The Carlyle Group Releases Latest in Audio Podcast Series

Co-CEO David Rubenstein Discusses Changes to the
Private Equity Industry Following the Great Recession

Washington, DC – Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG), today released the latest in its ValuCast audio podcast series, featuring Co-Chief Executive Officer David M. Rubenstein discussing the top ten changes to the private equity industry following the Great Recession.

In ValuCast, Mr. Rubenstein discusses trends and developments in the industry, including:

• Increased regulatory and public scrutiny


• Emergence of the individual investor


• Changes in fundraising dynamics


• Institutional investors seeking a greater variety of products and strategies


• Traditional private equity firms becoming alternative asset managers


• Increased focus on operational improvement versus financial engineering

Carlyle ValuCast podcasts are available on the Market Commentary section of Carlyle.com. To subscribe to the ValuCast series, visit iTunes or Carlyle’s Alerts and Subscriptions page.

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Contact:

The Carlyle Group
Liz Gill: +1 (202) 729-5385
Elizabeth.gill@carlyle.com

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About The Carlyle Group
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global alternative asset manager with $176 billion of assets under management across 114 funds and 76 fund of funds vehicles as of March 31, 2013. 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 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, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation. The Carlyle Group employs more than 1,400 people in 34 offices across six continents.
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