Clearlake Capital to buy analytics firm Dun & Bradstreet
- Clearlake Capital Group has agreed to acquire Dun & Bradstreet for $4.1 billion, marking its second time becoming a private company in seven years.
- Shareholders of Dun & Bradstreet will receive $9.15 per share in cash, a premium over the company's current value.
- The total business valuation, including debt, is approximately $7.7 billion, indicating an increase in worth.
- The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, allowing Dun & Bradstreet a period to receive alternative proposals.
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