Dun & Bradstreet Acquisition
Cannae's largest public investment, Dun & Bradstreet, announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by Clearlake Capital for $4.1 billion. Cannae will receive $632 million in proceeds, with $460 million planned for share repurchases, dividends, and debt repayment.
Expansion of Partnership with JANA Partners
Cannae has entered into an agreement to acquire an additional 30% stake in JANA Partners for $67.5 million, bringing total ownership to 50%. This broadens the scope of their partnership and enhances Cannae's ability to allocate capital towards proprietary acquisitions.
Progress in Black Knight Football Investments
Black Knight Football club raised $133 million in new capital. AFC Bournemouth made significant progress, opening a new performance center and acquiring Vitality Stadium. FC Lorient was promoted to Ligue 1, and Hibernian FC is in third place in the Scottish Premier League.
Financial Performance of Portfolio Companies
D&B reported revenue of $580 million with 3.6% constant currency organic growth. Alight reported $548 million in revenue with a 2% decrease but increased adjusted EBITDA. Both companies' results were ahead of consensus estimates.