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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part IItem 1. BusinessItem 1A. Risk FactorsItem 1B. Unresolved Staff CommentsItem 2. PropertiesItem 3. Legal ProceedingsItem 4. Mine Safety DisclosuresPart IIItem 5. Market For Registrant S Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases Of Equity SecuritiesItem 6. Selected Financial DataItem 7. Management S Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of OperationsNote 6. Derivative Financial Instruments ,Note 9. Variable Interest Entities , andNote 18. Commitments and Contingencies Commitments, Operating Leases; Commitments, Investment Commitments; and Contingencies, GuaranteesItem 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market RiskItem 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary DataItem 8A. Unaudited Supplemental Presentation Of Statements Of Financial ConditionItem 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial DisclosureItem 9A. Controls and ProceduresItem 9B. Other InformationPart IIIItem 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate GovernanceItem 11. Executive CompensationItem 12. Security Ownership Of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder MattersItem 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director IndependenceItem 14. Principal Accounting Fees and ServicesPart IVItem 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement SchedulesItem 16. Form 10-k Summary

Exhibits

3.1 Certificate of Limited Partnership of The Blackstone Group L.P. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-141504) filed with the SEC on March22, 2007). 3.2 Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of The Blackstone Group L.P. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SECon June27, 2007). 3.2.1 Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of The Blackstone Group L.P., dated as of November3, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September30, 2009 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on November6, 2009). 3.2.2 Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of The Blackstone Group L.P., dated as of November4, 2011 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2.2 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September30, 2011 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on November9, 2011). 4.1 Indenture dated as of August 20, 2009 among Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., The Blackstone Group L.P., Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings III L.P., Blackstone Holdings IV L.P. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K dated August20, 2009). 4.2 Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of September 20, 2010, among Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., The Blackstone Group L.P., Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings III L.P., Blackstone Holdings IV L.P. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrants Current Report onForm8-K(File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on September22, 2010). 4.3 Form of 5.875% Senior Note due 2021 (included in Exhibit 4.2 hereto). 4.4 Third Supplemental Indenture dated as of August 17, 2012 among Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., The Blackstone Group L.P., Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings III L.P., Blackstone Holdings IV L.P. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrants Current Report onForm8-K(File No.001-33551) filed with the SEC on August17, 2012). 4.5 Form of 4.750% Senior Note due 2023 (included in Exhibit 4.4 hereto). 4.6 Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated as of August 17, 2012 among Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., The Blackstone Group L.P., Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings III L.P., Blackstone Holdings IV L.P. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrants Current Report onForm8-K(File No.001-33551) filed with the SEC on August17, 2012). 4.7 Form of 6.250% Senior Note due 2042 (included in Exhibit 4.6 hereto). 4.8 Fifth Supplemental Indenture dated as of April 7, 2014 among Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., The Blackstone Group L.P., Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings III L.P., Blackstone Holdings IV L.P. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrants Current Report onForm8-K(File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on April7, 2014). 4.9 Form of 5.000% Senior Note due 2044 (included in Exhibit 4.8 hereto). 4.10 Sixth Supplemental Indenture dated as of April 27, 2015 among Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., The Blackstone Group L.P., Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings III L.P., Blackstone Holdings IV L.P. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrants Current Report onForm8-K(File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on April27, 2015). 4.11 Form of 4.450% Senior Note due 2045 (included in Exhibit 4.10 hereto). 4.12 Seventh Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 19, 2015 among Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., The Blackstone Group L.P., Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings III L.P., Blackstone Holdings IV L.P., The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, and The Bank of New York Mellon, London Branch, as paying agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on May19, 2015). 4.13 Form of 2.000% Senior Note due 2025 (included in Exhibit 4.12 hereto). 4.14 Guarantor Joinder Agreement dated as of October 1, 2015 among Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings III L.P., Blackstone Holdings IV L.P., Blackstone Holdings AI L.P. and Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.16 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2015 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February26, 2016). 4.15 Eighth Supplemental Indenture dated as of October 1, 2015 among Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., The Blackstone Group L.P., Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings III L.P., Blackstone Holdings IV L.P., Blackstone Holdings AI L.P. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.17 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2015 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February26, 2016). 4.16 Ninth Supplemental Indenture dated as of October 5, 2016 among Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., The Blackstone Group L.P., Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings AI L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings III L.P., Blackstone Holdings IV L.P., The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, and The Bank of New York Mellon, London Branch, as paying agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K (FileNo.001-33551) filed with the SEC on October5, 2016). 4.17 Form of 1.000% Senior Note due 2026 (included in Exhibit 4.16 hereto). 4.18 Tenth Supplemental Indenture dated as of October 2, 2017 among Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., The Blackstone Group L.P., Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings AI L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings III L.P., Blackstone Holdings IV L.P. