Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 13F-HR filing reports the equity holdings of The Carlyle Group L.P. as of the period ended December 31, 2012. The report was filed on February 14, 2013, by Daniel A. D'Aniello, Managing Director. The filing covers the aggregate holdings of The Carlyle Group L.P. and two other included managers: Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C. and CIM Global, L.L.C.
Key Financial Metrics
As this is a Form 13F filing, it discloses portfolio holdings rather than the operating financial results (revenue, profit, cash flow) of The Carlyle Group itself. Key metrics from the filing include:
- Total Portfolio Value: $12,075,844 (in thousands), totaling approximately $12.08 billion.
- Number of Holdings: 31 distinct entries reported in the information table.
- Top Holdings by Value:
- Freescale Semiconductor Hldg: $2,159,467 (in thousands)
- Allison Transmission Hldgs: $1,538,621 (in thousands)
- Cobalt Intl Energy Inc: $1,546,193 (in thousands)
- Booz Allen Hamilton Hldg: $1,277,990 (in thousands)
- Nielsen Holdings N V (combined): $1,446,420 (in thousands)
- Investment Discretion: Most positions are reported with "Shared-Defined" or "Shared-Other" discretion, indicating joint management with other affiliated entities.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior quarter or year; therefore, material changes in holdings versus the prior comparable period cannot be determined from this document alone.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or specific risk factors regarding the portfolio's future performance. The document includes standard legal disclaimers stating that the filing does not constitute an admission of beneficial ownership for purposes of Sections 13(d), 13(g), or 16(a) of the Exchange Act, nor does it confirm that the Reporting Manager exercises sole investment discretion over all listed securities.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total portfolio value of approximately $12.08 billion against the firm's broader asset management disclosures.
- Confirm the specific investment discretion (Sole vs. Shared) for the top holdings, as many are listed as "Shared-Defined."
- Review the "Shared-Other" designation for Freescale Semiconductor to understand the specific group of affiliated persons exercising discretion.
- Check subsequent filings to track changes in the 31 reported positions, as this document is a static snapshot as of December 31, 2012.
- Note that this report does not reflect the operating financial health of The Carlyle Group Inc. itself, only its reported equity holdings.