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Press Release

October 31, 2012
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (“CD&R”) today announced the close of an investment in Wilsonart International Holding, LLC (“Wilsonart”), formerly ITW’s Decorative Surfaces business. ITW retains an ongoing ownership stake in the new, independent...
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Press Release

October 11, 2012
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice announced today that it completed the acquisition of David’s Bridal, Inc., the leading specialty retailer of bridal gown and wedding-related apparel and accessories in the United States. The transaction values the...
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Press Release

August 28, 2012
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice today announced a definitive agreement to acquire David’s Bridal, Inc., the leading specialty retailer of bridal gown and wedding-related apparel and accessories in North America. Leonard Green & Partners will...
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Press Release

August 16, 2012
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) today announced an agreement under which ITW's Decorative Surfaces business will become a new, independent company operating as Wilsonart International Holdings, LLC...
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Press Release

July 31, 2012
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC today announced the appointment of John Krenicki, Jr. (50), Vice Chairman of GE (NYSE: GE) and the President and Chief Executive Officer of GE Energy, as a Senior Operating Partner based in New York effective...
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Press Release

July 23, 2012
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (together with its affiliates, “CD&R”) today announced total proceeds of $1.9 billion from its 2006 investment in Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SBH) (“Sally”). Including a secondary offering completed today, CD...
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Press Release

May 31, 2012
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (“CD&R”) and Roofing Supply Group (“RSG” or the “Company”) today announced that funds managed by CD&R have acquired RSG, a leading distributor of residential and non-residential roofing materials in the U.S...
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Media Coverage

CD&R Receives 2012 Award for Operational Excellence Private Equity International Sally Beauty
January 1, 2012
As a measure of the Firm’s success in driving business improvements, Private Equity International recognized CD&R with an award for Operational Excellence in October 2012 for its investment in Sally Beauty. Under CD&R’s ownership, revenues...
Management in 10 Words

Perspectives

January 1, 2012
In Management in 10 Words, CD&R Senior Advisor Terry Leahy draws on his fourteen years as CEO of Tesco to pinpoint the ten vital attributes that make successful managers and underlie great organisations. He tackles the challenges that every...
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Press Release

October 3, 2011
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC completed a transaction effective Friday, September 30 in which funds managed by CD&R will acquire a 60 percent ownership stake in Hussmann International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of refrigerated display...
Covetrus: Vet with Dog.

Press Release

May 25, 2022
Covetrus® (NASDAQ: CVET) (“Covetrus” or the “Company”), a global leader in animal-health technology and services, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which funds affiliated with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (“...
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Events

May 24, 2022
Vindi Banga, CD&R Operating Partner, spoke at the Davos conference hosted by the World Economic Forum. The panel, moderated by Andy Serwer, Editor-in-Chief of Yahoo Finance, focused on trends shaping M&A activity and included perspectives...
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Events

May 20, 2022
CD&R Europe Chairman Roberto Quarta this week spoke to Peter Pfister, Private Markets Advisor, at the 2022 European Private Equity and Secondaries Investor Summit. In his keynote interview, “Differentiation in an Uncertain Market”, Mr. Quarta...
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Press Release

May 17, 2022
Cynosure, LLC, a leader in medical aesthetics systems and technologies, announced today a new investment of $60 million from lead investor Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. The new capital supports the company's plans to continue investing ahead of...
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Press Release

May 3, 2022
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice announced Nadav Tomer, a medical technology specialist, has been named an Operating Advisor to CD&R funds. Mr. Tomer will work with CD&R's healthcare team to help source new investments and advise the funds'...

Press Release

May 2, 2022
Vialto Partners today announced the completion of its sale from PwC to funds affiliated with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R). Vialto Partners is a leading provider of globally integrated solutions supporting global workforce mobility,...
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Press Release

April 21, 2022
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with private investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (“CD&R”) to divest a majority interest in the Hospice and Personal Care divisions of Humana’s Kindred at...
Marta Benedek

Press Release

March 22, 2022
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice announced today that it has appointed Marta Benedek as European Director of the Portfolio Company Procurement Program. Ms. Benedek will work with the supply chain and procurement leaders at the Firm’s European portfolio...
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Press Release

March 7, 2022
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CNR) (“Cornerstone Building Brands” or the “Company”), the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired...
Simon Tinkler

Press Release

March 1, 2022
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice today announced that Simon Tinkler has been appointed as Senior Legal Advisor to CD&R LLP. In his new role, Mr. Tinkler will work closely with the European investment team to support CD&R LLP’s existing portfolio...
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