0001193125-17-321101.txt : 20171026 0001193125-17-321101.hdr.sgml : 20171026 20171026151913 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-17-321101 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20171026 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20171026 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20171026 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK SERIES, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001062806 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-08797 FILM NUMBER: 171156103 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 09809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 09809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MERCURY FUNDS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010827 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MERCURY ASSET MANAGEMENT FUNDS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980714 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MERCURY ALPHA FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980601 0001062806 S000002290 BlackRock Small Cap Growth Fund II C000005976 Investor A C000005978 Investor C C000005979 Institutional C000005980 Class R DEFA14A 1 d676976ddefa14a.htm BLACKROCK SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND II BlackRock Small Cap Growth Fund II

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

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LOGO

 

  IMPORTANT  

 

  URGENT PROXY VOTING REQUEST  

BlackRock Small Cap Growth Fund II

This is to inform you that the BlackRock Small Cap Growth Fund II’s (the “Fund”) reconvened Special Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Monday, November 27, 2017, at the offices of BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”), 1 University Square Drive, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6455 at 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). We are pleased to report that the shareholder response has been sizeable, however, the Fund requires a higher level of shareholder participation in order to complete the shareholder meeting objectives.

We are disappointed we have not yet received your proxy vote. Mutual fund regulations require a certain level of shareholder participation, and as one of our valued shareholders, your participation in the voting process is still needed to reach the participation levels required to approve the proposal.

What is a Proxy?

A proxy is the legal authority or means to permit a shareholder’s vote to be registered without the need for the shareholder to be present at the annual or special shareholder meeting. You may easily cast your vote by proxy via mail, phone or online and have it counted at the meeting.

Why am I receiving this Proxy?

Like other U.S. mutual funds, BlackRock funds periodically hold shareholder meetings when shareholder approval is needed for certain matters affecting the funds. For the upcoming shareholder meeting, shareholders are being asked to approve the proposal which will give rise to a combined fund with a larger net asset size combined fund and possible operating efficiencies which may lower the total expense ratio borne by shareholders of the combined fund.

 

By voting your shares promptly, you will help reduce the Fund’s proxy costs and will eliminate your receipt of additional follow-up phone calls and additional mailings urging you to cast your vote.

Voting is quick and easy.

Your vote is very important. Note: If you are receiving this reminder, your financial advisor cannot vote on your behalf.

Your Investment. Your Vote.

 

  Vote Online
  Vote by Phone
  Vote by Mail

We greatly appreciate your time and your investment in the BlackRock mutual funds.

If you have any questions concerning the proposal or would like to cast your vote with a live proxy voting specialist, please feel free to contact Broadridge Financial Solutions, toll free at 1-855-973-0098.

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LOGO

 

  IMPORTANT  

 

  URGENT PROXY VOTING REQUEST  

BlackRock Small Cap Growth Fund II

This is to inform you that the BlackRock Small Cap Growth Fund II’s (the “Fund”) reconvened Special Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Monday, November 27, 2017, at the offices of BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”), 1 University Square Drive, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6455 at 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). We are pleased to report that the shareholder response has been sizeable, however, the Fund requires a higher level of shareholder participation in order to complete the shareholder meeting objectives.

We are disappointed we have not yet received your proxy vote. Mutual fund regulations require a certain level of shareholder participation, and as one of our valued shareholders, your participation in the voting process is still needed to reach the participation levels required to approve the proposal.

What is a Proxy?

A proxy is the legal authority or means to permit a shareholder’s vote to be registered without the need for the shareholder to be present at the annual or special shareholder meeting. You may easily cast your vote by proxy via mail, phone or online and have it counted at the meeting.

Why am I receiving this Proxy?

Like other U.S. mutual funds, BlackRock funds periodically hold shareholder meetings when shareholder approval is needed for certain matters affecting the funds. For the upcoming shareholder meeting, shareholders are being asked to approve the proposal which will give rise to a combined fund with a larger net asset size combined fund and possible operating efficiencies which may lower the total expense ratio borne by shareholders of the combined fund.

 

By voting your shares promptly, you will help reduce the Fund’s proxy costs and will eliminate your receipt of additional follow-up phone calls and additional mailings urging you to cast your vote.

Voting is quick and easy.

Your vote is very important. Note: If you are receiving this reminder, your financial advisor cannot vote on your behalf.

Your Investment. Your Vote.

 

  Vote Online
  Vote by Phone
  Vote by Mail

We greatly appreciate your time and your investment in the BlackRock mutual funds.

If you have any questions concerning the proposal, please feel free to contact Computershare Fund Services, the Fund’s proxy solicitor engaged by the Fund to solicit and tabulate votes, toll free at 1-866-704-4427.

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