Why European Private Real Estate

European private real estate can offer attractive and consistent risk-adjusted returns with lower volatility than public markets.1

Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against losses and dividends are not guaranteed. There can be no assurance that private real estate will achieve its objectives, avoid substantial losses or effectively hedge inflation.

WHY European REAL ESTATE

Unlike equities or fixed income, real estate is both income-oriented and capital appreciation-oriented

risk-adjusted returns

Real estate offers attractive risk-adjusted returns with 83% lower volatility than equities over the last 10 years1

INFLATION hedge potential

Private real estate has historically outpaced inflation during inflationary periods

LOW CORRELATION

Real estate’s uncorrelated returns may provide significant portfolio diversification benefits

lower Volatility

Historically lower volatility than publicly traded REITs

  • Since 2010, publicly traded REITs have increased by more than 10% 31 times and declined by more than 10% 19 times7
  • Since 2010, over a quarterly period, this has never occurred in private real estate7

Sector Selection benefits

Public REITs have traded at a discount over 85% of the time, potentially driven by exposure to more challenged sectors

WHY European REAL ESTATE

Unlike equities or fixed income, real estate is both income-oriented and capital appreciation-oriented

Real Estate is the Third Largest Asset Class

Fixed Income

€‎21T Total European Debt Outstanding2
 

Income-Oriented

Potential Income from Tenant Rents

Real Estate

€‎8T European Commercial Real Estate Market3

Equities

€‎10T European Stock Market Capitalization4
 

Capital Appreciation-Oriented

Potential Income from Increased Property Values

There can be no assurance that any of the trends described herein will continue in the future or will not reverse. There is no assurance that real estate investments will achieve capital appreciation or provide regular, stable distributions.

risk-adjusted returns

Real estate offers attractive risk-adjusted returns with 83% lower volatility than equities over the last 10 years1

Returns and Risk by Asset Class1
Last 10 Years, Annualized

Past performance does not predict future returns. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its objectives or avoid substantial losses. Portfolios with and without private real estate are hypothetical and this is not a portfolio allocation recommendation. Appraisal-based valuations of private real estate may be subject to smoothing bias and may therefore reflect lower volatility than would the valuation of public entities traded on an exchange.

INFLATION hedge potential

Private real estate has historically outpaced inflation during inflationary periods

Private Real Estate is a Potential Hedge to Inflation5
U.K. Real Estate Average Total Returns

There can be no assurance that any of the trends described herein will continue in the future or will not reverse. There can be no assurance of growth or that income from real estate will keep pace with inflation.

LOW CORRELATION

Real estate’s uncorrelated returns may provide significant portfolio diversification benefits

Private Real Estate is Largely Uncorrelated with Other Asset Classes1 Correlations, Last 10 Years

There can be no assurance that any of the trends described herein will continue in the future or will not reverse. Past events and trends do not imply, predict or guarantee, and are not necessarily indicative of, future trends, events or results.

lower Volatility

Historically lower volatility than publicly traded REITs

  • Since 2010, publicly traded REITs have increased by more than 10% 31 times and declined by more than 10% 19 times7
  • Since 2010, over a quarterly period, this has never occurred in private real estate7

Quarterly European Real Estate Returns8
2006-2022

There can be no assurance that any of the trends described herein will continue in the future or will not reverse. Past events and trends do not imply, predict or guarantee, and are not necessarily indicative of, future trends, events or results.

Sector Selection benefits

Public REITs have traded at a discount over 85% of the time, potentially driven by exposure to more challenged sectors

European Public REIT Discount to NAV9
% Premium / Discount to NAV

There can be no assurance that any of the trends described herein will continue in the future or will not reverse. Past events and trends do not imply, predict or guarantee, and are not necessarily indicative of, future trends, events or results.



Summary of Key Risk Factors

We have classified this product as 3 out of 7, which is a medium-low risk class. This rates the potential losses from future performance at a medium-low level, and poor market conditions could impact our capacity to pay you. There is no specific recommended holding period for the product. The actual risk can vary significantly. You may not be able to sell your product easily or you may have to sell at a price that significantly impacts how much you get back. The summary risk indicator is a guide to the level of risk of this product compared to other products. It shows how likely it is that the product will lose money because of movements in the markets or because we are not able to pay you.

