BlackRock (BLK) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Emphasizes the importance of long-term investing for individual and national prosperity, highlighting the need for broader market participation to address wealth inequality and economic anxiety.

• Discusses global trends toward economic self-reliance, the impact of artificial intelligence on wealth concentration, and the necessity of expanding access to capital markets.

• Provides case studies from the U.S., India, Japan, and Germany on policies and innovations that increase individual investment in national growth.

• Outlines BlackRock's record growth in 2025, strategic acquisitions, and ambitions for 2030, including expanding private markets and technology-driven offerings.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Announces the upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and the solicitation of proxies, with further details to be provided in the definitive proxy statement.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Highlights the expansion of the Global Executive Committee and the appointment of Gregg Lemkau to the Board, bringing new expertise to guide future strategy.