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AIG and Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust Close Transaction of Affordable Housing Assets

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American International Group (AIG) and Blackstone have finalized their transaction involving Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT) acquiring AIG's interests in a U.S. affordable housing portfolio. This deal aligns with BREIT's strategy to provide yield-oriented investments. AIG employees associated with this portfolio are given the opportunity to transition to the Blackstone-affiliated company managing these assets.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) and Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced the closing of the previously disclosed transaction for Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT), a yield-oriented, perpetual-life investment vehicle affiliated with Blackstone, to acquire AIG’s interests in a U.S. affordable housing portfolio. All AIG employees who supported the affordable housing portfolio full-time have been offered the option to join the Blackstone-affiliated portfolio company overseeing these assets.

About AIG

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions, and other financial services to customers in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets, manage risks and provide for retirement security. AIG common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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AIG is the marketing name for the worldwide property-casualty, life and retirement, and general insurance operations of American International Group, Inc. For additional information, please visit our website at www.aig.com. All products and services are written or provided by subsidiaries or affiliates of American International Group, Inc. Products or services may not be available in all countries and jurisdictions, and coverage is subject to underwriting requirements and actual policy language. Non-insurance products and services may be provided by independent third parties. Certain property-casualty coverages may be provided by a surplus lines insurer. Surplus lines insurers do not generally participate in state guaranty funds, and insureds are therefore not protected by such funds.

About Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust

Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (BREIT) is a perpetual-life, institutional quality real estate investment platform that brings private real estate to income focused investors. BREIT invests primarily in stabilized, income-generating U.S. commercial real estate across key property types and to a lesser extent in real estate debt investments. BREIT is externally managed by a subsidiary of Blackstone (NYSE: BX), a global leader in real estate investing. Blackstone’s real estate business was founded in 1991 and has approximately $230 billion in investor capital under management. Further information is available at www.breit.com.

AIG:

Quentin McMillan (Investors): Quentin.Mcmillan@aig.com

Dana Ripley (Media): Dana.Ripley@aig.com



Blackstone:

Weston Tucker (Investors): Weston.Tucker@blackstone.com

Jeffrey Kauth (Media): Jeffrey.Kauth@blackstone.com

Source: American International Group, Inc.

FAQ

What was the recent transaction involving AIG and Blackstone?

AIG and Blackstone recently closed a deal where Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust acquired AIG's interests in a U.S. affordable housing portfolio.

How does the transaction benefit AIG?

The transaction allows AIG to concentrate on its core operations by divesting from the affordable housing sector.

What opportunities are available for AIG employees after the transaction?

AIG employees involved in the affordable housing portfolio have the option to join the Blackstone-affiliated company overseeing the acquired assets.

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