UK's STAR Capital acquires V.Group, world's largest ship manager, from Advent International, pending regulatory review.

UK's STAR Capital, leading the consortium, acquires V.Group, the world's largest ship management firm from Advent International. The deal, which includes Dutch holding company Ackermans & van Haaren, is pending regulatory review. V.Group serves 3,500 vessels and offers a range of shipping services, and is seen as a strong fit for STAR's investment strategy due to its market leadership.