Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by Carlyle Group L.P. for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. The report discloses the institutional investment manager's holdings in U.S. equity securities. The filing is a combination report, covering holdings managed by Carlyle Group L.P. and two other affiliated managers: Carlyle Investment Management LLC and CIM Global, L.L.C.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document reports portfolio holdings rather than the operating financial performance (revenue, profit, cash flow) of the Carlyle Group itself. Key metrics disclosed include:
- Total Value of Reported Holdings: $16,911,900,000 (16,911,900 thousands).
- Total Number of Holdings Entries: 28.
- Number of Included Managers: 2 (in addition to the primary filer).
Note: Revenue, profit, margins, debt, and liquidity figures for Carlyle Group Inc. are not provided in this filing.
Material Changes
This filing represents a snapshot of holdings as of June 30, 2015. The document does not contain comparative data against the prior quarter (March 31, 2015) or prior year periods, nor does it explicitly list additions or deletions of specific securities within the text provided.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or outlook regarding the Carlyle Group's business operations. Specific disclosures and risks noted in the text include:
- Investment Discretion: The Reporting Manager may be deemed part of a group exercising discretion over Freescale Semiconductor Hldg securities but does not serve as adviser to all owners.
- Beneficial Ownership: Filing this report is not an admission of beneficial ownership under Sections 13(d), 13(g), or 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
- Management Structure: AlpInvest Partners B.V. is an indirectly wholly owned adviser, but Carlyle Group L.P. does not participate in its investment decision-making.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific list of 28 securities held, as the detailed schedule is not included in the provided text summary.
- Confirm the total portfolio value of approximately $16.9 billion represents only the U.S. equity holdings subject to 13F reporting, excluding private equity, real estate, or non-U.S. assets.
- Note that the report aggregates data from three distinct management entities (Carlyle Group L.P., Carlyle Investment Management LLC, and CIM Global, L.L.C.).
- Review the explanatory notes regarding Freescale Semiconductor Hldg to understand the nature of the investment discretion claimed.