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Blackstone To Grant Equity To Rank-And-File Employees At US Buyouts: Report

Blackstone is set to grant equity to employees at its U.S. buyout companies, expanding ownership beyond management. Announced at an investor conference, this plan covers new acquisitions and starts with the 18,000 employees of Copeland. To qualify, employees must stay until Blackstone sells or goes public. This initiative follows industry trends promoting broader employee ownership.

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Morgan Stanley Obtains $700M Property Loan From Blackstone Venture

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has acquired $700 million of property loans from the failed Signature Bank through a consortium, including Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX), Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, and Rialto Capital. Advised by Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. (NYSE:JLL), this significant move in commercial-property finance marks a notable transaction amid rising borrowing costs and declining property valuations .

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