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BlackRock Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (symbol: MUI) is a diversified investment fund with a primary objective of providing shareholders with high current income that is exempt from U.S. federal income taxes. The fund achieves this by investing in a wide range of municipal bonds, which include sectors such as transportation, health, utilities, education, and housing. Managed by BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, MUI benefits from the extensive experience and resources of a firm that is trusted by institutions, governments, and individual investors globally.
BlackRock’s business is centered on investing on behalf of their clients, from large institutions to individual investors such as parents, doctors, and teachers who put their savings in BlackRock's hands. Their commitment is to offer the clearest thinking on financial decisions and provide the products and services necessary to secure a better financial future. This commitment has made BlackRock a leader in the asset management sector, overseeing trillions of dollars.
The BlackRock Municipal Income Fund, Inc. has shown resilience and adaptability, reflecting BlackRock’s overall business strategy. Recent achievements include strong performance metrics due to strategic investments in municipal sectors that demonstrate growth potential and stability. The fund also navigates the complexities of financial markets by leveraging partnerships and collaborations, ensuring diversified and strategically sound investments.
In terms of financial condition, MUI remains robust, supported by BlackRock's rigorous investment strategies and risk management practices. The fund’s diversified portfolio is designed to offer stability and tax-exempt income to its shareholders, making it an attractive option for investors seeking to optimize their returns while minimizing tax liabilities.
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BlackRock Municipal Income Fund (MUI) announced the preliminary results of its tender offer, which expired on November 15, 2024. The Fund offered to repurchase up to 35,996,072 shares (50% of outstanding common shares) at 98% of NAV. The offer was oversubscribed with 44,715,010 shares tendered, requiring pro-ration. The Fund also confirmed its planned conversion to an unlisted interval fund in Q1 2025, after which shares will no longer trade on NYSE. Following conversion, shareholders will have options to sell shares outside quarterly repurchase offers of 5-25% of Fund shares.
BlackRock Advisors, announced that BlackRock Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MUI) will commence a tender offer on October 15, 2024, to purchase up to 50% of its outstanding common shares at 98% of the Fund's net asset value (NAV) per share. The offer will expire on November 15, 2024, unless extended. If oversubscribed, shares will be purchased on a pro rata basis.
This tender offer is in conjunction with the Fund's previously announced conversion from an exchange-listed, closed-end fund to an unlisted closed-end interval fund. The conversion is expected to occur in the first quarter of 2025. Following the tender offer, MUI's shares will continue trading on the NYSE until the effective date of delisting, which will be announced later.
Shareholders who don't wish to hold shares after the conversion can sell on the NYSE before the effective date. Post-conversion, shares will not trade on a stock exchange, limiting selling options to the Fund's quarterly repurchase offers of 5% to 25% of outstanding shares.
BlackRock Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MUI) shareholders have approved proposals for the fund's conversion from an exchange-listed, closed-end fund to an unlisted closed-end interval fund. This decision was made at a special meeting of shareholders. The conversion is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2025.
As an unlisted closed-end fund, MUI will conduct periodic repurchases of its shares in accordance with Rule 23c-3 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. This structural change represents a significant shift in how the fund operates and how shareholders can access their investments.
BlackRock Advisors, has announced that BlackRock Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MUI) plans to redeem all of its outstanding Series W-7 Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares on September 27, 2024. The redemption will be at a price equal to the liquidation preference of $100,000 per share, along with any accumulated and unpaid dividends through the day before the redemption date. This announcement is purely informational and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities.
BlackRock Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MUI) has announced its intention to redeem 3,763 Series W-7 Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares on August 7, 2024. The redemption price will be equal to the liquidation preference of $100,000 per share, along with any accumulated and unpaid dividends up to the day before the redemption date. This action, announced by BlackRock Advisors, , represents a significant financial move for the Fund. The press release emphasizes that this announcement is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy any securities.
BlackRock Advisors announced that the Board of Directors of BlackRock Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: MUI) has approved converting the fund from an exchange-listed, closed-end fund to an unlisted closed-end fund. This conversion involves periodic share repurchases under Rule 23c-3. A tender offer to repurchase 50% of the outstanding common shares at 98% of the fund's net asset value is planned, subject to shareholder approval and other conditions. These changes are expected in the second half of 2024. Shareholders are urged to review all materials related to the tender offer and conversion when made available.
BlackRock Advisors, announced the approval of a tender offer by the Board of Directors of BlackRock Municipal Income Fund, Inc. to repurchase 50% of outstanding common shares at a price equal to 98% of the net asset value. The offer is contingent on the Fund's conversion to an unlisted closed-end fund structure by December 31, 2024. The Conversion is expected to be completed in the second half of 2024, subject to approvals. The Tender Offer and Conversion are part of an agreement between the Fund, BlackRock, and Karpus Management, Inc.
BlackRock Advisors announced the reorganization of BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund (NYSE: MFL) with BlackRock Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: MUI), effective April 11, 2022. MFL common shareholders received MUI shares equal to their holdings' net asset value as of April 8, 2022. Cash was distributed for fractional MUI shares. MFL preferred shareholders received MUI preferred shares based on their liquidation preference. This consolidation aims to streamline operations and enhance shareholder value.
BlackRock Advisors has announced a special distribution for BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund (MFL) and an early distribution for BlackRock Municipal Income Fund (MUI) as part of MFL's reorganization into MUI. The one-time special distribution for MFL, equating to $0.050 per share, will be paid on May 2, 2022, with an ex-dividend date of April 6, 2022. Simultaneously, MUI will pay an early distribution of $0.054 per share on the same date. All shares of MFL will cease trading on the NYSE as of April 8, 2022.
BlackRock Advisors announced the approval of the reorganization of BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund (MFL) into BlackRock Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (MUI). Shareholders of MFL will exchange their Variable Rate Muni Term Preferred Shares for Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares of MUI on a one-for-one basis. The reorganization is expected to complete in Q2 2022, contingent on customary closing conditions. This merger aims to streamline operations and potentially enhance shareholder value.
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