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Pursuit of the highest standards in investment analysis, due diligence, and portfolio company operations to consistently deliver superior returns

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Operating with the highest ethical standards and transparency in all dealings with investors, portfolio companies, and stakeholders

Integrity

Continuously developing new investment strategies and solutions to meet evolving market opportunities and client needs

Innovation

Fostering collaborative relationships with portfolio companies, limited partners, and communities to create long-term value

Partnership

Committed to fostering an inclusive culture to attract and retain talent, leverage diverse perspectives, and drive better business outcomes

Inclusion

Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager with over $1.2 trillion in assets under management, specializing in private equity, real estate, credit, infrastructure, and hedge fund investments for institutional and individual investors globally.

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Stephen A. Schwarzman

Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder

Jonathan D. Gray

President & Chief Operating Officer

Michael S. Chae

Vice Chairman & Chief Financial Officer

John G. Finley

Chief Legal Officer

Joseph Baratta

Global Head of Private Equity Strategies

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Global Head of Blackstone Operating Team

Gilles Dellaert

Global Head of Blackstone Credit and Insurance (BXCI)

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Chief Technology Officer

Blackstone Inc. is an American alternative investment management company based in New York City. It was founded in 1985 as a mergers and acquisitions firm by Peter Peterson and Stephen Schwarzman, who had previously worked together at Lehman Brothers. Blackstone's private equity business has been one of the largest investors in leveraged buyouts in the last three decades, while its real estate business has actively acquired commercial real estate across the globe. Blackstone is also active in credit, infrastructure, hedge funds, secondaries, growth equity, and insurance solutions. As of September 30, 2025, Blackstone has $1.2 trillion in total assets under management, making it the world's largest alternative investment firm.

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Blackstone's flagship private equity business manages $352.2 billion in assets (as of December 2024), investing in companies across various sectors to drive operational improvements and create value through strategic initiatives and operational excellence.

Private Equity

The world's largest commercial real estate investment platform, including Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT), which provides income-focused investors access to private real estate with $125 billion in assets.

Real Estate

Comprehensive credit investment strategies including Blackstone Private Credit Fund (BCRED), providing institutional-quality private credit solutions for income-focused investors across direct lending, mezzanine, and distressed debt.

Credit

Multi-strategy hedge fund platform and fund-of-funds offerings that provide investors with diversified exposure to alternative investment strategies managed by leading hedge fund managers globally.

Hedge Funds Solutions

Long-term infrastructure investments in energy, transportation, digital infrastructure, and data centers, with recent focus on energy transition and digital transformation opportunities.

Infrastructure

Specialized investment platform focused on life sciences companies, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and healthcare services, leveraging deep industry expertise.

Life Sciences

Strategic investments in high-growth technology and technology-enabled companies, providing capital and operational support to accelerate growth and market expansion.

Growth Equity

Blackstone entered into an agreement to acquire AirTrunk, the leading Asia Pacific data center platform, for an implied enterprise value of over A$24 billion. This represents Blackstone's largest investment in the Asia Pacific region and underscores the firm's strategic focus on digital infrastructure and data centers to support AI and cloud computing growth.

Blackstone Announces Agreement to Acquire AirTrunk in A$24B Transaction

Blackstone announced its acquisition of Jersey Mike's Subs, the popular submarine sandwich franchise chain, with the transaction expected to close in early 2025. This acquisition expands Blackstone's portfolio in the quick-service restaurant sector and demonstrates continued appetite for consumer-facing businesses with strong brand recognition.

Blackstone Acquires Jersey Mike's Subs in Major QSR Deal

Blackstone reported distributable earnings of $2.2 billion in Q4 2024 (up 56% year-over-year) and full year 2024 distributable earnings of $6.0 billion (up 18%). Total assets under management reached $1.2 trillion with strong performance across all business segments, particularly in private equity and real estate.

Blackstone Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings

Blackstone is close to acquiring MacLean Power Systems in a deal that could value the utility-parts maker at more than $4 billion. The acquisition would strengthen Blackstone's infrastructure portfolio and capitalize on growing demand for electrical grid modernization and expansion to support electrification trends.

Blackstone Nears $4 Billion Acquisition of MacLean Power Systems

Blackstone's private equity arm is set to acquire Hill Top Energy Center, a 620-MW natural gas power plant in Western Pennsylvania, for nearly $1 billion. The acquisition aligns with Blackstone's energy transition strategy and addresses growing power demand from data centers and AI computing infrastructure.

Blackstone to Acquire Hill Top Energy Center for Nearly $1 Billion

Blackstone is leading a $7 billion investment in Sempra Infrastructure Partners' Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project, with funds acquiring a 49.9% minority equity stake. This investment demonstrates Blackstone's commitment to energy infrastructure and liquefied natural gas export capacity to support global energy security.

Blackstone Leads $7 Billion Investment in Sempra LNG Project

Kathleen McCarthy Baldwin, global co-head of real estate at Blackstone, announced she will leave the firm at the end of the year after a distinguished career helping build Blackstone's real estate business into the world's largest commercial real estate platform. Her departure marks a transition in leadership for the firm's flagship real estate division.

Kathleen McCarthy Baldwin to Leave Blackstone After Distinguished Career

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The prospective buyer of TikTok’s American operations cited by President Donald Trump is the same investor consortium including Oracle Corp., Blackstone Inc. and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz

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Stephen A. Schwarzman and Peter G. Peterson founded Blackstone in New York City with $400,000 in seed capital, initially as a mergers and acquisitions advisory boutique.

Company Founded

Japanese bank Nikko Securities acquired a 20% interest in Blackstone for $100 million, valuing the firm at $500 million and providing capital for expansion.

