Blackstone REIT (BSTT) OKs auditor and sets June 2026 distributions by share class
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. reported results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting and declared June 2026 distributions. At the meeting, 1,877,146,255 common shares, or approximately 53.09% of the 3,535,404,054 shares entitled to vote, were represented, establishing a quorum.
Stockholders elected eight directors, with each receiving over 1.55 billion votes in favor and broker non-votes of 198,531,717 on each nominee. They also ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 1,823,908,337 votes for, 14,808,059 against, and 38,429,859 abstentions.
The company declared June 2026 monthly distributions of $0.0553 per share of common stock, before stockholder servicing fees. Net distributions per share include $0.0553 for Class I and Class L, $0.0451 for Class S and Class S‑2, $0.0524 for Class D and Class D‑2, and $0.0453 for Class T and Class T‑2. These are payable to holders of record immediately after the close of business on June 30, 2026 and will be paid on or about July 20, 2026 in cash or through reinvestment. Class C is described as an accumulating share class whose income accretes into NAV.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.07, 7.01
2 items
Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Key Figures
Shares represented at meeting: 1,877,146,255 shares
Shares entitled to vote: 3,535,404,054 shares
Quorum percentage: 53.09%
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8 metrics
Shares represented at meeting
1,877,146,255 shares
Common stock present or by proxy at 2026 annual meeting
Shares entitled to vote
3,535,404,054 shares
Total outstanding common shares entitled to vote at meeting
Quorum percentage
53.09%
Portion of outstanding common stock represented at annual meeting
Auditor ratification votes for
1,823,908,337 votes
Votes in favor of Deloitte & Touche LLP for FY ending Dec 31, 2026
Gross monthly distribution
$0.0553 per share
June 2026 distribution for each common stock class before servicing fees
Net distribution Class I
$0.0553 per share
June 2026 net distribution for Class I common stock
Net distribution Class S
$0.0451 per share
June 2026 net distribution for Class S and S‑2 common stock
Net distribution Class D
$0.0524 per share
June 2026 net distribution for Class D and D‑2 common stock
Key Terms
quorum, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, distribution reinvestment plan, +1 more
5 terms
quorum regulatory
"a quorum was present at the Annual Meeting, as required by the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws"
A quorum is the minimum number of members needed to officially hold a meeting or make decisions. It ensures that decisions are made with enough participation to represent the group’s interests, much like a majority must be present for a vote to be valid. For investors, understanding quorum is important because it affects when and how important company or organization decisions can be legally made.
broker non-votes regulatory
"the number of abstention votes and broker non-votes, with respect to each matter voted upon"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratification of the Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
distribution reinvestment plan financial
"reinvested in the applicable class of shares of the Company’s common stock for stockholders participating in the Company’s distribution reinvestment plan"
An automatic program that uses cash distributions—such as dividends or other payouts—from a stock or fund to buy additional shares of the same security instead of handing out cash to the investor. Think of it like using store credit you’d otherwise pocket to buy more items: it makes your holding grow over time without you having to manually reinvest, which can compound returns, reduce transaction costs and change the timing of taxable income.
FAQ
What did Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BSTT) vote on at its 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected eight directors and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026. A quorum was reached with over 1.87 billion shares represented, or about 53.09% of shares entitled to vote at the meeting.
How did BSTT stockholders vote on Deloitte & Touche as independent auditor for 2026?
Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The vote totaled 1,823,908,337 shares for, 14,808,059 against, and 38,429,859 abstentions, indicating strong overall support for the auditor’s appointment.
When will BSTT’s June 2026 distributions be paid and who is eligible?
June 2026 distributions are payable to stockholders of record immediately following the close of business on June 30, 2026. Payments are expected on or about July 20, 2026, either in cash or reinvested through the company’s distribution reinvestment plan for participating investors.