AZ Electronic Materials is a leading global supplier of electronic materials to the semiconductor and flat panel display industries.

Applus+ is a leading global certification company specializing in testing, inspection, certification and technological services.

During the period of Carlyle's ownership, Avio SpA was a leader in the design, development and production of subsystems and components for military and civil aeroengines, aeroengine derivatives for power generation and marine applications, and propulsion systems for space launch vehicles and tactical missile applications.

During the period of Carlyle's ownership, Britax Childcare Holdings Limited was a global manufacturer of premium branded children's car safety seats and a recognized technological, safety and quality leader.

Com Hem, the largest cable television operator in Sweden, provides analog and digital television, broadband Internet and telephony services to landlords and residential customers.

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. is a global leader in the design of embedded semiconductors for wireless, networking, automotive, consumer and industrial markets.

H.C. Starck GmbH is a world leading provider of specialty metals, advanced ceramics and electronic chemicals.

During the period of Carlyle's ownership, HT Troplast was a diversified plastics manufacturer, supplying the construction, automotive and insulation industries.

The Hertz Corporation is composed of two businesses: Hertz Rent-A-Car, the largest worldwide general use car rental brand and Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, the second largest equipment rental business in North America.

During the period of Carlyle's ownership, IMO Car Wash Group was the world's largest car wash company, washing over 30 million cars each year across 14 countries.

The Nielsen Company (formerly VNU Group, B.V.) is a leading global information and media company providing essential marketing information analytics and industry expertise to customers around the world.

Numericable is the leading cable provider in France with additional presence in Belgium and Luxembourg. Completel is the second largest challenger to France Telecom in the French enterprise telecom market.

Orizonia Corporacion is the leading vertically integrated tour operator in Spain.

During the period of Carlyle's ownership, Saprogal, S.A. was a leading manufacturer and supplier of animal nutrition products in Spain and Portugal.

During the period of Carlyle's ownership, Stahl Holdings BV was a leading surface effects specialist, providing a broad range of formulated products and services in both leather chemicals and non-leather high performance coatings.

During the period of Carlyle's ownership, Terreal was a leading player in the South European clay roof tile and brick markets. It addressed two markets, the clay roof tile market and the structural and facing brick market.

Zodiac Marine & Pool is renowned worldwide for its unique expertise in the marine and pool businesses, serving the consumer and professional markets.