Clearlake Capital Group, a renowned private equity firm with a strong reputation for strategic investments and value creation within various sectors, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, a recognized global leader in business decisioning data and analytics, known for its extensive data solutions and analytical tools that support businesses worldwide.
This deal was initially announced publicly on March 24, 2025, through a press release that detailed the terms and strategic rationale behind the deal, and it received approval from Dun & Bradstreet’s stockholders during the special meeting held on June 12, 2025, after thorough review and consideration by the company’s shareholders and regulatory authorities.
As a result of the completion of this strategic transaction, Dun & Bradstreet stockholders are set to receive $9.15 in cash for each share of Dun & Bradstreet common stock that they own, providing them with immediate liquidity, liquidity options, and value realization, which aligns with the company’s broader strategic goals of maximizing shareholder value.
With the closing of the deal, Dun & Bradstreet now operates as a privately held company, meaning that its stock has ceased trading on the public markets and has been delisted from the New York Stock Exchange, marking a new chapter in the company’s corporate history.
This transition to private ownership is expected to give Dun & Bradstreet better flexibility to pursue long-term strategic initiatives, invest in new product development, and execute growth strategies without the short-term pressures of quarterly earnings reports. This move also signals a shift in the company’s strategic direction, potentially enabling a focus on innovation, integration of advanced data analytics technologies, and expansion into new markets.
Advisors: Financial advisors to Clearlake included Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Rothschild, Barclays, Citi, Deutsche Bank, Santander, and Wells Fargo. Ares Capital Management, Morgan Stanley, Golub Capital, Blue Owl Credit, and Clearlake served as Joint Lead Arrangers on the financing for the transaction. Sidley Austin served as legal counsel to Clearlake. Bank of America Securities served as financial advisor and Weil, Gotshal & Manges served as legal counsel to Dun & Bradstreet.
