Blackstone Group KEY CORPORATE FACTS / KPIs INVESTOR DESCRIPTION Offices 21 offices woldwide Blackstone is one of the world’s leading investment firms. Blackstone seeks to create positive economic impact and long-term value for the investors, the companies they invest in, and the communities in which they work. They do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. The firm was Founded 1985 founded in 1985 by Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Peter G. Peterson, who retired as Senior Chairman in 2008. Employees 2,190 Thirty years later, the firm has more than 2,000 employees in 21 offices worldwide. The portfolio companies employmorethan 607,000 people across the globe. Current Fund Size $100bn Use of Debt Yes SELECTED PORTFOLIO COMPANIES AUM $356bn • Germany’s leading online classifieds company. Scout24 operates two leading online classified websites in Germany as well other market-leading online businesses in 6 other Western European countries. Target Investment Size N/A • Leading provider of smart home technology and services in North America Target Geographies Global • Provider of revenue and payment cycle management solutions connecting payers, Target Sectors Across sectors providers, pharmacies, and patients Investment Style N/A Full Portfolio • www.blackstone.com/the-firm/asset-management/private-equity Deal Structures N/A KEY CONTACTS • Octavian Popescu • Octavian is a Principal in Blackstone’s Tactical Key Investment Criteria N/A • Principal Opportunities Group in London. • Previously: senior associate at Centre Lane Partners, associate at Bank of America Website www.blackstone.com • Companies: Hafnia Tankers, GEMS Education Contact Email N/A • William Nicholson • Associate Contact Phone N/A
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