Case Study: Clair Global achieves stronger growth and market leadership with Carlyle

Clair Global grows EBITDA 5x with The Carlyle Group

Clair Global, a leading live entertainment production company, faced an existential threat when the COVID-19 pandemic halted its revenue overnight. With traditional lenders retreating, the company needed capital to survive the shutdown and preserve its invaluable workforce and operational expertise. The Carlyle Group, through its Carlyle Global Credit team, provided the necessary transitional capital to address this challenge.

The Carlyle Group structured a patient financing solution that refinanced existing debt and provided liquidity, enabling Clair Global to retain its entire team. With this support, Clair Global not only survived but also completed a key acquisition of its largest competitor, significantly enhancing its market position. As a result, The Carlyle Group's partnership helped Clair Global grow its EBITDA approximately 5x by 2024 and emerge from the pandemic stronger than before.

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