Clearlake Capital Group is set to acquire Dun & Bradstreet in a transaction exceeding $7 billion. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, this acquisition will transition Dun & Bradstreet to a privately-held company upon completion, predicted in the third quarter. The acquisition will be financed through a combination of equity and debt. Interestingly, the deal includes a "go-shop" period, permitting Dun & Bradstreet to entertain alternative offers. Their shares saw a modest increase during premarket trading, despite being down 30% year-to-date.