Thompson Financial’s Private Equity Week annouces:
The Carlyle Group has agreed to sponsor a management buyout of Gakusei Engokai Co. Ltd. and its subsidiaries from the founding family. No financial terms were disclosed for the deal, which is expected to close by next month. Gakusei Engokai is a Japanese publisher of job placement magazines.
The Carlyle Group to Acquire Gakusei Engokai Group
Why does The Carlyle Group heavily invest into media groups?
In answer to your question, my guess would be To control the media. If they control the media, they they can also influence mainstream thought.