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Exhibit 99.3

The Blackstone Group L.P. and Harbourmaster Capital (Holdings) Limited

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements

On January 5, 2012, The Blackstone Group L.P. (“Blackstone”) completed its previously announced acquisition of all of the outstanding share capital of Harbourmaster Capital (Holdings) Limited (“Harbourmaster”), an Island of Jersey entity, in accordance with the sale and purchase agreement entered into on October 6, 2011, for consideration consisting of cash (the “Acquisition”). The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of financial condition are based upon the historical consolidated financial statements of Blackstone and Harbourmaster after giving effect to the Acquisition, and after applying the assumptions, reclassifications and adjustments described in the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.

The historical consolidated financial statements of Harbourmaster were prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United Kingdom (“U.K. GAAP”), which differs in certain respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Necessary adjustments have been made to reconcile the historical consolidated financial statements of Harbourmaster to U.S. GAAP. These adjustments relate primarily to differences such as the consolidation of variable interest entities and accounting for investments.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of financial condition as of June 30, 2011 set forth below gives effect to the acquisition of Harbourmaster as if the transaction had occurred at June 30, 2011.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations and explanatory notes of Blackstone set forth below for the year ended December 31, 2010 and for the six months ended June 30, 2011 give effect to the acquisition of Harbourmaster, accounted for as a purchase business combination, as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2010.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations are provided for informational purposes only and do not purport to reflect the results of Blackstone’s operations had the transaction actually been consummated on January 1, 2010. Blackstone has made, in its opinion, all adjustments that are necessary to present fairly the pro forma financial data. The pro forma combined provision for income taxes may not represent the amounts that would have resulted had Blackstone and Harbourmaster filed consolidated income tax returns during the periods presented.

The purchase accounting adjustments reflected in these unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are based on estimates and assumptions and therefore are subject to revision. Harbourmaster’s financial statement balances as of the January 5, 2012 closing may be significantly different than the June 30, 2011 balances used solely for the purposes of developing this pro forma information. In addition, as Blackstone’s management receives additional information its analysis of the fair value measurements of certain acquired assets and assumed liabilities could be materially different.

 

1


THE BLACKSTONE GROUP L.P.

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Financial Condition

June 30, 2011

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

            Harbourmaster              
     Blackstone      U.K. GAAP      U.S. GAAP
Adjustments (a)
    Pro Forma
Adjustments
    Pro Forma
Combined
 

Assets

            

Cash and Cash Equivalents

   $ 434,803       $ 70,650       $ —        $ (227,022 )(b) (e) (f)    $ 278,431   

Cash Held by Blackstone Funds and Other

     996,666         —           423,273        —          1,419,939   

Investments

     15,319,002         10,632         4,418,210        (6,355 )(e)      19,741,489   

Accounts Receivable

     528,960         —           8,815        —          537,775   

Reverse Repurchase Agreements

     93,975         —           —          —          93,975   

Due from Affiliates

     756,056         5,730         (5,071     2,700 (d)      759,415   

Intangible Assets, Net

     720,134         —           —          142,221 (b)      862,355   

Goodwill

     1,703,602         —           —          —          1,703,602   

Other Assets

     339,986         323         132,284        17,398 (b)      489,991   

Deferred Tax Assets

     1,437,947         —           —          —          1,437,947   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 22,331,131       $ 87,335       $ 4,977,511      $ (71,058   $ 27,324,919   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Partners’ Capital

            

Loans Payable

   $ 9,300,142       $ 1,333       $ 3,616,097      $ (1,333 )(f)    $ 12,916,239   

Due to Affiliates

     1,881,290         —           1,041        —          1,882,331   

Accrued Compensation and Benefits

     980,558         —           —          —          980,558   

Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased

     74,897         —           —          —          74,897   

Repurchase Agreements

     77,198         —           —          —          77,198   

Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

     735,814         135         328,679        19,512 (b) (h)      1,084,140   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     13,049,899         1,468         3,945,817        18,179        17,015,363   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Redeemable Non-Controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities

     775,185         —           —          —          775,185   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Partners’ Capital

            

Partners’ Capital

     4,391,399         85,867         —          (89,237 )(b) (d) (h)      4,388,029   

Appropriated Partners’ Capital

     211,758         —           1,031,520        —          1,243,278   

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

     2,630         —           —          —          2,630   

Non-Controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities

     1,175,984         —           174        —          1,176,158   

Non-Controlling Interests in Blackstone Holdings

     2,724,276         —           —          —          2,724,276   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Partners’ Capital

     8,506,047         85,867         1,031,694        (89,237     9,534,371   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Partners’ Capital

   $ 22,331,131       $ 87,335       $ 4,977,511      $ (71,058   $ 27,324,919   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.

 

2


THE BLACKSTONE GROUP L.P.

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations

Six Months Ended June 30, 2011

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Unit and Per Unit Data)

 

           Harbourmaster              
     Blackstone     U.K. GAAP     U.S. GAAP
Adjustments (a)
    Pro Forma
Adjustments
    Pro Forma
Combined
 

Revenues

          

Management and Advisory Fees

   $ 910,778      $ 35,990      $ (15,959   $ 2,597 (d)    $ 933,406   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Performance Fees

          

Realized

     157,966        —          —          —          157,966   

Unrealized

     1,122,889        —          2,301        —          1,125,190   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Performance Fees

     1,280,855        —          2,301        —          1,283,156   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment Income (Loss)

          

Realized

     32,086        —          —          —          32,086   

Unrealized

     216,106        —          —          —          216,106   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investment Income (Loss)

     248,192        —          —          —          248,192   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest and Dividend Revenue

     18,338        151        —          —          18,489   

Other

     3,387        11,333        (5,497     —          9,223   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Revenues

     2,461,550        47,474        (19,155     2,597        2,492,466   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

          

Compensation and Benefits

          

Compensation

     1,358,915        2,412        —          (574 )(c)      1,360,753   

Performance Fee Compensation

          

Realized

     42,255        —          —          —          42,255   

Unrealized

     280,623        —          —          —          280,623   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Compensation and Benefits

     1,681,793        2,412        —          (574     1,683,631   

General, Administrative and Other

     255,504        1,938        —          14,381 (g)      271,823   

Interest Expense

     27,988        14        —          —          28,002   

Fund Expenses

     10,410        —          10,569        —          20,979   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     1,975,695        4,364        10,569        13,807        2,004,435   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Income

          

Net Gains (Losses) from Fund Investment Activities

     (119,845     —          (56,619     —          (176,464
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) Before Provision (Benefit) for Taxes

     366,010        43,110        (86,343     (11,210     311,567   

Provision (Benefit) for Taxes

     103,049        (36     —          —   (i)      103,013   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

     262,961        43,146        (86,343     (11,210     208,554   

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Non-Controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities

     21,885        —          —          —          21,885   

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities

     (185,489     —          (83,756     —          (269,245

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in Blackstone Holdings

     297,624        —          —          17,199 (j)      314,823   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to The Blackstone Group L.P.

   $ 128,941      $ 43,146      $ (2,587   $ (28,409   $ 141,091   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Unit—Basic (k)

   $ 0.28            $ 0.31   
  

 

 

         

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Unit—Diluted (k)

   $ 0.28            $ 0.30   
  

 

 

         

 

 

 

Weighted-Average Common Units Outstanding—Basic

     462,094,878              462,094,878   
  

 

 

         

 

 

 

Weighted-Average Common Units Outstanding—Diluted

     468,618,734              468,618,734   
  

 

 

         

 

 

 

See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.

 

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THE BLACKSTONE GROUP L.P.