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on October 2, 2017). 4.20 Eleventh Supplemental Indenture dated as of October 2, 2017 among Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., The Blackstone Group L.P., Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings AI L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings III L.P., Blackstone Holdings IV L.P. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC October 2, 2017). 10.1 Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Blackstone Holdings I L.P., dated as of June18, 2007, by and among Blackstone Holdings I/II GP Inc. and the limited partners of Blackstone Holdings I L.P. party thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2007 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August13, 2007). 10.1.1 Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Blackstone Holdings I L.P., dated as of November3, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September30, 2009 (FileNo.001-33551) filed with the SEC on November6, 2009). 10.2 Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Blackstone Holdings II L.P., dated as of June18, 2007, by and among Blackstone Holdings I/II GP Inc. and the limited partners of Blackstone Holdings II L.P. party thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2007 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August13, 2007). 10.2.1 Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Blackstone Holdings II L.P., dated as of November3, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September30, 2009 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on November6, 2009). 10.3 Second Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Blackstone Holdings III L.P., dated as of January1, 2009, by and among Blackstone Holdings III GP L.L.C. and the limited partners of Blackstone Holdings III L.P. party thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit10.3 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2008 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on March2, 2009). 10.3.1 Amendment No. 1 to the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Blackstone Holdings III L.P., dated as of November3, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September30, 2009 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on November6, 2009). 10.4 Second Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Blackstone Holdings IV L.P., dated as of January1, 2009, by and among Blackstone Holdings IV GP L.P. and the limited partners of Blackstone Holdings IV L.P. party thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2008 (File No. 001- 33551) filed with the SEC on March2, 2009). 10.4.1 Amendment No. 1 to the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Blackstone Holdings IV L.P., dated as of November3, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September30, 2009 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on November6, 2009). 10.5 Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Blackstone Holdings AI L.P., dated as of October1, 2015 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2015 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February26, 2016). 10.6 Tax Receivable Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2007, by and among Blackstone Holdings I/II GP Inc., Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P. and the limited partners of Blackstone Holdings I L.P. and Blackstone Holdings II L.P. party thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2007 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August13, 2007). 10.7 Third Amended and Restated Exchange Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2015, among The Blackstone Group L.P., Blackstone Holdings AI L.P., Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings III L.P., Blackstone Holdings IV L.P. and the Blackstone Holdings Limited Partners party thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2015 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February26, 2016). 10.8 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2007 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2007 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August13, 2007). 10.9+ The Blackstone Group L.P. Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on July9, 2014). 10.10+ The Blackstone Group L.P. Sixth Amended and Restated Bonus Deferral Plan effective as of December1, 2014 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2014 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February27, 2015). 10.11+* Amended and Restated Founding Member Agreement of Stephen A. Schwarzman, dated as of March 1, 2018, by and among Blackstone Holdings I L.P. and Stephen A. Schwarzman. 10.12+ Form of Senior Managing Director Agreement by and among Blackstone Holdings I L.P. and each of the Senior Managing Directors from time to time party thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form S-1/A (File No. 333-141504) filed with the SEC on June14, 2007). (Applicable to all executive officers other than Mr. Schwarzman.) 10.13+ Form of Deferred Restricted Common Unit Award Agreement (Directors) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2008 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August8, 2008). 10.14+ Form of Deferred Restricted Blackstone Holdings Unit Award Agreement for Executive Officers (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September30, 2008 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on November7, 2008). 10.15 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of March 23, 2010, as amended and restated as of May29, 2014, and as further amended and restated as of August 31, 2016, among Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., as borrower, Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings AI L.P., Blackstone Holdings III L.P. and Blackstone Holdings IV L.P., as guarantors, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent and the lenders party thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K (File No.001-33551)filed with the SEC on September7, 2016). 10.16+ Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of BMA V L.L.C., dated as of May31, 2007, by and among Blackstone Holdings III L.P. and certain members of BMA V L.L.C. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2007 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August13, 2007). 10.17+ Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Blackstone Real Estate Management Associates International L.P., dated as of May31, 2007, by and among BREA International (Cayman) Ltd. and certain limited partners (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit10.13 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2007 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August13, 2007). 10.17.1+ Amendment No. 1 dated as of January 1, 2008 to the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Blackstone Real Estate Management Associates International L.P., dated as of May 31, 2007, by and among BREA International (Cayman) Ltd. and certain limited partners (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.19.