Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. (DNB) is a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics. The company empowers clients to make informed decisions by offering trusted data, insights, and solutions that support critical business operations such as risk management, compliance, sales, and marketing. DNB's offerings are built on its proprietary Data Cloud, which contains information on over 550 million organizations worldwide, and its unique D-U-N-S® Number system, which links corporate entities for a holistic view of businesses.
- Finance & Risk - Provides data, analytics, and insights to help clients manage risk, ensure compliance, and make financial decisions effectively.
- Sales & Marketing - Offers data and analytics to optimize customer acquisition, retention, and growth strategies, including CRM data cleansing and targeting high-probability prospects.
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| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Anthony M. Jabbour ExecutiveBoard | Chief Executive Officer | Director of Paysafe | CEO of DNB since 2019; previously CEO of Black Knight and held leadership roles at FIS. | View Report → |
William P. Foley, II ExecutiveBoard | Executive Chairman | Chairman of Cannae Holdings, FNF, F&G; Non-Executive Chairman of Alight; Managing Member of Trasimene Capital | Founder of FNF; instrumental in DNB's strategy shifts, cost savings, and product innovation. | |
Bryan T. Hipsher Executive | Chief Financial Officer | None | CFO of DNB since 2019; previously SVP of Finance at Black Knight and Lender Processing Services. | |
Joe A. Reinhardt III Executive | Chief Legal Officer | None | Principal legal counsel for DNB; previously EVP and General Counsel at Fidelity National Title Group. | |
Neeraj Sahai Executive | President, International | None | Leads DNB's international operations; previously President of S&P Ratings and held senior roles at Citigroup. | |
Virginia G. Gomez Executive | President, North America | None | Joined DNB in 2021 as Chief Product Officer; became President, North America in 2022. | |
Chinh E. Chu Board | Board Member | Managing Partner at CC Capital; Chairman of E2open; Director at CC Neuberger Principal Holdings II & III | Founder of CC Capital; extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance. | |
Douglas K. Ammerman Board | Board Member | Director at Cannae Holdings, FNF, F&G, Stantec | Retired KPMG partner; extensive experience in finance and accounting. | |
Ellen R. Alemany Board | Board Member | Director at FIS and First Citizens BancShares | Former Chairwoman and CEO of CIT Group; extensive experience in banking and financial services. | |
Ganesh B. Rao Board | Board Member | None | No detailed bio or external roles provided in the documents. | |
James A. Quella Board | Board Member | Private Investor | Extensive experience in managing and advising businesses; former Chairman of Michaels Stores. | |
Kirsten M. Kliphouse Board | Board Member | Director at Labcorp and Global Payments | Former President of Google Cloud Americas; extensive experience in technology and cybersecurity. | |
Richard N. Massey Board | Board Member | Vice Chairman of Cannae Holdings; Director at Alight | Former CEO of Cannae Holdings; extensive experience in corporate finance and investment banking. | |
Thomas M. Hagerty Board | Board Member | Director at Dayforce, FleetCor, FNF | Managing Director at THL; extensive experience in corporate finance and strategic planning. |
- Your credibility and digital marketing businesses have underperformed for over a year; what is your patience level with these units, and are you considering selling or shutting them down if improvements aren't seen soon?
- Given the lengthening sales cycles and disciplined client spending you've noted, what specific internal initiatives or external market conditions are you relying on to see these trends begin to improve?
- With net leverage remaining flat for three consecutive quarters, can you provide more detail on your deleveraging plans and how confident are you in achieving your target net leverage ratio by year-end?
- You've guided to revenue at the low end of your range; can you explain whether the fourth quarter growth rate is a reasonable starting point for organic growth in 2025, or are there factors that could alter your growth rate next year?
- Considering the inbound interest you've received, are you exploring divesting underperforming segments like the credibility business separately, or is your focus solely on potential full company transactions?
Research analysts who have asked questions during Dun & Bradstreet Holdings earnings calls.
Andrew Steinerman
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 questions for DNB
Ashish Sabadra
RBC Capital Markets
3 questions for DNB
Craig Huber
Huber Research Partners
3 questions for DNB
Kyle Peterson
Needham & Company
3 questions for DNB
Faiza Alwy
Deutsche Bank
2 questions for DNB
Keen Fai Tong
Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
2 questions for DNB
Surinder Thind
Jefferies Financial Group
2 questions for DNB
Wahid Amin
Bank of America
2 questions for DNB
Alexander EM Hess
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1 question for DNB
Bill Chi
RBC Capital Markets
1 question for DNB
Brendan
Barclays
1 question for DNB
Brendan Popson
Barclays
1 question for DNB
George Tong
Goldman Sachs
1 question for DNB
Patrick O'Shaughnessy
Raymond James
1 question for DNB
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
Eyeota Holdings Pte Ltd | 2021 | The acquisition was valued at approximately $165 million (subject to a net working capital adjustment) and was aimed at enhancing a holistic audience solutions platform by integrating global online and offline data onboarding capabilities for improved audience targeting. |
NetWise | 2021 | The deal was valued at around $69 million (subject to net working capital adjustments) and intended to augment the audience solutions platform by converting both B2B and B2C identity data into actionable online audiences, with the transaction expected to close in Q4 2021. |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for DNB.
- The Global Business Optimism Index dropped 6.5% for Q3 2025, marking the third consecutive quarterly decline and reaching its lowest level since late 2023, driven by persistent macroeconomic uncertainty and supply chain vulnerabilities.
- The decline in optimism was also reflected in other indices, with the Global Supply Chain Continuity Index falling 9.7% (down 18.6% year-to-date) and the Global Business Investment Confidence Index falling 13.1%, indicating a third straight decline in investment confidence.
- Businesses are contending with margin compression due to slowing demand and persistently high input costs, leading to significant declines in optimism for sectors such as textiles (-17.0%), electricals (-15.0%), metals (-12.7%), and automotives (-9.7%).
- In response to the uncertain environment, businesses are pivoting inward to domestic markets, with 34% identifying domestic growth as a top fallback strategy, and are delaying capital expenditures and deleveraging their balance sheets.
- On June 12, 2025, Dun & Bradstreet held a virtual special meeting with 349,614,330 shares (78.31%) of outstanding common stock represented.
- The Merger Agreement with Denali was approved with 345,907,555 votes in favor, 3,049,985 against and 656,790 abstentions.
- A non-binding advisory vote on merger-related executive compensation passed with 344,402,070 votes in favor, 4,510,109 against and 702,151 abstentions.
- Revenue & Organic Growth: Reported Q1 2025 revenue of $579.8 million with 3.6% organic growth on a constant currency basis.
- Adjusted EBITDA: Increased to $210.9 million with a 36.4% margin, reflecting improved operating performance and cost efficiency.
- GAAP Performance: Narrowed GAAP net loss from $23.2 million to $(15.8) million compared to Q1 2024.
- Non-GAAP Results: Achieved adjusted net income of $90.9 million, underscoring strong underlying performance.
- Operational Efficiency: Enhanced cost management backed by regional contributions from North America and International segments.
- Dun & Bradstreet has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Clearlake Capital Group, with the transaction valued at $7.7 billion.
- Shareholders will receive $9.15 per share in cash, and the acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to customary conditions and approvals.
- The Board of Directors unanimously approved the merger, marking a significant strategic milestone for the company.