X0306 4 2016-05-01 0 0001527166 Carlyle Group L.P. CG 0001063545 HILL JANET C/O THE CARLYLE GROUP L.P. 1001 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW WASHINGTON DC 20004 1 0 0 0 Common Units 2016-05-01 4 A 0 5974 0.00 A 25220 D These securities are deferred restricted common unit awards granted under The Carlyle Group L.P. 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. These securities will vest on May 1, 2017, subject to Ms. Hill's continued service on the board of directors of Carlyle Group Management L.L.C., the general partner of The Carlyle Group L.P., on such vesting date. Pursuant to Rule 16a-1(a)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Reporting Person herein states that this filing shall not be deemed to be an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of any of these interests, and disclaims beneficial ownership of such interests, except to the extent of the Reporting Person's pecuniary interest in such interests. Jeffrey W. Ferguson, by power of attorney for Janet Hill 2016-05-03