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Blackstone REIT raises $26.5M in private sale

Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust raised about $26.5 million through a private sale of Class S-2 shares to accredited investors.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (BSTT) reported that on September 1, 2026 it sold unregistered shares of its common stock as part of a continuous private offering to accredited investors. The company issued 1,796,772 Class S-2 shares for aggregate consideration of approximately $26.5 million.

The transaction was conducted as a private placement exempt from registration under the Securities Act, relying on Section 4(a)(2) and Regulation D exemptions. Only accredited investors participated in this offering.

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Filing Explained

The September 1 sale of 1,796,772 Class S-2 common shares was completed; as additional shares enter the total share count, existing holders’ percentage ownership is reduced absent offsetting changes.

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Class S-2 shares sold 1,796,772 shares Unregistered sale of common stock on September 1, 2026
Aggregate consideration $26,500,443 Proceeds from sale of 1,796,772 Class S-2 shares
accredited investors financial
"continuous private offering to investors that are accredited investors"
Accredited investors are individuals or entities considered to have enough financial knowledge and resources to understand and handle more complex and risky investments. They are often allowed to participate in private investment opportunities that are not available to the general public, similar to how experienced players might access exclusive clubs or events. This status helps ensure that investors can manage potential risks and rewards appropriately.
Regulation D regulatory
"accredited investors (as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act"
Regulation D is a set of rules that govern how companies can raise money from investors without going through the full process required for public stock offerings. It provides simplified options for private placements, making it easier for companies to seek investments from a smaller group of investors. For investors, it offers opportunities to invest in private companies, often with fewer restrictions, but also with different levels of risk and disclosure.
Section 4(a)(2) regulatory
"exempt from the registration provisions of the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(a)(2)"
Section 4(a)(2) is a part of U.S. securities laws that allows companies to sell their stock directly to certain investors without registering the sale with regulators. This process is often used for private placements, making it easier and faster for companies to raise money from knowledgeable or institutional investors. It matters to investors because it provides an alternative way to buy shares, often with fewer disclosures and lower costs.
continuous private offering financial
"made as part of the Company’s continuous private offering to investors"
unregistered shares financial
"sold unregistered shares of the Company’s common stock"
Unregistered shares are company stock that was issued without going through the usual public registration process under securities law, meaning they carry legal limits on when and how they can be sold. For investors this matters because these shares are often harder to trade and may need to be held for a set period or meet specific conditions before sale, which affects liquidity, valuation and the timing of any potential gains or losses—think of them as tickets that aren’t yet cleared for resale.

FAQ

What equity transaction did BSTT report on September 1, 2026?

BSTT reported selling 1,796,772 Class S-2 shares of common stock on September 1, 2026 in a private placement to accredited investors, for aggregate consideration of approximately $26.5 million.

How much capital did Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BSTT) raise in this private offering?

Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust raised aggregate consideration of approximately $26,500,443 by selling 1,796,772 Class S-2 shares of its common stock in an unregistered private offering to accredited investors.

What type of shares did BSTT issue in the September 1, 2026 transaction?

BSTT issued Class S-2 shares of its common stock, selling 1,796,772 such shares for total consideration of approximately $26.5 million in a private placement.

Were the new BSTT shares registered under the Securities Act?

No. The Class S-2 shares were sold as unregistered shares in a private offering. The company relied on exemptions from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D thereunder.

Who was eligible to participate in BSTT’s September 2026 share offering?

Participation was limited to accredited investors as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act, as the sale was conducted as a continuous private offering relying on private placement exemptions.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 1, 2026
 
Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
 
Maryland000-5593181-0696966
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS. Employer
Identification No.)
 
345 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10154
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(212) 583-5000
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
 
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Item 3.02. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

On September 1, 2026, Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) sold unregistered shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Shares”) for aggregate consideration of approximately $26.5 million.

The following table details the Shares sold:
Title of SecuritiesNumber of Shares Sold
Aggregate Consideration(1)
Class S-2 Shares1,796,772$26,500,443
(1)Aggregate consideration for Class S-2 Shares includes upfront selling commissions of approximately $204,153. The purchase price was equal to the net asset value per Class S-2 share as of July 31, 2026, plus applicable upfront selling commissions. All of the upfront selling commissions were retained by, or reallowed (paid) to, participating broker-dealers.

The offer and sale of the Shares were made as part of the Company’s continuous private offering to investors that are accredited investors (as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”)) and were exempt from the registration provisions of the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) and Regulation D thereunder.



SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 

BLACKSTONE REAL ESTATE INCOME TRUST, INC.

Date: September 3, 2026
By:/s/ Leon Volchyok
Name:Leon Volchyok
Title:Chief Legal Officer


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