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Blackstone Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Apr 12, 2011)

Filed April 12, 2011For Securities:BX

Summary

Blackstone Inc. (BX), formerly The Blackstone Group L.P., filed an 8-K on April 12, 2011, reporting an amendment to its material definitive agreement. Specifically, on April 8, 2011, Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., an indirect subsidiary, entered into a First Amendment to its $1.020 billion revolving credit facility. This amendment primarily extended the maturity date of the credit facility from March 23, 2013, to April 8, 2016. Additionally, it introduced a corporate ratings-based pricing grid, which will affect the commitment fee and interest rate margin going forward. The total borrowing capacity of the facility remains unchanged at $1.020 billion. This extension provides Blackstone with greater financial flexibility and a longer runway for its credit arrangements.

Key Highlights

  • 1Blackstone amended its $1.020 billion revolving credit facility.
  • 2The maturity date of the credit facility was extended from March 23, 2013, to April 8, 2016.
  • 3The amendment provides an additional three years of maturity on the facility.
  • 4A corporate ratings-based pricing grid was added, impacting future interest rates and fees.
  • 5The total amount available under the credit facility remains $1.020 billion.
  • 6The amendment was entered into by Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C. and guaranteed by other indirect subsidiaries.
  • 7The filing confirms the credit facility amendment as a material definitive agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report an amendment to Blackstone's existing $1.020 billion revolving credit facility, specifically extending its maturity date and introducing a new pricing structure.

Extending the maturity date from March 23, 2013, to April 8, 2016, provides Blackstone with greater financial certainty and flexibility by securing access to its revolving credit facility for an additional three years, allowing for long-term planning without immediate refinancing concerns.

The new corporate ratings-based pricing grid means that the interest rate and commitment fees charged on borrowings under the credit facility will now fluctuate based on Blackstone's credit ratings. This can lead to lower costs if ratings improve and higher costs if they deteriorate, aligning borrowing costs with the company's financial health.

No, the total aggregate amount of borrowings available under the credit facility remains unchanged at $1.020 billion despite the amendment.