Please view a printable version of the Third Quarter 2009 Results.

Blackstone will host a conference call on November 6, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss third quarter 2009 results. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (888) 713-4215 (U.S. domestic) or +1 (617) 213-4867 (international) pass code 80408635.

Additionally, the conference call will be broadcast live over the internet and can be accessed by all interested parties through the Investor Relations section of The Blackstone Group’s website ir.blackstone.com. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available on Blackstone’s website or by dialing (888) 286-8010 (U.S. domestic) or +1 (617) 801-6888 (international) conference ID number 88974763, beginning approximately two hours after the event.