Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. filed an 8‑K disclosing that on April 1, 2026 it sold 4,416,474 unregistered Class S‑2 shares for aggregate consideration of approximately $63,179,022. The purchase price was equal to the net asset value (NAV) per Class S‑2 share as of February 28, 2026, plus applicable upfront selling commissions.

Key Details

• Date of sale: April 1, 2026.
• Shares sold: 4,416,474 Class S‑2 shares.
• Aggregate consideration: ~$63,179,022 (includes upfront selling commissions of ~ $353,801).
• Offering type: Continuous private offering to accredited investors; sale exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2) and Regulation D. Upfront selling commissions were retained by or reallowed (paid) to participating broker‑dealers.

Why It Matters
The company raised roughly $63.2 million of capital through a private placement priced at its NAV, which increases the number of outstanding Class S‑2 shares by 4,416,474. The transaction was conducted under private offering exemptions (Regulation D), meaning the shares were not registered for public resale. Investors should note the capital raise, the commission payments to broker‑dealers, and that such issuances can affect per‑share metrics by increasing shares outstanding.