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Congruex, which is backed by Crestview Partners, has acquired CHC Consulting, an engineering consulting firm focused on the telecommunications sector. No financial terms were disclosed.
AmeriLife, a provider of annuity, life and health insurance solutions, has hired James Quinn as chief financial officer. Previously, Quinn worked at Marsh & McLennan Agency where he was senior vice president of corporate development. His work background includes stints at Goldman Sachs and Olympus Partners.
Austin, Texas-based Peak Rock Capital LLC has closed its oversubscribed second fund at a hard cap of $1.3 billion, beating its $900 million.
Equistone Partners Europe has appointed Edward Baker as an investment manager for its London office. Previously, Baker worked at MML Capital Partners.
FC Crestone has named Michael J. Houy as a partner and member of its investment committee. Previously, Houy worked at KPS Capital Partners where he was an investment professional.
Lariat Partners has made an investment in Offen Petroleum, a provider of fuel, lubricants and logistics services in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. No financial terms were disclosed. Stephens Inc served as financial adviser to Offen Petroleum on the transaction.
First Read kicks off the midweek with news that Steve Bannon is stepping down from Breitbart News, Hulu nabbed more than 17 million subscribers and $1 billion in ad revenue last year, and a federal judge has block the Trump administration's effort to block DACA.
LeBaronBrown Industries LLC has acquired a majority stake in Framingham, Massachusetts-based American International Chemical, a specialty chemical and ingredients distributor. No financial terms were disclosed.
Egis Capital Partners has invested in Mission Critical Partners LLC. No financial terms were disclosed. Based in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania is a provider of consulting and life cycle management services to the public safety sector.
Northlane Capital Partners has made a "significant" investment in List Partners LLC, a provider of sales intelligence to media and advertising agencies across the U.S. and the U.K. Petsky Prunier advised List Partners on the transaction.