BlackRock Announces Closing of Reorganization of BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc. (EGF) with and into BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)

Rhea-AI Summary

BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EGF) has completed its reorganization with BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BKT), effective March 24, 2025. As part of the reorganization, EGF shareholders received BKT common shares equivalent to their EGF shares' net asset value, calculated at market close on March 21, 2025.

No fractional BKT shares were issued during the reorganization process, with shareholders receiving cash compensation for any fractional shares. The scheduled EGF distribution for March 31, 2025, will be paid in cash as planned.

Positive

• Streamlined fund structure through consolidation
• Scheduled distributions maintained through transition

Negative

• Potential tax implications for shareholders receiving cash for fractional shares
• Loss of EGF as a separate investment vehicle

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EGF, the “Fund”) has completed its reorganization with and into BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BKT and together with EGF, the “Funds,” and each, a “Fund”) (the “Reorganization”), effective as of the opening for business of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, March 24, 2025.

In the Reorganization, each EGF shareholder received common shares of BKT in an amount equal to the aggregate net asset value of the EGF common shares held by such shareholder as determined at the close of business on March 21, 2025. No fractional shares of BKT common shares were issued in the Reorganization. As a result, EGF shareholders received cash in lieu of any such fractional shares.

Relevant details pertaining to the Reorganization are as follows:

Fund	Ticker	Net Asst Value/Share ($)	Share Conversion Ratio
BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc.	EGF	$10.0444	0.84020511
BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.	BKT	$11.9547	-

The EGF distribution scheduled for payment on March 31, 2025 will be paid in cash.

Additional Resources Regarding the Reorganization:

PRESS RELEASE – March 18, 2025
BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc. (EGF) Announces Shareholder Approval for Reorganization with and into BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (BKT)

PRESS RELEASE – November 26, 2024
BlackRock Announces Board Approval of Closed-End Fund Reorganization

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 Fund.

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Annual and Semi-Annual Reports and other regulatory filings of the Fund with the SEC are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and on BlackRock’s website at www.blackrock.com, and may discuss these or other factors that affect the Fund. The information contained on BlackRock’s website is not a part of this press release.

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FAQ

When will the BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund (EGF) reorganization with BKT be completed?

The EGF reorganization with BlackRock Income Trust (BKT) will be completed on March 24, 2025, at the opening of NYSE trading.

How will EGF shareholders receive their new shares in the reorganization?

EGF shareholders will receive BKT common shares equal to the net asset value of their EGF holdings as of March 21, 2025.

What happens to fractional shares in the EGF-BKT reorganization?

Shareholders will receive cash in lieu of any fractional shares of BKT common stock.

Will the March 31, 2025 EGF distribution still be paid after the reorganization?

Yes, the scheduled EGF distribution for March 31, 2025, will be paid in cash.