BlackRock adds Gregg Lemkau as independent director

BlackRock, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors elected Gregg R. Lemkau as an independent director effective January 27, 2026.

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BlackRock, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors elected Gregg R. Lemkau as an independent director effective January 27, 2026. He will initially rotate through all Board committees before being appointed to one or more specific committees after a review of the Board’s composition.

Mr. Lemkau is Co-Chief Executive Officer of BDT & MSD Partners, having served in senior roles there and at Goldman Sachs, including Co-Head of its Investment Banking Division and member of its Management Committee. BlackRock states that neither he nor his immediate family members is involved in any related person transaction requiring disclosure. He will receive the company’s standard compensation for non-employee directors, and the election was also announced in a press release attached as an exhibit.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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What board change did BlackRock (BLK) disclose in this 8-K filing?

BlackRock disclosed that its Board of Directors elected Gregg R. Lemkau as an independent director effective January 27, 2026. He will rotate across Board committees initially and receive the company’s standard compensation program for non-employee directors, as detailed in the filing.

Who is Gregg R. Lemkau, the new independent director at BlackRock (BLK)?

Gregg R. Lemkau is Co-Chief Executive Officer of BDT & MSD Partners, a merchant bank with advisory and investment activities. He previously served as CEO of MSD Partners and was Co-Head of the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs, sitting on Goldman’s Management Committee.

Are there any related person transactions involving Gregg R. Lemkau at BlackRock (BLK)?

The filing states that neither Gregg R. Lemkau nor any of his immediate family members is party, directly or indirectly, to any related person transaction requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. This indicates no reportable conflict-of-interest transactions were identified.

What committee roles will Gregg R. Lemkau have on BlackRock’s (BLK) Board?

Gregg R. Lemkau will be appointed to one or more Board committees after a review of the Board’s existing committee composition. Until specific assignments are determined, he will rotate through each Board committee to participate in their activities.

How will BlackRock (BLK) compensate Gregg R. Lemkau as a director?

Gregg R. Lemkau will participate in BlackRock’s standard compensation program for non-employee directors. The filing notes that his pay will follow the company’s usual framework used for outside Board members, without describing any unique or special compensation arrangements.

Did BlackRock (BLK) issue a press release about Gregg R. Lemkau’s election?

Yes. BlackRock issued a press release on January 27, 2026 announcing Gregg R. Lemkau’s election to the Board. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing and is incorporated into the disclosure by reference.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 27, 2026

BLACKROCK, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE		001-42297		99-1116001
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

50 Hudson Yards, New York, New York		10001
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 810-5800

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value		BLK		New York Stock Exchange
3.750% Notes due 2035		BLK 35		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 27, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of BlackRock, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Gregg R. Lemkau to serve as a director of the Board. Mr. Lemkau is joining the Board as an independent director.

Mr. Lemkau has served as Co-Chief Executive Officer of BDT & MSD Partners (“BDT & MSD”), a merchant bank with an advisory and investment platform, since 2023. Previously, Mr. Lemkau was CEO of MSD Partners, a predecessor firm of BDT & MSD, from 2021 to 2023. Prior to joining MSD Partners, Mr. Lemkau was Co-Head of the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs and served on the firm’s Management Committee.

Neither Mr. Lemkau, nor any of his immediate family members, is a party, directly or indirectly, to any related person transaction required to be reported pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Lemkau will be appointed to one or more Board committees following a review of the Board’s existing committee composition. Until then, he will rotate through each Board committee. Mr. Lemkau will participate in the Company’s standard compensation program for non-employee directors.

The Company issued a press release on January 27, 2026 announcing the director election described above. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description of Exhibit
99.1		Press Release issued by the Company on January 27, 2026.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

BlackRock, Inc.
(Registrant)
By:		/s/ R. Andrew Dickson III
		R. Andrew Dickson III
		Managing Director and Corporate Secretary

Date: January 27, 2026