Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private equity firm founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York, with operations in London and the Cayman Islands, that focuses on buyouts, acquisitions, and growth capital for mature and underperforming companies. The firm pursues opportunities by acquiring non-core divisions of large corporations and partnering with management to drive value through operational improvements. It invests across sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, medical devices, distribution, services, information technology, chemicals, business services, energy services, new materials, industrial automation, industrial properties, and consumer goods. Geographically, the firm concentrates on North America and Europe, with emphasis on the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy, and it considers opportunities in France, the Benelux, and Asia. Typical investments involve equity in buyouts and carve-outs, reflecting a long-term, hands-on approach to building stronger, more sustainable businesses.