Item 2.02 Results of Operations.

On January 31, 2013, The Blackstone Group L.P. issued a press release and detailed presentation announcing financial results for its full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 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 January 31, 2013.

99.2 Presentation of The Blackstone Group L.P. dated January 31, 2013.

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