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BlackRock (BLK) director Kathleen Murphy receives 214-share stock unit grant

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BlackRock director Kathleen Murphy reported an equity award from the company. On January 16, 2026, she acquired 214 shares of BlackRock common stock at a price of $0, reflecting a grant of restricted stock units to a non-employee director. After this grant, she directly beneficially owned 693 common shares. The filing also notes indirect holdings of 10 shares by her son, 5 shares by the Murphy 2019 Descendants' Trust, and 53 shares by the Murphy 2024 Family Trust.

The restricted stock units were granted under BlackRock’s stock award and incentive plan, using $1,170.18 per share as the reference price, which was the average of the high and low trading prices on January 16, 2026. These units vest upon her election or re-election at the 2026 annual shareholders meeting and will be settled in common shares on the third anniversary of the grant date, unless she elects settlement when she leaves the board, either in a lump sum or in five equal annual installments.

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Insider Murphy Kathleen
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Shares Of Common Stock (par Value $0.01 Per Share) 214 $0.00 --
holding Shares Of Common Stock (par Value $0.01 Per Share) -- -- --
holding Shares Of Common Stock (par Value $0.01 Per Share) -- -- --
holding Shares Of Common Stock (par Value $0.01 Per Share) -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Shares Of Common Stock (par Value $0.01 Per Share) — 693 shares (Direct); Shares Of Common Stock (par Value $0.01 Per Share) — 10 shares (Indirect, By Son)
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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*
Murphy Kathleen

(Last) (First) (Middle)
BLACKROCK, INC.
50 HUDSON YARDS

(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10001

(City) (State) (Zip)
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
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/16/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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) 01/16/2026 A 214(1) A $0 693 D
Shares Of Common Stock (par Value $0.01 Per Share) 10 I By Son
Shares Of Common Stock (par Value $0.01 Per Share) 5 I By The Murphy 2019 Descendants' Trust
Shares Of Common Stock (par Value $0.01 Per Share) 53 I By The Murphy 2024 Family Trust
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. Restricted Stock Units granted to non-employee directors under the Third Amended and Restated BlackRock, Inc. 1999 Stock Award and Incentive Plan, based on $1,170.18 per share which was the average of the high and low price per share of Common Stock on January 16, 2026. Restricted Stock Units vest upon the director's election or re-election, as applicable, at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and will be settled in shares of Common Stock on the third anniversary of the date of grant, unless the director has elected to receive settlement of such shares on the date that he or she ceases to be a member of the Board (either in a lump sum or in five equal annual installments beginning on such date).
/s/ R. Andrew Dickson III as Attorney-in-Fact for Kathleen Murphy 01/21/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did BlackRock (BLK) director Kathleen Murphy report?

Director Kathleen Murphy reported the acquisition of 214 shares of BlackRock common stock on January 16, 2026, at a price of $0, reflecting a grant of restricted stock units to a non-employee director.

How many BlackRock (BLK) shares does Kathleen Murphy beneficially own after this Form 4?

Following the reported grant, Kathleen Murphy directly beneficially owns 693 shares of BlackRock common stock. The filing also lists 10 shares held by her son, 5 shares held by the Murphy 2019 Descendants' Trust, and 53 shares held by the Murphy 2024 Family Trust as indirect holdings.

What are the key terms of Kathleen Murphy’s restricted stock units from BlackRock (BLK)?

The restricted stock units for BlackRock common stock were valued using $1,170.18 per share, the average of the high and low trading prices on January 16, 2026. The units vest upon her election or re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and are scheduled to be settled in common shares on the third anniversary of the grant date, subject to her alternative settlement election upon leaving the board.

When will Kathleen Murphy’s BlackRock restricted stock units settle into shares?

The restricted stock units are set to be settled in shares of common stock on the third anniversary of the January 16, 2026 grant date. However, she may elect to receive settlement on the date she ceases to be a member of the board, either in a lump sum or in five equal annual installments.

Under which plan were Kathleen Murphy’s BlackRock (BLK) restricted stock units granted?

The restricted stock units were granted under the Third Amended and Restated BlackRock, Inc. 1999 Stock Award and Incentive Plan for non-employee directors.

Does the BlackRock (BLK) Form 4 indicate that Kathleen Murphy is a 10% owner?

No. The Form 4 identifies Kathleen Murphy as a director of BlackRock and does not mark her as a 10% owner or officer.