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Clearwater Analytics Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering

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Clearwater Analytics has announced the launch of its initial public offering (IPO) for 30,000,000 shares of Class A common stock, with an expected price range of $14.00 to $16.00 per share. The offering aims to raise funds to purchase equity interests from its operating subsidiary and for general corporate purposes. Additionally, underwriters may purchase up to 4,500,000 additional shares. The company plans to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CWAN.

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BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearwater Analytics Holdings, Inc. ("Clearwater Analytics" or the "Company"), a leading provider of SaaS-based investment accounting, reporting, and analytics solutions, today announced that it has launched the roadshow for the initial public offering of its Class A common stock. The Company is offering 30,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock and intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 4,500,000 shares of its Class A common stock. The initial public offering price is expected to be between $14.00 and $16.00 per share. The Company intends to list its Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CWAN."

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The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to purchase equity interests from its operating subsidiary and for general corporate purposes to support the growth of the business.

The operating subsidiary intends to use the net proceeds it receives from the sale of equity interests to the Company, together with the proceeds from the new term loan, to repay outstanding borrowings under its credit facility and pay any associated prepayment penalties and accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repayment. The operating subsidiary will bear or reimburse the Company for all of the expenses of the initial public offering.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC are acting as lead bookrunners and as representatives of the underwriters for the offering, with Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Piper Sandler & Co. and William Blair & Company, L.L.C. acting as additional bookrunners. BNP Paribas Securities Corp., D.A. Davidson & Co., AmeriVet Securities, Inc., Loop Capital Markets LLC, Penserra Securities LLC, R. Seelaus & Co., LLC and Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC are acting as co-managers for the offering.

The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus, which has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained by contacting:

  • Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282, via telephone: 1-866-471-2526, or via email: prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com;
  • J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at (866) 803-9204, or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com; or
  • Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, New York 10014, Attn: Prospectus Department.

A registration statement on Form S-1 relating to the offering has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. The securities to be registered may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time when the registration statement becomes effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offers, solicitations or offers to buy, or any sales of securities will be made in accordance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

About Clearwater Analytics
Clearwater Analytics is a global industry-leading SaaS solution for automated investment data aggregation, reconciliation, accounting, compliance, risk, performance and reporting. Each day, the Clearwater solution reports on more than $5.6 trillion in assets for clients that include leading insurers, asset managers, corporations, pension plans, governments, and nonprofit organizations – helping them make the most of their investment portfolio data with a world-class product and client-centric servicing. Investment professionals around the globe trust Clearwater to deliver timely, validated investment data and analytics.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the initial public offering. These statements are not historical facts but rather are based on the Company's current expectations and projections regarding its business, operations and other factors relating thereto. Words such as "may," "will," "could," "would," "should," "anticipate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "expects," "intends," "plans," "projects," "believes," "estimates" and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and as such are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those in the Company's registration statement filed with the SEC.

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FAQ

What is the expected price range for Clearwater Analytics' IPO?

The expected price range for Clearwater Analytics' IPO is between $14.00 and $16.00 per share.

How many shares is Clearwater Analytics offering in its IPO?

Clearwater Analytics is offering 30,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock in its IPO.

What will the proceeds from Clearwater Analytics' IPO be used for?

The proceeds from the IPO will be used to purchase equity interests from its operating subsidiary and for general corporate purposes.

What is the ticker symbol for Clearwater Analytics on the NYSE?

The ticker symbol for Clearwater Analytics on the New York Stock Exchange is CWAN.

Who are the lead underwriters for Clearwater Analytics' IPO?

Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley are acting as lead underwriters for Clearwater Analytics' IPO.

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