Core Insights - A consortium of private equity firms, led by Permira and Warburg Pincus, has reached an agreement to acquire Clearwater Analytics Holdings for approximately $8.2 billion, which includes debt [1] Company Summary - Clearwater Analytics Holdings specializes in investment and accounting software [1] Industry Context - The acquisition reflects ongoing interest and investment in financial technology companies, particularly those providing software solutions for investment and accounting [1]

By Milana Vinn NEW YORK, Dec 21 (Reuters) - A group of private equity firms led by Permira and Warburg Pincus has clinched a deal to acquire investment and accounting software maker Clearwater Analytics Holdings (CWAN) ​for about $8.4 billion, including debt, the parties said in a joint statement on Sunday. Permira and Warburg ‌Pincus have agreed to take Clearwater private for $24.55 per share in cash. The deal price offers a premium of 47% on Clearwater's share price ‌of $16.69 on November 10, before n ...