Clearlake Capital Group will acquire Dun & Bradstreet in a deal valued at over $7 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal. The firm will become privately held following the transaction, which is expected to close in the third quarter. Clearlake will finance the purchase through a mix of equity and debt. The deal includes a “go-shop” period allowing Dun & Bradstreet to seek alternative offers. Dun & Bradstreet shares rose slightly in premarket trading but remain down 30% for the year.
