Series and Classes/Contracts Information:
| Merger | |||
| Status | Name | Ticker Symbol | |
| CIK 0000844779 | acquiring | ||
| Series S000001520 | BLACKROCK GOVERNMENT INCOME PORTFOLIO | ||
| CIK 0000750406 | target | ||
| Series S000002036 | MERRILL LYNCH U S GOVERNMENT FUND | ||
| Class/Contract C000005290 | Class A | ||
| Class/Contract C000005291 | Class B | ||
| Class/Contract C000005292 | Class C | ||
| Class/Contract C000005293 | Class I | ||
| Class/Contract C000005294 | Class R | ||
IRS No.: 510318674 | State of Incorp.: MA | Fiscal Year End: 0930
Type: N-14/A | Act: 33 | File No.: 333-133763 | Film No.: 06906005
