Clearlake Capital Group is close to inking a $5.5 billion private debt package to support its acquisition of Dun & Bradstreet Holdings Inc., marking one of the largest private credit deals on record, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Ares Management Corp. is leading the financing, which is expected to close imminently, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing private information. Morgan Stanley is also an arranger on the deal, the people said.
