Certain BlackRock Funds Announce Final Results of Tender Offers

Rhea-AI Summary

BlackRock announced final results for tender offers of three closed-end funds. The offers, which expired on November 19, 2024, were oversubscribed for each fund. Each fund will purchase shares from tendering shareholders on a pro rata basis. For BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ), 19,714,994 shares were tendered, with 1,854,222 to be purchased at $22.3440 per share, representing a pro-ration factor of 0.09414755. Similar results were reported for BCX and BOE funds. Payments are expected within five business days after expiration.

Positive

• Successful completion of tender offers for all three funds
• Strong shareholder interest demonstrated by oversubscription
• Purchase price set at 98% of NAV, providing liquidity to shareholders

Negative

• Low pro-ration factor (9.41%) for BSTZ means most tendered shares won't be purchased
• Oversubscription indicates potential selling pressure

Insights

Financial Analyst

The tender offer results for BSTZ and other BlackRock funds reveal significant shareholder interest, with substantial oversubscription indicating strong demand for liquidity. For BSTZ specifically, shareholders tendered 19,714,994 shares, but only 1,854,222 shares will be purchased at $22.34 per share, resulting in a low pro-ration factor of 9.41%.

This oversubscription suggests shareholders' eagerness to exit positions at a slight discount to NAV, potentially reflecting concerns about market conditions or fund performance. The 2.5% buyback commitment, while providing some liquidity, falls significantly short of shareholder demand. The tender price at 98% of NAV offers a better exit point than typical market trading, where closed-end funds often trade at wider discounts.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) listed below announced today the final results of each Fund’s tender offer (each, a “Tender Offer”) for up to 2.5% of its outstanding common shares (the “Shares”).

The Tender Offers, which expired at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on November 19, 2024, were oversubscribed for each Fund.

Therefore, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Tender Offers, each Fund will purchase Shares from all tendering shareholders on a pro rata basis, after disregarding fractions, based on the number of Shares properly tendered (“Pro-Ration Factor”). The final results of the Tender Offers are provided in the table below.

Fund Name	Ticker	CUSIP	Number of Shares Tendered	Number of Tendered Shares to be Purchased	Pro-Ration Factor	Purchase Price*
BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust	BSTZ	09260K101	19,714,994	1,854,222	0.09414755	22.3440
BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust	BCX	09257A108	20,587,371	2,056,355	0.09995761	10.1136
BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust	BOE	092501105	14,941,364	1,499,691	0.10049190	12.0736

*Equal to 98% of the Fund’s net asset value per Share as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on November 20, 2024 (the business day immediately following the expiration date of the Tender Offer).

Payments for Shares tendered and accepted are expected to be made within approximately five business days after the expiration date.

Questions regarding the Tender Offers may be directed to Georgeson LLC, the Information Agent for the Tender Offers, toll free at the numbers disclosed in each Fund’s Offer to Purchase.

Important Notice

This press release is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute a recommendation, an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell any common shares of the Funds. The offer to purchase a Fund’s common shares was made only pursuant to an offer to purchase, a related letter of transmittal and other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as exhibits to a tender offer statement on Schedule TO. Shareholders may obtain a free copy of the offer to purchase and other documents filed with the SEC at the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov or by directing such requests to the applicable Fund.

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FAQ

What was the tender offer price for BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ)?

The tender offer price for BSTZ was $22.3440 per share, equal to 98% of the fund's net asset value as of November 20, 2024.

How many BSTZ shares were tendered in the November 2024 offer?

19,714,994 BSTZ shares were tendered, with 1,854,222 shares to be purchased due to the pro-ration factor of 0.09414755.

When will BlackRock make payments for the tendered BSTZ shares?

Payments for accepted shares are expected to be made within approximately five business days after the November 19, 2024 expiration date.