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Blackstone(BX) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-01-26 15:44
Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call January 26, 2023 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Weston Tucker - Head of Shareholder Relations Steve Schwarzman - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Jon Gray - President & Chief Operating Officer Michael Chae - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Craig Siegenthaler - Bank of America Glenn Schorr - Evercore Michael Cyprys - Morgan Stanley Ken Worthington - JPMorgan Finian O’Shea - WFS Brian Bedell - Deutsche Bank Alex Blostein - Gold ...
Blackstone Inc. (BX) CEO Steve Schwarzman presents at Goldman Sachs 2022 US Financial Services Conference (Transcript)
2022-12-07 21:00
Summary of Blackstone Inc. Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX) - **Assets Under Management**: $950 billion - **Capital Raised in 2022**: $180 billion - **Growth in Distributable Earnings per Share**: Over 30% for the first nine months of 2022 [1][3] Macro Economic Outlook - **Current Economic Environment**: High inflation in developed countries, aggressive interest rate hikes by central banks, particularly in the U.S. [3] - **Consumer Spending**: Consumers have significant savings from the pandemic, with an estimated extra $3.5 trillion available for spending, which may sustain growth temporarily [4] - **Housing Market**: Housing starts down 19%, typically down 35% during a normal recession, indicating a moderate slowdown [4] Private Markets Insights - **Allocation Shifts**: Higher interest rates may lead to a shift towards credit within private markets, but overall allocation to private markets is expected to remain stable [6] - **Global Demand**: Strong demand for private equity in regions outside the U.S., such as the Middle East and Asia, despite challenges in the U.S. market [6][9] - **Capital Raising Success**: Blackstone raised $183 billion in nine months, indicating robust interest in private markets [7] Private Wealth Business - **Assets Under Management**: Over $230 billion in private wealth [10] - **Market Potential**: The private wealth market has $80 trillion, with minimal allocation to alternative assets, presenting significant growth opportunities [11][12] - **Challenges**: Recent redemptions from BREIT (Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust) due to market pressures, particularly from Asia, but overall performance remains strong [10][18] Real Estate Strategy - **Focus on Asset Classes**: Concentration on warehouses and apartments, with 80% of BREIT's fund in these high-performing asset classes located in the Sunbelt region [16][22] - **Performance Metrics**: BREIT has averaged 13% annual returns over the last six years, significantly outperforming the REIT index [18][21] - **Market Positioning**: Real estate assets are currently valued at least 20% below market prices, with expectations of appreciation in the warehouse and multifamily sectors [20][24] Capital Deployment and Fundraising - **Dry Powder**: Blackstone has $180 billion available for investment, with expectations to deploy capital effectively as market conditions stabilize [27][29] - **Fundraising Targets**: Targeting $150 billion in fundraising, with several flagship funds performing well despite market challenges [31][33] Core Products and Market Relevance - **Core Product Strategy**: Core real estate and private equity products remain relevant, with a focus on stable returns rather than high-risk opportunities [34][36] - **Market Demand**: There is a growing interest in lower-risk investments that provide consistent returns, which aligns with Blackstone's product offerings [36] Conclusion - **Overall Sentiment**: Despite macroeconomic challenges, Blackstone remains optimistic about its growth prospects in private markets, real estate, and private wealth management, supported by strong capital raising and strategic asset allocation [1][10][27]
Blackstone(BX) - 2022 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-11-06 04:02
Cvent Holding Corp. (CVT) Q3 2022 Earnings Conference Call November 3, 2022 5:00 PM ET Company Participants April Scee – Investor Relations Reggie Aggarwal – Founder and Chief Executive Officer Billy Newman – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Josh Baer – Morgan Stanley Tyler Radke – Citi Michael Rackers – Needham Arjun Bhatia – William Blair Operator Hello, everyone. My name is Stephanie, and I will be your conference operator for today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to t ...
Blackstone(BX) - 2022 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2022-11-03 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number: 001-33551 Blackstone Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jur ...
Blackstone(BX) - 2022 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2022-08-04 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number: 001-33551 Blackstone Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdic ...
Blackstone(BX) - 2022 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2022-05-04 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number: 001-33551 Blackstone Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdi ...
Blackstone(BX) - 2022 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-04-21 17:50
Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call April 21, 2022 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Weston Tucker - Head, Shareholder Relations Steve Schwarzman - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jon Gray - President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Chae - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Glenn Schorr - Evercore ISI Craig Siegenthaler - Bank of America Alexander Blostein - Goldman Sachs Michael Cyprys - Morgan Stanley Gerald O’Hara - Jefferies Brian Bedell - Deutsche Bank Ro ...
Blackstone(BX) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
2022-02-24 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number: 001-33551 Blackstone Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 20-8875684 (State or other j ...