Hancock & Gore

Overview

Hancock & Gore is a diversified investment company based in Sydney, Australia. The company invests in small to medium-sized businesses across various asset classes, including listed and unlisted equities, fixed income, funds management, and direct property. It provides business management skills and equity capital to leverage growth opportunities. The company's investment strategy focuses on delivering long-term returns by investing in diversified asset categories. Its business units include Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listed equities, private equity, income strategy, and direct property. Hancock & Gore assists in recapitalizing ASX-listed companies to facilitate strategic acquisitions or refinancing and maintains a portfolio of investments in private businesses, providing dividends, capital growth, and potential for initial public offerings (IPOs) or other liquidity events. Hancock & Gore has a history of strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of Trutex Limited, a leading UK schoolwear supplier, in August 2025. This acquisition expanded its presence in the UK market, complementing its existing operations in Australia and New Zealand. The addition of Trutex created a significant international schoolwear group, offering opportunities for operational and cost synergies. The company's approach emphasizes leveraging its expertise to drive growth and value creation in its portfolio companies.

Investment Focus

• Established businesses with growth potential
• Opportunities for operational synergies
• Companies seeking strategic acquisitions or refinancing
• Private businesses with potential for IPOs or other liquidity events

Portfolio Companies