Clearlake Capital Group to Acquire Dun & Bradstreet in $7.7 Billion Deal
- Dr. Bruce Moynihan
- Mar 26
- 2 min read
March (Doctors In Business Journal) - In a landmark transaction, Clearlake Capital Group, a leading private equity firm, has announced its acquisition of Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DNB) in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $7.7 billion. The acquisition will result in Dun & Bradstreet becoming a privately held company upon completion.
Dun & Bradstreet, a global leader in business decisioning data and analytics, provides critical insights to businesses worldwide. The company’s proprietary data and analytics solutions help organizations mitigate risks, identify opportunities, and drive growth. By transitioning to private ownership under Clearlake, Dun & Bradstreet is expected to benefit from enhanced strategic flexibility and investment opportunities aimed at driving long-term growth.
“Dun & Bradstreet is an iconic brand with a longstanding reputation for delivering valuable business intelligence,” said José E. Feliciano, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Clearlake Capital. “We see tremendous potential in accelerating the company’s innovation and expanding its capabilities to better serve its global customer base.”
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Shareholders of Dun & Bradstreet will receive a premium on their shares as part of the deal, reflecting the strong market confidence in the company’s future under Clearlake’s stewardship.
Executives from both companies expressed optimism about the acquisition, emphasizing the potential for increased investment in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and advanced business intelligence tools. With Clearlake’s history of driving growth and transformation in technology-enabled businesses, industry experts predict that Dun & Bradstreet will leverage this transition to strengthen its competitive positioning in the rapidly evolving data analytics sector.
The acquisition underscores a broader trend of private equity investments in data-driven companies, as firms increasingly recognize the value of business intelligence and analytics in today’s digital economy. As Dun & Bradstreet prepares for this new chapter, stakeholders are closely watching how Clearlake will shape its strategic direction in the coming years.
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