Dun & Bradstreet Archives - CFO

D&B Seeks to Raise up to $1.38B in IPO

D&B Seeks to Raise up to $1.38B in IPO

The company is “looking to ride the recent wave of successful new listings after the COVID-19 pandemic crushed the market for new issues."

By Matthew Heller | June 24, 2020

Coronavirus Crimps Supply Chains, May Harm World Economy

Coronavirus Crimps Supply Chains, May Harm World Economy

Companies with operations or suppliers in China are experiencing business interruptions, and global GDP growth could take a big hit.

By David McCann | February 13, 2020

Dun & Bradstreet Downgraded on LBO Financing

Dun & Bradstreet Downgraded on LBO Financing

S&P cited leverage increases and turnaround execution risks.

By William Sprouse | January 25, 2019

Dun & Bradstreet to Be Sold to PE Group for $5B

Dun & Bradstreet to Be Sold to PE Group for $5B

Buyers including former Blackstone dealmaker Chinh Chu will take the company private after 177 years of independence.

By Matthew Heller | August 9, 2018

Five Ways Blockchain Will Juice Supplier Management

Five Ways Blockchain Will Juice Supplier Management

Blockchain tracks shipments in real time, enables automation, standardizes processes, creates trust, and provides growth opportunities.

By Brian Alster | August 3, 2018

Future of Finance: Humans and Machines Unite

Future of Finance: Humans and Machines Unite

Human minds alone are no longer a match for addressing business risk. But neither are machines alone.

By Eric Dowdell | April 30, 2018

Want Better Cash Flow? Listen to Your Credit Team

Working Capital

Want Better Cash Flow? Listen to Your Credit Team

The pressure to boost sales is causing many companies to take on risky accounts.

By Eric Dowdell | February 26, 2018

Customer Obsession Drives Financial Results: Study

Customer Obsession Drives Financial Results: Study

Companies that prioritize customer-focused initiatives and the usage of customer data perform substantially better than others, Forrester finds.

By David McCann | July 17, 2017

Access to Capital High But Demand is Wavering

Growth Companies

Access to Capital High But Demand is Wavering

Small and midsize businesses successfully secured capital this quarter but their demand for funding fell.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | December 17, 2015

For D&B’s CFO, Being Strategic Means Walking Many Paths

For D&B’s CFO, Being Strategic Means Walking Many Paths

Diverse experiences help Dun & Bradstreet's Rich Veldran drive strategy.

By David McCann | April 23, 2014

Mini Office Suites

Mini Office Suites

Plus, Dun & Bradstreet's credit evaluation software, and computer-theft prevention.

By John Xenakis and Joseph McCafferty | January 1, 1998