<div id="readability-page-1">02:13 PM EST, 12/16/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Carlyle Group ( CG ) has lost more than $100 million on a loan it extended to now-bankrupt iRobot (IRBT), Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing estimates based on court filings and disclosures.Carlyle extended a $200 million bridge loan to iRobot in July 2023 ahead of a planned Amazon.com ( AMZN ) deal, which later collapsed due to European Union regulatory opposition, resulting in a $94 million termination fee as compensation for iRobot, the report noted.After the deal fell apart, Carlyle recovered $39 million and later sold the remaining debt at a loss to a subsidiary of Shenzhen PICEA Robotics, which is now poised to take control of iRobot under the bankruptcy plan, according to the report.Carlyle and iRobot did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' requests for comment.iRobot shares fell over 31% in recent Tuesday trading, and Carlyle Group ( CG ) declined 0.9%.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)Price: 57.45, Change: -0.35, Percent Change: -0.61 MT Newswires does not provide investment advice. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.</div>

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Carlyle Group lost over $100 million on a $200 million loan to bankrupt iRobot, following a failed Amazon deal due to EU regulatory issues. Carlyle recovered $39 million and sold the remaining debt at a loss to Shenzhen PICEA Robotics, which may take control of iRobot. iRobot shares fell 31%, Carlyle shares declined 0.9%.

Market Chatter: Carlyle Group Loses Over $100 Million on Loan to Bankrupt IRobot