BlackRock Muni Trust Files Annual Proxy Statement
Ticker: HYT · Form: DEFA14A · Filed: May 20, 2024 · CIK: 1222401
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Blackrock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT) |
| Form Type | DEFA14A |
| Filed Date | May 20, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, governance, annual-meeting
TL;DR
BlackRock Muni Trust dropped its annual proxy statement, shareholders vote soon.
AI Summary
BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (formerly BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc.) filed a DEFA14A on May 20, 2024, concerning its annual meeting. The filing details information related to the company's governance and shareholder matters, including the election of directors and other corporate actions. No specific dollar amounts or dates for new proposals were mentioned in the provided text.
Why It Matters
This filing provides shareholders with crucial information regarding the company's leadership and corporate governance, enabling informed voting decisions at the annual meeting.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing is a routine annual disclosure (DEFA14A) and does not contain information indicating immediate financial risk or significant operational changes.
Key Players & Entities
- BLACKROCK INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST, INC. (company) — Filer
- BlackRock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust (company) — Filer
- BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD FUND, INC. (company) — Filer
- 20240520 (date) — Filing Date
FAQ
What is the purpose of a DEFA14A filing?
A DEFA14A filing, also known as a definitive proxy statement, is used to solicit shareholder votes on important corporate matters, such as the election of directors, executive compensation, and other proposals at annual or special meetings.
Who is the primary filer in this document?
The primary filer identified is BLACKROCK INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST, INC., with Central Index Key 0000894242.
When was this filing submitted to the SEC?
This filing was submitted on May 20, 2024.
What are some of the former names of the filing entities?
BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. was formerly known as BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust Inc. and BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. BlackRock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust was formerly known as BlackRock 2040 Municipal Target Term Trust.
What is the fiscal year end for BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc.?
The fiscal year end for BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. is April 30 (0430).
Filing Stats: 740 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 10.4 · Accepted 2024-05-20 16:08:05
Filing Documents
- d804051ddefa14a.htm (DEFA14A) — 17KB
- 0001193125-24-142842.txt ( ) — 34KB
From the Filing
DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material Pursuant to 240.14a-12 BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. BlackRock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc. BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc. BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc. BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II, Inc. BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc. (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply): No fee required Fee paid previously with preliminary materials Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11 BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. BlackRock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc. BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc. BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc. BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II, Inc. BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc. (collectively, the Funds) On December 5, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted judgment in favor of a plaintiffs claim for rescission of resolutions by sixteen closed-end funds that are Maryland corporations and statutory trusts, including certain BlackRock-sponsored funds domiciled in Maryland, that opted in to elect to be subject to the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act. The district court declared that the funds elections violate Section 18(i) of the 1940 Act. The funds have appealed the district courts decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. In light of the district courts decision, the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act will not apply to each Funds 2024 and 2025 annual shareholder meetings. ****** Additional Information The Funds definitive proxy is filed with the SEC, it may be amended or withdrawn. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS, DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS, WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND AND THE UPCOMING ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS. Shareholders can obtain additional copies of the notice of annual meeting, the definitive proxy statement and other documents, when they are filed by the Funds with the SEC, by directing a request to the Funds proxy solicitor by calling the toll-free number provided in the definitive proxy statement. Copies are also expected to be available at no charge at the website identified in the definitive proxy statement. Additional copies of the proxy materials will be delivered promptly upon request. Free copies of these materials can also be found on the SECs website at http://www.sec.gov. Pursuant to SEC proxy rules, the Funds Directors/Trustees, nominees for Director/Trustee and executive officers are participants in connection with the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Certain regular employees and officers of the Funds investment manager, administrator, or any of their affiliates may become participants if any such persons solicit proxies. Shareholders may obtain information regarding the names, affiliations, and interests of these individuals in the Funds definitive proxy statement for the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders when it is filed with the SEC. - 2 -