Blackstone Affiliates Sell Over $831M in LGN Shares

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Blackstone-affiliated entities, including Stephen A. Schwarzman, reported the sale of 15.39 million shares of Legence Corp. Class A Common Stock for $831.28 million in a secondary offering.

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• Significant Open Market Sale

  Blackstone-affiliated entities, including Stephen A. Schwarzman, sold 15,394,112 shares of Legence Corp. Class A Common Stock.

• $831 Million Proceeds

  The open market sale generated $831,282,048 at a price of $54.00 per share.

• Finalizes Secondary Offering

  This filing confirms the closing of the upsized secondary public offering previously announced and priced, with the final reported shares sold exceeding earlier estimates.

• Reduction in Institutional Stake

  The transaction significantly reduces the holdings of Blackstone-affiliated 10% owners.

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This Form 4 filing confirms the execution of a significant secondary public offering by Blackstone-affiliated entities, which are 10% owners of Legence Corp. The sale of 15,394,112 shares of Class A Common Stock for $831,282,048 at a price of $54.00 per share represents a substantial reduction in Blackstone's stake. This transaction follows a series of filings and news announcements regarding the offering, with this Form 4 providing the definitive insider reporting of the sale. While the sale by a major institutional investor can create a supply overhang, it is also a typical part of a private equity firm's investment lifecycle, especially as the stock trades near its 52-week high. Investors should note the significant volume of shares entering the market.