 LONDON, May 17, 2021 PRNewswire -- Clarivate plc NYSE: CLVT, a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire ProQuest, a leading global software, data and analytics provider to academic, research and national institutions, from Cambridge Information Group, a family-owned investment firm, and other partners including Atairos, for 5.3 billion, including refinancing of ProQuest debt. The consideration for the acquisition is approximately 4.0 billion in cash and 1.3 billion of equity. 