CD&R’s reputation is based on a successful record of constructive collaborations with management on business transformation strategies.

The Firm was founded as a collaboration between experienced investment professionals who identify, structure and execute transactions and experienced operating executives with the ability to transform companies. With this distinctive combination of business building skills, CD&R works collaboratively with its portfolio companies to execute initiatives to enhance operating performance.

Our proactive ownership serves as the catalyst for significant performance improvements. CD&R’s investment approach is predicated on its ability to align interests through shared equity ownership and strong financial incentives that richly reward initiative and performance gains.

We believe that a central element of investment success results from establishing strong financial incentives, including substantial equity ownership, for management teams. As a long-term partner, CD&R offers operational and strategic insights to encourage and support managers as they work to grow profits and improve returns.