Investec Growth & Acquisition Finance has provided follow-on financing to existing client 2M Group, owner of chemicals distribution businesses Surfachem and Banner Chemicals, to fund its recent acquisition of INEOS ChlorVinyls’ packed chlorine business.   In March 2012, Investec backed 2M’s chairman Mottie Kessler on the buy-out of the business

Equistone Partners Europe has acquired Karl Eugen Fischer Beteiligungs, a portfolio company of Equita.   Equita was advised by Baird, a mid-market investment bank.   Based in Burgkunstadt, Germany, Karl Eugen Fischer specialises in tyre cord cutting machinery.   Equita is an independent, non-bank-affiliated investment company based in Bad Homburg,

NTT Communications, Arkadin International and AXA Private Equity have entered into exclusive negotiations over NTT Com’s acquisition of a majority stake in Arkadin.   The agreement will be implemented after the necessary notification and consultation with the relevant works council. The management of Arkadin will reinvest alongside NTT Com. The

Atlanta-based AHC Media has been acquired by local industry executives and Lone Peak Capital Group.   David R Fournier, the new chief executive of AHC Media, has a long history in the technology and publishing industries. Brand director Beth Schilling has over 25 years’ experience in pharmaceutical and healthcare sales and

Investcorp has agreed to acquire Tyrrells Potato Crisps, the manufacturer of premium crisps and snacks, from Langholm Capital for GBP100m.   Founded at Tyrrells Court Farm, Herefordshire, in 2002, Tyrrells is recognised for its tasty hand cooked potato and vegetable crisps as well as a range of premium snacks, including

HgCapital, the European sector focused private equity investor, has acquired Nair & Co.   Nair & Co provides a tailored solution for fast growing companies that are looking to expand into international markets, but do not have the technical or administrative expertise to do so. Nair & Co sets up