Carlyle Group Inc. 8-K

What Happened
The Carlyle Group Inc. (CG) filed a Form 8-K on June 1, 2026, announcing that Kate Heinzelman has been appointed General Counsel, effective June 29, 2026. The filing confirms that longtime General Counsel Jeffrey W. Ferguson, who previously informed the company on December 5, 2025 of his intention to retire in 2026, will transition to a Senior Advisor role at that time.

Key Details

• 8-K filed June 1, 2026 (Items 5.02 and 7.01).
• Kate Heinzelman’s appointment as General Counsel is effective June 29, 2026.
• Jeffrey W. Ferguson previously disclosed his intent to retire (Dec 5, 2025) and will become Senior Advisor on June 29, 2026.
• Carlyle furnished a press release about the change as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K; the report was signed by CFO Justin V. Plouffe.

Why It Matters
This is a leadership change in Carlyle’s legal and compliance function, which handles regulatory, transaction and governance matters for the firm. For investors, the filing signals a planned, disclosed transition aimed at continuity in legal oversight; there are no financial figures or operational changes reported in this 8-K.