Carlyle Prices $400 Million Subordinated Notes Offering

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The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) has priced a $400 million offering of 4.625% subordinated notes due 2061 through its subsidiary, Carlyle Finance L.L.C. An additional $60 million of notes may be purchased by underwriters within 30 days. The offering is guaranteed by Carlyle and its subsidiaries and is expected to close on May 11, 2021. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. The offering is made under an effective shelf registration with the SEC. Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, Citigroup, and J.P. Morgan are joint book-running managers.

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• Successfully priced $400 million subordinated notes, indicating strong investor interest.
• Guaranteed by multiple subsidiaries, enhancing investor confidence.
• Provision for an additional $60 million in notes can boost capital availability.

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WASHINGTON, May 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global investment firm The Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CG) (“Carlyle”) priced its offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.625% subordinated notes due 2061 issued by Carlyle Finance L.L.C., its indirect subsidiary. Carlyle also granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional $60 million aggregate principal amount of notes within 30 days from the date hereof. The notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Carlyle and its indirect subsidiaries Carlyle Holdings I L.P., Carlyle Holdings II L.L.C., CG Subsidiary Holdings L.L.C. and Carlyle Holdings III L.P. The offering is expected to close on May 11, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions. Carlyle intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the notes for general corporate purposes.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.

The offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement, as amended (Registration No. 333-236397) on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The offering is being made by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement only. An electronic copy of the prospectus supplement, together with the accompanying prospectus, is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained by contacting the joint book-running managers: Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC toll-free at 1-866-718-1649; BofA Securities, Inc. toll-free at 1-800-294-1322; Citigroup Global Markets Inc. toll-free at 1-800-831-9146 and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at 1-212-834-4533.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase the notes or any other securities, and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About The Carlyle Group

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Investment Solutions. With $260 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2021, Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies and the communities in which we live and invest. The Carlyle Group employs more than 1,800 people in 29 offices across five continents.

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This release does not constitute an offer for any Carlyle fund.

Contacts:

Public Market Investor Relations                                                
Daniel Harris                                
Phone: +1 (212) 813-4527                        
daniel.harris@carlyle.com                

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FAQ

What is the total amount of subordinated notes offered by Carlyle Group (CG)?

The Carlyle Group offered a total of $400 million in subordinated notes.

When is the expected closing date for Carlyle Group's notes offering?

The offering is expected to close on May 11, 2021.

What is the interest rate of the subordinated notes issued by Carlyle Group?

The subordinated notes have an interest rate of 4.625%.

Who are the joint book-running managers for Carlyle Group's notes offering?

Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, Citigroup, and J.P. Morgan are the joint book-running managers.

What is Carlyle Group's intention for the proceeds from the notes offering?

Carlyle Group intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes.