BlackRock, Inc.
For the period ended May 20, 2026. Filed Apr 10, 2026.
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May 20, 2026 · Filed Apr 10, 2026
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Proxy Summary
This summary provides an overview of selected information in this year’s Proxy Statement, which is first being sent or made available to shareholders on April 10, 2026. We encourage you to read the entire Proxy Statement before voting.
Voting Matters
Shareholders will be asked to vote on the following matters at the Annual Meeting:
| Proposal | Board Recommendation | Page Reference | |||
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| Item 1. | Election of DirectorsThe Board believes that each of the director nominees has the knowledge, experience and skills necessary to contribute to an effective and well-functioning Board. | Vote FOR each director nominee | 7 u | ||
| Item 2. | Approval, in a Non-Binding Advisory Vote, of the Compensation for Named Executive OfficersBlackRock seeks a non-binding advisory vote from its shareholders to approve the compensation of the NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement. The Board values the opinions of our shareholders and will take into consideration the outcome of the advisory vote when considering future executive compensation decisions. | . | Vote FOR | 51 u | |
| Item 3. | Ratification of the Appointment of the Independent Registered Public Accounting FirmThe Audit Committee has appointed Deloitte to serve as BlackRock’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 calendar year, and this appointment is being submitted to our shareholders for ratification. The Audit Committee and the Board believe that the continued retention of Deloitte to serve as BlackRock’s independent auditor is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. | Vote FOR | 110 u | ||
| Item 4. | Amendment of Subsidiary Certificate of Incorporation to Remove Pass-Through Voting ProvisionThe Board recommends that shareholders approve an amendment to the certificate of incorporation of BlackRock Finance, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company, to remove a provision which requires the Company's shareholders to approve certain corporate actions relating to the subsidiary (the “Pass-Through Voting Provision”). This Pass-Through Voting Provision is highly unusual for a consolidated subsidiary of a public company, and we are seeking to remove it to maintain maximum flexibility for future corporate actions. | . | Vote FOR | 113 u | |
What’s New?We continually review our approach to corporate governance and executive compensation in an effort to maintain a culture of high performance, collaboration, innovation and fiduciary responsibility. We believe providing a broader understanding of our perspectives on certain items will be beneficial to you as you consider this year’s voting matters. This year’s new or updated items include:•New or enhanced disclosure on our executive compensation program and 2025 NEO pay outcomes. See:–“MDCC’s Use and Rationale of Context-Informed Judgment within our Annual NEO Framework” on page 62 u–“2025 Say-on-Pay Response” and “Shareholder Areas of Focus, Feedback, and MDCC Response” on pages 64 and 65 u–“2025 NEO Compensation and Performance Summaries” on page 76 u
| BLACKROCK, INC. | 2026 PROXY STATEMENT | 1 |
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