Consulting Acquisitions in Wisconsin

E Source, a utilities-focused research, data science and consulting company, has acquired ILLUME Advising, a boutique research and program-evaluation consultancy for the energy and utility sector. The deal, executed by E Source (which is backed by Align Capital Partners), is an add-on intended to expand E Source's program evaluation, human-centered research and customer-insight capabilities for utility clients across North America.

Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) has acquired Patina Solutions Group, Inc., a provider of interim executive solutions and interim leadership talent. The acquisition expands and accelerates Korn Ferry’s interim executive capabilities and is expected to be immediately accretive to adjusted earnings; terms were not disclosed.