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NEW YORK – BlackRock Advisors, LLC announced Friday that the Board of Trustees of BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (BTT) has greenlit the continuation of its open market share repurchase program. This move, effective post-November 30, 2025, aims to bolster shareholder value by potentially driving incremental accretion to the Trust’s Net Asset Value (NAV). The current program, set to expire at the end of this month, allows for the repurchase of up to 5% of outstanding common shares, based on figures from March 31, 2025.
The reauthorized program maintains the 5% repurchase limit, now calculated from the November 30, 2025, outstanding share count, and extends through November 30, 2026. BlackRock executives have emphasized that the repurchase program is designed to capitalize on situations where BTT shares are trading at a discount to their NAV. By buying back shares at a discount, the program aims to increase the NAV per share, potentially aiding BTT in meeting its objective of returning at least $25 per share to investors by 2030.
Historically, BTT’s share repurchase initiatives have yielded significant results:
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Ticker |
Total Repurchase Program History ($) |
Total NAV Accretion History ($) |
Total NAV Accretion History ($ / share) |
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BTT |
$140 million in shares |
$19 million |
$0.26 per share |
However, BlackRock cautions that the repurchase program’s execution is subject to market conditions and the discretion of the Trust’s management. Repurchases may be initiated based on pre-determined parameters, but there is no guarantee that any shares will be bought back. Key to the program’s success is identifying and executing purchases when the discount to NAV is significant enough to create meaningful accretion, while also adhering to regulatory constraints and ensuring the program doesn’t negatively impact the Trust’s liquidity or overall investment strategy.
The nuances of closed-end fund repurchase programs are often overlooked. While seemingly straightforward, the effectiveness hinges on several factors beyond just a discount to NAV. Transaction costs, market impact (i.e., the price increase resulting from the repurchase activity itself), and the opportunity cost of deploying capital towards repurchases instead of alternative investments all play a critical role. Furthermore, the market’s perception of the repurchase program can also impact its success. A well-communicated and consistently executed program can signal confidence in the Trust’s prospects and attract long-term investors.
BlackRock will report repurchase activity in its shareholder reports. Any repurchases will be conducted on a national securities exchange at prevailing market prices, adhering to exchange rules, volume limitations, and federal securities laws.
About BlackRock
BlackRock, a prominent financial institution and technology provider, aims to improve financial well-being for individuals worldwide. Information about the company is available at www.blackrock.com/corporate
Fund Updates
Performance and other data for the Trust will be updated monthly on BlackRock’s website (www.blackrock.com) in the “Closed-end Funds” section, alongside other relevant information.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements subject to assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. Actual results may deviate from expectations. Factors that could impact results include economic, political, and industry conditions, interest rate fluctuations, competition, legal proceedings, distributions, technological changes, regulatory actions, and global events. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, and BlackRock undertakes no duty to update them.
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