BlackRock Announces Results of Joint Special Shareholder Meeting Relating to the Reorganizations of Two Municipal Closed-End Funds

Rhea-AI Summary

BlackRock Advisors announced that the special meeting of shareholders for BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Fund (MYJ) and BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund (MUJ) did not secure the necessary votes for their proposed reorganization. The meeting has been adjourned to March 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) to continue soliciting proxies from shareholders. The reorganization, aiming to merge MYJ into MUJ, will not proceed without the requisite shareholder approval.

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• None.

Negative

• Failure to obtain the requisite shareholder votes for MYJ and MUJ reorganization.
• Adjournment of the shareholder meeting indicates potential lack of shareholder support.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BlackRock Advisors, LLC announced today that, at a joint special meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) of BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MYJ) and BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MUJ and together with MYJ, the “Funds,” and each, a “Fund”), the Funds did not obtain the requisite votes of common shareholders to approve the reorganization of MYJ with and into MUJ, with MUJ continuing as the surviving Fund, and the transactions contemplated thereby (the “Reorganization”). Accordingly, the Meeting with respect to the proposals to be voted on by common shareholders of each Fund has been adjourned to March 4, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) in order to continue to solicit proxies from common shareholders of each Fund. The Reorganization will not be completed unless each Fund obtains the requisite vote of common shareholders to approve the applicable proposals.

This press release is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer to purchase or sell shares of the Funds.

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FAQ

What was the outcome of the BlackRock Funds shareholder meeting on March 4, 2022?

The shareholder meeting did not secure the necessary votes for the reorganization of MYJ into MUJ.

What are the implications of the failed reorganization for MYJ and MUJ?

Without the reorganization being approved, both MYJ and MUJ will remain as separate funds.

When will the adjourned shareholders meeting for MYJ and MUJ take place?

The adjourned shareholders meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.

What will happen if the reorganization of MYJ and MUJ is not approved?

If not approved, the reorganization will not take place, and the funds will continue to operate separately.

What steps will BlackRock take following the failed vote on the reorganization?

BlackRock will continue to solicit proxies from common shareholders to obtain the necessary votes.