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April 13, 2026 | 5:38 P.M.
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- Blackstone Inc.
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- Contacts
- Mike Forman
Head of Americas Acquisition, Blackstone Inc.
- Nicholas Pell
President & Chief Investment Officer, Link Logistics Real Estate
- Anthony Marone
Chief Financial Officer, Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc.