BlackRock Small Cap Growth Fund II

DEFA14A 1 d676976ddefa14a.htm BLACKROCK SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND II BlackRock Small Cap Growth Fund II

UNITED STATES

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		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.


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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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