Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group has filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed initial public offering of its common units.
The number of common units to be offered and the price range for the offering have not yet been determined. Carlyle intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay indebtedness and for general corporate purposes, including general operational needs, growth initiatives, acquisitions and strategic investments and to fund capital commitments to, and other investments in and alongside of, its funds.
JP Morgan Securities LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC will serve as joint book-running managers for this offering.
