[SCHEDULE 13D/A] CommScope Holding Company, Inc. SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) filed an 8-K on 5 Aug 2025 containing two key disclosures.

• Item 2.02: The company released Q2-25 financial results via a press release (Ex. 99.1). Specific revenue, profit or margin figures are not included in the filing; the exhibit is furnished, not filed, under Exchange Act rules.
• Item 7.01: comScore has retained Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC to advise on “strategic and capital structure alternatives.” Management says an update on potential outcomes will be provided no later than the Q3 earnings call, expected in November 2025. The language signals an active review that could encompass financings, asset sales or other corporate actions, though no details or commitments are given.

The 8-K clarifies that both items are furnished and therefore do not incur liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. No other material events, financial statements or pro forma data are included.

Positive

• Engagement of Goldman Sachs suggests proactive pursuit of strategic or capital structure improvements that could unlock shareholder value.
• Commitment to provide an update by November 2025 creates a near-term catalyst and improves timeline transparency.

Negative

• No Q2-25 financial metrics are included in the 8-K, limiting investors’ ability to assess current operating performance from this filing alone.
• Outcome uncertainty: retention of an advisor signals possible change but offers no guarantees, creating execution and valuation risk.

Insights

Equity Research Analyst

TL;DR: Filing signals strategic optionality; no financial detail provided.

The retention of Goldman Sachs elevates the probability of a capital structure event—refinancing, equity infusion or potential sale—within the next quarter. While the lack of embedded financial metrics limits immediate valuation work, the board’s timing commitment (update by Q3 call) places a definable catalyst on the stock. Because the press-release numbers are not here, investors must consult Ex. 99.1 for fundamentals; nevertheless, strategic review news historically drives speculative trading in small-cap analytics names like SCOR.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Board transparency modest; liabilities limited via “furnished” status.

Using the ‘furnished’ designation reduces litigation exposure for forward-looking statements connected to the strategic review. Board engagement of an external advisor demonstrates responsiveness to shareholder pressures but also hints at internal recognition of structural challenges. Absent firm milestones or scope, governance impact is moderately positive yet incomplete until November guidance.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 4)

CommScope Holding Company, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

20337X109

(CUSIP Number)

Jeffrey Ferguson
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 220 South
Washington, DC, 20004
(202) 729-5626

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

08/03/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 20337X109

1

Name of reporting person

The Carlyle Group Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 45,865,768.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 45,865,768.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

45,865,768.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

17.5 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 20337X109

1

Name of reporting person

Carlyle Holdings I GP Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 45,865,768.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 45,865,768.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

45,865,768.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

17.5 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 20337X109

1

Name of reporting person

Carlyle Holdings I GP Sub L.L.C.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 45,865,768.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 45,865,768.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

45,865,768.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

17.5 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

(Limited Liability Company)

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 20337X109

1

Name of reporting person

Carlyle Holdings I L.P.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 45,865,768.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 45,865,768.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

45,865,768.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

17.5 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 20337X109

1

Name of reporting person

CG Subsidiary Holdings L.L.C.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 45,865,768.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 45,865,768.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

45,865,768.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

17.5 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

(Limited Liability Company)

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 20337X109

1

Name of reporting person

TC Group, L.L.C.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 45,865,768.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 45,865,768.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

45,865,768.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

17.5 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

(Limited Liability Company)

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 20337X109

1

Name of reporting person

TC Group Sub L.P.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 45,865,768.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 45,865,768.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

45,865,768.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

17.5 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 20337X109

1

Name of reporting person

TC Group VII S1, L.L.C.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 45,865,768.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 45,865,768.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

45,865,768.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

17.5 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

(Limited Liability Company)

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 20337X109

1

Name of reporting person

TC Group VII S1, L.P.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 45,865,768.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 45,865,768.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

45,865,768.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

17.5 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 20337X109

1

Name of reporting person

Carlyle Partners VII S1 Holdings, L.P.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 45,865,768.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 45,865,768.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