The attention of potential investors is drawn to the risks to which any investor is exposed by investing in BEPIF. Potential investors should pay particular attention to the risks described in the dedicated section of the Prospectus and Key Information Document (KID). In making an investment decision, investors must rely on their own examination of BEPIF Feeder SICAV and the terms of the offering, including the merits and risks involved. Potential investors should not construe the contents of this website and/or the Prospectus as legal, tax, investment or accounting advice.

The following is a summary description of the principal risks of investing in BEPIF. The order of the below risk factors does not indicate the significance of any particular risk factor. Complete information on the risks of investing in BEPIF is set out in the Prospectus.

Risk of Capital Loss and No Assurance of Investment Return. BEPIF offers no capital protection guarantee. This investment involves a significant risk of capital loss and should only be made if an investor can afford the loss of its entire investment. There are no guarantees or assurances regarding the achievement of investment objectives or performance. This product does not include any protection from future market performance so you could lose some or all of your investment. If we are not able to pay you what is owed, you could lose some or all of your investment. A fund’s performance may be volatile. An investment should only be considered by sophisticated investors who can afford to lose all or a substantial amount of their investment. A fund’s fees and expenses may offset or exceed its profits. In considering any investment performance information contained in this website and the documents linked to it (“the  Materials”), recipients should bear in mind that past performance does not predict future returns.

Lack of Liquidity. There is no current public trading market for the shares, and Blackstone does not expect that such a market will ever develop. Therefore, redemption of shares by BEPIF will likely be the only way for you to dispose of your shares. BEPIF expects to redeem shares at a price equal to the applicable net asset value as of the redemption date and not based on the price at which you initially purchased your shares. Shares redeemed within one year of the date of issuance will be redeemed at 95% of the applicable net asset value as of the redemption date, unless such deduction is waived by the Fund in its discretion, including without limitation in case of redemptions resulting from death, qualifying disability or divorce. As a result, you may receive less than the price you paid for your shares when you sell them to BEPIF pursuant to BEPIF’s redemption program.

The vast majority of BEPIF’s assets are expected to consist of real estate properties and other investments that cannot generally be readily liquidated without impacting BEPIF’s ability to realize full value upon their disposition. Therefore, BEPIF may not always have a sufficient amount of cash to immediately satisfy redemption requests. As a result, your ability to have your shares redeemed by BEPIF may be limited and at times you may not be able to liquidate your investment.

Concentration. The Fund’s investment strategy is substantially concentrated in the real estate sector and its performance will therefore be closely tied to the performance of this sector which has historically experienced substantial price volatility. The Fund’s concentration in the real estate sector may present more risks than if it were broadly diversified over numerous industries and sectors of the economy.

Conflicts of Interest. There may be occasions when the fund manager and its affiliates will encounter potential conflicts of interest in connection with BEPIF’s activities including, without limitation, the allocation of investment opportunities, relationships with Blackstone’s and its affiliates’ investment banking and advisory clients, and the diverse interests of the BEPIF’s investors.

Exchange Currency Risk. BEPIF is denominated in Euro (EUR). Shareholders holding shares with a functional currency other than Euro acknowledge that they are exposed to fluctuations of the Euro foreign exchange rate and/or hedging costs, which may lead to variations on the amount to be distributed. This risk is not considered in the indicator shown above. Fund charges will be incurred in multiple currencies, meaning that payments may increase or decrease as a result of currency exchange fluctuations.

Highly Competitive Market for Investment Opportunities. The activity of identifying, completing and realizing attractive investments is highly competitive, and involves a high degree of uncertainty. There can be no assurance that the Fund will be able to locate, consummate and exit investments that satisfy its objectives or realize upon their values or that the Fund will be able to fully invest its available capital. There is no guarantee that investment opportunities will be allocated to the Fund and/or that the activities of Blackstone’s other funds will not adversely affect the interests of the Fund.

