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Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
New York buyout pioneer known for operational turnarounds since the 1970s.
Key facts
- Website
- cdr.com
- Founded
- 1978
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
New York buyout pioneer known since 1970s for operational turnarounds and value creation in middle-market businesses. Emphasizes trust, partnership, creativity, and operational excellence in building businesses and generating long-term value alongside strong management teams.
Key features
- $30B+ invested across ~90 businesses
- Operational improvement / turnaround specialty
- Diverse sectors: retail, healthcare, tech, industrials
- Notable deals: Hertz, Morrisons, Sealed Air, R1 RCM
- 24th oldest private equity firm globally
Pros & cons
Pros
- Decades of operational turnaround expertise
- Diversified industry exposure
- Strong track record of large landmark deals
Cons
- Limited public disclosure of current AUM
- Large deal sizes exclude smaller targets
- Turnaround focus may not suit stable businesses
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