The Blackstone Group L.P. (NYSE:BX) priced its offering of $500 million
of 5.000% senior notes due 2044 of Blackstone Holdings Finance Co.
L.L.C., its indirect subsidiary. The notes will be fully and
unconditionally guaranteed by The Blackstone Group L.P. and its indirect
subsidiaries, Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P.,
Blackstone Holdings III L.P. and Blackstone Holdings IV L.P. Blackstone
intends to use the proceeds from the notes offering for general
corporate purposes.
The notes will be offered and sold to qualified institutional buyers in
the United States pursuant to Rule 144A and outside the United States
pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933.
The notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or
any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United
States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the
registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and applicable
state laws.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a
solicitation of an offer to purchase the notes or any other securities,
and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any state or
jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be
unlawful. This press release is being issued pursuant to and in
accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act of 1933.
About Blackstone
Blackstone is one of the world’s leading investment and advisory firms.
We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our
investors, the companies we invest in, the companies we advise and the
broader global economy. We do this through the commitment of our
extraordinary people and flexible capital. Our asset management
businesses include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real
estate, hedge fund solutions, non-investment grade credit, secondary
funds, and multi asset class exposures falling outside of other funds’
mandates. Blackstone also provides various financial advisory services,
including financial and strategic advisory, restructuring and
reorganization advisory and fund placement services. Further information
is available at www.blackstone.com.
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