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

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.

Exclusive Networks Acquires Cloudrise

November 21, 2024

Cybersecurity

Exclusive Networks has acquired 100% of Cloudrise, a Grand Junction, Colorado-based security services provider specializing in managed and professional services for SASE, DSPM and CNAPP solutions. The deal strengthens Exclusive Networks' U.S. footprint and service capabilities by integrating Cloudrise's expertise and delivery centers while allowing Cloudrise to continue operating under its brand within the Exclusive Networks ecosystem.

Exclusive Networks Acquires Networks Unlimited to Establish Sub‑Saharan Africa Presence

December 2, 2021

Cybersecurity

Exclusive Networks (Paris:EXN) has acquired Networks Unlimited, a South Africa‑based value‑added cybersecurity and infrastructure distributor, marking Exclusive’s first presence in sub‑Saharan Africa. The deal expands Exclusive Networks’ MEA footprint, providing vendor and reseller partners access across 38 African markets; Networks Unlimited’s management and B‑BBEE partner will remain involved post‑transaction.

CD&R to Acquire Majority Stake in Roper Technologies' Industrial Businesses

June 1, 2022

Industrial Services

Roper Technologies agreed to sell a majority stake in its industrial businesses (its entire Process Technologies segment and the industrial businesses within Measurement & Analytical Solutions) to affiliates of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) for approximately $2.6 billion in upfront pre-tax cash while retaining a 49% minority interest. The package—which includes Alpha, AMOT, CCC, Cornell, Dynisco, FTI, Hansen, Hardy, Logitech, Metrix, PAC, Roper Pump, Struers, Technolog, Uson and Viatran—generated about $940 million of revenue and $260 million of EBITDA in 2021; CD&R will operate the businesses as a standalone platform to pursue organic and inorganic growth.

CVC Acquires Significant Stake in Epicor, Partnering with CD&R

August 13, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

Funds managed by CVC have agreed to acquire a significant ownership position in Epicor, joining existing investor Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) as equal Board partners. Epicor — an Austin-based, industry-specific SaaS ERP provider — will continue to be led by CEO Steve Murphy as the investors support further SaaS migration, product innovation (including AI/BI capabilities) and international expansion.

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.