1,741 BLE preferred shares swapped in BlackRock (NYSE: BLE) fund reorganization
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST II reported an internal reorganization-related transaction involving its preferred shares. In connection with the trust’s reorganization into BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. ("MHD"), 1,741 Series W-7 Variable Rate Muni Term Preferred Shares were exchanged in a cashless transaction.
These 1,741 preferred shares were beneficially owned by DNT Asset Trust and were exchanged for an equal number of similar preferred shares of MHD. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reports only an indirect interest in these securities through its indirect ownership of DNT Asset Trust and includes a disclaimer that the joint filing does not constitute an admission of group status for ownership or control purposes.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO, DNT Asset Trust
Role
10% Owner | 10% Owner
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Series W-7 Variable Rate Muni Term Preferred Shares | 1,741 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Series W-7 Variable Rate Muni Term Preferred Shares — 0 shares (Indirect, By Subsidiary)
Footnotes (1)
- In connection with the reorganization of the Issuer into BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. ("MHD"), 1,741 Series W-7 Variable Rate Muni Term Preferred Shares ("VMTP Shares") of the Issuer beneficially owned by DNT Asset Trust ("DNT Trust") were exchanged for an equal number of VMTP Shares of MHD in a cashless transaction. The 1,741 shares reported as disposed of in Table I represent shares that were beneficially owned by DNT Trust. This statement is jointly filed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. and DNT Trust. JPMorgan Chase & Co. holds an indirect interest in the securities listed in Table I by virtue of its indirect ownership of its subsidiary DNT Trust. Each reporting person declares that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be construed as an admission that such person is, for the purposes of Section 13(d) of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or any other purpose, (i) acting (or has agreed or is agreeing to act together with any other person) as a partnership, limited partnership, syndicate or other group for the purpose of acquiring, holding or disposing of securities of the Issuer or otherwise with respect to the Issuer or any securities of the Issuer or (ii) a member of any group with respect to the Issuer or any securities of the Issuer.
FAQ
What transaction did BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST II (BLE) report in this Form 4?
The filing reports a reorganization-related exchange of 1,741 Series W-7 Variable Rate Muni Term Preferred Shares. These were swapped for an equal number of similar preferred shares of BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD) in a cashless transaction tied to a fund reorganization.
Does the BLE filing say JPMorgan and DNT Asset Trust form an investor group?
The reporting persons expressly disclaim being part of any group for ownership purposes. They state that the joint filing should not be construed as an admission of acting together as a partnership, syndicate, or group with respect to the issuer or its securities under Section 13(d).