BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust announces an Equity Buyback for repurchase up to 5% of its outstanding common shares
September 08, 2022 at 12:00 am EDT
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BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase its own shares, representing 5% of its issued share capital. The purpose of the plan is to enhance shareholder value. The repurchases will commence on December 1, 2022 and will be valid till November 30, 2023.
BlackRock Advisors, LLC acted as legal advisor to the company.
BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (the Trust) is a closed-end management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of current income and long-term capital appreciation. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities issued by companies that are engaged in the Utilities, Infrastructure and Power Opportunities business segments. The Utilities segment includes products, technologies and services connected to the management, ownership, operation, construction, and development or financing of facilities. The Infrastructure segment includes companies that own or operate infrastructure assets. The Power Opportunities segment includes companies with involvement in, supporting, or necessary renewable energy technology and development. BlackRock Advisors, LLC serves as an investment advisor for the Trust.