BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. And BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation Announce Shareholder Approval Of Merger; The Surviving Entity Will Continue As An Indirect Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Of TCPC
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BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. (TCPC) and BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation (BKCC) announced shareholder approval for their merger, with over 90% support. The merger aims to leverage combined scale for investing in middle market companies, enhancing BlackRock's BDC platform and private credit offerings. The merged entity will be a subsidiary of TCPC, which will continue trading under the ticker TCPC on the Nasdaq.

March 07, 2024 | 9:57 pm
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BKCC's merger with TCPC approved by shareholders, expected to enhance BlackRock's BDC platform and private credit services. BKCC to merge into TCPC.
BKCC merging into TCPC with strong shareholder support suggests a positive development for BKCC's stakeholders. The merger's focus on enhancing the combined entity's investment capabilities and BlackRock's BDC platform indicates a promising outlook for BKCC's value pre-merger.
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TCPC's merger with BKCC is approved by shareholders, aiming to enhance investments and BlackRock's BDC platform. TCPC to remain trading on Nasdaq.
The merger's approval and the strategic intent to leverage combined scale for better investment opportunities in middle market companies likely signal a positive outlook for TCPC. The overwhelming shareholder support and the continuation of TCPC's Nasdaq listing further bolster confidence in its short-term stock performance.
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