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

Rhea-AI Summary

BlackRock Advisors announced that shareholders of BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Fund (NYSE: MYJ) and BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund (NYSE: MUJ) approved the reorganization of MYJ into MUJ. The reorganization is expected to occur in early Q2 2022, contingent upon customary closing conditions. Upon completion, MYJ's Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares will convert to an equal number of MUJ shares, based on the net asset value of both funds. This press release is not an offer to buy or sell shares in these funds.

Positive

• Shareholders approved the reorganization of MYJ into MUJ, potentially enhancing operational efficiencies.
• Holders of MYJ's VRDP Shares will receive equivalent shares in MUJ, maintaining their investment levels.

Negative

• Reorganization may indicate underlying challenges in fund performance or demand.
• The outcome of the reorganization is still contingent on customary closing conditions, introducing uncertainty.

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 requisite vote of shareholders of each Fund have approved the reorganization of MYJ with and into MUJ, with MUJ continuing as the surviving Fund, and the transactions contemplated thereby (the “Reorganization”).

It is currently expected that the Reorganization will be completed in the beginning of the second quarter of 2022, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The Reorganization, if completed, would occur based on the relative net asset value of the common shares of each Fund. Holders of Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (“VRDP Shares”) of MYJ would receive on a one-for-one basis VRDP Shares of MUJ in an amount equal to the aggregate VRDP Share liquidation preference (including any accumulated and unpaid dividends) held by holders of MYJ VRDP Shares immediately prior to the Reorganization.

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 did BlackRock announce regarding MYJ and MUJ?

BlackRock announced that shareholders approved the reorganization of BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Fund (MYJ) into BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund (MUJ).

When is the reorganization of MYJ into MUJ expected to take place?

The reorganization is expected to be completed in early Q2 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.

What will happen to MYJ's Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares after the reorganization?

Holders of MYJ's Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares will receive an equivalent number of VRDP Shares in MUJ.

What does this reorganization mean for shareholders of MYJ?

The reorganization aims to streamline operations and maintain investment levels for shareholders, but it also introduces uncertainty regarding fund performance.

Is this press release an offer to purchase shares of MYJ or MUJ?

No, this press release does not constitute an offer to purchase or sell shares of the Funds.