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2010

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Unit and Per Unit Data)

 

           Harbourmaster              
     Blackstone     U.K. GAAP      U.S. GAAP
Adjustments (a)
    Pro Forma
Adjustments
    Pro Forma
Combined
 

Revenues

           

Management and Advisory Fees

   $ 1,584,748      $ 74,826       $ (31,061   $ 2,748 (d)    $ 1,631,261   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Performance Fees

           

Realized

     366,721        —           —          —          366,721   

Unrealized

     571,113        —           1,495        —          572,608   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Performance Fees

     937,834        —           1,495        —          939,329   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment Income (Loss)

           

Realized

     29,157        281         —          —          29,438   

Unrealized

     532,004        4,190         —          —          536,194   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investment Income (Loss)

     561,161        4,471         —          —          565,632   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest and Dividend Revenue

     36,218        195         —          —          36,413   

Other

     (619     21,908         (10,591     —          10,698   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Revenues

     3,119,342        101,400         (40,157     2,748        3,183,333   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

           

Compensation and Benefits

           

Compensation

     3,253,226        7,839         —          (1,454 )(c)      3,259,611   

Performance Fee Compensation

           

Realized

     128,316        —           —          —          128,316   

Unrealized

     228,647        —           —          —          228,647   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Compensation and Benefits

     3,610,189        7,839         —          (1,454     3,616,574   

General, Administrative and Other

     466,358        3,943         —          28,762 (g)      499,063   

Interest Expense

     41,229        29         —          —          41,258   

Fund Expenses

     26,214        —           21,981        —          48,195   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     4,143,990        11,811         21,981        27,308        4,205,090   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Income

           

Net Gains (Losses) from Fund Investment Activities

     501,994        —           7,715        —          509,709   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) Before Provision for Taxes

     (522,654     89,589         (54,423     (24,560     (512,048

Provision for Taxes

     84,669        151         —          —   (i)      84,820   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

     (607,323     89,438         (54,423     (24,560     (596,868

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Non-Controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities

     84,837        —           —          —          84,837   

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities

     346,312        —           (56,733     —          289,579   

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in Blackstone Holdings

     (668,444     —           —          45,218 (j)      (623,226
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to The Blackstone Group L.P.

   $ (370,028   $ 89,438       $ 2,310      $ (69,778   $ (348,058
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Unit—Basic and Diluted (k)

   $ (1.02          $ (0.96
  

 

 

          

 

 

 

Weighted-Average Common Units Outstanding—Basic and Diluted

     364,021,369               364,021,369   
  

 

 

          

 

 

 

See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.

 

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THE BLACKSTONE GROUP L.P.

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statement

(All Dollars Are in Thousands, Except Unit and Per Unit Data, Except Where Noted)

 

1.     Basis of Pro Forma Presentation

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of financial condition as of June 30, 2011 illustrates the effect of the Acquisition as if it had been completed on June 30, 2011. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and the year ended December 31, 2010, illustrates the effect of the acquisition as if it had been completed on January 1, 2010.

The historical consolidated financial information has been adjusted in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements to give effect to pro forma events that are directly attributable to the Acquisition, factually supportable, and with respect to the statement of operations, expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results.

This unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information should be read in conjunction with:

 

   

the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma financial information,

 

   

the separate historical financial statements of Blackstone as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010 and the related notes thereto included in Blackstone’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010,

 

   

the separate historical financial statements of Blackstone as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and the related notes thereto included in Blackstone’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the six months ended June 30, 2011,

 

   

the separate historical financial statements of Harbourmaster as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010 and the related notes thereto, included as Exhibit 99.1 in this document, which includes a description of the differences from U.K. GAAP to U.S. GAAP, and

 

   

the separate historical financial statements of Harbourmaster as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and the related notes thereto, included as Exhibit 99.2 in this document, which includes a description of the differences from U.K. GAAP to U.S. GAAP.

The financial information for Harbourmaster as of June 30, 2011 and for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was derived from the unaudited accounting records of Harbourmaster after making adjustments to convert this financial information to U.S. GAAP and accounting policies consistent with that of Blackstone.

