Blackstone (BX -0.95%) has been hit hard by the current bear market in stocks, with shares of the leading alternative asset manager dropping significantly. However, it's important to note that there are actually two separate entities that carry the Blackstone name: the publicly traded Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: BXMT) and the non-publicly traded Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust.
Private equity investors including Thomas H. Lee Partners, CVC Capital, Temasek, and Apax Partners have placed bids for Blackstone Inc.'s stake in Indian IT outsourcing company Mphasis. This move could potentially lead to Blackstone's exit from the company and a significant return on investment.
Blackstone Inc. (BX) has been receiving a lot of attention from Zacks.com users lately, and it's important to be aware of the facts surrounding the company. Blackstone is one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, with a diverse portfolio of real estate, private equity, and credit investments.
Last week, Blackstone made another move in the UK listed space with its interest in a public real estate investment trust (REIT). This follows Blackstone's recent acquisition of a majority stake in the UK's largest student housing company, iQ Student Accommodation.
Blackstone has taken a significant hit in an effort to offload two 13-story office buildings in Santa Ana, CA. The asset manager sold the 560K SF Griffin Towers office park to an undisclosed buyer at a significant loss from the purchase price of $170 million.
Blackstone clients were asked to pull $4.5 billion from a closely followed real estate fund in March, even as the company's executives were promoting the fund to investors. This move has raised concerns about the performance of Blackstone's real estate investments in the current market.
Blackstone Inc. announced on Wednesday that it had blocked investors from cashing out their investments in its $71 billion real estate income trust. This move is reportedly due to concerns about liquidity in the current market.
Blackstone Inc. has again blocked withdrawals from its $70 billion real estate income trust in March, citing the same concerns about liquidity. This move has raised questions about the performance of Blackstone's real estate investments and the potential impact on investors.
In conclusion, Blackstone is facing significant challenges in the current bear market. While the company has a diverse portfolio of investments, its real estate holdings have been hit particularly hard. Blackstone's clients and investors are closely monitoring the company's performance and liquidity in the current market.
