Carlyle Group General Counsel Sells 275,000 Shares in August 2025

Carlyle Group Inc. has announced that General Counsel Ferguson Jeffrey W. has sold a total of 97394 shares at a price of $62.37 per share on August 11, 2025. Additionally, Ferguson has sold 14587 shares at a price of $63.44 per share on August 12, 2025, and 159536 shares at a price of $64.2 per share on the same day. Furthermore, Ferguson has also sold 28483 shares at a price of $64.82 per share on August 12, 2025.

Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CG) has seen significant insider activity as General Counsel Jeffrey W. Ferguson sold a substantial portion of his holdings in the company. According to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ferguson disposed of a total of 377,890 shares between August 11 and August 12, 2025.

On August 11, Ferguson sold 97,394 shares at a weighted-average price of $62.37 per share. The following day, he sold 14,587 shares at $63.44 per share, 159,536 shares at $64.20 per share, and 28,483 shares at $64.82 per share. These transactions were executed at prices ranging from $62.12 to $64.92 per share [3].

Following these sales, Ferguson's direct ownership of Carlyle Group Inc. shares has been reduced to 753,255 shares [1][3]. The transactions are significant, given that they represent a material reduction in his direct holdings.

Carlyle Group Inc. has been performing strongly, with the company reporting record fee-related earnings and assets under management for the second quarter of 2025. The company achieved fee-related earnings of $323 million, marking an 18% increase compared to the previous year. Additionally, its assets under management reached a record $465 billion, showcasing robust financial performance [1]. Analysts have responded positively to these results, with TD Cowen and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods increasing their price targets for Carlyle Group to $80 and $66, respectively, maintaining a Buy rating [1].

While the insider sales may indicate a potential shift in Ferguson's outlook on the company, it is essential to consider the broader context of Carlyle Group's strong financial performance and positive analyst ratings. Investors should monitor the company's ongoing developments and the potential impact of these transactions on its stock price.

References:
[1] https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/carlyle-group-general-counsel-sells-19-million-in-stock-93CH-4190292
[2] https://www.tradingview.com/news/tradingview:897501179abd6:0-carlyle-group-officer-sells-300-000-shares/
[3] https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/CG/form-4-the-carlyle-group-inc-insider-trading-activity-6d04cf0d8865.html