SEC Filing Summary: Blackstone Inc. Form 13F
Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F Information Table submitted by Blackstone Inc. for the reporting period ending June 30, 2013. The document discloses the company's holdings of equity securities and certain other financial instruments as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. It does not contain financial performance data for Blackstone Inc. itself.
Key Financial Metrics and Holdings
The filing details a portfolio of 33 distinct positions. Key metrics include:
- Total Disclosed Value: The sum of the "Value" column (in thousands) across all listed positions is approximately $596.4 million.
- Largest Positions by Value:
- Freescale Semiconductor Ltd: $196.1 million (2,657,655 shares)
- Kosmos Energy Ltd: $112.1 million (1,138,936 shares)
- Pinnacle Foods Inc: $79.5 million (1,920,508 shares)
- Dryships Inc. (Note): $74.5 million (Principal amount)
- Seaworld Entmt Inc: $58.7 million (2,061,974 shares)
- Voting Authority: Blackstone reported "Sole" voting authority for 14 positions and "Other" (shared or none) for the remaining 19 positions.
- Derivatives: The portfolio includes Call options (Beazer Homes, MBIA) and Put options (SPDR Series Trust, United States Steel Corp).
Material Changes
Not Applicable: As this is a standalone snapshot of holdings for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, the filing text does not provide comparative data against the prior period (March 31, 2013) to determine material changes in position size or value.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Not Applicable: Form 13F filings are statutory disclosure documents regarding portfolio composition. They do not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingency plans for the reporting company.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total aggregate value of the portfolio against Blackstone's broader quarterly reports to understand the proportion of assets represented here.
- Confirm the "Other" voting authority classifications to understand shared control arrangements in specific holdings.
- Review the specific CUSIPs for the derivative positions (Calls/Puts) to assess hedging strategies or leveraged exposure.
- Note that the filing states the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy; investors should cross-reference with audited financial statements.