BlackRock Completes Municipal CEF Reorganization, Adopts Discount Management Program

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BlackRock announced the completion of the reorganization of BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ) into BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc. (MUC) and the adoption of a Discount Management Program for the acquiring fund.

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• Reorganization Completed

  BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ) has officially merged with and into BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc. (MUC).

• Share Conversion Ratio

  BFZ shareholders received 1.02530147 shares of MUC for each BFZ share, based on relative net asset values as of February 6, 2026.

• Discount Management Program Adopted

  The acquiring fund, MUC, has implemented a new program to repurchase a minimum of 5% of its outstanding common shares at 98% of NAV if the fund's shares trade at an average daily discount to NAV exceeding 10% over a 9-month measurement period.

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This filing confirms the finalization of the previously announced merger of BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ) into BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc. (MUC), with BFZ shareholders receiving MUC shares based on relative net asset values. More significantly, the acquiring fund, MUC, has adopted a Discount Management Program (DMP). This program aims to enhance shareholder value by committing to tender offers for at least 5% of outstanding common shares at 98% of NAV if the fund trades at an average daily discount to NAV greater than 10% over a 9-month period. This initiative provides a mechanism to address persistent discounts and offers potential liquidity to shareholders, which is a positive development for investors in the combined entity.