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Press Release

October 8, 2021
Cloudera, the enterprise data cloud company, today announced the successful completion of its previously announced agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Clayton Dubilier & Rice (“CD&R”) and KKR in an all cash transaction valued at...
Vindi Banga

Events

September 20, 2021
Vindi Banga, CD&R Operating Partner, addressed global leaders from diverse sectors, disciplines, and geographies on the critical role of private capital in meeting the global climate challenge. His remarks came at the Sustainable Development...
D. Moraru

Media Coverage

September 14, 2021
CD&R’s Diana Moraru recently spoke with Level20 on her background in private equity and how she hasn’t looked back since breaking into the industry at just 22. The conversation is part of Level20’s series on inspiring women in private equity, an...
Eyes on the prize

Media Coverage

September 2, 2021
Technology deals have become intensely competitive, but there are still opportunities for operational improvement in complex situations, say CD&R's Stephen Shapiro, Russ Fradin and Jeff Hawn.
GC Top PE Firms 2021

Media Coverage

September 1, 2021
CD&R is proud to be recognized by GrowthCap for our work building and growing valuable businesses. See GrowthCap’s annual list of investment firms known for helping their portfolio companies scale and create lasting value.
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Press Release

July 23, 2021
Core & Main, Inc., a leading specialized distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products, and related services, announced the pricing of its initial public offering (IPO) of 34,883,721 shares of its Class A common...
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Press Release

July 21, 2021
NEW YORK – July 21, 2021 – Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (“CD&R” or “the Firm”) announced today that Andrew Campelli, a member of the Industrials investment team, has been named a Partner of the Firm. Since joining CD&R in 2015, Mr. Campelli...
Schmit-Sobeck, Morgan.

Events

July 13, 2021
Morgan Schmit-Sobeck, CD&R Principal, spoke at the Gender Equity in Private Equity Summit hosted by Sahar Global Summits. The event was organized to support professional development and community-building for women in the private investment...
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Press Release

July 6, 2021
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (“CD&R”) today announced an agreement under which its portfolio company, Solenis, will be acquired by Platinum Equity. The transaction, expected to close before the end of 2021, implies an enterprise value for...
 Fort Dearborn and Multi-Color Corporation

Press Release

July 2, 2021
Clayton Dubilier & Rice (“CD&R”) today announced a definitive agreement under which CD&R funds will acquire and combine Fort Dearborn and Multi-Color Corporation (“MCC”), to create the world’s largest label solutions company serving...
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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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