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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...
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Press Release

April 24, 2023
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice today announced that it has expanded its ESG capabilities with the addition of Hannah-Polly Williams as a Director and the Head of ESG in Europe. Ms. Williams will work closely with CD&R's European investment teams...
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Press Release

March 16, 2023
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R" or "the Firm") today announced the appointment of John Hayes, former Chairman and CEO of Ball Corporation, as an Operating Advisor to CD&R funds with a focus across the industrials sector.
Focus Financial Partners

Press Release

February 27, 2023
Focus Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:FOCS) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a leading partnership of independent, fiduciary wealth management firms, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC ("CD&R") and Stone Point Capital LLC ("Stone Point") announced...
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Press Release

February 15, 2023
Whitcraft Group ("Whitcraft") and Paradigm Precision ("Paradigm") today announced the completion of their acquisition and combination by funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Greenbriar Equity Group, forming a new combined company to be...

Press Release

January 9, 2023
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R" or "the Firm") announced Dan Glaser, former President and CEO of Marsh McLennan ("MMC"), has joined the Firm as an Operating Partner. Mr. Glaser joins CD&R's Financial Services team and will help source...
Harsh Agarwal, Romain Dutartre, and Rob Volpe.

Press Release

December 13, 2022
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") announced today the appointment of three new Partners, Harsh Agarwal, Romain Dutartre, and Rob Volpe. Mr. Agarwal joined CD&R in 2020 and has been integral to developing the Firm's technology platform...
Joe Rice

Media Coverage

December 1, 2022
With PEI celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, we decided to spotlight 21 changemakers who have made a splash in the industry since we began covering it.
Terry Leahy, Jim McNerney and David Taylor

Media Coverage

December 1, 2022
Growing capital flows are helping to increase sellers’ understanding of the PE ownership model and widen the pool of potential targets, say CD&R’s CEO and co-presidents
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Press Release

November 30, 2022
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") and Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P. ("Greenbriar") today announced definitive agreements under which CD&R-managed funds and funds managed by Greenbriar will invest to combine Paradigm Precision ("Paradigm...
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Events

November 17, 2022
November 17, 2022 - Vindi Banga, CD&R Operating Partner who chairs the Firm’s ESG initiatives, addressed Private Equity International's Responsible Investment Forum in London, which reported more than 400 registered participants. Interviewed by...
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