Hillhouse Capital Acquires SK Eco Prime from Hahn & Company

Hahn & Co Acquires SK Shipping from SK Group

April 27, 2021

Transportation

Hahn & Co acquired SK Shipping (the shipping arm of SK Group) in October 2018 in a deal worth about 1.5 trillion won that included purchase of debt and a capital injection, leaving Hahn & Co as the largest shareholder with a 71.43% stake while SK Holdings retained a minority stake. The private equity owner recapitalized and restructured the company, cut its debt burden, refocused on long-term contracts and environmental compliance, and helped SK Shipping return to profitability.

Hahn & Co. Acquires SKC's Industrial (PET) Film Business

December 2, 2022

Manufacturing

South Korean private equity firm Hahn & Co. has completed the acquisition of SKC Ltd.'s industrial polyester (PET) film business for 1.6 trillion won (about $1.2 billion). The divestiture reflects SK Group's shift toward eco-friendly businesses while Hahn & Co. aims to expand the unit's presence in electronics, semiconductors and automotive end markets and raise its global market share.

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.

SK Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Ecopol S.p.A.

July 27, 2023

Packaging

Affiliates of SK Capital Partners acquired a majority interest in Ecopol S.p.A., a Italy-headquartered producer of water‑soluble and biodegradable films, while CEO Mauro Carbone and minority investor Tikehau Capital retain significant stakes. The investment will support Ecopol's continued expansion of production capacity — including its new U.S. facility in Griffin, Georgia — and accelerate entry into new markets and applications for sustainable delivery systems.

Bain Capital Makes Significant Equity Investment in EcoCeres

January 12, 2023

Renewable Energy

Bain Capital Private Equity completed a significant equity investment in EcoCeres, an Asia-based advanced biorefinery platform that produces HVO, SAF and cellulosic ethanol from waste-based biomass. The investment will support EcoCeres’ international expansion and technology scaling to advance renewable fuels and decarbonization solutions.

EQT Infrastructure to Acquire KJ Environment in South Korea

August 16, 2024

Environmental Services

EQT Infrastructure VI has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire KJ Environment and affiliated companies to build an end-to-end waste treatment platform in South Korea focused on plastic recycling and waste-to-energy. The platform will leverage assets in the Greater Seoul Metropolitan Area and is intended to support a scaled and diversified circular economy infrastructure business. Closing is expected in Q4 2024, subject to customary conditions and approvals.