Group 1 - Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) is currently involved in a significant acquisition deal valued at $8.4 billion, led by private equity firms Permira and Warburg Pincus [2][5] - The acquisition offer of $24 per share represents a 47% premium over CWAN's share price of $16.69 prior to the sale news [3][5] - The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, with a "go-shop" period allowing CWAN to explore other offers until January 23, 2026 [3][4] Group 2 - Warburg Research has set a price target of $24.55 for CWAN, indicating a slight potential upside from its current price of $24.09 [1][4] - Following the acquisition announcement, CWAN's stock price surged nearly 8% in premarket trading [2][5] - The current market capitalization of CWAN is approximately $6.94 billion, reflecting an increase of 8.27% with a change of $1.84 [4]

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ademi Firm is investigating Clearwater Analytics (Nasdaq: CWAN) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its recently announced transaction with a Permira and Warburg Pincus-led Investor Group. Click here to learn how to join our investigation and obtain additional information or contact us at [email protected] or toll-free: 866-264-3995.  There is no cost or obligation to you. In the transaction, Clearwater Analytics shareholders w ...

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智通财经APP获悉，周一，Clearwater Analytics(CWAN.US)盘前涨超8%，报24.15美元。消息面上，由 Permira和华平投资(Warburg Pincus)牵头的一组私募股权公司已同意收购投资与会计软件制造商 Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc.，包括债务在内的交易估值达84亿美元。 根据一份声明，Clearwater的股东将以每股24.55美元的价格获得现金，股权价值约70亿美元。该公司表 示，该价格较股票上一个收盘价高出约10%，相较此前报道两家收购公司正就收购事宜进行谈判前的股 价，溢价达47%。 ...

Clearwater Analytics' share price surged nearly 8% in premarket trading on Monday after the company agreed to an $8.4 billion take-private deal led by private equity firms Permira and Warburg Pincus. Under the terms of the transaction, Clearwater shareholders will receive $24.55 per share in cash, representing a premium of about 47% to the company's closing price on November 10, the last trading day before reports emerged of a possible deal. The offer underscores growing private equity interest in software ...

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Shares of Clearwater Analytics Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CWAN) rose sharply in pre-market trading.A consortium of private equity firms, led by Permira and Warburg Pincus, announced a deal to buy investment and accounting software company Clearwater Analytics on Sunday, for about $8.4 billion, including debt.Clearwater Analytics shares jumped 7.6% to $23.93 in the pre-market trading session.Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading.GainersAutozi Internet Technology (Global) Ltd. (NASDAQ:AZI) surged ...

Core Points - Clearwater shareholders will receive $24.55 a share in cash, indicating a premium of approximately 47% over its share price on November 10 [1]

Acquisition Overview - An investor group led by Permira and Warburg Pincus has agreed to acquire Clearwater Analytics for approximately $8.4 billion, with Temasek and Francisco Partners also participating in the deal [1] - Clearwater Analytics' shareholders will receive $24.55 per share in cash as part of the acquisition [1] Company Profile - Clearwater Analytics has developed a cloud-based investment management platform that serves institutional investors across global public and private markets, managing over $10 trillion in assets [2] - The platform provides an integrated system for portfolio management, trading, investment accounting, regulatory reporting, performance tracking, compliance, and risk analytics, catering to a diverse client base including insurers, asset managers, hedge funds, banks, corporations, and government entities [2] Management Insights - CEO Sandeep Sahai stated that the acquisition represents a positive outcome for Clearwater Analytics and its shareholders, positioning the company for future growth as a private entity [3] - The company aims to invest in integrating its platforms to create a next-generation solution that addresses alternative assets and enhances risk analytics [3] Transaction Approval Process - The acquisition has been unanimously recommended by Clearwater Analytics' board of directors, which consists of independent members, after consulting with legal and financial advisers [3] - The transaction is subject to approval from Clearwater Analytics' shareholders, requiring a majority vote from disinterested shareholders, as well as regulatory clearance and other customary conditions [4] - The parties anticipate that the acquisition will close in the first half of 2026 [4] Strategic Vision - Warburg Pincus managing director Alex Stratoudakis expressed excitement about investing in Clearwater Analytics, emphasizing the goal of creating an open, modular platform for institutional investment management [5] - The partnership aims to leverage financial technology expertise to drive innovation and growth for Clearwater Analytics [5]

Clearwater Analytics over the weekend agreed to a buyout from private-equity firms, after the stock market failed to reward a string of acquisitions the fund management accounting software provider ma... ...