Private Equity Deal of the Year

Clearlake Capital and TA Associates acquire stake in DigiCert from Thoma Bravo

Target/Seller: 

DigiCert Inc./Thoma Bravo LLC

Investment Adviser:

Jefferies LLC

Outside Counsel:

Kirkland & Ellis LLP; Morrison & Foerster LLP

Acquirers: 

Clearlake Capital Group LP and TA Associates Inc.

Investment Adviser: UBS Investment Bank

Outside Counsel: Sidley Austin LLP; Goodwin Procter LLP

PR Firm:
Owen Blicksilver Public Relations Inc.
BackBay Communications Inc.

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