2020

CLEARLAKE TO ACQUIRE WELLPET, A BRANDED LEADER IN PREMIUM NATURAL PET FOOD AND TREATS

November 18, 2020

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with certain of its affiliates, “Clearlake”) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Wellness Pet Food Holdings Company, Inc. (“WellPet” or the “Company”) from affiliates of Berwind Corporation.

CLEARLAKE TO ACQUIRE WELLPET, A BRANDED LEADER IN PREMIUM NATURAL PET FOOD AND TREATS   New Platform Investment in Highly Attractive Global Pet Food and Treats Leader   Largest Independent North American Premium Pet Food and Treats Company Poised for Significant Growth   Santa Monica, CA and Tewksbury, MA – November 18, 2020 – Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with

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CLEARLAKE CAPITAL ACQUIRES INSURANCE SOFTWARE LEADER ZYWAVE AND ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF ADVISEN, AURORA CAPITAL INVESTS NEW CAPITAL TO SUPPORT ACCELERATED GROWTH

November 17, 2020

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Zywave, Inc. (“Zywave”) and has also acquired Advisen Ltd. (“Advisen”), further establishing the new platform as the leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider of front office insurance solutions.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL ACQUIRES INSURANCE SOFTWARE LEADER ZYWAVE AND ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF ADVISEN AURORA CAPITAL INVESTS NEW CAPITAL TO SUPPORT ACCELERATED GROWTH   Combination of Zywave and Advisen creates the premier buy-and-build platform in InsurTech   SANTA MONICA, CA and MILWAUKEE, WI – November 17, 2020 – Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) today announced that it has completed

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PLATINUM EQUITY TO SELL PRIMESOURCE TO CLEARLAKE CAPITAL GROUP

November 16, 2020

Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to sell PriSo Holding Corporation (“PrimeSource”, or the “Company”) to Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with affiliates, “Clearlake”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

PLATINUM EQUITY TO SELL PRIMESOURCE TO CLEARLAKE CAPITAL GROUP   Global Distributor of Specialty Building Materials will Serve as Clearlake’s Latest Platform for Organic Growth and Add-on Acquisitions in the Specialty Distribution Sector   LOS ANGELES, CA, SANTA MONICA, CA AND IRVING, TX (November 16, 2020) – Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to sell PriSo

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CLEARLAKE CAPITAL-BACKED SYMPLR NAMES SOFTWARE INDUSTRY VETERAN BJ SCHAKNOWSKI AS CEO

November 13, 2020

symplr, the leading global healthcare governance, risk management, and compliance (“GRC”) software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) platform, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) and SkyKnight Capital (together with its affiliates, “SkyKnight”), today announced BJ Schaknowski has joined symplr as CEO, effective immediately.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL-BACKED SYMPLR NAMES SOFTWARE INDUSTRY VETERAN BJ SCHAKNOWSKI AS CEO Rick Pleczko makes planned transition to Executive Chairman, continuing to work with the leadership team on corporate strategy   HOUSTON, TX and SANTA MONICA, CA – November 13, 2020 – symplr, the leading global healthcare governance, risk management, and compliance (“GRC”) software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) platform, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together

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CLEARLAKE CAPITAL-BACKED WHEEL PROS ACQUIRES PERFORMANCE REPLICAS

November 9, 2020

Wheel Pros, the leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of branded automotive aftermarket wheels, performance tires, and accessories, today announced that it has acquired the assets of Performance Replicas, Inc. (“Performance Replicas” or the “Company”), a leading distributor of replica wheels.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL-BACKED WHEEL PROS ACQUIRES PERFORMANCE REPLICAS   Acquisition Expands Wheel Pros’ Offerings with New Styles and Brand   SANTA MONICA, CA, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO, and RIVERSIDE, CA – November 9, 2020 – Wheel Pros, the leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of branded automotive aftermarket wheels, performance tires, and accessories, today announced that it has acquired the assets of Performance

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CLEARLAKE CAPITAL-BACKED SUNBELT SUPPLY ANNOUNCES FLOWORKS’ ACQUISITION OF OLIVER EQUIPMENT COMPANY TO FURTHER EXPAND FLOW SOLUTIONS PLATFORM

