InsideArbitrage Potential Deal Alert: Data Provider Dun & Bradstreet (DNB) Explores Sale

POTENTIAL DEAL DETAILS

According to Reuters, Dun & Bradstreet (DNB), a U.S. data and analytics provider that has a market value of more than $9 billion including debt, is exploring options including a potential sale. The Jacksonville, Florida-based company is working with investment bankers at Bank of America (BAC) to evaluate takeover interest from potential buyers, which include private equity firms.

Cannae Holdings (CNNE), the company’s largest shareholder with 15.6%, could roll its stake as part of any sale. This could help facilitate a deal by lowering the overall purchase price.

Dun & Bradstreet Holdings Inc Investor Relations

Update(s):

August 5, 2024: Dun & Bradstreet (DNB) announced it has received inbound interest from third parties and has retained Bank of America (BAC) to assist with those inquiries.

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