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Blackstone Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 21, 2016)

Filed July 21, 2016For Securities:BX

Summary

Blackstone Inc. (BX), formerly The Blackstone Group L.P., filed an 8-K on July 21, 2016, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016. The filing primarily consists of a press release, furnished as an exhibit, which details the company's performance. Investors should review this press release for specific financial metrics, operational highlights, and management's commentary on the quarter's results and outlook. This report serves as the official notification of the Q2 2016 earnings release. While the 8-K itself is brief, the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) is the critical document for understanding Blackstone's financial condition and strategic developments during the period. It is essential for investors to access and analyze this press release to gain a comprehensive understanding of the reported results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Blackstone Group L.P. filed an 8-K on July 21, 2016.
  • 2The filing announced the company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016.
  • 3The core of the filing is a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing Q2 2016 financial performance.
  • 4The press release is furnished, not filed, meaning it is provided for informational purposes.
  • 5Investors can find key financial and operational information within the referenced press release.
  • 6The report confirms the company's name at the time was The Blackstone Group L.P.
  • 7Michael S. Chae, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report on behalf of the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Blackstone's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016, through an accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release issued by The Blackstone Group L.P. on July 21, 2016, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The press release is furnished, not filed, under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. This means it is provided for informational purposes and is not subject to the same liability standards as filed information under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. However, it is crucial for investors to review for understanding the company's reported performance.

At the time of this filing on July 21, 2016, the company's name was The Blackstone Group L.P. It has since been renamed Blackstone Inc.