Carlyle Launches Chinese-Language Website; Facilitates Communication, Illustrates Commitment and Local Depth

Hong Kong – Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group today launched a Chinese-language website www.carlyle.cn (simplified Chinese), and www.carlyle.tw (traditional Chinese) dedicated to audiences in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Available in both traditional and simplified Chinese characters, the comprehensive website provides Chinese audiences with up to date information about Carlyle’s activities. With this website, Carlyle aims to enhance communication with business and local communities, local governments, partners, portfolio companies, the media and the general public. This new initiative follows Carlyle’s efforts in pursuing responsible investing and improved transparency with a broad range of audiences in local communities.

X.D. Yang, Managing Director and Head of Carlyle Asia Partners, said, “We are committed to long-term, responsible and value-creating investment in China; the launch of a dedicated Chinese website is an important means to achieve this. China is a key focus for Carlyle and it is vital that we enable a flow of communication with all Chinese stakeholders.”

“Over the past decade, Carlyle has established one of the most local and experienced teams in China. Just as we are committed to local talent, we are committed to strong local communication with portfolio partners, government, the media and the wider community,” said Wayne Tsou, Managing Director and Head of Carlyle Asia Growth Partners.

“Global vision with local insight is what sets Carlyle apart; our Chinese-language website reflects our ability to create value for both global and local stakeholders,” said Jason Lee, Managing Director and Head of Carlyle Asia Real Estate Partners.

In addition to the Chinese-language website, Carlyle has developed Chinese versions of its well-received annual report for the second year, which will be distributed to portfolio companies, partners and the media in Greater China.

To date, Carlyle has invested more than US$3 billion in China in over 50 deals. Carlyle was named the best private equity firm in Asia in 2009 by The Asset magazine based in Hong Kong. Carlyle topped the list of best private equity firms by China Venture in 2009. Carlyle was also named the best fundraising institution of the Year by Top Capital magazine in 2010. Carlyle has a strong track record of investing in industry-leading companies through Carlyle Asia Partners (CAP), high growth companies through Carlyle Asia Growth Partners (CAGP) and real estate projects through Carlyle Asia Real Estate Partners (CAREP).

Carlyle recently announced the first closing of the Carlyle Beijing RMB fund with more than RMB2.4 billion (approximately US$350 million) in committed capital to tap growth opportunities in China. With a target size of RMB5 billion (approximately US$740 million), the RMB fund is now ready to invest in large growth companies in Beijing and across China alongside Carlyle Asia Partners.

In February 2010, Carlyle also established a strategic relationship with Fosun Group in Shanghai to jointly sponsor and manage a separate RMB fund with initial investment of US$100 million from Carlyle’s Asia Growth Fund and Fosun, which will invest in high growth companies in China.

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