The Carlyle Group Inc. - CG STOCK NEWS

Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) has announced the sale of its Worldpac subsidiary to Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) for $1.5 billion in cash. The transaction, expected to close by year-end, aims to simplify Advance's structure and focus on its core blended box business. Net proceeds of approximately $1.2 billion will be used to strengthen the balance sheet and invest in the business.

Worldpac, an automotive parts wholesale distribution business, generated $2.1 billion in revenue and $100 million in EBITDA over the last twelve months. The sale is part of Advance's strategic review to improve productivity and position the company for future growth. Carlyle views this acquisition as an opportunity to leverage its experience in industrial carve-outs, having invested ~$13 billion in similar transactions over the past two decades.

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) has announced a definitive agreement to sell its Kidney Care segment, to be named Vantive, to Carlyle for $3.8 billion. This strategic move is part of Baxter's ongoing business transformation aimed at enhancing performance and creating value for stakeholders. The transaction is expected to close in late 2024 or early 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions.

Key points:

• Baxter will receive approximately $3.5 billion in cash, with estimated net after-tax proceeds of $3 billion
• Proceeds will be used to reduce Baxter's debt
• Vantive, a leader in global kidney care, had 2023 revenues of $4.5 billion
• Post-divestiture, Baxter targets 4-5% annual operational sales growth and an adjusted operating margin of about 16.5% for 2025

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has agreed to acquire Waller Helms Advisors, an independent advisory firm specializing in insurance and wealth management sectors. The acquisition, expected to complete by December 31, 2024, will double the size of Houlihan Lokey's Financial Services Group. Waller Helms, founded in 2014, has advised on over 230 transactions worth more than $40 billion. The deal will add nearly 50 financial professionals, including 13 Managing Directors, to Houlihan Lokey's team. James Anderson, CEO of Waller Helms, will join as Global Co-Head of the Financial Services Group. The combined entity will rank as the No. 1 advisor for global M&A transactions in 2023 in the insurance, asset management, and financial services sectors (excluding depositories).

Carlyle and KKR have agreed to acquire a $10.1 billion prime student loan portfolio from Discover Financial Services. The acquisition, led by Carlyle's Credit Strategic Solutions team and KKR's asset-based finance strategy, showcases their expertise in private student loans and asset-backed finance. This transaction allows Discover to simplify its operations and business mix.

The deal is expected to close by the end of 2024, subject to customary conditions. Monogram , a Carlyle portfolio company, will manage the portfolio, while Firstmark Services, a Nelnet subsidiary, will service the loans. This strategic move highlights the evolving lending landscape and the increasing role of private markets in providing flexible solutions to financial institutions.

Manulife Investment Management (Manulife IM) has announced the closing of approximately US$810 million in commitments for its Manulife Private Equity Partners II, L.P. (the Fund). This is the second private equity fund of funds raised by Manulife IM, aimed at providing investors with greater exposure to the growing private equity market. The Fund was seeded with a portfolio selected in partnership with AlpInvest, a subsidiary of Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG), and includes private equity fund interests and co-investments in North American buyout funds managed by over 30 leading private equity managers. The Fund is managed by Richard Tarr, Managing Director, Private Equity Funds at Manulife IM. Globally, Manulife IM's private equity and credit platform manages over US$25 billion in assets.

CIBC Innovation Banking has led a senior syndicated debt commitment for Yipit, a New York-based alternative data insights provider. The debt facility aims to support YipitData's growth and leadership in the alternative data sector. YipitData analyzes billions of data points daily, offering insights on over 2,000 companies to investment funds and large corporations. This new facility replaces an existing credit arrangement, reducing borrowing costs and providing greater financial flexibility. YipitData's existing investors include Carlyle and Norwest Venture Partners.

Zippy Shell completed a $525 million refinancing, supported by a $180 million investment from Carlyle and a $345 million first lien debt facility led by JPMorgan Chase. This capital will refinance existing debt and fund strategic growth, including network and fleet expansion, and real estate acquisitions. Zippy Shell, a major player in containerized moving and storage, has seen increased demand since merging with 1-800-PACK-RAT in 2018. CEO Mark Kuhns credited Carlyle and JPMorgan Chase for their roles in this financial milestone. Virgo Investment Group founder, Jesse Watson, praised Carlyle's continued support, emphasizing Zippy Shell's growth trajectory.

Carlyle Credit Income Fund (CCIF) will release its second quarter 2024 financial results on May 29, 2024, followed by an investor conference call on May 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. The call will be accessible via webcast on CCIF's website.