Clayton Dubilier & Rice $2.4 billion acquisition of Ply Gem

Overview:

• Private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has acquired home remodeling company Ply Gem in a $2.4 billion deal. 
• The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2018. 
• Credit Suisse Securities acted as financial adviser for Ply Gem and SG Americas Securities and UBS Investment Bank acted for CD&R.
• In a separate transaction, CD&R also acquired Atrium Windows & Doors, which it intends to combine with Ply Gem. 

Kurt Stumpo - Journalist