CD&R Partnership Investment in Cheney Brothers

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Partners with Vera Whole Health

July 1, 2021

Healthcare Services

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has entered into an investment partnership with Vera Whole Health to support Vera's expansion of its value-based, primary care-focused model. Terms were not disclosed; existing minority investors Transformation Capital and Archimedes Health Investors will remain as minority stakeholders while CD&R will support growth and board leadership changes.

Performance Food Group Acquires Cheney Bros. for $2.1B

September 3, 2024

Food & Beverage

Performance Food Group (PFG) has acquired Cheney Bros., Inc., a leading independent broadline foodservice distributor based in Riviera Beach, Florida, for $2.1 billion in cash. The deal adds approximately $3.2 billion of annual revenue, ~3,600 employees and five distribution centers in the U.S. Southeast, and PFG expects about $50 million of annual run-rate synergies primarily from procurement, operations and logistics.

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.

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.

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.