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PE-backed American Seafoods names new CEOAmerican Seafoods Group, which is backed by Bregal Partners, has appointed Mikel Durham as CEO. The appointment becomes effective January 16, 2017. The firm's current CEO and Chairman Bernt Bodal will continue on in his chairman role. Seattle-based American Seafoods Group is a seafood products provider.
- Blue Harvest Fisheries buys High Liner Foods' scallop business
Blue Harvest Fisheries LLC, a portfolio company of Bregal Partners, said Sept. 12 that it acquired High Liner Foods’ scallop business and processing facility in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Financial terms weren’t announced.
- Blue Harvest buys Hygrade Ocean Products
Blue Harvest Fisheries LLC, backed by Bregal Partners, has acquired Hygrade Ocean Products Inc. Financial terms weren’t announced. New Bedford, Massachusetts-based Hygrade processes and distributes scallops, cod, and other premium fish products. Dechert LLP served as the legal advisor to Blue Harvest, while Guggenheim Corporate Funding LLC arranged senior financing for the acquisition.
- First Reserve to buy Morrison Utility Services
First Reserve has agreed to acquire UK-based Morrison Utility Services, a provider of utility infrastructure services. No financial terms were disclosed. The sellers are Bregal Capital and Motion Equity Partners. The transaction is expected to be completed by November 2016.
- Aqua Terra Water CEO Harris to retire in July
Aqua Terra Water Management LLC, which is backed by Bregal Partners, said May 25 that its President and CEO Mark Harris will retire in July. Harris will continue to serve as an advisor to the Company as the Chairman of Aqua Terra's Board of Managers. Cory Hall will assume the role of Aqua Terra President and CEO. Hall previously founded CJ Energy LLC in 2004 and served as Principal of CJ until its sale in 2013 to CCNG Energy Partners.
- Blue Harvest Fisheries buys Harbor Blue Seafood
Blue Harvest Fisheries LLC, a portfolio company of Bregal Partners, said Monday it acquired Harbor Blue Seafood Inc. Financial terms weren’t announced. The deal includes seven scallop vessels and related shoreside assets from Harbor Blue Seafood, of Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
- Carlyle hires former Intel president for TMT team
Renée James, who held various positions at Intel throughout her 28-year tenure, will be a Carlyle operating executive, effective 29 February.
- Unites Sports buys NATHAN Sports
United Sports Brands, a portfolio company of Bregal Partners, has acquired NATHAN Sports. Financial terms weren’t announced. Sharon Hill, Philadelphia-based NATHAN provides athletic hydration, visibility and performance gear. NATHAN’s principal owner and chairman, Jon Reichlin, will continue as an investor in United Sports Brands and remain a contributor to the NATHAN brand. D.A. Davidson & Co. advised Nathan.
Partner leaves Monitor Clipper, which has switched to deal-by-deal investingPartner Charles Yoon has left Monitor Clipper Partners, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based buyout shop that suspended its most recent fundraising earlier this year to instead work on a deal-by-deal basis.