2021

Clearlake and Siris-Backed Newfold Digital Acquires Yoast to Help Customers Get Found Online

August 12, 2021

Newfold Digital, a leading web technology provider backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, "Clearlake"), and Siris Capital Group, LLC, has acquired Yoast, the leading search engine optimization (SEO) plugin provider for WordPress.

CLEARLAKE AND SIRIS-BACKED NEWFOLD DIGITAL ACQUIRES YOAST TO HELP CUSTOMERS GET FOUND ONLINE Leading SEO WordPress Plugin Bolsters Newfold Digital’s Robust Product Portfolio JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 12, 2021  Newfold Digital, a leading web technology provider backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), and Siris Capital Group, LLC, has acquired Yoast, the leading search engine optimization (SEO)

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Clearlake Capital completes strategic equity investment in RSA

August 12, 2021

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) today announced that it has completed its strategic equity investment in RSA Security LLC (“RSA” or the “Company”).

 CLEARLAKE CAPITAL COMPLETES STRATEGIC EQUITY INVESTMENT IN RSA   Brings additional capital to accelerate growth of leader in cybersecurity and risk management software   SANTA MONICA, CA and BEDFORD, MA – August 12, 2021 – Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) today announced that it has completed its strategic equity investment in RSA Security LLC (“RSA” or

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Appriss, Inc. announces definitive agreement to sell Appriss Insights, LLC to Equifax, Inc. for $1.825 billion

August 10, 2021

Appriss, Inc., a pioneer in data and analytics solutions that mitigate risks, improve health, and save lives, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, "Clearlake") and Insight Partners,  announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Appriss Insights, LLC, a wholly owned business unit, to Equifax, Inc. in an all cash transaction for $1.825 billion.

APPRISS, INC. ANNOUNCES DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO SELL APPRISS INSIGHTS, LLC TO EQUIFAX, INC FOR $1.825 BILLION   Risk and Criminal Justice Intelligence Provider to Enhance Workforce Solutions, Equifax’s Fastest Growing Business   Louisville, KY – August 10, 2021 – Appriss, Inc., a pioneer in data and analytics solutions that mitigate risks, improve health, and save lives, backed by Clearlake Capital

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Cornerstone OnDemand enters definitive agreement to be acquired by Clearlake Capital Group in $5.2 Billion transaction

August 5, 2021

Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSOD), a global leader in talent management software, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with certain of its affiliates, “Clearlake”), a private equity firm.

CORNERSTONE ONDEMAND ENTERS DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO BE ACQUIRED BY CLEARLAKE CAPITAL GROUP IN $5.2 BILLION TRANSACTION Cornerstone Stockholders to Receive $57.50 Per Share in Cash Vector Capital to Make a Minority Investment at Closing SANTA MONICA, Calif. – August 5, 2021 – Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSOD), a global leader in talent management software, today announced it has entered into

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Ivanti Acquires RiskSense to Revolutionize the Patch Management Market and Help Customers Proactively Combat Cyber Threats and Ransomware Attacks

August 2, 2021

— Ivanti, the automation platform that discovers, manages, secures, and services IT assets from cloud to edge, today announced it has acquired RiskSense, a pioneer in risk-based vulnerability management and prioritization, to drive the next evolution of patch management.

IVANTI ACQUIRES RISKSENSE TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE PATCH MANAGEMENT MARKET AND HELP CUSTOMERS PROACTIVELY COMBAT CYBER THREATS AND RANSOMWARE ATTACKS   RiskSense adds robust risk-based vulnerability prioritization and remediation capabilities to Ivanti Neurons for Patch Intelligence   SALT LAKE CITY, UT — July 29, 2021 — Ivanti, the automation platform that discovers, manages, secures, and services IT assets from cloud to

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Clearlake to acquire Springs Window Fashions, a branded leader in custom window coverings

July 28, 2021

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with certain of its affiliates, “Clearlake”) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Springs Window Fashions (“Springs” or the “Company”) from affiliates of AEA Investors, LP (“AEA”) and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (“BCI”).

CLEARLAKE TO ACQUIRE SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, A BRANDED LEADER IN CUSTOM WINDOW COVERINGS     Platform Investment in Highly Attractive Renovation Sectors Experiencing Enduring Tailwinds   Santa Monica, CA and Middleton, WI – July 28, 2021 – Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with certain of its affiliates, “Clearlake”) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Springs Window

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Janus International Agrees to Acquire Building Components Manufacturer, DBCI

July 27, 2021

Janus International Group, Inc. (NYSE: JBI) (“Janus”), a global manufacturer and supplier of turn-key building solutions and new access control technologies for the self-storage industry, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire DBCI, a manufacturer of steel roll-up doors and building products for both the commercial and self-storage industries and a part of Cornerstone Building Brands (NYSE: CNR) (“Cornerstone”).

JANUS INTERNATIONAL AGREES TO ACQUIRE BUILDING COMPONENTS MANUFACTURER, DBCI   TEMPLE, GA. JULY 27, 2021 – Janus International Group, Inc. (NYSE: JBI) (“Janus”), a global manufacturer and supplier of turn-key building solutions and new access control technologies for the self-storage industry, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire DBCI, a manufacturer of steel roll-up doors and

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Clearlake Capital’s José E. Feliciano Named Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights 2021 Ripple of Hope Awards Laureate

July 27, 2021

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (“Clearlake”), a leading investment firm that invests in the technology, industrials, and consumer sectors, today announced that Clearlake Co-founder and Managing Partner José E. Feliciano has been named a winner of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights 2021 Ripple of Hope Awards.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL’S JOSÉ E. FELICIANO NAMED ROBERT F. KENNEDY HUMAN RIGHTS 2021 RIPPLE OF HOPE AWARDS LAUREATE   Santa Monica, CA – July 27, 2021 — Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (“Clearlake”), a leading investment firm that invests in the technology, industrials, and consumer sectors, today announced that Clearlake Co-founder and Managing Partner José E. Feliciano has been named a winner of

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Second Quarter 2021 Investment Activity

July 21, 2021

Clearlake’s All-Weather Strategy enabled the firm to successfully deploy capital across multiple core sectors in an increasingly dynamic and tumultuous environment. During Q2 2021, Clearlake announced the acquisition of 2 new platforms and 21 add-ons, as well as 7 full or partial exits.

SECOND QUARTER 2021 INVESTMENT ACTIVITY Clearlake’s All-Weather Strategy enabled the firm to successfully deploy capital across multiple core sectors in an increasingly dynamic and tumultuous environment. During Q2 2021, Clearlake announced the acquisition of 2 new platforms and 21 add-ons, as well as 7 full or partial exits.   Q2 2021 Review – Updated 7.20.21 (1)

Clearlake to acquire Bakemark, a leading manufacturer and distributor of bakery ingredients, products, and supplies, from Pamplona Capital

July 20, 2021

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with certain of its affiliates, “Clearlake”) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BakeMark USA, LLC (“BakeMark” or the “Company”) from Pamplona Capital Management (“Pamplona”).

CLEARLAKE TO ACQUIRE BAKEMARK, A LEADING MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF BAKERY INGREDIENTS, PRODUCTS, AND SUPPLIES, FROM PAMPLONA CAPITAL    New Platform Investment in Bakery Ingredients Leader Poised for Significant Growth   Santa Monica, CA and Pico Rivera, CA – July 20, 2021 – Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with certain of its affiliates, “Clearlake”) today announced it has signed a

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