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report onForm 10-Qfor the quarter ended March31, 2008 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on May15, 2008). 10.18+ Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Blackstone Real Estate Management Associates International II L.P., dated as of May31, 2007, by and among BREA International (Cayman) II Ltd. and certain limited partners (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2007 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August13, 2007). 10.19+ Amendment No. 1 dated as of January 1, 2008 to the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Blackstone Real Estate Management Associates International II L.P., dated as of May 31, 2007, by and among BREA International (Cayman) II Ltd. and certain limited partners (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.20.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on May15, 2008). 10.20+ Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Blackstone Management Associates IV L.L.C., dated as of May31, 2007, by and among Blackstone Holdings III L.P. and certain members of Blackstone Management Associates IV L.L.C. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2007 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August13, 2007). 10.21+ Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Blackstone Mezzanine Management Associates L.L.C., dated as of May31, 2007, by and among Blackstone Holdings III L.P. and certain members of Blackstone Mezzanine Management Associates L.L.C. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2007 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August13, 2007). 10.22+ Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Blackstone Mezzanine Management Associates II L.L.C., dated as of May31, 2007, by and among Blackstone Holdings III L.P. and certain members of Blackstone Mezzanine Management Associates II L.L.C. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2007 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August13, 2007). 10.23+ Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of BREA IV L.L.C., dated as of May31, 2007, by and among Blackstone Holdings III L.P. and certain members of BREA IV L.L.C. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2007 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August13, 2007). 10.24+ Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of BREA V L.L.C., dated as of May31, 2007, by and among Blackstone Holdings III L.P. and certain members of BREA V L.L.C. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2007 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August13, 2007). 10.25+ Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of BREA VI L.L.C., dated as of May31, 2007, by and among Blackstone Holdings III L.P. and certain members of BREA VI L.L.C. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2007 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August13, 2007). 10.25.1+ Amendment No. 1 dated as of January 1, 2008 to the Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of BREA VI L.L.C., dated as of May 31, 2007, by and among Blackstone Holdings III L.P. and certain members of BREA VI L.L.C. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.26.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on May15, 2008). 10.26 Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Blackstone Communications Management Associates I L.L.C., dated as of May31, 2007, by and among Blackstone Holdings III L.P. and certain members of Blackstone Communications Management Associates I L.L.C. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2007 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August13, 2007). 10.27+ Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of BCLA L.L.C., dated as of April15, 2008, by and among Blackstone Holdings III L.P. and certain members of BCLA L.L.C. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March31, 2008 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on May15, 2008). 10.28+ Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Blackstone Real Estate Management Associates Europe III L.P., dated as of June30, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2008 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August8, 2008). 10.29+ Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Blackstone Real Estate Special Situations Associates L.L.C., dated as of June30, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2008 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August8, 2008). 10.30+ BMA VI L.L.C. Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September30, 2008 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on November7, 2008). 10.31+ Fourth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of GSO Associates LLC, dated as of March3, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2008 (File No. 001- 33551) filed with the SEC on March2, 2009). 10.32+ Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of GSO Overseas Associates LLC, dated as of March3, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2008 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on March2, 2009). 10.33+ Third Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of GSO Capital Opportunities Associates LLC, dated as of March3, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2008(FileNo.001-33551)filed with the SEC on March2, 2009). 10.34+ Third Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of GSO Capital Opportunities Overseas Associates LLC, dated as of March3, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2008 (FileNo. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on March2, 2009). 10.35+ Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of GSO Liquidity Overseas Associates LLC, dated as of March3, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2008 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on March2, 2009). 10.36+ Blackstone / GSO Capital Solutions Associates LLC Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of May22, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.40 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2009(FileNo.001-33551)filed with the SEC on August7, 2009). 10.37+ Blackstone / GSO Capital Solutions Overseas Associates LLC Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of July10, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.41 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2009 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August7, 2009). 10.38+ Blackstone Real Estate Special Situations Associates II L.L.C. Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of June30, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2009 (FileNo. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August7, 2009). 10.39+ Blackstone Real Estate Special Situations Management Associates Europe L.P. Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of June30, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.43 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2009 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August7, 2009). 10.40+ BRECA L.L.C. Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.44 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2009 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August7, 2009). 10.41 GSO Targeted Opportunity Associates LLC Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of December9, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.48 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March31, 2010(FileNo.001-33551)filed with the SEC on May10, 2010). 10.42 GSO Targeted Opportunity Overseas Associates LLC Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of December9, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit10.49 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March31, 2010 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on May10, 2010). 10.43 BCVA L.L.C. Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of July 8, 2010 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.50 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2010 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August6, 2010). 10.44 Amended and Restated Agreement of Exempted Limited Partnership of MB Asia REA L.P., dated November23, 2010 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.51 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2010 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February25, 2011). 10.45 Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of GSO SJ Partners Associates LLC, dated December7, 2010, by and among GSO Holdings I L.L.C. and certain members of GSO SJ Partners Associates LLC thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March31, 2011 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on May6, 2011). 10.46+ Amended and Restated Exempted Limited Partnership Agreement of GSO Capital Opportunities Associates II LP, dated as of December31, 2015 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.53 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2015 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February26, 2016). 10.47 Blackstone EMA L.L.C. Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of August1, 2011 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September30, 2011 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on November9, 2011). 10.48 Blackstone Real Estate Associates VII L.P. Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of September1, 2011 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September30, 2011(FileNo.001-33551)filed with the SEC on November9, 2011). 10.48.1 Blackstone Real Estate Associates VII L.P. Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of September1, 2011 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.53.1 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10 K for the year ended December31, 2011 (File No.001-33551) filed with the SEC on February28, 2012). 10.49 GSO Energy Partners-A Associates LLC Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of February28, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March31, 2012 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on May7, 2012). 10.50 BTOA L.L.C. Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of February15, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March31, 2012 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on May7, 2012). 10.51+ Form of Deferred Holdings Unit Agreement for Senior Managing Directors (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2012 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August7, 2012). 10.52+ Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Blackstone Commercial Real Estate Debt Associates L.L.C., dated as of November12, 2010 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2012 (FileNo.001-33551) filed with the SEC on August7, 2012). 10.53+ Limited Liability Company Agreement of Blackstone Innovations L.L.C., dated November2, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September30, 2012 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on November2, 2012). 10.54+ Amended and Restated Agreement of Exempted Limited Partnership of Blackstone Innovations (Cayman) III L.P., dated November2, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September30, 2012 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on November2, 2012). 10.55+ GSO Foreland Resources Co-Invest Associates LLC Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of August10, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.60 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10 K for the year ended December31, 2012 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on March1, 2013). 10.56+ GSO Palmetto Opportunistic Associates LLC Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of July31, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.61 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10 K for the year ended December31, 2012(FileNo.001-33551)filed with the SEC on March1, 2013). 10.57+ Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Exempted Limited Partnership of Blackstone Real Estate Associates Asia L.P., dated February26, 2014 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.63 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2013 (FileNo. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February28, 2014). 10.58+ Amended and Restated Agreement of Exempted Limited Partnership of Blackstone Real Estate Associates Europe IV L.P., dated February26, 2014 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.64 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2013 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February28, 2014). 10.59+ Aircraft Dry Lease Agreement between XB Partners LLC and Blackstone Administrative Services Partnership L.P. dated as of August7, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September30, 2017(FileNo.001-33551)filed with the SEC on November7, 2017). 10.60+ Form of GSO Senior Managing Director Agreement by and among Blackstone Holdings I L.P. and each of the Senior Managing Directors from time to time party thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.66 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2014 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February27, 2015). 10.61+ Form of GSO Senior Managing Director Non-Compensation and Non-Solicitation Agreement by and among Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L. P., Blackstone Holdings III L.P., Blackstone Holdings IV L.P. and each of the Senior Managing Directors from time to time party thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.67 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December31, 2014 (File No.001-33551)filed with the SEC on February27, 2015). 10.62+ Form of Performance Earn Out Letter Agreement by and among Blackstone Holdings I L.P., GSO Holdings I L.L.C. and each of the GSO individuals party thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March31, 2015 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on May8, 2015). 10.63+ Performance Earn Out Side Letter by and between Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings III L.P. and Blackstone Holdings IV L.P. and Bennett J. Goodman dated February24, 2015 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March31, 2015 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on May8, 2015). 