CD&R and Permira Consortium Acquires Majority Stake in Exclusive Networks

A consortium led by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), the Permira funds (via Everest UK HoldCo Limited) and Exclusive Networks founder Olivier Breittmayer agreed to acquire 66.7% of Exclusive Networks, followed by a simplified mandatory tender offer to purchase the remaining shares. The deal valued Exclusive Networks at about €2.2 billion (fully diluted) and included an exceptional distribution that produced a total per-share consideration of €24.25 ( €18.96 ex-distribution); the transaction completed and Exclusive Networks was delisted in March 2025.