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(19,134 posts)From the 2012 booz allen stockholder's report:
As of the record date, an entity controlled by The Carlyle Group, or Carlyle, owned shares of our Class A common stock representing greater that 50% of the combined voting power of our Class A common stock, Class C restricted common stock and Class E special voting common stock. As a result, Carlyle owns sufficient shares of our voting common stock to assure the presence of a quorum for the conduct of the annual meeting and to assure the approval and adoption of the proposals in connection with which this proxy and the related materials are being delivered.
4 of the board members are from Carlyle.
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The Bush family, the Saudi Royal family, Osama Bin Ladens family and Donald Rumsfelds inner circle these are just some of the high profile figures who have played a direct role in the rise of one of the most powerful and influential and secretive firms in Washington.
The company is called The Carlyle Group. And in the wake of the events of September 11th and the invasion of Iraq, its power and influence have become significantly stronger.
Here's a link to a documentary if you'd like to learn more about the Carlyle Group:
http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/iron-triangle-the-carlyle-group-2/