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Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Acquires S&S Activewear

March 12, 2021

Retail

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has acquired S&S Activewear, investing alongside the company’s current owners and management to support long-term growth. S&S Activewear, headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, is a leading North American wholesaler and distributor of imprintable apparel and accessories with roughly $1.5 billion in sales and more than 2,000 employees.

CD&R Partnership Investment in Cheney Brothers

July 23, 2020

Food & Beverage

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R)-managed funds have completed a minority partnership investment in Cheney Brothers, a family-owned regional foodservice distributor. The Cheney family remains majority owners and Byron Russell stays as Chairman and CEO; the investment will support the company’s continued expansion across core markets including Florida and North Carolina. Terms were not disclosed.

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.

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 Cornerstone Building Brands

July 25, 2022

Building Products

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has completed its acquisition of Cornerstone Building Brands, the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $5.8 billion including assumed debt. Cornerstone, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina and employing more than 20,000 people, will become a privately held company under CD&R to pursue operational improvements and accelerated growth.

CD&R Acquires Significant Stake in Foundation Building Materials

January 31, 2024

Building Products

Funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) have acquired a significant ownership position in Foundation Building Materials, Inc. (FBM) from affiliates of American Securities, with American Securities retaining a majority stake. FBM, a leading North American distributor of specialty building products headquartered in Santa Ana, California, operates 300+ branches and employs more than 5,600 people; the investment will support the company’s continued growth, product/service expansion and digital initiatives.