Blackstone Officer Joseph Baratta Files Form 144 to Sell $12.38M in Common Stock

Executive Summary

On September 18, 2026, Blackstone Inc. officer Joseph Baratta filed a Form 144 notice disclosing an intention to sell up to 100,000 shares of Blackstone Inc. Common Stock through Merrill Lynch. The aggregate market value of the proposed transaction is approximately $12,379,954.65, implying an average price per share of roughly $123.80.

Transaction Details

• Securities to be Sold: 100,000 shares of Common Stock.
• Aggregate Market Value: $12,379,954.65.
• Approximate Sale Date: September 18, 2026.
• Broker: Merrill Lynch.
• Source of Shares: The shares to be sold originate from the vesting of restricted stock unit awards granted under Blackstone's equity compensation plan across three tranches:
  • 67,791 shares vested on July 1, 2025.
  • 25,571 shares vested on February 4, 2026.
  • 6,638 shares vested on July 1, 2026.
• Past 3 Months Activity: The reporting person noted no other sales in the preceding three months.

Market Impact & Significance

With 750,625,114 shares outstanding, this proposed sale represents approximately 0.013% of Blackstone's total outstanding equity, indicating minimal dilution or liquidity impact on the broader market. However, given the size of the divestment ($12.38M) by a key executive officer, the filing is classified as having Medium trading significance, predominantly reflecting standard diversification and post-vesting monetization.