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Blackstone Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 21, 2011)

Filed April 21, 2011For Securities:BX

Summary

This 8-K filing from The Blackstone Group L.P. (now Blackstone Inc.) on April 21, 2011, primarily serves to announce their financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. The report itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but rather references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) where these results are disclosed. Investors interested in Blackstone's performance during Q1 2011 should refer to this press release for specifics on revenue, profitability, assets under management, and other key operating metrics. As this is a standard reporting event, the 8-K confirms the release of quarterly financial information, a crucial update for stakeholders tracking the company's financial health and operational progress. The filing is routine and focuses on adherence to disclosure requirements, with the substantive financial data being contained within the supplementary press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Blackstone Group L.P. filed an 8-K on April 21, 2011, reporting on an event that occurred on April 20, 2011.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to announce the company's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.
  • 3The detailed financial results are presented in a press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 4The press release containing the Q1 2011 financial results is furnished, not filed, with the SEC.
  • 5The report confirms the company's adherence to regulatory filing obligations.
  • 6Laurence A. Tosi, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report on behalf of The Blackstone Group L.P.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce that The Blackstone Group L.P. has issued a press release containing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.

The detailed financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011, are located in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. This press release contains the substantive financial information.

No, the press release is "furnished" to the SEC, meaning it is provided for informational purposes but is not subject to the same liability provisions as 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

The event date typically signifies when the material event requiring the 8-K filing occurred or was first publicly disclosed. In this case, it likely corresponds to the date the press release was issued or finalized before filing.