03:43 PM EDT, 03/21/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Dun & Bradstreet ( DNB ) is close to being acquired by Clearlake Capital Group in a deal worth about $4 billion, Bloomberg News reported Friday, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.

Clearlake Capital is reportedly prepared to pay around $9 per share for the company, with a formal announcement expected as early as next week, the media outlet reported.

Although discussions are well advanced, there is still a possibility that the deal could be delayed or may not proceed, according to Bloomberg.

Dun & Bradstreet ( DNB ) shares were up 3% in recent trading. Both the companies did not immediately respond to a request for comments from MT Newswires.

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