Director at Blackstone (NYSE: BX) receives 1,961 deferred shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BREYER JAMES reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Blackstone Inc. director James Breyer received a grant of 1,961 shares of common stock as a deferred restricted share award. The grant was made at a price of $0.00 per share under the Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan.

These deferred restricted shares will vest, and the underlying shares will be delivered, on April 1, 2027, subject to his continued service on Blackstone Inc.’s board of directors. Following this award, Breyer directly holds 70,867 shares of Blackstone common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider BREYER JAMES

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,961	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 70,867 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Deferred restricted share grant: 1,961 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 70,867 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Deferred restricted share grant 1,961 shares Grant of common stock on April 1, 2026

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Equity award under 2007 Equity Incentive Plan

Shares held after transaction 70,867 shares Direct ownership following the grant

Vesting date April 1, 2027 Vesting and delivery date for deferred restricted shares

Key Terms

deferred restricted shares, Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan, vest, board of directors

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deferred restricted shares financial

"these deferred restricted shares will vest, and the underlying shares will be delivered, on April 1, 2027"

Deferred restricted shares are company shares granted to employees, executives, or service providers that cannot be sold or transferred immediately and only become owned outright after certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set period or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a delayed paycheck in stock form: they align recipients’ interests with long-term company success but can dilute existing shareholders and affect future share supply and company valuation once they convert into freely tradable stock.

Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"Granted under the Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan, these deferred restricted shares will vest"

vest financial

"these deferred restricted shares will vest, and the underlying shares will be delivered, on April 1, 2027"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

board of directors financial

"subject to the Reporting Person's continued service on the board of directors of Blackstone Inc."

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BREYER JAMES

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O BLACKSTONE INC.

345 PARK AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10154

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Blackstone Inc. [ BX ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/01/2026		A(1)		1,961	A	$0	70,867	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Granted under the Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan, these deferred restricted shares will vest, and the underlying shares will be delivered, on April 1, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service on the board of directors of Blackstone Inc.

	Victoria Portnoy as Attorney-In-Fact	04/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Blackstone (BX) director James Breyer report?

James Breyer reported receiving a grant of 1,961 deferred restricted shares of Blackstone common stock. The award was granted at $0.00 per share as equity compensation under the company’s Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan.

When do James Breyer’s 1,961 deferred restricted Blackstone (BX) shares vest?

The 1,961 deferred restricted shares granted to James Breyer will vest, and the underlying shares will be delivered, on April 1, 2027. Vesting is conditioned on his continued service on Blackstone Inc.’s board of directors through that date.

How many Blackstone (BX) shares does James Breyer hold after this Form 4 grant?

After receiving the 1,961-share deferred restricted stock grant, James Breyer directly holds 70,867 shares of Blackstone common stock. This figure reflects his reported direct ownership immediately following the award described in the Form 4 filing.

Is James Breyer’s Blackstone (BX) share grant an open-market purchase or compensation?

The 1,961-share transaction is a compensation-related grant, not an open-market purchase. It is reported with code “A” as a grant or award and was made at $0.00 per share under Blackstone’s Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan.

What conditions apply to James Breyer’s deferred restricted Blackstone (BX) shares?

The deferred restricted shares will vest, and their underlying shares be delivered, only if James Breyer continues serving on Blackstone Inc.’s board of directors through April 1, 2027. Failure to meet this service condition could affect vesting outcomes.