BLACKROCK INC. overview

Today, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE: BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE: BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE: BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI), BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income...

BlackRock Advisors, LLC today announced the declaration of a special distribution for BlackRock Muni New York Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MNE, CUSIP: 09255F109) in relation to the previously announced merger with BlackRock New York Municipal Opportunities Fund (“NYMO” and together with MNE, the “Funds”) an open-end mutual fund and a series of BlackRock Multi-State Municipal Series Trust, with NYMO being the surviving Fund (the “Merger”). The special distribution declared...

BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust Plc - Portfolio Update PR Newswire London, May 29 BLACKROCK FRONTIERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC (LEI: 5493003K5E043LHLO706) All information is at 30 April 2020 and unaudited. Performance at month end with net income reinvested. One month % Three months % One year % Three years % Five years % Since Launch* % Sterling: Share price 6.0 -24.0 -33.6 -32.1 -5.4 21.6 Net asset value 10.6 -21.4 -27.3 -23.6 -4.5 32.5 Benchmark (NR)** 8.2 -16.2 -22.0 -5.6 8.0 32.4 MSCI...

BlackRock Throgmorton Trust Plc - Portfolio Update PR Newswire London, May 28 BLACKROCK THROGMORTON TRUST PLC (LEI: 5493003B7ETS1JEDPF59) All information is at 30 April 2020 and unaudited . Performance at month end is calculated on a cum income basis One Month % Three months % One year % Three years % Five years % Net asset value 13.8 -22.9 -7.5 8.4 55.8 Share price 13.9 -23.2 -1.8 37.0 97.6 Benchmark* 13.2 -22.2 -16.5 -15.7 4.7 Sources: BlackRock and Datastream *With effect from 22 March 2018...

BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust Plc - Half-year Report PR Newswire London, May 27 BLACKROCK FRONTIERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC LEI: 5493003K5E043LHLO706 - Article 5 Transparency Directive, DTR 4.2 HALF YEARLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2020 PERFORMANCE RECORD The Company’s financial statements are presented in US Dollars. The Company’s shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange and quoted in UK Pounds sterling. The sterling amounts shown below are presented for...

BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc - Portfolio Update PR Newswire London, May 28 The information contained in this release was correct as at 30 April 2020. Information on the Company’s up to date net asset values can be found on the London Stock Exchange Website at https://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market-news-home.html . BLACKROCK SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC (LEI: 549300MS535KC2WH4082) All information is at 30 April 2020 and unaudited. Performance at month end...

As part of its continuing strategy to provide integrated products, services and technology across the entire investment lifecycle, Northern Trust has entered into a strategic alliance with BlackRock to deliver enhanced operations, data, and servicing capabilities to mutual clients. These new capabilities, delivered through Aladdin®, BlackRock’s investment management and operations platform, provide clients with increased efficiency, interoperability and transparency across the back, middle...

BlackRock Energy and Resources Income Trust Plc - Portfolio Update PR Newswire London, May 28 BLACKROCK ENERGY AND RESOURCES INCOME TRUST plc (LEI:54930040ALEAVPMMDC31) All information is at 30 April 2020 and unaudited. Performance at month end with net income reinvested One Three Six One Three Five Month Months Months Year Years Years Net asset value 14.7% -13.3% -15.1% -18.9% -5.5% -6.7% Share price 16.7% -18.1% -20.8% -27.3% -17.3% -20.4% Sources: Datastream, BlackRock At month end Net asset...

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (“Brighthouse Financial” or the “company”) (Nasdaq: BHF) announced today that BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”) has enlisted the company as one of two insurers to help deliver LifePath Paycheck™, a next-generation investment solution being developed by BlackRock that is designed to provide millions of American workers with simplified access to lifetime income throughout their retirement. LifePath Paycheck™ seeks to offer the simplicity and lifetime income...

At a time when Americans are increasingly concerned about their long-term financial future, BlackRock is announcing a ground-breaking solution designed to provide millions of American workers with simplified access to lifetime income throughout their retirement. In a major step forward, BlackRock has enlisted two leading insurers, Equitable and Brighthouse Financial, in the effort. Designed to be provided through employers’ defined contribution plans, the new investment solution, called...

BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust Plc - Holding(s) in Company PR Newswire London, May 26 BLACKROCK FRONTIERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC LEI: 5493003K5E043LHLO706 TR-1: S tandard form for notification of major holdings NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR HOLDINGS (to be sent to the relevant issuer and to the FCA in Microsoft Word format if possible) i 1a. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached ii : BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust PLC 1b. Please...

BlackRock North American Income Trust Plc - Mandatory Closed Period Compliance with MAR PR Newswire London, May 26 BLACKROCK NORTH AMERICAN INCOME TRUST PLC (the “Company”) (LEI: 549300WWOCXSC241W468) Mandatory closed period - Compliance with Market Abuse Regulations The Directors of BlackRock North American Income Trust plc confirm that they are satisfied that all inside information, which the Directors and BlackRock North American Income Trust plc have leading up to the announcement of the...

TORONTO, May 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the final May 2020 cash distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF. Unitholders of record on May 25, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on May 29, 2020 . Details regarding the final “per unit” distribution amounts are as follows: Fund Name Fund Ticker Cash Distribution Per Unit...

BlackRock Advisors, LLC announced today that BlackRock Muni New York Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. (NYSE:MNE) (the “Fund”) intends to redeem all of its outstanding Series W-7 Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares, par value $0.10 per share (“VRDP Shares”), on June 10, 2020, at a redemption price equal to the liquidation preference of $100,000 per share, together with accumulated and unpaid dividends through the day prior to the redemption date. It is currently expected that the merger...

BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $3.63 per share of common stock, payable June 23, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 5, 2020. About BlackRock BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most...