10.64+ Form of Deferred Holdings Unit Agreement between The Blackstone Group L.P. and each GSO participant party thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March31, 2015 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on May8, 2015). 10.65 Aircraft Dry Lease Agreement between 113CS LLC and Blackstone Administrative Services Partnership L.P., dated as of January15, 2015 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March31, 2015(FileNo.001-33551)filed with the SEC on May8, 2015). 10.66+ Form of Special Equity Award Deferred Holdings Unit Agreement under The Blackstone Group L.P. 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2015 (File No.001-33551)filed with the SEC on August6, 2015). 10.67+ Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of BREP Edens Associates L.P., dated as of December18, 2013 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.76 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2015 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February26, 2016). 10.68+ Amended and Restated Agreement of Exempt Limited Partnership of Blackstone AG Associates L.P., dated as of February16, 2016 and deemed effective as of May30, 2014 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.77 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2015 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February26, 2016). 10.69+ Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of BREP OMP Associates L.P., dated as of June27, 2014 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.78 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2015 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February26, 2016). 10.70+ Amended and Restated Agreement of Exempted Limited Partnership of Blackstone OBS Associates L.P., dated as of February16, 2016 and deemed effective July25, 2014 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.79 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2015 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February26, 2016). 10.71+ Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Blackstone EMA II L.L.C., dated as of October21, 2014 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.80 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2015 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February26, 2016). 10.72+ Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Blackstone Liberty Place Associates L.P., dated as of February9, 2015 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.81 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2015(FileNo.001-33551)filed with the SEC on February26, 2016). 10.73+ Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Exempted Limited Partnership of BPP Core Asia Associates L.P., dated February16, 2016 and deemed effective March18, 2015 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.82 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2015 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February26, 2016). 10.74+ Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Exempted Limited Partnership of BPP Core Asia Associates-NQ L.P., dated as of February16, 2016 and deemed effective March18, 2015 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.83 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form10-Kfor the year ended December31, 2015 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February26, 2016). 10.75+ Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Blackstone Real Estate Associates VIII L.P., dated as of March27, 2015 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.84 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2015 (File No.001-33551)filed with the SEC on February26, 2016). 10.76+ Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of BMA VII L.L.C., dated as of May13, 2015 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.85 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2015 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February26, 2016). 10.77+ Amended and Restated Agreement of Exempt Limited Partnership of Blackstone Property Associates International L.P., dated as of February16, 2016 and deemed effective as of July15, 2015 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.86 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2015 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February26, 2016). 10.78+ Amended and Restated Agreement of Exempt Limited Partnership of Blackstone Property Associates International-NQ L.P., dated as of February16, 2016 and deemed effective July28, 2015 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.87 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2015 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February26, 2016). 10.79+ BTOA II L.L.C. Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of December19, 2014 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August 4, 2016). 10.80+ Special Equity Award Deferred Holdings Unit Agreement under The Blackstone Group L.P. 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (Chief Financial Officer) (Chief Financial Officer) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.82 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February 24, 2017). 10.81+ Form of Deferred Holdings Unit Agreement under The Blackstone Group L.P. 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (2013 and 2014 awards) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.83 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2016 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on February24, 2017). 10.82+ Amended and Restated Agreement of Exempted Limited Partnership of Blackstone Real Estate Associates Europe V L.P., dated May 8, 2017 and deemed effective March 1, 2016 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on May 9, 2017). 10.83+ Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Blackstone CEMA L.L.C., dated February 9, 2016 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on August 8, 2017). 10.84 Aircraft Dry Lease Agreement between GH4 Partners LLC and Blackstone Administrative Services Partnership L.P. dated as of August 7, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017(FileNo.001-33551)filed with the SEC on November 7, 2017). 10.85 Aircraft Dry Lease Agreement between GBBX Associates LLC, WLBX LLC and Blackstone Administrative Services Partnership L.P. dated as of August 7, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 (File No. 001-33551) filed with the SEC on November 7, 2017). 10.86+* Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies Associates II L.P., dated February 15, 2018 and deemed effective as of April 17, 2013. 10.87+* Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies Associates III L.P., dated February 15, 2018 and deemed effective as of July 25, 2016. 21.1* Subsidiaries of the Registrant. 23.1* Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP. 31.1* Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a). 31.2* Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a). 32.1* Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith). 32.2* Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).