CUSIP No. 09227Q100
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Page 2 of 7 Pages
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
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Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(b)
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SEC USE ONLY
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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AF, WC
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(D) OR 2(E)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
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Delaware
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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SOLE VOTING POWER
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0 |
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SHARED VOTING POWER
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9,751,837
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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0 |
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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9,751,837
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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9,751,837
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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18.3%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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IA, PN
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CUSIP No. 09227Q100
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Page 3 of 7 Pages
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
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José Enrique Feliciano
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(b)
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SEC USE ONLY
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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AF, WC
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(D) OR 2(E)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
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United States of America
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
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0 |
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SHARED VOTING POWER
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9,751,837
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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0 |
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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9,751,837
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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9,751,837
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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18.3%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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IN, HC
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CUSIP No. 09227Q100
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Page 4 of 7 Pages
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
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Behdad Eghbali
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(b)
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SEC USE ONLY
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4
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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AF, WC
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5
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(D) OR 2(E)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
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United States of America
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
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0 |
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SHARED VOTING POWER
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9,751,837
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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0 |
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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9,751,837
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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9,751,837
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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☐
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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18.3%
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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IN, HC
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CUSIP No. 09227Q100
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Page 5 of 7 Pages
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Item 4. |
Purpose of Transaction.
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CUSIP No. 09227Q100
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Page 6 of 7 Pages
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Item 6. |
Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
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Item 7. |
Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
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Letter to the Board of Directors of Blackbaud, Inc., dated March 24, 2023
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CUSIP No. 09227Q100
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Page 7 of 7 Pages
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Dated: March 27, 2023 | ||||
Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.
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By:
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/s/ John Cannon
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Name:
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John Cannon
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Title:
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Attorney-in-Fact
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José Enrique Feliciano
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By:
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/s/ John Cannon
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Name:
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John Cannon
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Title:
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Attorney-in-Fact
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Behdad Eghbali
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By:
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/s/ John Cannon
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Name:
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John Cannon
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Title:
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Attorney-in-Fact
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Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.
233 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 800
Santa Monica, CA 90401
T: 310.400.8800
F: 310.400.8801
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1. |
Valuation. Based on publicly available information, we are prepared to acquire all of the outstanding shares of the Company for $71.00 per share in cash.
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2. |
Financing. We have longstanding relationships with banks and institutional lenders and have held specific discussions with several lenders regarding this transaction. As a result of those dialogues, we are highly confident in our
ability to arrange the financing for this transaction and complete the financing process on an expedited timeline.
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Due Diligence. We have a thorough understanding of the Company’s business and prospects. As such, we believe that we can complete our due diligence review expeditiously in approximately four weeks, assuming full access to our
required diligence. Our confirmatory diligence review will be focused on discussions with management and completion of business due diligence as well as customary review of accounting, tax, and legal matters. We and our advisors are also
prepared to meet with the Company and its advisors to answer any questions they may have regarding our proposal.
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Required Approvals. We are not encumbered by a lengthy approval process to execute or complete a transaction. We have discussed this proposal at the most senior levels within Clearlake and have Investment Committee approval, upon
completion of satisfactory due diligence, to execute definitive documentation, subject to the receipt of all other necessary or appropriate consents and approvals from third parties.
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Timing. Assuming dedicated access to management and Company data, we are highly confident we can complete business due diligence and sign a definitive written agreement promptly and as fast as any other potential counterparty.
Specifically, if provided full access to the Company and its advisors, we believe we can execute a transaction in approximately four weeks.
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Third-Party Advisors. We have retained Qatalyst Partners LP, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Rothschild & Co. as our financial advisors, Sidley Austin LLP as our legal advisor, and accounting advisors to advise us on our
diligence.
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Legal. As required by applicable law, we intend to promptly file an amendment to our Schedule 13D disclosing this proposal. This proposal is subject to satisfactory completion of due diligence, which will include, among other
items, diligence of a business, financial, legal, and tax nature. This proposal is not intended to be and does not constitute a legally binding obligation of any party and shall not impose any liability upon Clearlake or the Company.
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By:
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/s/ Behdad Eghbali
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Behdad Eghbali
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Date: |
3/24/2023 |