The Carlyle Group 2009 Annual Report Copy excerpt: Conservative. Disciplined. Methodical. These are the tenets that define our investment philosophy and process. It’s an approach that has generated superior returns for our investors since our founding in 1987. Over the last 22 years, we have invested more than $59.6 billion in 952 corporate private equity and real estate transactions. Today, more than 1,300 investors from 72 countries entrust Carlyle with their capital. We always remember that we work for our investors, and we continually strive to reward their trust by creating and enhancing value. By drawing on the extraordinary talents of Carlyle’s professionals around the world and by focusing on solid investing principles, we will continue to pursue opportunities wherever they are . Design: FCI, Bethesda, Maryland Download PDF (3 MB) Request printed sample