BlackRock (BLK) General Counsel details tax withholding and RSU vesting

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock General Counsel Christopher J. Meade reported stock-based compensation activity. On 01/30/2026, BlackRock withheld 3,475 shares of common stock at $1,118.94 per share to cover tax obligations tied to vesting equity awards. On 01/31/2026, Meade acquired 5,175 shares of common stock at $0, reflecting vested Restricted Stock Units from a 2022 Performance Incentive Plan award that paid out at 116.6% of the original target based on company performance. Following these transactions, he directly held 14,059 shares, a figure that includes common stock and Restricted Stock Units scheduled to vest over 1 to 3 years.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Meade Christopher J.

Role General Counsel and CLO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	5,175	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	3,475	$1,118.94	$3.89M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 14,059 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Represents the withholding by BlackRock of common stock to satisfy tax obligations on the vesting of the reporting person's awards granted under the Third Amended and Restated BlackRock, Inc. 1999 Stock Award and Incentive Plan. Includes Common Stock as well as 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. Reflects a 2022 BlackRock Performance Incentive Plan award value of $3,300,141 converted to 4,438 Restricted Stock Units by dividing the award value by $743.61, which was the average of the high and low price per share of Common Stock on January 17, 2023. As outlined in BlackRock's 2023 Proxy Statement, the award was subject to adjustment based on certain performance metrics approved by the Management Development and Compensation Committee at the time of the award. Based on the Company's performance, the Restricted Stock Units vesting represent 116.6% of the original award.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

02/03/2026 - 08:07 PM

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Meade Christopher J.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

50 HUDSON YARDS

(Street)

NEW YORK

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)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	General Counsel and CLO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/30/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	01/30/2026		F		3,475⁽¹⁾	D	$1,118.94	8,884⁽²⁾	D
Common Stock	01/31/2026		A		5,175⁽³⁾	A	$0	14,059⁽²⁾	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the withholding by BlackRock of common stock to satisfy tax obligations on the vesting of the reporting person's awards granted under the Third Amended and Restated BlackRock, Inc. 1999 Stock Award and Incentive Plan.

2. Includes Common Stock as well as 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.

3. Reflects a 2022 BlackRock Performance Incentive Plan award value of $3,300,141 converted to 4,438 Restricted Stock Units by dividing the award value by $743.61, which was the average of the high and low price per share of Common Stock on January 17, 2023. As outlined in BlackRock's 2023 Proxy Statement, the award was subject to adjustment based on certain performance metrics approved by the Management Development and Compensation Committee at the time of the award. Based on the Company's performance, the Restricted Stock Units vesting represent 116.6% of the original award.

	/s/ R. Andrew Dickson III as Attorney-in-Fact for Christopher J. Meade	02/03/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did BlackRock (BLK) report for Christopher J. Meade?

BlackRock reported that General Counsel Christopher J. Meade had 3,475 shares withheld for taxes and received 5,175 shares from vesting Restricted Stock Units. These changes reflect routine equity compensation activity under BlackRock’s stock award and performance incentive plans.

How many BlackRock (BLK) shares does Christopher J. Meade hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Christopher J. Meade directly held 14,059 BlackRock shares. This total includes both common stock and Restricted Stock Units that will vest over one to three years, each unit settling in one share of common stock when vested.

Why were 3,475 BlackRock (BLK) shares withheld in the 01/30/2026 transaction?

The 3,475 shares were withheld by BlackRock to satisfy tax obligations when Meade’s prior awards vested under the 1999 Stock Award and Incentive Plan. Such tax withholding transactions are common in equity compensation programs and do not represent an open-market share sale.

What is the origin of the 5,175 BlackRock (BLK) shares acquired at $0 on 01/31/2026?

The 5,175 shares stem from a 2022 BlackRock Performance Incentive Plan award valued at $3,300,141 and converted into Restricted Stock Units. Based on company performance, 116.6% of the original target vested, and each vested unit paid out in one share at no cash cost.

How were the Restricted Stock Units for BlackRock (BLK) calculated in Meade’s award?

The 2022 performance award of $3,300,141 was converted into 4,438 Restricted Stock Units using a $743.61 share price, the average of the high and low on January 17, 2023. The final units vesting were adjusted to 116.6% of this original amount based on performance metrics.

Over what period will Christopher J. Meade’s remaining BlackRock (BLK) Restricted Stock Units vest?

The reported holdings include Restricted Stock Units that will vest over a period of one to three years. Each unit will be settled solely in an equal number of BlackRock common shares as the vesting schedule is met under the company’s award plans.