The financial statements of Harbourmaster were originally prepared using euros as the reporting currency. These financial statements, the related U.S. GAAP adjustments and the pro forma adjustments presented herein have been translated from euros to U.S. dollars using historic exchanges rates in accordance with U.S. GAAP accounting guidance. The exchange rates applicable to Harbourmaster during the periods presented are as follows:

 

          Euro/U.S. Dollar  

June 30, 2011

   Period End Spot Rate    $ 1.4465   

Six Months Ended June 30, 2011

   Average Spot Rate    $ 1.4032   

Year Ended December 31, 2010

   Average Spot Rate    $ 1.3257   

Certain reclassifications and adjustments have been made to Harbourmaster’s historical balances in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements to conform to Blackstone’s presentation and accounting policies.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been presented for informational purposes only. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements were prepared in accordance with regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and should not be considered indicative of the financial

 

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THE BLACKSTONE GROUP L.P.

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statement

(All Dollars Are in Thousands, Except Unit and Per Unit Data, Except Where Noted)

 

position or results of operations that would have occurred if the acquisition had been consummated on the dates indicated, nor are they indicative of the future financial position or results of operations of the combined company. There were no material transactions between Blackstone and Harbourmaster during the periods presented in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements that would need to be eliminated. The unaudited pro forma adjustments are based on currently available information and certain assumptions that Blackstone believes is reasonable and supportable.

The transaction consummated by the Acquisition will be accounted for under U.S. GAAP guidance. The acquisition accounting is dependent upon certain valuations and other studies that are currently subject to finalization. Accordingly, the pro forma adjustments included herein are preliminary and have been made solely for the purpose of providing unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information and may be revised as additional information becomes available and as additional analyses are performed. Differences between these preliminary estimates reflected in these unaudited condensed combined financial statements and the final acquisition accounting may occur and these differences could have a material impact on the accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements and the combined company’s future results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not reflect any cost savings, operating synergies or revenue enhancements that the combined company may achieve as a result of the Acquisition or the costs to integrate the operations of Blackstone and Harbourmaster or the costs necessary to achieve these cost savings, operating synergies and revenue enhancements.

2.     U.S. GAAP Adjustments for Harbourmaster

 

  (a) As mentioned in Note 1 “Basis of Pro Forma Presentation”, the historical financial statements of Harbourmaster have been prepared under U.K. GAAP. The adjustments in the column “U.S. GAAP Adjustments” serve to convert Harbourmaster’s historical financial statements from U.K. GAAP to U.S. GAAP. The nature of these adjustments are described in the notes to Harbourmaster’s financial statements included in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this document. The principal adjustments relate to the consolidation of variable interest entities (“VIEs”) and the treatment of other than temporary declines in the fair value of investments.

Harbourmaster serves as the investment manager for certain collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) vehicles. These VIEs are not required to be consolidated under U.K. GAAP. Under U.S. GAAP, an analysis of each VIE is performed to determine if Harbourmaster is the primary beneficiary as defined in U.S. GAAP guidance. The U.S. GAAP adjustments consolidate those CLO vehicles which are VIEs where Harbourmaster has been evaluated as the primary beneficiary.

Harbourmaster held certain investments on which it had previously taken an impairment charge for an other than temporary decline in the fair value. During the year ended December 31, 2010, under U.K. GAAP, Harbourmaster reversed this impairment charge. Reversals of such charges are not permitted under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, this reversal was removed from the U.S. GAAP statement of operations.

 

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THE BLACKSTONE GROUP L.P.

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statement

(All Dollars Are in Thousands, Except Unit and Per Unit Data, Except Where Noted)

 

3.     Purchase Price and Pro Forma Adjustments

 

  (b) The following is a summary of the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in this acquisition as reflected in the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2011:

 

Purchase Price—Cash

   $ 232,044   
  

 

 

 

Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

  

Assets

  

Cash

   $ 75,072   

Investments in CLOs

     9,305   

Accounts Receivable

     9,329   

Other Assets

     17,651   

Intangible Assets

     142,221   
  

 

 

 
     253,578   
  

 

 

 

Liabilities Assumed

  

Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

     21,534   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Acquired

   $ 232,044   
  

 

 

 

In accordance with the sale and purchase agreement of the Acquisition, $32.5 million of the purchase consideration will be held in escrow for up to five years to secure warranty and indemnity obligations of the sellers. As such, the purchase price may be adjusted post-closing.

