Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust

BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. is a closed-end investment fund. Its investment objective is to provide high current income exempt from regular federal income tax consistent with the preservation of capital. The company was founded on February 26, 1993 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust is a closed-end fund that offers exposure to tax-exempt municipal bonds. The fund has a well-diversified portfolio with strong credit quality and a focus on capital preservation. BKN may lag behind the iShares National Muni Bond ETF due to its higher fees and use of leverage, but it offers tax advantages for investors.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Advisors, LLC today announced BlackRock Municipal Income Trust (NYSE: BFK), BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BKN), BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II (NYSE: BLE), BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust (NYSE: BYM), BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MHD), BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc. (NYSE: MQT), BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II, Inc. (NYSE: MUE), BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MVF), and BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. (NYSE: MVT) (collectively, the “Funds”) intend to redeem a portion of their outstanding Series W-7 Variable Rate Muni Term Preferred Shares (“VMTP Shares”) on or about November 24, 2023, at a redemption price equal to the liquidation preference of $100,000 per share, together with accumulated and unpaid dividends through the day prior to the redemption date. Shareholders are expected to benefit from lower expenses as a result of the redemptions.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Boards of Directors/Trustees of BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MIY), BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund (NYSE: MPA), BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust (NYSE: BHV), BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BKN) and BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc. (NYSE: MYI) (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) today announced the withdrawal of merger proposals that were previously approved by the Boards.

BlackRock Announces Withdrawal of Municipal Closed-End Fund Merger Proposals

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Advisors, LLC announced today that the Boards of Directors/Trustees of BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MIY), BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund (NYSE: MPA), BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust (NYSE: BHV), BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BKN) and BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc. (NYSE: MYI) (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) have approved the mergers of each of MIY, MPA, BHV and BKN with and into MYI, with MYI continuing as the surviving Fund (collectively, the “Mergers”).

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”) announced today a change to the fiscal year end (“FYE”) for each Fund listed below. These changes were made to reduce operating costs for the Funds and will be effective as of July 31, 2022. Ticker (NYSE) Fund Current FYE New FYE BKN BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. 4/30 7/31 BTA BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust 4/30 7/31 MUA BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. 4/30 7/31 MUI BlackRock Municipal Income Fu

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