TC Group, LLC 4

What Happened
Carlyle Group Inc., reported as a 10% owner of StandardAero, sold 48,246,588 shares of StandardAero (SARO) on January 29, 2026 at $31.00 per share, generating proceeds of $1,495,644,228. The Form 4 lists the transaction as a sale (code S) via "open market or private sale."

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-01-29 at $31.00 per share.
• Shares sold / value: 48,246,588 shares for $1,495,644,228 (approx. $1.50B).
• Filing date: Form filed 2026-01-30 — appears timely (trade reported the next day).
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the provided filing.
• Footnotes: Carlyle Partners VII S1 Holdings II, L.P. is the record holder; Carlyle Group describes a chain of affiliated entities that may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of the reported shares but disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.

Context
This is an institutional sale by a reported 10% owner (private-equity-related entity), not an individual executive. Large block sales by sponsors or funds can reflect portfolio liquidity or exits rather than executive sentiment; the Form 4 does not state motive. No option exercises, awards, or gifts are reported in this filing.