Snapshot: Carlyle

Carlyle Group's September S-1 filing provides stakeholders more insight into the world's largest buyout firm.

*Through June 30. **Data for Claren Road Master is net annualized return. Sources: Company filings
Since 2003, Carlyle has grown assets under management 36% annually to $153 billion through Q2 2011.
*Through June 30. **Data for Claren Road Master is net annualized return. Sources: Company filings
Pension plans and public agencies account for nearly half of the firm's capital commitments.
*Through June 30. **Data for Claren Road Master is net annualized return. Sources: Company filings
Corporate private equity and distressed opportunity funds have posted 19% net IRR since inception, while the firm's corporate mezzanine funds, which target middle-market companies, have lagged.
*Through June 30. **Data for Claren Road Master is net annualized return. Sources: Company filings
Average management fees are in line with KKR but 5 and 7 basis points higher than Blackstone and Apollo, respectively.