During the period of Carlyle's ownership, Aprovia was a business publisher in the French language market, as well as in the French tradeshow industry.

During the period of Carlyle's ownership, Bredbandsbolaget AB was a broadband communications company. The company was sold to Telenor AB in July 2005.

During the period of Carlyle's ownership, Firth Rixson Limited was the leading integrated provider of highly engineered rings, forgings and specialty metal products to the aerospace sector and a range of industrial markets.

During the period of Carlyle's ownership, Honsel International Technologies was the European market leader for automotive light metal parts.

During the period of Carlyle's ownership, Materis was a specialty building materials conglomerate.

During the period of Carlyle's ownership, MEC Group had a global presence in the market for high-value-added maintenance and repair related welding consumable products and was the leading manufacturer of metal cutting machines and equipment.

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.

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

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.

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.

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, 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.

Applus Servicios Technologicos, S.L.U. is a leading global certification company specializing in testing, inspection, certification and technological services.

B&B Hotels is a budget hotel chain operating hotels in France, Germany and Italy.

NBTY, Inc. is a global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of a broad line of high-quality, value-priced nutritional supplements.

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.

RAC Ltd. is the second largest UK roadside assistance provider with over 7 million members. The Company provides motor-related services to both consumers and corporate clients. RAC’s vehicle and breakdown services are offered through a nationwide, branded patrol force, focusing primarily on vehicle repair and recovery. The Company also provides motor insurance brokering services, legal and motor claims services.

Sermeta is a global manufacturer of stainless steel heat exchangers for condensing boilers in commercial and residential premises across Europe and North America.