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Exits Lift Carlyle in Second Quarter as Firm Sees Better Market Conditions

The private-equity firm’s profit rose amid what its executives called the best environment for selling assets in years

Carlyle Group said the recent quarter’s results underscore momentum across the business.
Carlyle Group said the recent quarter’s results underscore momentum across the business. Photo: issei kato/Reuters

Carlyle Group is defying the recent slowdown in private-equity exits, and firm executives say the market for selling assets is finally getting better.

The private-equity firm’s second-quarter profit beat analysts’ expectations Wednesday, sending its shares up nearly 4% midafternoon.

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