Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Acquires S&S Activewear

S&S Activewear (CD&R-backed) Acquires alphabroder from Littlejohn & Co.

August 6, 2024

Retail

S&S Activewear, backed by private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), has agreed to acquire alphabroder from Littlejohn & Co. The acquisition brings together two major North American apparel distributors to expand product offerings, distribution scale and digital capabilities; terms were not disclosed and the deal is expected to close later in the year.

S&S Activewear Acquires TSF Sportswear

April 5, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

S&S Activewear, a leading North American apparel wholesaler based in Bolingbrook, Illinois, has acquired TSF Sportswear, a multi-line wearables distributor with operations in Florida, Puerto Rico, Alabama and Texas. The deal expands S&S's footprint in the Southern U.S., adds TSF's warehouse locations and customer relationships, and gives TSF access to S&S's broader brand assortment and inventory network.

CD&R Acquires Shearer's Foods from Ontario Teachers'

December 13, 2023

Food & Beverage

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has completed its acquisition of Shearer's Foods, a leading North American contract manufacturer and private‑label snack supplier, from Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board. Shearer's, headquartered in Massillon, Ohio with 17 manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and Canada, will partner with CD&R to scale operations and accelerate growth; terms were not disclosed.

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Acquires Radio Systems Corporation

May 12, 2020

Consumer Products

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) agreed to acquire Radio Systems Corporation, a Knoxville-based developer and distributor of durable pet products (brands include PetSafe, Invisible Fence, SportDOG and Kurgo). Terms were not disclosed; TSG Consumer Partners will sell its minority stake as part of the transaction, Radio Systems has more than 800 employees worldwide, and founder Randy Boyd will remain on the board. The deal received unanimous board approval and was expected to close around June 2020.

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Acquires Majority Stake in Sirius Computer Solutions

July 1, 2019

IT Services

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) acquired a majority equity interest in Sirius Computer Solutions from funds affiliated with Kelso & Company. The partnership positions CD&R to support Sirius’ continued growth and expand its managed services, cloud, security and solutions offerings while Joe Mertens remains CEO.

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Acquires Huntsworth plc

May 1, 2020

Healthcare Services

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) agreed a recommended cash offer and completed the take-private acquisition of Huntsworth plc for approximately £575 million. CD&R said it will invest in Huntsworth’s healthcare-focused commercialization services—including medical affairs, market access and marketing—to support organic and acquisition-led growth under private ownership.