BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund (MQY) Completes Multi-Fund Reorganization, Adopts Discount Management Program

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BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. (MQY) has completed the reorganization of three municipal closed-end funds into itself and adopted a Discount Management Program to enhance shareholder value.

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• Reorganization Completed

  BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. (MQY) has completed the reorganization, acquiring BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc. (MYD), BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc. (MQT), and BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (BKN).

• Share Conversion Details

  Shareholders of the acquired funds received common shares of MQY based on the aggregate Net Asset Value of their holdings, with fractional shares paid in cash.

• Discount Management Program Adopted

  MQY has adopted a Discount Management Program (DMP) for 2026, designed to enhance long-term shareholder value by addressing potential discounts to Net Asset Value (NAV).

• Share Repurchase Trigger

  Under the DMP, MQY intends to repurchase a minimum of 5% of its outstanding common shares at 98% of NAV if its shares trade at an average daily discount to NAV greater than 10% during the 9-month measurement period (January 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026).

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This filing announces the successful completion of a significant reorganization where BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc. (MQY) has absorbed three other municipal closed-end funds: BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc. (MYD), BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc. (MQT), and BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (BKN). This consolidation is expected to create a larger, potentially more efficient fund. Furthermore, MQY has adopted a Discount Management Program (DMP), which is a positive development for shareholders. The DMP commits the fund to offer to repurchase a minimum of 5% of its outstanding common shares at 98% of NAV if the fund trades at an average daily discount greater than 10% over a 9-month period. This program aims to mitigate the common issue of CEFs trading at a discount to their Net Asset Value, providing a mechanism for potential liquidity and value enhancement for investors.