Activist investor Elliott builds stake in software firm CCC, Bloomberg News reports

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Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has built a large stake in CCC Intelligent Solutions, Bloomberg ​News reported on Friday, as the software ‌firm explores a sale.

Chicago-based CCC has hired Morgan Stanley to advise on the sale process, Reuters exclusively reported on Thursday.

The ​exact size of Elliott’s holding could not ​immediately be learned, but the activist firm acquired ⁠the position before CCC decided to explore a ​sale, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the ​matter.

The engagement is being led by Elliott’s private equity unit, the report added.

Both Elliott and CCC did not immediately respond ​to Reuters’ requests for comment.

CCC provides cloud-based software ​used by auto insurers, collision repair shops, automakers, and parts ‌suppliers ⁠to manage accident claims and repair workflows.

The company’s market value has fallen to about $3.3 billion from roughly $6.4 billion a year ago, as investors grew concerned ​about slowing ​growth, weaker ⁠industry claims volumes and slower-than-expected adoption of some newer software products.

Activist investors pushed global ​companies more aggressively in the second quarter ​to ⁠make changes and lifted the overall pace of campaigns in the first half of 2026, Barclays data ⁠showed, ​as their biggest demand was ​for businesses to sell themselves in a rebounding deal market.

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