Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and KKR Acquire Cloudera for $5.3 Billion

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Acquires Epicor Software Corporation from KKR

August 31, 2020

Software

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has acquired Epicor Software Corporation from KKR in a transaction valued at $4.7 billion. Epicor, a global provider of industry-specific ERP and cloud-enabled software serving more than 20,000 customers across manufacturing, distribution, and retail, will be led by a board chaired by CD&R Operating Partner Jeff Hawn as the firm pursues product investment and strategic acquisitions to accelerate growth.

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.

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Acquires Cornerstone Building Brands for $5.8 Billion

July 25, 2022

Manufacturing

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) successfully completed its all-cash acquisition of Cornerstone Building Brands in a deal valued at approximately $5.8 billion, including assumed debt. Cornerstone Building Brands shareholders received $24.65 per share and the company became a private company after completion.

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Acquires Focus Financial Partners

February 27, 2023

Wealth Management

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), with continued investment from Stone Point Capital, agreed to acquire Focus Financial Partners in an all-cash transaction valuing the company at an enterprise value in excess of $7 billion. Focus stockholders will receive $53 per share; Stone Point will retain a portion of its investment and provide new equity financing to support Focus as a private company, which the buyers say will provide greater financial and operating flexibility to grow the partner-firm network.

CD&R to Acquire Majority Stake in Presidio from BC Partners

April 2, 2024

IT Services

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) will acquire a majority ownership position in Presidio, a leading IT services and digital solutions provider, from BC Partners, which will retain a minority stake. The transaction, which strengthens Presidio’s ability to expand its cloud, managed services and cybersecurity capabilities, is expected to close in Q2 2024; terms were not disclosed.