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Press Release

October 11, 2012
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice announced today that it completed the acquisition of David’s Bridal, Inc., the leading specialty retailer of bridal gown and wedding-related apparel and accessories in the United States. The transaction values the...
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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

July 27, 2015
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (Nasdaq: BECN) (“Beacon”), the largest publicly-traded distributor of residential and commercial roofing materials and complementary building products in the United States, today announced that it has entered into a...
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Press Release

July 17, 2015
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (“CD&R”) and Motor Fuel Group (“MFG” or the "Company") announced today that funds managed by CD&R, partnering with the management of the Company, have completed the previously-announced acquisition of Motor...
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Press Release

July 2, 2015
Vets First Choice, the leading provider of veterinary pharmacy, prescription management and compliance marketing services, announced today a significant investment by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) and existing shareholders to accelerate...

Perspectives

June 23, 2015
A candid, thought provoking discussion on the challenges and rewards of finding a lasting work-life balance, despite demanding professional careers.
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Press Release

June 17, 2015
Univar Inc., a global chemical distributor and provider of value-added services, announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 35,000,000 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $22.00 per share. Univar Inc. will sell 20,...
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Press Release

June 8, 2015
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (“CD&R”) and Patron Capital Partners (“Patron”) today announce that funds managed by CD&R will be partnering with the management of Motor Fuel Group (“MFG” or the "Company") to acquire the Company from...
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Press Release

May 21, 2015
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice today announced an agreement under which CD&R-managed funds will acquire Healogics Holding Corp., the largest advanced wound care services provider in the U.S., from Metalmark Capital and Scale Venture Partners. The...
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Press Release

May 12, 2015
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice today announced an agreement under which CD&R-managed funds will acquire Mauser Group, one of the world’s leading industrial packaging companies. The transaction is valued at approximately €1.2 billion. Additional...
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Press Release

March 26, 2015
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice today announced the sale of BCA, Europe’s largest used vehicle marketplace, to Haversham Holdings, the publicly listed investment vehicle, in a transaction valued at approximately £1.2 billion. Shareholders of BCA, which...
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Press Release

March 9, 2015
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (“CD&R”) today announced the appointment of Jillian Griffiths as Chief Operating Officer, effective March 4. Ms. Griffiths is a 22-year veteran and former partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers (“PwC”). She will assume...
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