Carlyle Group Archives - CFO

Carlyle Makes Insurance Move With Sedgwick Buy

Carlyle Makes Insurance Move With Sedgwick Buy

In a $6 billion deal, the private-equity firm will replace KKR as the majority owner of Sedgwick, the largest U.S. insurance claims service provider.

By Matthew Heller | September 12, 2018

Newell Sells Packaging Unit to Novolex for $2B

Newell Sells Packaging Unit to Novolex for $2B

The sale is an an "important first step" in Newell's plan to divest non-core businesses and focus on seven consumer divisions.

By Matthew Heller | May 4, 2018

Pay Ratio Disclosures Mislead Investors

Risk & Compliance

Pay Ratio Disclosures Mislead Investors

The first round of proxy statements after the new pay ratio rule took effect underscores inherent flaws in the rule.

By David McCann | March 14, 2018

Crown Holdings Acquires Signode’s Packaging Solutions

Crown Holdings Acquires Signode’s Packaging Solutions

The $3.9 billion deal will "add a portfolio of premier transit and protective packaging franchises" to Crown's metal packaging business.

By Matthew Heller | December 19, 2017

Carlyle Beats Q2 Estimates But Stock Drops 2%

Carlyle Beats Q2 Estimates But Stock Drops 2%

The group made nearly $2.9 billion of new deals in the second quarter, suggesting PE firms are finding more opportunities as markets stabilize.

By Matthew Heller | July 27, 2016

Johnson & Johnson Buys Vogue International

Johnson & Johnson Buys Vogue International

J&J buys shampoo and hair styling products firm for $3.3 billion.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 2, 2016

Carlyle Profits Drop 78% But Beat Estimates

Investment Banking

Carlyle Profits Drop 78% But Beat Estimates

The private-equity firm appears to have weathered market fluctuations in better shape than some of its rivals.

By Matthew Heller | April 27, 2016

Symantec Agrees to Accept $1B Less for Veritas

Symantec Agrees to Accept $1B Less for Veritas

The new agreement will boost the equity portion of the deal to 40% from 33%.

By Matthew Heller | January 21, 2016

Carlyle Group Buys Candle Maker for $98M

Carlyle Group Buys Candle Maker for $98M

The acquisition of family-controlled Blyth adds to investment firm Carlyle's middle-market portfolio.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | August 31, 2015

Symantec Sells Veritas For $8B

Symantec Sells Veritas For $8B

The computer security company bought Veritas, a storage software firm, in 2005 for $13.5 billion.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | August 11, 2015

Former JPMorgan CFO Named Comcast Finance Chief

Former JPMorgan CFO Named Comcast Finance Chief

Michael J. Cavanagh leaves his co-COO position at The Carlyle Group to become Comcast's next chief financial officer.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 11, 2015

Oil Price Slump Creating Opportunities

Oil Price Slump Creating Opportunities

Private investors like Blackstone see value in the high-yield bonds of energy firms and in distressed companies hit by the steep drop in oil prices.

By Matthew Heller | February 20, 2015

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending Dec. 19

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending Dec. 19

Warner Brothers, Kim Williams, RadioShack, Genesco, Carlyle Group, Quicksilver Resources, Extended Stay America, Landstar System, SRI, Rocket Fuel, Radian

By Joan Urdang | December 19, 2014