BlackRock Global Equity Income Trust, BlackRock World Investment Trust & BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust Announce...
May 05 2009 - 4:30PM
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BlackRock Advisors, LLC announced today that the joint special
meeting of shareholders of BlackRock Global Equity Income Trust
(NYSE:BFD), BlackRock World Investment Trust (NYSE:BWC) and
BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust (NYSE:BOE) was held
today and has been adjourned upon shareholder motion until June 2,
2009.
The special meeting was adjourned to allow additional time to
further solicit votes in connection with the proposed
reorganization of each of BFD and BWC into BOE, with BOE being the
surviving fund, as outlined in the Notice of Joint Special Meeting
of Shareholders previously mailed to shareholders. The reconvened
special meeting of shareholders will be held at 800 Scudders Mill
Road, Plainsboro, New Jersey at 9:00 a.m. on June 2, 2009.
About BlackRock
BlackRock is one of the world�s largest publicly traded
investment management firms. At March 31, 2009, BlackRock�s assets
under management were $1.283 trillion. The firm manages assets on
behalf of institutions and individuals worldwide through a variety
of equity, fixed income, cash management and alternative investment
products. In addition, a growing number of institutional investors
use BlackRock Solutions investment system, risk management and
financial advisory services. Headquartered in New York City, as of
March 31, 2009, the firm has approximately 5,200 employees in 21
countries and a major presence in key global markets, including the
U.S., Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. For additional
information, please visit the firm�s web site at
www.blackrock.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release, and other statements that BlackRock or BFD,
BWC or BOE (the �Funds�) may make, may contain certain
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act, with respect to the future
financial or business performance, strategies or expectations of
BlackRock or the Funds. Forward-looking statements are typically
identified by words or phrases such as �trend,� �potential,�
�opportunity,� �pipeline,� �believe,� �comfortable,� �expect,�
�anticipate,� �current,� �intention,� �estimate,� �position,�
�assume,� �outlook,� �continue,� �remain,� �maintain,� �sustain,�
�seek,� �achieve,� and similar expressions, or future or
conditional verbs such as �will,� �would,� �should,� �could,� �may�
or similar expressions.
BlackRock cautions that forward-looking statements are subject
to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over
time. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are
made, and neither BlackRock nor any of the Funds assumes a duty to
or undertakes to update forward-looking statements. Actual results
could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking
statements and future results could differ materially from
historical performance.
With respect to each Fund, the following factors, among others,
could cause actual events to differ materially from forward-looking
statements or historical performance: (1) changes in political,
economic or industry conditions, the interest rate environment or
financial and capital markets, which could result in changes in the
Fund�s net asset value; (2) the performance of the Fund�s
investments; (3) the impact of increased competition; (4) the
extent and timing of any distributions or share repurchases; (5)
the impact of legislative and regulatory actions and reforms and
regulatory, supervisory or enforcement actions of government
agencies relating to the Funds or BlackRock, as applicable; and (6)
BlackRock�s ability to attract and retain highly talented
professionals.
The Annual and Semi-Annual Reports and other regulatory filings
of the BlackRock Closed-End Funds with the SEC are accessible on
the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov and on BlackRock�s web
site at www.blackrock.com, and may discuss these or other
factors that affect the Closed-End Funds. The information contained
on our web site is not a part of this press release.
The Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus relating to the proposed
reorganization contains important information and shareholders are
urged to read it. Free copies of the Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus�are available�by calling BlackRock at (800)
882-0052 or on the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov.
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