Washington, DC – Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) today released its 2015 Annual Review and Corporate Citizenship Report. The 47-page document outlines the scope and depth of the firm's global investment platform, highlights numerous investment professionals, demonstrates how the firm works to create value, and shows our commitment to sustainability and good corporate citizenship. Readers can explore the 2015 Annual Review and Corporate Citizenship Report at www.carlyle.com.

Opportunities to create value:

• Carving out an opportunity to shine – Carlyle has worked with Axalta, formerly DuPont Performance Coatings, to implement several growth initiatives that have played an important role in the company's transition to a public company.
• Experience to create value in the global energy and power sectors – Carlyle's energy capabilities provide opportunities to invest in the full range of energy investing, from global E&P and power generation to financing and physical commodities.
• Uncovering Europe's hidden opportunities – European manufacturer Sermeta saw its sales grow 27 percent in the three years of Carlyle ownership.
• Organic growth and new capabilities – In the last five years, new strategies have added more than $89 billion in assets under management.

Corporate Citizenship Review:

• Chief Sustainability Officer Jackie Roberts uses Carlyle's collaborative approach to share sustainability best practices among companies in the firm's portfolio.
• Responsible Investing – The Review includes updates on portfolio companies' use of Carlyle's responsible investment guidelines.
• Environmental Stewardship – Over the last year, 100 percent of Carlyle-controlled buyout and infrastructure companies reviewed their operations in accordance with our responsible investment guidelines.
• Governance – A sustainability lens provides new tools for addressing customer satisfaction, building brand equity, improving operational efficiency and developing workforce strength.
• One Community – The Review shows how Carlyle supports its employees and invests in local communities through workplace diversity, volunteer and wealth sharing programs.

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About The Carlyle Group
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global alternative asset manager with $194 billion of assets under management across 128 funds and 142 fund of funds vehicles as of December 31, 2014. Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, many of whom are public pensions. Carlyle invests across four segments – Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Market Strategies and Investment Solutions – in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America. Carlyle has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation. The Carlyle Group employs more than 1,650 people in 40 offices across six continents.

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