Iris Dorbian

Christian Brothers Investment Services has hired John W. Geissinger as its new chief investment officer. Previously, Geissinger worked at Hewitt EnnisKnupp where he served as a partner. Headquartered in New York City, CBIS is an investment firm that focuses on Catholic institutions.

Pamplona Capital Management said Wednesday that it has purchased a majority stake in Alvogen. No financial terms were disclosed. Jefferies provided the financing commitment for the transaction and also advised Pamplona along with Perella Weinberg Partners. Based in Luxembourg, Alvogen is a pharmaceuticals company that produces and distributes generic, brand, OTC brands and biosimilar products.

American Capital said Wednesday that it has sold its stake in ADF Holdings to Calumet Specialty Products Partners for $33 million. ADF is the parent company of Anchor Drilling Fluids USA. Based in Tulsa, Anchor is a drilling fluid provider that produces and sells its products to approximately 250 exploration and production companies in North America.

Tulsa-based Canyon Creek Resources has received an equity capital commitment of $75 million from ArcLight Capital Partners. As a result of the capital commitment, Canyon Creek Resources and ArcLight have launched Canyon Creek Energy Partners, which will acquire and develop oil and gas assets in the U.S. mid-continent region. Canyon Creek's president and CEO R. Luke Essman and Brett A. Bradford, the firm's executive vice president and COO, will continue in their roles.

Liberty Hall Capital Partners said Wednesday that it has acquired McCann Aerospace Machining. No financial terms were disclosed. Bank of America Merrill Lynch provided financing for the transaction while Stifel and Patton Boggs advised McCann. McCann is a provider of structural parts and assemblies for the aerospace sector.

Sierra Hamilton, which is owned by Corinthian Capital Group, has acquired the assets of Hamburg, Germany-based GeoPro GmbH. No financial terms were disclosed. As a result of the transaction, Sierra Hamilton will launch GeoPro Geophysics, which will provide geophysical services to the oil sector. GeoPro Geophysics will be based in Houston while its engineering and processing center will remain in Hamburg.

Vistaprint has agreed to acquire Pixartprinting, which is backed by private equity firm Alcedo SGR, for approximately 127 million euros. Leonardo & Co. advised Vistaprint on the deal while Altium advised Pixartprinting. The transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2014. Based in Italy, Pixartprinting is a web-to-print company.

SNI Companies has received a $35 million unitranche credit facility from Monroe Capital. According to the company, the loan will be used to support refinancing and growth. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, SNI Company is a provider of professional staffing specializing in the accounting, finance, information technology, administrative and legal sectors.

DFC Global Corp said Wednesday that it has agreed to be acquired by Lone Star Funds for approximately $1.3 billion. According to terms of the agreement, DFC Global shareholders will receive $9.50 in cash for each share of DFC common stock they own. The deal is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2014. Houlihan Lokey Capital advised DFC Global on the transaction while Jefferies was the lead financial advisor to Lone Star Funds. Jefferies Finance and Credit Suisse are providing debt financing for the acquisition. DFC Global Corp. is a provider of alternative financial services.

Findly, a portfolio company of Symphony Technology Group, has hired Samantha Loveland as senior vice president of customer success. Previously, Loveland worked at Yammer where she served as vice president of worldwide customer engagement. Based in San Francisco, Findly is a talent platform.