Blackstone (BX) Insider Gift: Baratta Donates 60,000 Units, Holdings Updated
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Joseph Baratta, a director of Blackstone Inc. (BX), reported a transaction dated 09/03/2025 involving Blackstone Holdings Partnership Units which can be exchanged for one share of Blackstone common stock per unit. The filing states he donated 60,000 partnership units to a charitable foundation. After the reported transactions the filing shows 2,223,058 shares directly beneficially owned and two indirect holdings: 4,188,950 shares held by a limited liability company managed by the reporting person and 142,237 shares held in a family trust where he is trustee. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
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Insights
TL;DR: Director reported a charitable donation of partnership units; holdings remain concentrated in related entities.
The filing documents a non-sale transfer: 60,000 Blackstone Holdings Partnership Units were donated to a charitable foundation rather than sold on the open market, which typically has limited near-term market impact. The report clarifies ownership structure: a substantial direct stake of 2,223,058 shares plus significant indirect holdings via an LLC (4,188,950) and a family trust (142,237). For governance and disclosure purposes, the form appropriately notes the exchangeability of partnership units into common stock and the reporting person’s managerial/trustee roles for the entities holding indirect interests.
TL;DR: Transaction is a charitable gift of units, not a market disposition; no immediate liquidity signal to investors.
The action recorded is coded as a gift (charitable donation) of 60,000 partnership units, not a sale or exercise. Reported post-transaction beneficial ownership balances remain large and are split between direct and indirect holdings, which is relevant to assessing insider alignment but does not indicate a disposition for cash. The filing includes required footnotes explaining the exchange mechanics of the partnership units and the reporting person’s roles in the entities holding indirect positions.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Blackstone Holdings Partnership Unit | 60,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Blackstone Holdings Partnership Unit | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Blackstone Holdings Partnership Unit | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- A "Blackstone Holdings Partnership Unit" collectively refers to one limited partner interest in each of Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings III L.P., Blackstone Holdings IV L.P. and Blackstone Holdings AI L.P. Subject to the minimum retained ownership requirements and transfer restrictions set forth in the partnership agreements of the Blackstone partnerships, the holder has the right, exercisable from time to time, to exchange each Blackstone Holdings Partnership Unit for one share of Common Stock of Blackstone Inc. The Blackstone Holdings Partnership Units have no expiration date and may not be exchanged other than pursuant to transactions or programs approved by Blackstone. The Reporting Person donated 60,000 Blackstone Holdings Partnership Units to a charitable foundation. These Blackstone Holdings Partnership Units are held by a limited liability company, of which the Reporting Person is the manager. These Blackstone Holdings Partnership Units are held by a trust for the benefit of the Reporting Person's family members, of which the Reporting Person is a trustee.
