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Dun & Bradstreet Announces Conditional Notice of Redemption for Existing Senior Secured Notes

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Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DNB) has announced a conditional notice of redemption for its 6.875% senior first lien notes due 2026. This redemption is contingent upon securing an incremental term loan facility, projected to generate gross proceeds of at least $460 million. However, the timeline and satisfaction of these conditions remain uncertain. The company emphasizes that this announcement does not constitute a formal notice of redemption, which will follow separately. Dun & Bradstreet continues to provide business decisioning data and analytics.

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  • Dun & Bradstreet aims to redeem its 6.875% senior first lien notes due 2026 if conditions are met.
  • The potential term loan facility could provide at least $460 million in gross proceeds.
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  • The redemption is contingent on funding, with no assurances that conditions will be satisfied.
  • There is uncertainty surrounding the timeline for the redemption.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DNB), a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, announced today that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation (“D&B”), has delivered a conditional notice of redemption to holders of its 6.875% senior first lien notes due 2026 (the “Existing Notes”), pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the Existing Notes, to redeem in full the Existing Notes (the “Redemption”). The Redemption will be conditioned upon, among other requirements, the funding of an incremental term loan facility to be entered into by D&B which shall, if funded, result in aggregate gross proceeds to D&B of at least $460.0 million. There can be no assurances as to when and if such conditions will be satisfied and D&B may waive the conditions at its discretion.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

Nothing in this press release should be construed as a notice to redeem any Existing Notes. Any such notice will be made separately pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of the Indenture governing the Existing Notes.

About Dun & Bradstreet

Dun & Bradstreet, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, enables companies around the world to improve their business performance. Dun & Bradstreet’s Data Cloud fuels solutions and delivers insights that empower customers to accelerate revenue, lower cost, mitigate risk, and transform their businesses. Since 1841, companies of every size have relied on Dun & Bradstreet to help them manage risk and reveal opportunity.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements regarding expectations, hopes, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on Dun & Bradstreet management's beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, them. Because such statements are based on expectations as to future financial and operating results and are not statements of fact, actual results may differ materially from those projected. Dun & Bradstreet undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The risks and uncertainties that forward-looking statements are subject to include, but are not limited to: an outbreak of disease, global or localized health pandemic or epidemic, or the fear of such an event (such as the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) global pandemic), including the global economic uncertainty and measures taken in response; the short- and long-term effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic, including the pace of recovery or any future resurgence; our ability to implement and execute our strategic plans to transform the business; our ability to develop or sell solutions in a timely manner or maintain client relationships; competition for our solutions; harm to our brand and reputation; unfavorable global economic conditions; risks associated with operating and expanding internationally; failure to prevent cybersecurity incidents or the perception that confidential information is not secure; failure in the integrity of our data or systems; system failures and personnel disruptions, which could delay the delivery of our solutions to our clients; loss of access to data sources or the ability to transfer data across the data sources in the markets in which we operate; failure of our software vendors and network and cloud providers to perform as expected or if our relationship is terminated; loss or diminution of one or more of our key clients, business partners or government contracts; dependence on strategic alliances, joint ventures and acquisitions to grow our business; our ability to protect our intellectual property adequately or cost-effectively; claims for intellectual property infringement; interruptions, delays or outages to subscription or payment processing platforms; risks related to acquiring and integrating businesses and divestitures of existing businesses; our ability to retain members of the senior leadership team and attract and retain skilled employees; compliance with governmental laws and regulations; risks related to the voting letter agreement entered into in connection with the initial public offering and registration and other rights held by certain of our largest shareholders; risks related to D&B’s ability to complete the Redemption on favorable terms, if at all, and the other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021.

Investor Contact:

Debra McCann

973-921-6008

IR@dnb.com

Media Contact:

Lisette Kwong

973-921-6263

KwongL@dnb.com

Source: Dun & Bradstreet

FAQ

What is Dun & Bradstreet's recent announcement regarding its senior notes?

Dun & Bradstreet announced a conditional notice of redemption for its 6.875% senior first lien notes due 2026, contingent on securing a term loan.

What are the financial implications of the term loan facility for Dun & Bradstreet?

The term loan facility aims to generate at least $460 million in gross proceeds, which would support the note redemption.

When is the redemption of Dun & Bradstreet's notes expected to happen?

The timeline for the redemption remains uncertain and depends on the fulfillment of certain conditions.

What are the risks associated with Dun & Bradstreet's conditional redemption?

The risks include uncertainty in meeting the funding conditions and the overall timeline for the redemption.

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