Carlyle CFO acquires 3,769 shares via dividend

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Carlyle Group Inc. (CG) reported that Chief Financial Officer Justin Plouffe acquired 3,769 shares of Common Stock on August 26, 2026 through the accrual of dividend equivalent units on previously granted restricted stock unit awards in connection with the company’s quarterly dividend. Following this accrual, he directly holds 852,461 shares of Carlyle Group Inc. common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 3,769 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Plouffe Justin

Role Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	3,769	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 852,461 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents dividend equivalent units accrued on certain existing restricted stock unit awards, the grant of which was previously reported, in connection with the issuer's quarterly dividend. Such dividend equivalent units will vest on the same schedule and subject to the same terms and conditions as the underlying awards.

Key Figures

Common Stock acquired: 3,769 shares Common Stock owned after transaction: 852,461 shares Transaction price per share: $0.00

3 metrics

Common Stock acquired 3,769 shares Dividend equivalent units accrued on August 26, 2026

Common Stock owned after transaction 852,461 shares Direct holdings following August 26, 2026 acquisition

Transaction price per share $0.00 Grant/award acquisition of dividend equivalent units

Key Terms

dividend equivalent units, restricted stock unit awards, quarterly dividend

3 terms

dividend equivalent units financial

"Represents dividend equivalent units accrued on certain existing restricted"

Dividend equivalent units are bookkeeping credits that mirror cash dividends paid on actual shares, granted to holders of stock-based awards such as restricted stock units or deferred compensation. They matter to investors because they increase a company’s reported employee compensation cost and can lead to issuance of more shares or cash payouts over time, similar to extra pay linked to ownership that affects shareholder dilution and corporate cash flow.

restricted stock unit awards financial

"accrued on certain existing restricted stock unit awards, the grant of"

Restricted stock unit awards are company promises to deliver a specific number of shares to employees or service providers in the future once conditions—such as staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets—are met. They matter to investors because when the promises convert into actual shares they increase the total share count and can reduce earnings per share, while also aligning recipients’ interests with stock performance much like deferred pay that turns into ownership if goals are met.

quarterly dividend financial

"awards, the grant of which was previously reported, in connection with the issuer's quarterly dividend."

A quarterly dividend is a payment a company gives to its shareholders four times a year, usually as a share of its profits. It's like getting a small bonus every few months for owning the company's stock, which can provide a steady income. Investors watch these payments to see how well a company is doing and whether it’s a good investment.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did CG report for CFO Justin Plouffe on August 26, 2026?

Carlyle Group Inc. reported that CFO Justin Plouffe acquired 3,769 shares of Common Stock on August 26, 2026, through dividend equivalent units accrued on existing restricted stock unit awards tied to the company’s quarterly dividend.

How many CG shares does CFO Justin Plouffe hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, CFO Justin Plouffe directly holds 852,461 shares of Carlyle Group Inc. common stock, as stated in the Form 4 filing.

Was the August 26, 2026 CG insider acquisition made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not checked, and there is no footnote stating that the August 26, 2026 acquisition was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What is the nature of the 3,769 CG shares acquired by Justin Plouffe?

The 3,769 shares represent dividend equivalent units accrued on certain existing restricted stock unit awards in connection with Carlyle Group Inc.’s quarterly dividend and will vest on the same schedule and terms as the underlying awards.

Did Justin Plouffe pay a purchase price for the 3,769 CG shares reported on Form 4?

No cash purchase price is shown. The transaction code is “A” for a grant or other acquisition, and the reported per-share price is $0.00, reflecting dividend equivalent units credited rather than an open-market purchase.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Plouffe Justin

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1001 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW

(Street)

WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20004

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Carlyle Group Inc. [ CG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Financial Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/26/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/26/2026		A(1)		3,769	A	$0	852,461	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents dividend equivalent units accrued on certain existing restricted stock unit awards, the grant of which was previously reported, in connection with the issuer's quarterly dividend. Such dividend equivalent units will vest on the same schedule and subject to the same terms and conditions as the underlying awards.

Remarks:

	/s/ Anne K. Frederick by Power of Attorney for Justin Plouffe	08/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)