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The Carlyle Group Mergers & Acquisitions

The Carlyle Group M&A Summary

In the last 3 years, The Carlyle Group has acquired 27 companies. It has also invested in 6 others.

In the last 3 years, The Carlyle Group has exited 51 companies. The Firm’s most common exit type is trade sale (42%). The Carlyle Group’s largest (disclosed) exit occurred in 2005 when it sold United Defense Industries for $4.2B.

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M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity1231
    • M&A Buy Activity745
    • M&A Sell Activity486
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections407

The Carlyle Group

Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C.

1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW,
Washington, District of Columbia 20004
United States
(202) 729-5626
www.carlyle.com
inquiries@carlyle.com

All (1231) Buy (745) Sell (486)
Date Target Value
$mlns 		Transaction Type Acquirer Seller SRC
Link
2025-10-06 Sterling · Insurance
East York, Ontario · www.sterlingbrokers.com

Sterling provides a comprehensive suite of group benefits solutions to Canadian and multinational corporations through its proprietary tech platform, which integrates with HRIS and payroll systems to seamlessly connect employers and insurance carriers. Its differentiated model combines high-touch client service with tech-enabled benefits administration capabilities, simplifying plan management and expanding access to insurance products from top Canadian carriers. Sterling was formed in 2014 and is based in East York, Ontario.

- Growth Capital

HGGC PE
Advisors: Kirkland & Ellis , Santander Corporate & Investment Banking , Stikeman Elliott

Northleaf Capital Partners PE

The Carlyle Group PE

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