, while the industrial segment focuses on components for vehicles and aircraft. With a workforce of around 70,000 employees, Eaton sells its products in more than 150 countries, making it a significant player in the global power management sector.

Tumi Holdings

Acquisition in 2004
Tumi is recognized as the world's leading brand of luxury travel, business and lifestyle accessories. Tumi's success can be traced to its continual focus on its principles of design excellence, functional superiority and technical innovation. Tumi takes its name from a Peruvian god known to its founder from his Peace Corps days in South America. During the 1980's, Tumi's innovative introduction of soft, ultra-functional, black-on-black ballistic nylon travel bags catapulted the company to its current leadership position. Throughout the 1990's, as product innovations continued in the wheeled luggage and business case categories, increasing numbers of consumers around the world chose Tumi's unique blend of modern design and unparalleled performance.

Saft

Acquisition in 2004
Saft is a leading manufacturer of advanced technology batteries, specializing in industrial and defense applications. The company designs and produces a range of battery solutions, including low-voltage batteries, carbon capacitors, rechargeable lithium batteries, and aviation nickel-cadmium batteries. Saft focuses on high-technology lithium-ion batteries, targeting markets such as renewable energy storage, transportation, and telecommunication networks. With a commitment to innovation, the company serves various sectors, including aviation, railway, industrial standby, defense, and emergency lighting, providing reliable energy solutions for critical applications.

Priory Group

Acquisition in 2002
Established in 1980, Priory Group is a prominent independent provider of mental health and addiction treatment services in Europe. Based in London, the organization operates a network of hospitals and rehabilitation centers, offering a wide range of services that include acute mental health care, addiction treatments, and neuro-rehabilitation. Priory Group tailors its programs to meet the specific needs of individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Additionally, the organization provides specialist education, complex care, and support through fostering and care homes, ensuring comprehensive care for those with varying levels of need, from mild conditions to severe disabilities.

RHM plc

Acquisition in 2000
RHM plc, formerly Ranks Hovis McDougall, was a United Kingdom food business. The company owned numerous brands, particularly for flour, where its core business started, and for consumer food products.

PETRONAS Lubricants Italy

Acquisition in 2000
PETRONAS Lubricants Italy was the largest independent blender and distributor of automotive lubricants in Europe and South America.
North American Membership Group owns and operates membership-based lifestyle affinity organizations. It focuses on affinity membership marketing, magazine publishing, and continuity, and merchandise marketing. Its services include magazines that feature tactics, equipment tips, product ratings, and information; recipes, photography, and techniques; online branding, e-commerce, and lead generation; display advertising, rich media, text advertising, content integration, keyword links, e-newsletters, microsites, lead generation, and polls/surveys; e-newsletters; and television. North American Membership Group was formerly known as North American Outdoor Group. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. North American Membership Group is a former subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc.

Knowles Corporation

Acquisition in 1999
Knowles Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells micro-acoustic and audio processing solutions, as well as precision device products for various markets, including mobile consumer electronics, communications, medical technology, defense, automotive, and industrial sectors. The company operates through two primary segments: Audio and Precision Devices. The Audio segment focuses on creating microphones, balanced armature speakers, and audio processors, catering to applications in mobile devices and the Internet of Things. Meanwhile, the Precision Devices segment delivers capacitors and radio frequency solutions used in power supplies, medical implants, and telecommunications infrastructure. Knowles Corporation also provides electronic components for telecommunication and defense markets. The company, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers, as well as through distributors. With over 7,000 employees worldwide, Knowles emphasizes innovation and research, contributing to significant advancements in audio technology and applications, including contributions to historic events such as the Apollo 11 mission.

Umbro

Acquisition in 1999
Umbro is an English sportswear and football equipment supplier.

Dunlop Standard Aerospace Group

Acquisition in 1998
Dunlop Standard Aerospace Group design and manufacture of specialized aviation parts, including wheels, brakes and braking systems. Dunlop Standard Aerospace was the largest independent engine repair and overhaul company in the world for commercial, regional, military and business aircraft engines. It also supplied wheel and braking systems, engine components and rubber seals for a variety of aircraft.

Impress Metal Packaging Ltd.

Acquisition in 1997
Impress Metal Packaging Ltd provides metal packaging solutions for consumer goods markets in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Geberit

Acquisition in 1997
Geberit AG is a leading manufacturer of sanitary products and systems for both residential and commercial construction markets. Established in 1874 and headquartered in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland, the company specializes in a wide range of offerings, including installation systems, flushing mechanisms, piping systems, and bathroom ceramics. Geberit’s product portfolio encompasses items such as cisterns, drainage systems, showers, bathtubs, and taps, all marketed under the Geberit brand. The company is recognized for its innovative, durable, and eco-efficient solutions. With a presence in 41 countries, Geberit serves wholesalers, plumbers, and sanitary engineers, reinforcing its position as a significant player in the European sanitary technology sector.

Winkler+Dünnebier

Acquisition in 1997
Winkler+Dünnebier is the global market leader in the production of machines for printing and folding paper envelopes, tissues. As the world's leading technology, system solutions and service partner W+D offers a wide range of highly efficient integrated system solutions for the mail and postal industry as well as for the tissue and hygiene industry. Founded in 1913 W+D looks back on a more than 100-year history of future-oriented and market influencing innovations in engineering. W+D´s core competences lie in the technology for precise processing and handling of thin and inhomogeneous materials such as paper, tissue and non-woven materials at high production speeds. With its innovative and tailor-made system solutions and services W+D focuses on the entire internal value chain of its customers. Today W+D is active in the business segments Mail Solutions, Hygiene Solutions and Quality Services. In the area of Mail Solutions, W+D develops and markets integrated machines for manufacturing, printing, inserting and packaging envelopes and pockets. The segment Hygiene Solutions encompasses system solutions for manufacturing and packaging tissue folding and hygiene non-woven products. Quality Services provides our customers with highly skilled maintenance, Support and Training Services as well as spare parts and retrofit Solutions for W+D products. The company has sites in Germany, the Netherlands, the US and Malaysia as well as an global sales and service network around the world.

Elexis

Acquisition in 1995
Elexis was a technology group with two business divisions: Factory Automation Steel and Printing; and a division focusing on Factory Automation Plastics. The former concentrated on machine vision systems, control systems and new technologies in the field of quality assurance systems. The latter was a leading supplier of automated handling systems (robotics) for plastic injection moulding machines.

TAG Heuer

Acquisition in 1995
TAGHeuer is a luxury goods manufacturing company that designs and markets watches and related fashion accessories as well as eyewear and mobile phones. Its accessories portfolio includes wallets, belts, jackets, bags, cufflinks, bracelets, rings, and watch accessories. The company’s current watch lines include Formula One, Aquaracer, Link, Carrera, Monaco, and Grand Carrera. A specialty of the company’s watches is the containment of chronographs. TAGHeuer has been the official timekeeper of the three Summer Olympic Games of the 1920s, the Skiing World Championships, the Formula One World Championships, and has developed a watch for the McLaren F1 team. The company operates through multiple online and retail stores in many countries around the world. TAGHeuer was founded by Edouard Heuer in 1860 and is headquartered in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. The company maintains a watch-making workshop in Cornol, Switzerland and a factory in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.

Tarkett

Acquisition in 1994
Tarkett, the worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sports surface solutions.

Apcoa Parking

Acquisition in 1991
Apcoa Parking AG operates and manages multi-story car parks, parking spaces, and mechanized systems.

Apcoa Parking

Acquisition in 1991
Apcoa Parking AG operates and manages multi-story car parks, parking spaces, and mechanized systems.