Clearlake Capital is close to acquiring Dun & Bradstreet for $4 billion - Bloomberg

Clearlake Capital Group, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is nearing a deal to acquire Dun & Bradstreet Holdings Inc. for approximately $4 billion. According to sources close to Bloomberg, advanced negotiations are underway, with the private equity firm proposing around $9 per share. The announcement of this deal is expected to be made next week.

Moreover, the acquisition process will include a "go-shop" period, during which Dun & Bradstreet will remain open to counteroffers. The company has already attracted interest from other private equity firms, indicating that additional bids may emerge in the future. This article has been created with the support of artificial intelligence, translated, and reviewed by an editor. For more information, please refer to our Terms and Conditions section.