Jefferies downgraded Dun & Bradstreet to Hold from Buy with a price target of $9.15, down from $11, after the company agreed to be acquired byClearlake Capital for $9.15 per share. Jefferies is surprised at the deal price being below the 2019 take private deal price. However, it views a competitive bid as unlikely.
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