Form DEFA14A - Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material
September 06 2024 - 9:04AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Filed by the
Registrant ☒
Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐
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Preliminary Proxy Statement |
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule
14a-6(e)(2)) |
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Definitive Proxy Statement |
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Definitive Additional Materials |
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to § 240.14a-12
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BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other than the Registrant)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
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Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. |
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Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules
14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. |
BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND, INC.
NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF THE
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
September 6, 2024
To the Shareholders:
The Special Meeting of Shareholders (the Special Meeting) of the BlackRock Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (the Fund) that was originally
scheduled for Friday, September 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time), has been postponed to Monday, September 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).
As described in the proxy materials for the Special Meeting previously distributed (the Proxy Materials), the purpose of the Meeting is to seek
shareholder approval of the proposals listed below (collectively, the Proposals) in connection with the conversion of the Fund from a registered closed-end management investment company
listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to an unlisted, continuously offered registered closed-end management investment company operating as an interval fund pursuant to
Rule 23c-3 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the Conversion):
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PROPOSAL 1. |
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The holders of shares of common stock (Common Shares and the holders thereof, common shareholders) and the holders of Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (VRDP Shares and the holders thereof,
VRDP Holders) of the Fund are being asked to vote together as a single class to approve the adoption of a fundamental policy requiring the Fund make quarterly offers to repurchase from shareholders between 5% and 25% of the Funds
outstanding Common Shares at NAV, pursuant to Rule 23c-3 under the 1940 Act. |
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PROPOSAL 2(A). |
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The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of the Fund are being asked to vote together as a single class to approve a change in the Funds fundamental investment objective. |
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PROPOSAL 2(B). |
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The VRDP Holders of the Fund are being asked to vote as a separate class to approve the change in the Funds fundamental investment objective. |
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PROPOSAL 3(A). |
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The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of the Fund are being asked to vote together as a single class to approve a change in the Funds fundamental 80% investment policy. |
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PROPOSAL 3(B). |
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The VRDP Holders of the Fund are being asked to vote as a separate class to approve the change in the Funds fundamental 80% investment policy. |
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PROPOSAL 4. |
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The common shareholders and VRDP Holders of the Fund are being asked to vote together as a single class to approve an Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement of the Fund. |
The Proposals are more fully described in the Proxy Materials. Shareholder approval of each Proposal is contingent upon
shareholder approval of each other Proposal. Therefore, if the applicable shareholders do not approve each Proposal, then the approval of each other Proposal will be deemed null and the Conversion will not be implemented.
Other than the date of the Special Meeting, there is no change to the Proxy Materials that were mailed to shareholders on or about July 25, 2024. In
particular, the record date for the Special Meeting of July 10, 2024 (the Record Date) and the virtual meeting format remain unchanged. Shareholders of record of the Fund as of the close of business on the Record Date are entitled
to vote at the Special Meeting and at any adjournments, postponements or delays thereof.
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Shareholders will not have to travel to attend the Special Meeting but will be able to view the Special Meeting
live and cast their votes by accessing the web link provided in the Proxy Materials.
The Board of Directors of the Fund unanimously recommends that
you vote FOR each Proposal with respect to which you are being asked to vote.
Please be certain to vote by telephone or via the
Internet or sign, date and return each proxy card you receive from us.
If you have any questions about the Proposals to be voted on or the virtual
Special Meeting, please call Georgeson LLC, the firm assisting us in the solicitation of proxies, toll free at (866) 679-6457.
By Order of the Board,
Janey Ahn
Secretary of the Fund
50 Hudson Yards
New York, NY 10001
Important Information
This Notice should be read in conjunction with the Proxy Materials filed with the SEC on July 25, 2024. To the extent that information in this Notice
differs from or updates information contained in the Proxy Materials, the information in this Notice controls. This Notice does not change or update any of the other disclosures contained in the Proxy Materials.
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