---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-24-254116"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BLK"
cik: "0002012383"
company_name: "BlackRock, Inc."
filed_at: "2024-11-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T03:04:14.736272+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BlackRock establishes $5B commercial paper program, replaces $4B program after GIP acquisition

## Summary
- New $5B commercial paper program replaces prior $4B program; notes guaranteed by BlackRock Finance, Inc.
- Program established in connection with closing of Global Infrastructure Partners acquisition.
- Notes will have maturities up to 397 days; proceeds for general corporate purposes.
- Revolving credit facility expected to serve as liquidity backstop for issuances.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-24-254116
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BLK
- cik: 0002012383
- company_name: BlackRock, Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-11-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2012383/000119312524254116/0001193125-24-254116-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2012383/000119312524254116/d819462d8k.htm

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