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Blackstone Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 26, 2017)

Filed January 26, 2017For Securities:BX

Summary

Blackstone Inc. (then The Blackstone Group L.P.) filed an 8-K on January 26, 2017, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. The filing primarily consists of a press release and a detailed presentation of these results, which are furnished and not considered formally filed with the SEC. For investors, this report serves as a key disclosure of the company's recent financial performance. It provides insights into the operational and financial health of Blackstone's various business segments, crucial for understanding its asset management capabilities and overall profitability during the reporting period. Investors would need to refer to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial figures and management commentary.

Key Highlights

  • 1Blackstone Group L.P. announced its Q4 and full-year 2016 financial results on January 26, 2017.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3The press release and presentation are furnished, not filed, meaning they are for informational purposes and not subject to certain SEC liabilities.
  • 4The filing provides investors with key performance indicators and financial metrics for the period ending December 31, 2016.
  • 5This report is the primary channel for disclosing these earnings to the public.
  • 6Michael S. Chae, Chief Financial Officer, signed the filing on behalf of The Blackstone Group L.P.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide details on Blackstone's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. It serves as an official disclosure of the company's performance during that period.

The actual financial results, performance data, and management commentary are contained within the press release and detailed presentation issued by Blackstone on January 26, 2017. This document is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.

The press release and presentation are furnished, not filed, with the SEC. This means they are provided for informational purposes to the public but are not considered part of the official SEC filing for the purposes of certain legal liabilities under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial figures. Investors must refer to Exhibit 99.1, the press release dated January 26, 2017, which would include information such as revenue, earnings per share, assets under management, segment performance, and other key financial metrics for Q4 and the full year 2016.