Form 4 Filing for David Payne - Blackstone Inc.

This Form 4 filing details a grant of 17,804 restricted stock units to David Payne, Chief Accounting Officer of Blackstone Inc., on April 1, 2026. These units are part of the Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. Vesting is staggered from July 1, 2027, to July 1, 2031, with portions vesting annually. A portion of the vested shares will be delivered on a future date as per the award agreement. Early delivery is possible upon a change in control of Blackstone. Following this transaction, Mr. Payne holds 73,948 shares. The transaction code "A" indicates acquisition, and the price per share is reported as $0.00, typical for equity grants.