UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2025 The Carlyle Group Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35538 45-2832612 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004-2505 (Address of ...