Industry Impact - Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner was killed in a Manhattan shooting [1] Risk Assessment - The death of a Blackstone executive may raise concerns about safety and security within the financial industry [1]

Company Overview - The shooting incident occurred at 345 Park Avenue, which serves as the headquarters for several firms, including Blackstone, Rudin Management, and the NFL [1][2] - Blackstone has been a tenant in the building since 1988 and recently expanded its office space from 719,000 square feet to 1.06 million square feet, occupying 55% of the building [5] Incident Details - The gunman, identified as Shane Tamura, had a grievance against the NFL and mistakenly entered the wrong elevator bank during the shooting [7][9] - The incident resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including Wesley LePatner, Global Head of Core+ Real Estate at Blackstone, and an NYPD officer, Didarul Islam [15] Company Response - Following the shooting, Blackstone's offices in Manhattan were closed on the following day, with employees instructed to work from home [17] - KPMG, another tenant in the building, also closed its office and advised employees to work remotely [17]

Group 1 - Blackstone expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Wesley LePatner, highlighting her talent, passion, and respect both within and outside the company [2] - Wesley LePatner was the Global Head of Real Estate and CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT), and a member of the Real Estate Investment Committee [2] - Prior to joining Blackstone in 2014, LePatner worked at Goldman Sachs for over ten years, serving as Managing Director in the Real Estate Investment Group [2] Group 2 - A shooting incident occurred on July 28 at Blackstone's global headquarters in Manhattan, resulting in at least five deaths, including the shooter, and six injuries [4][7] - The shooter, Shane Tamura, entered the building and began shooting, first killing a police officer and then targeting others before taking his own life [5][7] - Following the incident, Blackstone's office is expected to remain closed for at least a week, with company leadership describing the day as one of the worst in the firm's 40-year history [11] Group 3 - The shooter reportedly intended to target the NFL headquarters but mistakenly went to the wrong floor, where he continued the attack [16][18] - The incident has led to significant disruptions in the surrounding financial district, affecting various institutions including Citadel and Jefferies [13]

Core Insights - Rothschild & Co Redburn raised Blackstone's price target from $144 to $168 while maintaining a 'Neutral' recommendation [1] - Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) also increased its price target for Blackstone from $168 to $180 following stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings [3] - Blackstone's stock price is currently trading at $176, slightly below the new target, and has seen a year-to-date increase of 2.4% despite a recent 0.7% decline [1][3] Financial Performance - KBW highlighted higher-than-forecast fee-related earnings and net realizations as key drivers behind a $0.10 per-share earnings beat [4] - Blackstone reported a 100% gross margin and 37% revenue growth over the past year, indicating a strong financial position [4] - KBW raised forward projections for Blackstone's stock, particularly in its private equity and credit divisions, while remaining cautious on the real estate segment [4] Recent Events - The stock price is under scrutiny due to a tragic mass shooting at Blackstone's Manhattan headquarters, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including the CEO of its BREIT real estate fund [5] - Following the incident, Blackstone confirmed that its offices would remain closed on the following day [5] - Despite these challenges, analysts' revisions indicate continued confidence in Blackstone's core business strength [6]

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Core Viewpoint - The tragic shooting incident at Blackstone's headquarters resulted in the death of a senior executive, Wesley LePatner, and has led to the closure of the office for a week, raising concerns in the financial community [2][3][8]. Group 1: Incident Details - Wesley LePatner, the global head of real estate at Blackstone and CEO of BREIT, was killed in a shooting incident [3]. - The shooting occurred at 345 Park Avenue, Blackstone's global headquarters, resulting in a total of five fatalities, including the shooter [4][5]. - The shooter, Shane Tamura, had a history of mental illness and opened fire indiscriminately upon entering the building [7]. Group 2: Company Response - Blackstone's office will be closed for a week following the incident, with a company-wide online meeting planned to address employee concerns [10][11]. - Blackstone's leadership described the day as "the worst in the company's history" and expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their colleague [10]. Group 3: Broader Impact - The shooting has caused significant disruption in the surrounding area, affecting other financial institutions and leading to a lockdown of parts of Midtown Manhattan [12]. - NFL President Roger Goodell confirmed that one NFL employee was among the injured, and the NFL office will also operate remotely in the aftermath [12].

