CDW Corporation Acquires Sirius Computer Solutions from CD&R for $2.5B

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.

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 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.

Cloudera Acquired by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and KKR for $5.3B

October 8, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Affiliates of private equity firms Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) and KKR have completed the all-cash acquisition of Cloudera for approximately $5.3 billion, taking the enterprise data cloud company private. Cloudera will continue to be led by CEO Rob Bearden and will focus on accelerating product innovation, cloud transformation and customer growth with support from its new owners.

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.