These pro forma adjustments resulted in a decrease to Cash and Cash Equivalents of $232,044, an increase in Intangible Assets of $142,221, an increase in Other Assets of $17,398, an increase to Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities of $17,398 and a net decrease to Partners’ Capital of $89,823, on the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Financial Condition.

 

  (c) Reflects compensation expense that is not expected to recur due to the termination of certain contractual arrangements as part of the closing of the Acquisition.

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2011
     Year Ended
December 31, 2010
 

Compensation

     

Expenses not Expected to Recur

   $ 574       $ 1,454   

 

  (d) Reflects an adjustment for Harbourmaster to conform to Blackstone’s revenue recognition policy related to the management fees, and the related affiliated receivable, for the CLO vehicles for which Harbourmaster serves as the investment manager. Harbourmaster has historically elected to recognize management fees from the subordinated collateral on a cash basis when such fees are received while Blackstone has elected to recognize these fees on an accrual basis. This adjustment conforms Harbourmaster’s revenue recognition policy to Blackstone’s.

 

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THE BLACKSTONE GROUP L.P.

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statement

(All Dollars Are in Thousands, Except Unit and Per Unit Data, Except Where Noted)

 

     June 30, 2011  

Due From Affiliates

  

Collateral Management Fee Recognition from Unconsolidated CLOs

   $ 2,700   

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2011
     Year Ended
December 31, 2010
 

Management and Advisory Fees

     

Collateral Management Fee Recognition from Unconsolidated CLOs

   $ 2,597       $ 2,748   

 

  (e) In accordance with the sale and purchase agreement of the Acquisition, certain assets and liabilities of Harbourmaster were excluded from the transaction and were sold or repaid prior to closing. This adjustment excludes the fair value of certain investments in the CLO funds that Harbourmaster had at June 30, 2011.

 

     June 30, 2011  

Investments

  

Investments in CLO Funds

   $ 6,355   

 

  (f) In accordance with the sale and purchase agreement of the Acquisition, certain assets and liabilities of Harbourmaster were excluded from the transaction and were sold or repaid prior to closing. This adjustment reflects the repayment of a credit facility in full prior to closing.

 

     June 30, 2011  

Loans Payable

  

Credit Facility

   $ 1,333   

 

  (g) Reflects amortization expenses related to the estimated intangible assets recognized in connection with the acquisition of Harbourmaster. As of June 30, 2011, the estimated fair value of Harbourmaster’s intangible assets is $142.2 million. Blackstone has determined to use straight-line amortization method for its intangible assets. The amortization expense related to these intangible assets is as follows:

 

            Estimated     Amortization Expense  
     Estimated      Weighted               
     Intangible      Average     Six Months         
     Assets      Remaining     Ended      Year Ended  
     Acquired      Useful Lives     June 30, 2011      December 31, 2010  

General, Administrative and Other

        (Years     

Intangible Assets

   $ 142,221         4.9      $ 14,381       $ 28,762   

 

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THE BLACKSTONE GROUP L.P.

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statement

(All Dollars Are in Thousands, Except Unit and Per Unit Data, Except Where Noted)

 

  (h) Represents estimated one time transaction costs of $2.1 million directly attributable to the acquisition of Harbourmaster.

 

  (i) During the periods presented, there were no pro forma incremental taxes resulting from the inclusion of Harboumaster in the combined results of Blackstone.

 

  (j) This allocates the Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) to Non-Controlling Interests in Blackstone Holdings based on the historical ownership percentages of 58.6% and 67.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and year ended December 31, 2010, respectively.

 

  (k) Net Income (Loss) per Common Unit

Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) per Common Unit for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and the year ended December 31, 2010 have been calculated using the same weighted average number of common units outstanding used by Blackstone in its Net Income (Loss) per Common Unit calculations.

 

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