X0306 4 2017-02-01 0 0001527166 Carlyle Group L.P. CG 0001245933 Mathias Edward J 1001 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW WASHINGTON DC 20004 1 0 0 0 Common Units 2017-02-01 4 A 0 2617 0.00 A 40707 D These securities are deferred restricted common unit awards. These securities will vest 100% on August 1, 2018, subject to the reporting person's continued service at the company on the 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 such reporting person is the beneficial owner of any of these interests, and disclaims beneficial ownership of such interests, except to the extent of such reporting person's pecuniary interest in such interests. /s/ Jeffrey W. Ferguson by power of attorney for Edward J. Mathias 2017-02-03