Bluerock introduces the Bluerock High Income Institutional Credit Fund, a registered interval fund

June 30, 2022

Bluerock, a leading alternative asset manager, has announced the launch of the Bluerock High Income Institutional Credit Fund (the “Bluerock High Income Credit Fund”, the “Fund”, Tickers: IIMAX, IIMCX, IIMWX), an income-focused fund with a portfolio comprised of actively managed pools of diversified collateralized loan obligations (CLOs).

BLUEROCK INTRODUCES THE BLUEROCK HIGH INCOME INSTITUTIONAL CREDIT FUND, A REGISTERED INTERVAL FUND   The Bluerock High Income Institutional Credit Fund provides investors access to income-producing senior secured loans through an actively managed portfolio of collateralized loan obligations, with the goal of delivering investors high income and portfolio diversification.   New York, NY — June __, 2022 — Bluerock, a

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Clearlake Capital-backed FloWorks acquires netMercury

June 29, 2022

FloWorks International LLC (“FloWorks”), a specialty flow control distribution platform backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, "Clearlake"), today announced it has acquired netMercury ("netMercury" or the "Company"), a specialty parts and services distributor.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL-BACKED FLOWORKS ACQUIRES NETMERCURY   Acquisition of critical parts and services distributor enhances FloWorks’ product suite and extends value proposition in attractive growth sectors   HOUSTON, T.X. and SANTA MONICA, C.A. – June 29, 2022 – FloWorks International LLC (“FloWorks”), a specialty flow control distribution platform backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced

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Gravity signs Midland Basin committed volume produced water agreement

June 29, 2022

Gravity, a growth-oriented water and power infrastructure company backed by affiliates of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (“Clearlake”), today announced it has signed a multi-year minimum volume commitment produced water gathering agreement with an independent producer in the Midland Basin.

GRAVITY SIGNS MIDLAND BASIN COMMITTED VOLUME PRODUCED WATER AGREEMENT   MIDLAND, Texas, June 29, 2022 – Gravity, a growth-oriented water and power infrastructure company backed by affiliates of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (“Clearlake”), today announced it has signed a multi-year minimum volume commitment produced water gathering agreement with an independent producer in the Midland Basin.   Rob Rice, Gravity’s President

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Clearlake Capital completes acquisition of diversified protective packaging provider Intertape Polymer Group

June 28, 2022

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates “Clearlake”) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (TSX:ITP, “IPG”, or the “Company”), a global provider of protective packaging solutions.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF DIVERSIFIED PROTECTIVE PACKAGING PROVIDER INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP   New Platform Investment Highlights Clearlake’s Focus on Innovation, Sustainability, and Growth in Diverse and Recession Resilient End Markets   Sarasota, FL, Montreal, QC, and Santa Monica, CA – June 28, 2022 – Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates “Clearlake”) today announced that it has completed

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Clearlake Capital portfolio company Alkegen completes majority investment in Luyang Energy Savings Material Co.

June 28, 2022

Alkegen, one of the largest specialty materials platforms in the world that provides high performance materials used in advanced applications such as filtration media, battery technologies, high temperature insulation and fire protection, announced today that it has successfully completed a tender offering resulting in Alkegen obtaining a controlling ownership interest in Luyang Energy-Saving Materials Co. Ltd. (“Luyang” or the “Company”), a Shenzhen A-share listed platform headquartered in Yuquan, Shandong province, China.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL PORTFOLIO COMPANY ALKEGEN COMPLETES MAJORITY INVESTMENT IN LUYANG ENERGY SAVINGS MATERIAL CO.   Alkegen acquires controlling ownership in leading Chinese specialty materials platform   BUFFALO, N.Y. and SANTA MONICA, C.A. – June 28, 2022 – Alkegen, one of the largest specialty materials platforms in the world that provides high performance materials used in advanced applications such as filtration

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Clearlake Capital to sell Brightly Software to Siemens

June 27, 2022

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with certain of its affiliates, “Clearlake”) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Brightly Software, Inc. (“Brightly Software”, “Brightly” or the “Company”) to Siemens AG (“Siemens”) (FRA:SIE) for $1.575 billion of upfront cash consideration, along with $300 million in cash earn-out payments, for a total of $1.875 billion.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL TO SELL BRIGHTLY SOFTWARE TO SIEMENS   Under Clearlake’s ownership, Brightly transformed into a leading cloud-based asset management software platform with a broad suite of products solving operational and planning needs   Santa Monica, CA and Cary, NC – June 27, 2022 – Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with certain of its affiliates, “Clearlake”) today announced it has

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ShiftKey makes a strategic investment in workforce management platform OnShift

June 23, 2022

ShiftKey, the largest platform for connecting independent licensed healthcare professionals with open shifts at healthcare facilities in the U.S. announced today that it has completed a strategic investment in Cleveland-based OnShift, the leading provider of workforce management technology for post-acute and long-term care facilities.

SHIFTKEY MAKES A STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT PLATFORM ONSHIFT   DALLAS, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — ShiftKey, the largest platform for connecting independent licensed healthcare professionals with open shifts at healthcare facilities in the U.S. announced today that it has completed a strategic investment in Cleveland-based OnShift, the leading provider of workforce management technology for post-acute and long-term care

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Clearlake Capital-backed Wheel Pros agrees to acquire Transamerican auto parts from Polaris

June 16, 2022

Wheel Pros, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of proprietary branded aftermarket vehicle enhancements for light trucks, SUVs, passenger cars and ATVs/UTVs backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) and in partnership with management, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Transamerican Auto Parts (“TAP” or “the Company”) from Polaris  Inc. (NYSE: PII), the global leader in powersports.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL-BACKED WHEEL PROS AGREES TO ACQUIRE TRANSAMERICAN AUTO PARTS FROM POLARIS   Strategic Acquisition Creates a Vertically Integrated Omnichannel Platform for Aftermarket Automotive Parts and Accessories   GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO and COMPTON, CA – June 16, 2022 – Wheel Pros, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of proprietary branded aftermarket vehicle enhancements for light trucks, SUVs, passenger cars and ATVs/UTVs

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Clearlake Capital-backed Cornerstone enters definitive agreement to acquire SumTotal, a Skillsoft Company

June 13, 2022

Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc., a leader in adaptive cloud-based HR software solutions, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL), to acquire SumTotal, a provider of learning and human capital management software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) for customers in highly regulated and complex industries.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL-BACKED CORNERSTONE ENTERS DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE SUMTOTAL, A SKILLSOFT COMPANY Strategic combination will further expand Cornerstone’s capabilities, enhance reach of employee-centric innovation, and broaden vertical expertise in highly regulated markets SANTA MONICA, Calif. — June 13, 2022 — Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc., a leader in adaptive cloud-based HR software solutions, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its

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Zywave acquires Strategic Insurance Software (SIS), Strengthens position as an innovative leader in the digital insurance agency platform space

June 9, 2022

Insurtech leader Zywave, backed by Clearlake Capital Group L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) and Aurora Capital today announced the acquisition of Columbus, OH-based Strategic Insurance Software (SIS), a provider of web-based agency management systems (AMS) and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for P&C insurance agencies.

ZYWAVE ACQUIRES STRATEGIC INSURANCE SOFTWARE (SIS), STRENGTHENS POSITION AS AN INNOVATIVE LEADER IN THE DIGITAL INSURANCE AGENCY PLATFORM SPACE   The addition of SIS rounds out Zywave’s portfolio of agency management system solutions for employee benefits, commercial, and personal lines   MILWAUKEE, WI – (June 9, 2022) – Insurtech leader Zywave, backed by Clearlake Capital Group L.P. (together with its

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