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Blackstone Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 31, 2013)

Filed January 31, 2013For Securities:BX

Summary

Blackstone Inc. (BX), formerly The Blackstone Group L.P., filed an 8-K on January 31, 2013, to announce its financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012. The filing primarily serves as a notification that the company has released its earnings information through a press release and a detailed presentation. Investors seeking specific financial performance details, such as revenue, net income, assets under management, and segment performance, would need to refer to the accompanying exhibits (Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2), which are furnished but not filed as part of the 8-K itself. This report signals the conclusion of the fiscal year 2012 and provides access to Blackstone's performance figures and strategic updates for that period. The Chief Financial Officer, Laurence A. Tosi, signed the report, indicating its official dissemination. While the 8-K itself is a procedural filing, the attached documents are crucial for understanding the company's financial health and operational achievements during the reported period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Blackstone Inc. (BX) filed an 8-K on January 31, 2013.
  • 2The filing announces financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012.
  • 3Key financial details are contained within an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and presentation (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 4The information provided in the press release and presentation is furnished, not filed with the SEC.
  • 5The report confirms the official release of year-end and Q4 2012 financial performance data.
  • 6Laurence A. Tosi, Chief Financial Officer, signed the filing.
  • 7The filing serves as a notification mechanism for investors regarding earnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce that Blackstone Inc. has released its financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012, via a press release and a presentation.

The detailed financial results are not included directly in the 8-K filing itself. They are provided in Exhibit 99.1 (press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (presentation) which are attached to this filing and furnished to the SEC.

No, the information contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the presentation (Exhibit 99.2) is furnished to the SEC, not filed. This means it is made public but does not carry the same legal implications as 'filed' information.

This report covers the financial performance for the full year and the fourth quarter, both ending on December 31, 2012.