BlackStone Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Blackstone reported record fourth-quarter results, with nearly $100 billion in capital inflows for the fourth consecutive year. The firm's focus on perpetual capital and growth initiatives across all areas contributed to its strong position at the end of 2020. Blackstone declared a dividend of $0.96 per share.
Fee Related Earnings (FRE) reached $750 million ($0.62/share), a 36% increase year-over-year.
Distributable Earnings (DE) amounted to $1.5 billion ($1.13/share), up 60% year-over-year.
Total Assets Under Management (AUM) stood at $618.6 billion, an 8% increase year-over-year.
The company declared a dividend of $0.96 per common share payable on February 16, 2021.
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Forward Guidance
The document does not contain specific forward guidance. It expresses confidence in the company's future path and growth initiatives.
Positive Outlook
- Firm ended 2020 in a position of strength
- Great confidence in the path ahead
- Achieved record results in the fourth quarter
- Continued to deliver differentiated investment performance for our limited partners
- Have an extraordinary range of growth initiatives across every area of the firm
Challenges Ahead
- Impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Risk Factors in Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019
- Risk Factors in Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020
- Other cautionary statements included in this report
- Other periodic filings
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