November 6, 2020

Sunbelt Supply today announced the acquisition of Oliver Equipment Company (“OEC”), a leading provider of specialty rotating equipment, onsite services and custom packaged systems for industrial applications, by affiliate FloWorks International.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL-BACKED SUNBELT SUPPLY ANNOUNCES FLOWORKS’ ACQUISITION OF OLIVER EQUIPMENT COMPANY TO FURTHER EXPAND FLOW SOLUTIONS PLATFORM   Leading Specialty Flow Solutions Provider Expands Product Suite into Complementary Rotating Equipment and Packaged Systems     Houston, TX and Santa Monica, CA — November 6, 2020 — Sunbelt Supply today announced the acquisition of Oliver Equipment Company (“OEC”), a leading provider

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ENDURANCE INTERNATIONAL GROUP ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO BE ACQUIRED BY CLEARLAKE CAPITAL GROUP L.P. FOR $9.50 PER SHARE

November 2, 2020

Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc. (“Endurance” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:EIGI), a leading provider of cloud-based platform solutions designed to help small and medium-sized businesses succeed online, announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Clearlake Capital Group L.P. (“Clearlake”) in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $3.0 billion including outstanding indebtedness. 

ENDURANCE INTERNATIONAL GROUP ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO BE ACQUIRED BY CLEARLAKE CAPITAL GROUP L.P. FOR $9.50 PER SHARE   BURLINGTON, Mass., November 2, 2020 — Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc. (“Endurance” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:EIGI), a leading provider of cloud-based platform solutions designed to help small and medium-sized businesses succeed online, announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger

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CLEARLAKE CAPITAL-BACKED DUDE SOLUTIONS NAMES SOFTWARE INDUSTRY VETERAN KEVIN KEMMERER AS CEO

October 29, 2020

Dude Solutions, Inc. (“Dude Solutions” or the “Company”), the leading provider of cloud-based operations management software, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) today announced that it has appointed experienced software operator and Clearlake Executive Council Member Kevin Kemmerer as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL-BACKED DUDE SOLUTIONS NAMES SOFTWARE INDUSTRY VETERAN KEVIN KEMMERER AS CEO   CEO Appointment Reaffirms Clearlake’s Commitment to Back SaaS Leader of Operations Management to Grow Organically and Through Acquisition   SANTA MONICA, CA and CARY, NC – October 29, 2020 – Dude Solutions, Inc. (“Dude Solutions” or the “Company”), the leading provider of cloud-based operations management software, backed by Clearlake

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SYMPLR TO ACQUIRE TRACTMANAGER

October 23, 2020

symplr, a leading global healthcare governance, risk management, and compliance (“GRC”) software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) platform, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) and SkyKnight Capital (together with its affiliates, “SkyKnight”), today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TractManager (or the “Company”) from Arsenal Capital Partners (“Arsenal”). Financial terms were not disclosed.

SYMPLR TO ACQUIRE TRACTMANAGER   Acquisition will further establish symplr as the leading cloud healthcare governance, risk and compliance software platform and will accelerate product innovation and growth   SANTA MONICA, CA and HOUSTON, TX – October 23, 2020 – symplr, a leading global healthcare governance, risk management, and compliance (“GRC”) software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) platform, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with

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APPRISS EXPANDS INDUSTRY-LEADING DATA & INSIGHTS PLATFORM THROUGH SECURITEC SCREENING ACQUISITION

October 19, 2020

Appriss Inc., a leading provider of data analytics solutions, today announced its acquisition of Securitec Screening Solutions, a top wholesale data provider to the background screening industry.

APPRISS EXPANDS INDUSTRY-LEADING DATA & INSIGHTS PLATFORM THROUGH SECURITEC SCREENING ACQUISITION Acquisition of Securitec Screening, an innovative court data and RPA-driven research provider, strengthens Appriss’s position as a leading cloud-based, wholesale data platform focused on identifying and mitigating people-based risks. Louisville, Ky., October 14, 2020 – Appriss Inc., a leading provider of data analytics solutions, today announced its acquisition of

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