** Shares of data and analytics provider Dun & Bradstreet
DNB.N jump as much as 14.1%, hitting a 6-month high; last up
12.1% at $11.56
** DNB is exploring options including a potential sale,
Reuters reports, citing people familiar with the matter
** Florida-based DNB working with Bank of America BAC.N to
evaluate takeover interest from potential buyers including
private equity firms
** No deal is certain, sources say
** DNB currently has a market cap of $5.12 bln - LSEG data
** BAC declined to comment while Dun & Bradstreet did not
immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment
** As of last close, DNB shares down 12.1% YTD
(Reporting by Arasu Kannagi Basil in Bengaluru)
((ArasuKannagi.Basil@thomsonreuters.com;))