SEC Filing Summary: Blackstone Group L.P. (13F-HR)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by Blackstone Group L.P., an institutional investment manager, for the calendar quarter ended December 31, 2013. The report was signed on February 14, 2014, by John G. Finley. The filing includes holdings for Blackstone Group L.P. and one other included manager, GSO Capital Partners LP (File Number 28-12332).
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F-HR, this document reports equity holdings rather than the operating financial performance of Blackstone Group L.P. itself. Consequently, metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity for the company are not disclosed in this filing.
- Total Value of Reported Holdings: $31,794,651,000 (31,794,651 thousands)
- Total Number of Holdings Entries: 34
- Number of Other Included Managers: 1
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide a comparative table or narrative detailing material changes in holdings versus the prior comparable period. It only presents the aggregate snapshot of holdings as of the reporting date.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing type does not contain management commentary, future guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors regarding the manager's operations. The document includes a standard disclaimer stating that the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific composition of the 34 reported holdings, as the text provided only lists the aggregate value.
- Confirm the relationship and reporting structure between Blackstone Group L.P. and the included manager, GSO Capital Partners LP.
- Note that this filing reflects only equity securities required to be reported under Section 13(f) of the Exchange Act and excludes other asset classes (e.g., private equity, real estate, debt) which may constitute a significant portion of Blackstone's total assets under management.
- Check subsequent filings for updates to the $31.8 billion reported portfolio value.