Autolus Therapeutics (AUTL) SC 13D Autolus Therapeutics / Blackstone ownership change

Exhibit A

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

Pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder (the “Exchange Act”) the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of any filing required by such party under Section 13 of the Exchange Act or any rule or regulation thereunder (including any amendment, restatement, supplement, and/or exhibit thereto) with respect to securities of Autolus Therapeutics plc, a public limited company organized under the laws of England and Wales, and further agree to the filing, furnishing, and/or incorporation by reference of this Agreement as an exhibit thereto. Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such filings and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but none of them is responsible for the completeness or accuracy of the information concerning the other persons making the filing, unless such person knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until revoked by any party hereto in a signed writing provided to each other party hereto, and then only with respect to such revoking party. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

Dated: November 16, 2021

BXLS V – AUTOBAHN L.P.
By:	Blackstone Life Sciences Advisors L.L.C, on its behalf
By:	/s/ Robert Liptak
Name: Robert Liptak
Title: Chief Operating Officer
BLACKSTONE LIFE SCIENCES ASSOCIATES V (CYM) L.L.C.
By:	Blackstone Life Sciences Advisors L.L.C, on its behalf
By:	/s/ Robert Liptak
Name: Robert Liptak
Title: Chief Operating Officer
BLACKSTONE CLARUS GP L.L.C.
By:	Blackstone Holdings I L.P., its managing member
By:	Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C., its general partner
By:	/s/ Tabea Hsi
Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director
BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS I L.P.
By:	Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C., its general partner
By:	/s/ Tabea Hsi
Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS I/II GP L.L.C.
By:	/s/ Tabea Hsi
Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director
BLACKSTONE INC.
By:	/s/ Tabea Hsi
Name:	Tabea Hsi
Title:	Senior Managing Director
BLACKSTONE GROUP MANAGEMENT L.L.C.
By:	/s/ Tabea Hsi
Name:	Tabea Hsi
Title:	Senior Managing Director
/s/ Stephen A. Schwarzman
Stephen A. Schwarzman

[Autolus Therapeutics plc – Schedule 13D - Joint Filing Agreement]