Management Change/Compensation Form 8 K

Prior to the Merger, shares of Old BlackRock Common Stock were registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and listed on the NYSE. As a result of the Merger, Old BlackRock has requested that the NYSE file a Form 25 to withdraw the shares of Old BlackRock Common Stock from listing on the NYSE. Old BlackRock expects to file a Form 15 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") to terminate the registration under the Exchange Act of the shares of Old BlackRock Common Stock, and suspend the reporting obligations under Sections 12(g) and 15(d) of the Exchange Act of Old BlackRock.

The information set forth in the "Explanatory Note" of this Current Report on Form 8-Kis incorporated by reference into this Item 3.01.