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PE-backed FBR Solutions acquires telecom construction services firm Johnson Communications

FBR is a telecommunications infrastructure services provider.

L Catterton snaps up Japanese beef restaurant chain Kisshokichi

Currently, Kisshokichi has around 50 restaurants in Japan.

MPLX to acquire Five Point Infrastructure-backed Northwind Delaware Holdings for approximately $2.4bn

Northwind provides sour gas gathering, treating, and processing services in Lea County, New Mexico.

Bluestone appoints Mark Cho as partner, COO and general counsel

Prior to joining Bluestone, Cho was a chief operating officer at Willow Tree Credit Partners.

Partners Group acquires minority stake in software provider Nozomi Networks

Nozomi serves markets that include energy infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, transportation, manufacturing, and leisure.

Shamrock Capital promotes Michael LaSalle and Andrew Howard to co-president and partner

Also, Stephen Royer, a former president and partner, has become a chairman and partner.