X0306 4 2017-08-02 0 0001527166 Carlyle Group L.P. CG 0001610089 Bentley Pamela L 1001 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW WASHINGTON DC 20004 0 1 0 0 Chief Accounting Officer Common Units 2017-08-02 4 S 0 17760 21.25 D 143942 D These common units were sold on behalf of the reporting person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of deferred restricted common units, the grant of which was previously reported. 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 Pamela L. Bentley 2017-08-02