Item 2.02 Results of Operations.

On October 18, 2012, The Blackstone Group L.P. issued a press release and detailed presentation announcing financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2012.

The press release and full detailed presentation are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively. All information in the press release and presentation is furnished but not filed.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit
No. Description

99.1 Press release of The Blackstone Group L.P. dated October 18, 2012.

99.2 Presentation of The Blackstone Group L.P. dated October 18, 2012.

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