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BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) has announced the planned termination of the iShares iBonds Oct 2025 Term TIPS ETF (IBIB). The ETF will cease trading on October 15, 2025, with final NAV calculation on the same date and liquidation scheduled for October 20, 2025.

The termination follows the ETF's designed purpose, as iBonds ETFs are structured to mature like individual bonds during specific windows. As the fund approaches its final distribution date, its holdings will transition to short-term instruments and cash, with shareholders receiving liquidation proceeds around the specified liquidation date.

KBRA has assigned a BBB rating with a Stable outlook to HPS Corporate Capital Solutions Fund's (HCAP) senior unsecured notes, consisting of $150 million at 5.860% due 2028 and $200 million at 6.200% due 2030. HCAP, a Business Development Company (BDC), is managed by HPS Investment Partners, which was recently acquired by BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) in July 2025.

As of Q1 2025, HCAP maintains a $1.3 billion investment portfolio across 131 companies, with 91% in senior secured first lien loans. The company operates with a conservative leverage of 0.65x, below its target range of 0.75x to 1.0x. The fund benefits from HPS's extensive experience, with $157 billion in AUM and 780+ employees across 14 global offices.

The rating reflects HCAP's strong ties to HPS, diversified portfolio, and conservative leverage, balanced against its limited operating history and economic uncertainties.

LendingClub (NYSE:LC) has announced a significant partnership with BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), where BlackRock-managed funds will invest up to $1 billion through LendingClub's marketplace programs through 2026.

The partnership follows BlackRock's initial $100 million transaction under LendingClub's new LENDR (LendingClub Rated Notes) program in June 2025. The LENDR program features multiple tranches with Fitch credit ratings. Since launching its structured certificates programs in April 2023, LendingClub has sold nearly $6 billion in loans.

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), the world's largest asset management firm, has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $5.21 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 23, 2025, to shareholders who are registered as of the close of business on September 5, 2025.

BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) has announced its second quarter 2025 financial results. The company has made its earnings release and supplemental materials available through their investor relations website at ir.blackrock.com/quarterlyresults.

A teleconference call for investors and analysts will be hosted by CEO Laurence D. Fink, President Robert S. Kapito, and CFO Martin S. Small at 7:30 a.m. ET. U.S. participants can dial (786) 460-7166, while international callers should use (800) 401-3551, referencing the BlackRock Conference Call (ID: 1723819).

A live webcast will be accessible through BlackRock's investor relations website, with a replay available by 10:30 a.m. ET on July 15, 2025.

BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire ElmTree Funds, a leading net-lease real estate investment firm with $7.3 billion in assets under management. ElmTree, founded in 2011, specializes in single tenant, build-to-suit real estate assets and manages 122 properties across 31 U.S. states.

The acquisition will be integrated into BlackRock's Private Financing Solutions (PFS) platform, created through its combination with HPS Investment Partners. The deal structure includes upfront consideration primarily in BlackRock stock, with potential additional performance-based payments over five years. ElmTree CEO James Koman will continue leading the investment strategies post-acquisition.

The transaction, targeting the $1 trillion net lease market, is expected to close in Q3 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) has successfully completed its acquisition of HPS Investment Partners (HPS), creating a powerful integrated platform in private credit markets. The company is establishing a new division called Private Financing Solutions (PFS), which will combine their private credit, GP and LP solutions, and private and liquid CLO businesses.

The combined PFS platform will manage $190 billion in client assets and will operate alongside BlackRock's $3 trillion public fixed income franchise. The HPS business will maintain its branding and will be known as "HPS, a part of BlackRock." The integrated platform will be led by Scott Kapnick, Scot French, and Michael Patterson, with Kapnick serving as an observer to the BlackRock Board of Directors.

This strategic acquisition positions BlackRock to better serve clients as private credit continues to reshape financial markets, particularly in matching long-dated capital with long-term investors such as insurance companies, pensions, sovereign wealth funds, and wealth managers.

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) has launched the iShares Global Government Bond USD Hedged Active ETF (NYSE: GGOV), marking the industry's first hedged government bond active ETF. The fund offers investors a globally diversified portfolio of government bonds with USD hedging, managed by BlackRock's Global Tactical Asset Allocation team.

The ETF aims to provide higher yields with lower volatility compared to US-only bond indices through global sovereign issuer diversification. GGOV leverages the team's macroeconomic expertise managing $50B in global assets and joins BlackRock's $52 billion US active ETF platform and $1 trillion global bond ETF franchise.