Nikko Securities Investment

Blackstone acquired freight railroad operator CNW Corporation, marking its transition from advisory work to principal private equity investing.

First Major Acquisition

Blackstone launched its hedge funds business, initially intended to manage investments for Blackstone senior management, expanding beyond private equity.

Hedge Funds Business Launch

Blackstone created its Europe unit and launched its real estate investment business with strategic acquisitions of hotel properties.

European Expansion

Blackstone acquired TRW Automotive in a $4.7 billion buyout, the largest private equity deal announced that year, demonstrating the firm's growing capabilities.

TRW Automotive Buyout

Blackstone became a public company via IPO, raising more than $4 billion with shares priced at $31 each, marking a transformative moment in the firm's history.

Initial Public Offering

Blackstone completed the buyout of Hilton Hotels Corporation, one of its largest and most successful transactions, demonstrating expertise in hospitality investments.

Hilton Hotels Acquisition

Jonathan Gray was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer, having previously built Blackstone's real estate business into the world's largest commercial real estate platform.

Jonathan Gray Named President & COO

Blackstone announced a 55% acquisition of Thomson Reuters Financial & Risk unit for $20 billion, later rebranded as Refinitiv, one of the largest financial data deals.

Thomson Reuters F&R Acquisition

Square (Block Inc.), a Blackstone portfolio company investment, finalized its $29 billion acquisition of Afterpay, demonstrating Blackstone's influence in fintech.

Afterpay Acquisition by Portfolio Company

Blackstone regained its position as the world's largest private equity firm with over $1 trillion in AUM, retaining the top spot through 2024.

Regained Top Private Equity Position

Blackstone agreed to acquire Canadian real-estate company Tricon Residential for $3.5 billion, expanding its residential real estate portfolio.

Tricon Residential Acquisition

Blackstone completed its $1.57 billion acquisition of British music company Hipgnosis Songs Fund, expanding into music intellectual property investments.

Hipgnosis Songs Fund Acquisition

Blackstone entered into agreement to acquire AirTrunk, the leading Asia Pacific data center platform, for over A$24 billion, representing Blackstone's largest investment in the Asia Pacific region.

AirTrunk Data Center Acquisition

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The Rise of Chick-Fil-A

Chick-fil-A generated $21+ billion revenue in 2023 operating 3,000+ locations as America's 3rd largest fast-food chain (behind McDonald's $47B and Starbucks $33B) despite closing all restaurants on Sundays—sacrificing estimated $1.5B+ annual revenue to honor founder S. Truett Cathy's Southern Baptist faith requiring Sunday as day of worship/rest for employees. Founded 1967 in Atlanta by Cathy (1921-2014), inventor of boneless chicken breast sandwich (pressure-cooked in peanut oil mimicking taste/texture of fried chicken), Chick-fil-A differentiated through limited menu (chicken-focused, no burgers), exceptional service ('my pleasure' instead of 'you're welcome,' cult employee training), and unique franchise model (operators pay $10K franchise fee, lowest in industry versus McDonald's $45K entry fee + $1-2M startup costs, but company owns real estate/equipment and takes 50% gross sales versus 10-15% royalties elsewhere—selective vetting choosing character over capital, 1 in 400 applicants accepted). Strategic advantages include highest per-store revenue ($8M+ average unit volume versus $3M McDonald's, $2M Subway), customer loyalty (90+ Net Promoter Score, highest fast food), operational efficiency (double drive-thru lanes, employee hospitality training, limited menu enabling speed), and values-driven brand (family-friendly positioning, scholarships for employees, disaster relief donations). However, controversies erupt repeatedly: 2012 CEO Dan Cathy (Truett's son) opposed same-sex marriage sparking boycotts and 'Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day' counter-protests; WinShape Foundation (Cathy family charity) donations to anti-LGBTQ+ organizations drew criticism; 2019 pledge to stop donations to Salvation Army/Fellowship of Christian Athletes seen as betrayal by conservatives but insufficient by progressives. Privately held by Cathy family (Dan Cathy CEO 2013-2021, son Andrew Cathy CEO 2021-present), company avoided public market scrutiny enabling values-first decisions.

Chick-fil-A's Sunday Closure and Christian Values Drive Loyalty Despite Social Controversies

Chick-fil-A reaches $21B revenue as America's 3rd largest fast-food chain operating closed Sundays, franchising via selective operator model, and navigating LGBTQ+ controversies

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A Chick fil A employee using a mechanical lift to throw away a single trash bag just sparked a massive culture war

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Chick-Fil-A quality has really gone downhill. Starting to question if it's worth it anymore.

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Truett and Ben Cathy open 24-hour diner. Hapeville, GA. $10,600 savings. Near Ford plant.

Truett creates boneless breast sandwich. Pressure-cooked in peanut oil. Pickles, butter bun. Game-changer.

Greenbriar Mall, Atlanta. Food court. Sunday closure policy day one. Baptist faith honoring God.

Food courts nationwide. Captive traffic, lower real estate costs. Operator franchise model (character over capital).

Cathy family charity. Youth camps, foster care, scholarships. Christian values philanthropy.

Beyond malls. Drive-thru locations. Suburban expansion. Higher volumes than food courts.

Truett's son leads operations. National growth accelerates. Sunday closure maintained.

CEO Dan Cathy opposes gay marriage. Boycotts and 'Appreciation Day' counter-protests. Polarizing.

Second generation leadership. $5B revenue. Privately held by family. Values-driven culture.

Stops Salvation Army/FCA donations. Conservative backlash, progressive skepticism. No one satisfied.

3rd largest U.S. fast food. $8M+ per store (highest). Andrew Cathy CEO 2021. 'My pleasure' culture. LGBTQ+ tensions persist.

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