Form 4: Carlyle Group Sells $798 Million Stake in StandardAero

Carlyle Group reports the sale of 29,370,166 shares of StandardAero, Inc. at $27.16 per share on March 27, 2025.

Summary

• Carlyle Group has reported a transaction involving StandardAero, Inc. common stock.
• On March 27, 2025, Carlyle sold 29,370,166 shares at a price of $27.16 per share.
• Following the transaction, Carlyle Group indirectly holds 180,820,300 shares.
• The shares are held of record by Carlyle Partners VII S1 Holdings II, L.P.
• The reporting entities, including The Carlyle Group Inc. and its subsidiaries, disclaim beneficial ownership except to the extent of their pecuniary interest.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral sentiment as it's a standard reporting of a transaction. The sale itself could be viewed positively or negatively depending on the investor's perspective, but the report is simply factual.

Management Comments

• The reporting entities disclaim any beneficial ownership except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein, if any.

Industry Context

Private equity firms like Carlyle Group often acquire and later divest companies like StandardAero to generate returns for their investors. This sale is a typical example of such a transaction.

Stakeholder Impact

• The sale of shares by Carlyle Group may impact the stock price of StandardAero, Inc.
• The transaction could influence investor confidence and market perception of the company.

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Keywords

StandardAero, Carlyle Group, share sale, Form 4, beneficial ownership, transaction