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Press Release

August 28, 2012
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice today announced a definitive agreement to acquire David’s Bridal, Inc., the leading specialty retailer of bridal gown and wedding-related apparel and accessories in North America. Leonard Green & Partners will...
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Press Release

August 16, 2012
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) today announced an agreement under which ITW's Decorative Surfaces business will become a new, independent company operating as Wilsonart International Holdings, LLC...
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Press Release

July 31, 2012
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC today announced the appointment of John Krenicki, Jr. (50), Vice Chairman of GE (NYSE: GE) and the President and Chief Executive Officer of GE Energy, as a Senior Operating Partner based in New York effective...
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Press Release

July 23, 2012
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (together with its affiliates, “CD&R”) today announced total proceeds of $1.9 billion from its 2006 investment in Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SBH) (“Sally”). Including a secondary offering completed today, CD...
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Press Release

May 31, 2012
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (“CD&R”) and Roofing Supply Group (“RSG” or the “Company”) today announced that funds managed by CD&R have acquired RSG, a leading distributor of residential and non-residential roofing materials in the U.S...
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Media Coverage

CD&R Receives 2012 Award for Operational Excellence Private Equity International Sally Beauty
January 1, 2012
As a measure of the Firm’s success in driving business improvements, Private Equity International recognized CD&R with an award for Operational Excellence in October 2012 for its investment in Sally Beauty. Under CD&R’s ownership, revenues...
Management in 10 Words

Perspectives

January 1, 2012
In Management in 10 Words, CD&R Senior Advisor Terry Leahy draws on his fourteen years as CEO of Tesco to pinpoint the ten vital attributes that make successful managers and underlie great organisations. He tackles the challenges that every...
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Press Release

October 3, 2011
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC completed a transaction effective Friday, September 30 in which funds managed by CD&R will acquire a 60 percent ownership stake in Hussmann International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of refrigerated display...

Perspectives

October 1, 2011
The foundation for sustainable investment returns in private equity has always been improved operating performance. Businesses where efficiencies are created, margins are improved and innovative growth strategies are employed – in other words...
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Press Release

August 30, 2011
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) and its partners AXA Private Equity and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec today announced the closing of the acquisition of French based multi technical services company, SPIE, from PAI partners. On May...
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Press Release

July 23, 2020
Cheney Bros., Inc. and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice today announced the closing of an investment by CD&R-managed funds in Cheney Brothers, a leading family-owned & operated regional food distributor serving the Southeastern United States....
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Press Release

July 7, 2020
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice today announced an agreement under which Mobilux, the holding company of BUT, a CD&R portfolio company, will acquire Conforama France, a subsidiary of Steinhoff International, to create the largest omnichannel...
Orla Beggs

Press Release

July 7, 2020
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice today announced the appointment of Orla Beggs as Partner, Human Capital. Ms. Beggs is former partner and head of the US People and Organization practice at PwC. Ms. Beggs’ responsibilities will include leading human...
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Press Release

May 29, 2020
SIG plc, a leading supplier of specialist building products and solutions to trade customers across the UK, Ireland and Mainland Europe, with strong positions in its core markets as a specialist distributor of insulation and interiors products and...
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Press Release

May 18, 2020
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice today announced the appointment of Keith Pitts, former Vice Chairman of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, as an Operating Advisor to CD&R Funds.

Press Release

May 14, 2020
agilon health helps doctors send a message to patients nationwide to urge them not to neglect their health.
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Press Release

May 12, 2020
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice today announced an agreement under which CD&R-managed funds will acquire Radio Systems Corporation, the leading innovator in the companion pet health and safety market. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed....
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Press Release

May 1, 2020
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice today announces the completion of the acquisition of Huntsworth plc, a leading provider of specialty services that help pharmaceutical and biotech companies commercialize new therapies and support the life cycle of drug...
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Press Release

May 1, 2020
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice today announces the completion of the acquisition of Huntsworth plc, a leading provider of specialty services that help pharmaceutical and biotech companies commercialize new therapies and support the life cycle of drug...
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Perspectives

March 6, 2020
Talent makes all the difference. Whether commercial, creative, or competitive sport, the more gifted the team, the higher probability of success. Nowhere is this more evident than in the hyper-demanding world of finance, particularly private equity...
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