【导读】黑石女高管身亡，总部办公室未来一周关闭 刚刚，消息传来，黑石高管韦斯利·莱帕特纳（Wesley LePatner）在周一的枪击事件中身亡。 据新华网（603888）等媒体报道，7月28日晚，一名枪手携带步枪进入公园大道345号大楼进行了一系列袭击，造成包括枪手在内的5人死亡，并有多人受 伤。而这栋办公楼，正是知名投资公司黑石集团的全球总部。 纽约市警察局局长杰西卡·蒂施在新闻通气会上介绍称，枪手是一名27岁的拉斯维加斯居民沙恩·田村（Shane Tamura）。 他进入大楼后立即开始向大厅扫射，首先开枪击毙了纽约警察局警官迪达鲁尔·伊斯兰，随后射击了一名躲在柱子后面的女子和一名躲在桌子后面的保 安。 黑石在一份声明中表示，对韦斯利·莱帕特纳的离世感到痛心。 公开资料显示，韦斯利·莱帕特纳是黑石集团核心房地产全球主管及黑石房地产收入信托基金（BREIT）首席执行官。她同时担任黑石房地产投资委员会 成员。此前，她曾担任核心+业务及BREIT的首席运营官。 2014年加入黑石前，勒帕特纳女士在高盛工作超过十年，离职前为资产管理部房地产投资组董事总经理。 枪击中有5人死亡 今日早间，美国的金融中枢纽约曼哈顿岛 ...

【导读】黑石女高管身亡，总部办公室未来一周关闭 刚刚，消息传来，黑石高管韦斯利·莱帕特纳（Wesley LePatner）在周一的枪击事件中身亡。 2014年加入黑石前，勒帕特纳女士在高盛工作超过十年，离职前为资产管理部房地产投资组董事总经理。 枪击中有5人死亡 今日早间，美国的金融中枢纽约曼哈顿岛，又一次因为枪击案引发全球关注。 纽约市警察局局长杰西卡·蒂施在新闻通气会上介绍称，枪手是一名27岁的拉斯维加斯居民沙恩·田村（Shane Tamura）。 黑石在一份声明中表示，对韦斯利·莱帕特纳的离世感到痛心。 公开资料显示，韦斯利·莱帕特纳是黑石集团核心房地产全球主管及黑石房地产收入信托基金（BREIT）首席执行官。她同时担任黑石房地产投资委员会 成员。此前，她曾担任核心+业务及BREIT的首席运营官。 （美国广播公司在报道该枪击案时称，监控摄像头捕捉到枪手出现在大楼外的画面） 据新华网等媒体报道，7月28日晚，一名枪手携带步枪进入公园大道345号大楼进行了一系列袭击，造成包括枪手在内的5人死亡，并有多人受伤。而这栋 办公楼，正是知名投资公司黑石集团的全球总部。 知情人士透露，黑石集团的办公室将于周二关闭，预 ...

Group 1 - The shooting incident occurred at 345 Park Avenue, the global headquarters of Blackstone Group, affecting multiple financial institutions located in the same building, including the NFL headquarters and KPMG [1][3] - The shooter, Shane Tamura, entered the building with an AR-15 rifle and began shooting, resulting in five deaths, including himself, and multiple injuries [4][12] - Following the incident, significant areas of Midtown Manhattan were closed, impacting firms such as Citadel and Jefferies, as the number of major financial companies in Park Avenue has surpassed those on Wall Street [3][12] Group 2 - Blackstone Group's office is expected to remain closed for at least a week, with the company's leadership expressing the event as "unimaginable" and the "worst day in the company's history" [12][13] - An NFL employee was among the injured, with the NFL president advising employees to work remotely and offering the option to take a day off [13] - The motive behind the attack remains unclear, with police investigating the shooter's background, which includes a history of mental health issues [13]