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blk-8k_20230414.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
April 14,
2023
BLACKROCK, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
001-33099
(Commission
File Number)
32-0174431
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
50 Hudson Yards
,
New York
,
New York
10001
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(212)
810-5300
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value
BLK
New York Stock Exchange
1.250% Notes due 2025
BLK25
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On April 14, 2023, BlackRock, Inc. (the "Company") reported results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023. A copy of the earnings release issued by the Company is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 14, 2023, the Company will hold an investor conference call and webcast to discuss the Company's earnings results for the three months ended March 31, 2023. A copy of supplemental materials used during the earnings call is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)  Exhibits
99.1
Earnings release dated April 14, 2023 issued by the Company
99.2
First Quarter 2023 Earnings – Earnings Release Supplement
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
BlackRock, Inc.
(Registrant)
By:
/s/ Martin S. Small
Date: April 14, 2023
Martin S. Small
Senior Managing Director and
Chief Financial Officer