Real Estate Investments. The Fund’s investments do and will consist primarily of real estate investments and real estate-related investments. All real estate investments are subject to some degree of risk. For example, real estate investments are relatively illiquid and, therefore, will tend to limit Blackstone’s ability to vary the Fund’s portfolio promptly in response to changes in economic or other conditions. No assurances can be given that the fair market value of any real estate investments held by the Fund will not decrease in the future or that the Fund will recognize full value for any investment that the Fund is required to sell for liquidity reasons. Deterioration of real estate fundamentals generally may negatively impact the performance of the Fund. In addition, the Fund may be subject to more specific risks relating to inter alia the residential, commercial or the industrial real estate sectors.

Recent Market Events Risk. Local, regional, or global events such as war (e.g., Russia/Ukraine), acts of terrorism, public health issues like pandemics or epidemics (e.g., COVID-19), recessions, or other economic, political and global macro factors and events could lead to a substantial economic downturn or recession in the U.S. and global economies and have a significant impact on BEPIF and its investments. The recovery from such downturns is uncertain and may last for an extended period of time or result in significant volatility, and many of the risks discussed herein associated with an investment in BEPIF may be increased.

Reliance on Key Management Personnel. The success of the Fund will depend, in large part, upon the skill and expertise of certain Blackstone professionals. In the event of the death, disability or departure of any key Blackstone professionals, the business and the performance of the Fund may be therefore adversely affected. Some Blackstone professionals may have other responsibilities, including senior management responsibilities, throughout Blackstone and, therefore, conflicts are expected to arise in the allocation of such personnel’s time (including as a result of such personnel deriving financial benefit from these other activities, including fees and performance-based compensation).

Sustainability Risks. BEPIF may be exposed to an environmental, social or governance event or condition that, if it occurs, could have a material adverse effect, actual or potential, on the value of the investments made by BEPIF. Sustainability risks are assessed into investment decisions relating to BEPIF.

Target Allocations. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its objectives or avoid substantial losses. Allocation strategies and targets depend on a variety of factors, including prevailing market conditions and investment availability. There is no guarantee that such strategies and targets will be achieved and any particular investment may not meet the target criteria.

Use of Leverage. The Fund may borrow money. If returns on such investment exceed the costs of borrowing, investor returns will be enhanced. However, if returns do not exceed the costs of borrowing, Fund performance will be depressed. This includes the potential for the Fund to suffer greater losses than it otherwise would have. The effect of leverage is that any losses will be magnified. The use of leverage also exposes the Fund to the risk of an increase in interest rates.

Opinions expressed reflect Blackstone’s view of the current market environment as of the date appearing in the relevant sections of this website only.

All information as of December 31, 2022, unless otherwise indicated.

  1. Morningstar Direct. 10-year period ending December 31, 2022. European Private Real Estate represented by the INREV European ODCE Index, European Equities represented by the MSCI Europe GR EUR Index, Global Fixed Income represented by the Bloomberg Global Aggregate TR EUR, and European Public REITs represented by the FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Europe TR EUR Index.
  2. European Central Bank. Represents total debt outstanding.
  3. EPRA Global Real Estate Total Markets Table.
  4. Federation of European Securities Exchanges. Represents stock market capitalization measured by EEA exchanges.
  5. Limited to the U.K. given data availability for the periods set out. Inflation represents the U.K. average Retail Price Index (RPI) over the period. Knight Frank, IPD, ONS, RCG. In 1978, interest rates increased 5.5%, office total return was 22.6% and logistics total return was 28.6%; in 1979, rates increased 4.5%, office total return was 20.3% and logistics total return was 27.3%; in 1988, rates increased 4.5%, office total return was 31.1%, logistics total return was 39.3%; in 1989, rates increased 2.0%, office total return was 16.5% and logistics total return was 28.7%.
  6. As of August 31, 2023. Sector breakdown by GAV at Fund share including underlying investments within Blackstone’s open-ended European Core+ fund for institutional investors, excluding debt investments.
  7. Private real estate performance reflects the quarterly total return of the INREV Quarterly Index. Publicly traded REIT performance reflects the daily price return of the FTSE EPRA Nareit Europe TR EUR Index using rolling 14-day forward-looking periods.
  8. European Private Real Estate is represented by the INREV Quarterly Index. Publicly traded REITs are represented by the quarterly change of the FTSE EPRA Nareit Europe TR EUR Index. Both indices date back to 2006.
  9. FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Europe Index. Share prices are month-end closing prices.