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Clearlake Capital to Acquire Dun & Bradstreet for $7.7 Billion

3/24/2025

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Clearlake Capital Group plans to acquire Dun & Bradstreet for $7.7 billion, including debt, making it a private entity.
Shareholders will receive $9.15 per share, equating to an equity value of $4.1 billion.
The acquisition is subject to approvals and is anticipated to finalize in Q3 2025.
Founded in 1841, Dun & Bradstreet aims to boost its AI-driven solutions.
This deal highlights the growing interest of private equity in data analytics firms.

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Story summary

Clearlake Capital Group plans to acquire Dun & Bradstreet for $7.7 billion, including debt, making it a private entity.
Shareholders will receive $9.15 per share, equating to an equity value of $4.1 billion.
The acquisition is subject to approvals and is anticipated to finalize in Q3 2025.
Founded in 1841, Dun & Bradstreet aims to boost its AI-driven solutions.
This deal highlights the growing interest of private equity in data analytics firms.