45,865,768.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

17.5 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

SCHEDULE 13D

Item 1.	Security and Issuer
(a)	Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(b)	Name of Issuer: CommScope Holding Company, Inc.
(c)	Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 3642 E. US Highway 70, Claremont, NORTH CAROLINA , 28610.
Item 1 Comment: This Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13D ("Amendment No. 4") amends and supplements the Schedule 13D filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on April 11, 2019 (as amended to date, the "Schedule 13D"), relating to the Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Common Stock"), of CommScope Holding Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Issuer"). Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meaning set forth in the Schedule 13D.
Item 3.	Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
	Item 3 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended by inserting the following information at the end of Item 3: On June 30, 2025, Carlyle Partners VII acquired 17,107 shares of Series A Preferred Stock as a result of dividend payments from the Issuer on the Series A Preferred Stock.
Item 4.	Purpose of Transaction
	Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended by inserting the following information at the end of Item 4: Voting Agreement On August 3, 2025, Amphenol Corporation entered into an agreement with the Issuer (the "Purchase Agreement") to purchase the Issuer's Connectivity and Cable Solutions reporting segment in exchange for approximately $10.5 billion in cash (the "Transaction"). In connection with the Purchase Agreement, Carlyle Partners VII entered into a voting and support agreement with Amphenol Corporation (the "Voting Agreement"), pursuant to which, Carlyle Partners VII agreed to, among other things, appear in person or by proxy at the Issuer's stockholder meeting, vote in favor of the adoption of the Purchase Agreement, vote against competing proposals, and not transfer any securities held or to be acquired until the termination of the Voting Agreement, except for certain Permitted Transfers (as defined in the Voting Agreement) subject to conditions set forth therein. The Voting Agreement will terminate upon the earliest to occur of (i) the consummation of the Transaction, (ii) receipt of stockholder approval of the Transaction by the Issuer's stockholders, (iii) entry into or effectiveness of an amendment to the Purchase Agreement that adversely affects the Issuer or (iv) the termination of the Purchase Agreement in accordance with its terms. The foregoing description of the Voting Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of such agreement, which is attached as an exhibit to this Schedule 13D and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5.	Interest in Securities of the Issuer
(a)	Item 5 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows: The information contained on the cover pages is incorporated by reference into this Item 5. The amount of securities reported herein is based on 262,462,806 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of the date hereof, consisting of 216,597,038 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 21, 2025, as set forth in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2025, and 45,865,768 shares of Common Stock underlying the Series A Preferred Stock held of record by Carlyle Partners VII. Carlyle Partners VII is the record holder of 1,261,310 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, which are convertible into 45,865,768 shares of Common Stock, subject to adjustment as provided in the Certificate of Designations. The Carlyle Group Inc., a publicly traded company listed on Nasdaq, is the sole shareholder of Carlyle Holdings I GP Inc., which is the managing member of Carlyle Holdings I GP Sub L.L.C., which is the general partner of Carlyle Holdings I L.P., which, with respect to the securities reported herein, is the managing member of CG Subsidiary Holdings L.L.C., which is the managing member of TC Group, L.L.C., which is the general partner of TC Group Sub L.P., which is the managing member of TC Group VII S1, L.L.C., which is the general partner of TC Group VII S1, L.P., which is the general partner of Carlyle Partners VII. Accordingly, each of the foregoing entities may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Carlyle Partners VII.
(b)	The information contained on the cover pages is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.
(c)	Except as described in Item 3 to this Amendment No. 4, during the past 60 days none of the Reporting Persons or Related Persons has effected any transactions in the Common Stock.
(d)	None.
(e)	Not applicable.
Item 6.	Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer
	Item 6 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended by inserting the following information at the end of Item 6: Item 4 above summarizes certain provisions of the Voting Agreement and is incorporated herein by reference. A copy of such agreement is attached as an exhibit to this Schedule 13D, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7.	Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
	Exhibit 99.1: Voting and Support Agreement, dated August 3, 2025

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

The Carlyle Group Inc.

Signature:	/s/ Anne Frederick, attorney-in-fact
Name/Title:	John C. Redett, Chief Financial Officer
Date:	08/05/2025

Carlyle Holdings I GP Inc.

Signature:	/s/ Anne Frederick, attorney-in-fact
Name/Title:	John C. Redett, Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer
Date:	08/05/2025

Carlyle Holdings I GP Sub L.L.C.

Signature:	By: Carlyle Holdings I GP Inc., its sole member, By: /s/ Anne Frederick, attorney-in-fact
Name/Title:	John C. Redett, Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer
Date:	08/05/2025

Carlyle Holdings I L.P.

Signature:	/s/ Anne Frederick, attorney-in-fact
Name/Title:	John C. Redett, Managing Director
Date:	08/05/2025

CG Subsidiary Holdings L.L.C.

Signature:	/s/ Anne Frederick, attorney-in-fact
Name/Title:	John C. Redett, Managing Director
Date:	08/05/2025

TC Group, L.L.C.

Signature:	/s/ Anne Frederick, attorney-in-fact
Name/Title:	John C. Redett, Managing Director
Date:	08/05/2025

TC Group Sub L.P.

Signature:	By: TC Group, L.L.C., its general partner, By: /s/ Anne Frederick, attorney-in-fact
Name/Title:	John C. Redett, Managing Director
Date:	08/05/2025

TC Group VII S1, L.L.C.

Signature:	/s/ Jeremy W. Anderson
Name/Title:	Jeremy W. Anderson, Vice President
Date:	08/05/2025

TC Group VII S1, L.P.

Signature:	/s/ Jeremy W. Anderson
Name/Title:	Jeremy W. Anderson, Vice President
Date:	08/05/2025

Carlyle Partners VII S1 Holdings, L.P.

Signature:	By: TC Group VII S1, L.P., its general partner, By: /s/ Jeremy W. Anderson
Name/Title:	Jeremy W. Anderson, Vice President
Date:	08/05/2025

FAQ

What did comScore (SCOR) announce in its 8-K dated August 5 2025?

SCOR furnished Q2-25 results via a press release and disclosed it hired Goldman Sachs to explore strategic and capital structure alternatives.

Will the strategic review result in a sale of comScore?

The filing only states Goldman Sachs will advise on alternatives; no specific transaction or outcome has been committed.

When will comScore provide an update on the review?

On or before its Q3-25 earnings call, currently planned for November 2025.

Is the Q2-25 press release considered ‘filed’ with the SEC?

No. Item 2.02 designates the release as ‘furnished,’ so it is not subject to Section 18 liability.

Where can investors find comScore’s Q2-25 financial figures?

Full numbers are in Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K, accessible on the SEC’s EDGAR system.