BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) CEO Fink gifts 7,852 common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. Chairman and CEO Laurence Fink reported a bona fide gift transfer of 7,852 shares of common stock on July 21, 2026. After this disposition, he directly holds 215,979 shares, including Restricted Stock Units that will vest over 1 to 3 years. The transaction was not made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 7,852 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider FINK LAURENCE

Role Chairman and CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Shares Of Common Stock (par Value $0.01 Per Share) F1	7,852	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Shares Of Common Stock (par Value $0.01 Per Share) — 215,979 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Includes Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units that will vest over a period of 1 to 3 years. Each Restricted Stock Unit is payable solely by delivery of an equal number of shares of Common Stock.

Key Figures

Shares gifted: 7,852 shares Post-transaction holdings: 215,979 shares Gift transaction price: 0.0000 per share +1 more

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Shares gifted 7,852 shares Bona fide gift of common stock on July 21, 2026

Post-transaction holdings 215,979 shares Directly held common stock and RSUs after the gift

Gift transaction price 0.0000 per share No consideration paid for the gifted shares

RSU vesting period 1 to 3 years Restricted Stock Units in holdings will vest over time

Key Terms

Bona fide gift, Restricted Stock Units, Rule 10b5-1, par value

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Bona fide gift financial

"The transaction code description identifies the transfer as a Bona fide gift"

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Includes Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units that will vest over a period"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"The transaction was not made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

par value financial

"Shares Of Common Stock (par Value $0.01 Per Share) are referenced"

Par value is the fixed amount printed on a bond or stock that represents its original value when issued. It’s like the face value of a coin or bill—what the issuer promises to pay back or the starting price of a stock—though it often doesn’t change with market prices. It matters because it helps determine certain financial details, like how much the company will pay back at maturity.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did BlackRock (BLK) CEO Laurence Fink report?

Laurence Fink reported a bona fide gift of 7,852 shares of BlackRock common stock. The transaction is coded as a gift disposition and did not involve a sale or purchase of shares in the open market.

How many BlackRock (BLK) shares does Laurence Fink hold after the reported gift?

After the gift, Laurence Fink directly holds 215,979 shares of BlackRock common stock. This amount includes Restricted Stock Units scheduled to vest over 1 to 3 years and settle in an equal number of common shares.

Was Laurence Fink’s BlackRock (BLK) share transfer under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No, the gift of 7,852 shares was not made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox for pre-arranged plans was explicitly left unchecked in connection with this reported transaction.

What role do Restricted Stock Units play in Laurence Fink’s BlackRock (BLK) holdings?

Fink’s post-transaction holding of 215,979 shares includes Restricted Stock Units that vest over 1 to 3 years. Each Restricted Stock Unit is payable solely by delivery of an equal number of BlackRock common shares upon vesting.

Did Laurence Fink receive any cash consideration for the 7,852 BlackRock (BLK) shares transferred?

No cash consideration was reported for the 7,852 shares transferred. The transaction is identified as a bona fide gift with a per-share transaction price of 0.0000, reflecting a non-cash, non-sale disposition.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

FINK LAURENCE

(Last) (First) (Middle)

BLACKROCK, INC.

50 HUDSON YARDS

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10001

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BlackRock, Inc. [ BLK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chairman and CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/21/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Shares Of Common Stock (par Value $0.01 Per Share)	07/21/2026		G		7,852	D	$0	215,979(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units that will vest over a period of 1 to 3 years. Each Restricted Stock Unit is payable solely by delivery of an equal number of shares of Common Stock.

	/s/ R. Andrew Dickson III as Attorney-in-Fact for Laurence Fink	07/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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