2024

Clearlake and Francisco Partners complete acquisition of Black Duck Software, formerly known as Synopsys Software Integrity Group

October 1, 2024

Clearlake Capital Group (“Clearlake”) and Francisco Partners announced today that they have completed their acquisition of the Synopsys Software Integrity Group, establishing the newly independent application security company as Black Duck Software, Inc. (“Black Duck”).

CLEARLAKE AND FRANCISCO PARTNERS COMPLETE ACQUISITION OF BLACK DUCK SOFTWARE, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SYNOPSYS SOFTWARE INTEGRITY GROUP The standalone application security company continues its mission to help organizations build trust in their software to support innovation and business transformation SANTA MONICA & SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., October 1, 2024 – Clearlake Capital Group (“Clearlake”) and Francisco Partners announced today that they

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Alkegen Announces New Capital Infusion to Support Growth

September 30, 2024

Alkegen, a global specialty materials platform providing high performance materials used in advanced applications and a portfolio company of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced the closing of a refinancing transaction of its outstanding debt.

ALKEGEN ANNOUNCES NEW CAPITAL INFUSION TO SUPPORT GROWTH   Irving, TX, September 30, 2024 – Alkegen, a global specialty materials platform providing high performance materials used in advanced applications and a portfolio company of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced the closing of a refinancing transaction of its outstanding debt. The transaction was led by

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Digicert Completes Acquisition of Vercara

September 23, 2024

DigiCert, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), Crosspoint Capital Partners L.P. (“Crosspoint”), and TA Associates Management L.P. (“TA”), today announced it has completed its acquisition of Vercara, a leader in cloud-based services that secure the online experience, including managed authoritative Domain Name System (DNS) and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) security offerings that protect organizations’ networks and applications.

DIGICERT COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF VERCARA   Acquisition furthers DigiCert’s position as a leader in digital trust    LEHI, Utah – September 23, 2024—DigiCert, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), Crosspoint Capital Partners L.P. (“Crosspoint”), and TA Associates Management L.P. (“TA”), today announced it has completed its acquisition of Vercara, a leader in cloud-based services that

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Zywave Names Software Industry Veterans Martin Simoncic as CEO and Chris Kasper as CFO

September 18, 2024

Zywave, Inc. (“Zywave” or the “Company”), a leading provider of SaaS InsurTech solutions for sales management and client delivery enablement, today announced that Martin Simoncic has joined as Chief Executive Officer and Christian G. Kasper has joined as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.

ZYWAVE NAMES SOFTWARE INDUSTRY VETERANS MARTIN SIMONCIC AS CEO AND CHRIS KASPER AS CFO   Simoncic and Kasper together bring over three decades of software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) experience to help fuel Zywave’s next stage of growth     Milwaukee, WI – September 18, 2024 – Zywave, Inc. (“Zywave” or the “Company”), a leading provider of SaaS InsurTech solutions for sales management

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Clearlake Capital announces New Senior Hires, With a Focus on Bolstering O.P.S.® Team

September 3, 2024

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (“Clearlake” or the “Firm”), an investment firm founded in 2006 operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit and other related strategies, today announced several senior-level additions to the Clearlake team that particularly bolster the Firm’s O.P.S.® group focused on operations, people and strategy.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL ANNOUNCES NEW SENIOR HIRES, WITH A FOCUS ON BOLSTERING O.P.S.® TEAM   Firm Also Announces Senior-Level Promotions   SANTA MONICA, CA – September 3, 2024 – Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (“Clearlake” or the “Firm”), an investment firm founded in 2006 operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit and other related strategies, today announced several senior-level additions to the

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Clearlake Capital to acquire MV Credit from Natixis Investment Managers, expanding its Private Credit and CLO Capabilities Worldwide

September 3, 2024

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (“Clearlake” or the “Firm”), an investment firm founded in 2006 operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit and other related strategies, today announced that it has agreed to acquire MV Credit, a pan-European private credit specialist, from Natixis Investment Managers (“Natixis IM”).

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL TO ACQUIRE MV CREDIT FROM NATIXIS INVESTMENT MANAGERS, EXPANDING ITS PRIVATE CREDIT AND LOAN ORIGINATION CAPABILITIES WORLDWIDE   MV Credit will Significantly Enhance Clearlake’s Capabilities in Direct Lending and Private Credit to Sponsors and Other Clients MV Credit Acquisition will Bring Clearlake’s AUM to Over $90 Billion and Clearlake Credit AUM to Over $28 Billion   SANTA MONICA,

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Clearlake-Backed Pretium Packaging Appoints James Rooney as CEO

August 26, 2024

Pretium Packaging, L.L.C. (“Pretium” or the “Company”), a full-service designer and producer of sustainable packaging solutions for specialized applications, today announced that James Rooney will join Pretium as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of the Board of Directors. Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) acquired Pretium in January 2020.

CLEARLAKE-BACKED PRETIUM PACKAGING APPOINTS JAMES ROONEY AS CEO   Appointment signals Pretium’s commitment to providing innovative solutions to its customers as the Company ushers in a new era of long-term growth   St. Louis, MO, and Santa Monica, CA – August 26, 2024 – Pretium Packaging, L.L.C. (“Pretium” or the “Company”), a full-service designer and producer of sustainable packaging solutions

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BBB Industries completes acquisition of All Star Auto Parts, expanding its electronics offering

August 20, 2024

BBB Industries (“BBB”), a leading sustainable manufacturer serving the automotive, industrial, energy storage, and solar markets, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (“Clearlake”), announced today it has completed its acquisition of All Star Auto Parts (“All Star”).

BBB INDUSTRIES COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF ALL STAR AUTO PARTS, EXPANDING ITS ELECTRONICS OFFERING   DAPHNE, Ala. – AUGUST 20, 2024 – BBB Industries (“BBB”), a leading sustainable manufacturer serving the automotive, industrial, energy storage, and solar markets, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (“Clearlake”), announced today it has completed its acquisition of All Star Auto Parts (“All Star”). Terms of the transaction were

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PrimeSource Brands acquires Cobra Anchors, expanding its portfolio of specialty residential building products

August 15, 2024

PrimeSource Brands, a North American provider of specialty branded residential building products backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (“Clearlake”), announced today that it has acquired Cobra Anchors a provider of branded hollow-wall, universal, and masonry anchors.

PRIMESOURCE  BRANDS ACQUIRES COBRA ANCHORS, EXPANDING ITS PORTFOLIO OF SPECIALTY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PRODUCTS   A Provider of Hollow-Wall, Universal, and Masonry Anchors to Home Centers, Wholesale, and Industrial Distributors, Cobra Supports PrimeSource Brands’ Next Phase of Growth   IRVING, Texas, SANTA MONICA, Calif., and Montreal, Quebec, Canada, August 15, 2024 – PrimeSource Brands, a North American provider of specialty branded residential building products

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DigiCert to acquire Vercara, strengthening its position as a leader in Digital Trust

August 14, 2024

DigiCert, a leading global provider of digital trust backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), Crosspoint Capital Partners L.P. (“Crosspoint”), and TA Associates Management L.P. (“TA”), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vercara from Golden Gate Capital and GIC.

DIGICERT TO ACQUIRE VERCARA, STRENGTHENING ITS POSITION AS A LEADER IN DIGITAL TRUST   Addition of Vercara will expand DigiCert’s capabilities to protect organizations from increased threat of cyberattacks   LEHI, Utah –August 14, 2024—DigiCert, a leading global provider of digital trust backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), Crosspoint Capital Partners L.P. (“Crosspoint”), and TA

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