UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 19, 2024 (November 15, 2024)
BLACKROCK PRIVATE CREDIT FUND
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 814-01485 | 87-4655020 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer
Identification Number) |
50 Hudson Yards New York, New York | | 10001 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (212) 810-5800
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
| Title of each class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| None | | Not applicable | | Not applicable |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensation Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
Resignation of Rajneesh Vig as Trustee of the Company
As previously disclosed on September 16, 2024, Rajneesh Vig had informed BlackRock Private Credit Fund (the “Company) of his resignation as Trustee of the Company, effective as of the close of business on January 31, 2025. On November 15, 2024, Mr. Vig informed the Company that his resignation as a Trustee of the Company will be effective as of the close of business on November 15, 2024. Mr. Vig’s resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company or with BlackRock, Inc. Mr. Vig will continue to serve as an employee of BlackRock, Inc. until the close of business on February 1, 2025 in order to ensure the smooth transition of his responsibilities.
Appointment of Peter Schwab as Independent Trustee of the Company
On November 15, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Company (the “Board”) appointed Peter Schwab to the Board as a Class III Trustee, effective as of the close of business on November 15, 2024, to serve until the end of his term at the close of business on May 18, 2025.
Delay of Effective Date of Philip Tseng’s Appointment as Trustee and Chair of the Company
As previously disclosed, on October 30, 2024 the Board appointed Philip Tseng as a Trustee of the Company and as Chair of the Board, each effective as of the close of business on January 31, 2025. On November 15, 2024, the Board delayed the effective date of Mr. Tseng’s appointment as a Class III Trustee and Chair to the close of business on May 18, 2025.
Appointment of Eric Draut as Chair of the Company
On November 15, 2024, the Board appointed Eric Draut as Chair of the Board, effective as of the close of business on November 15, 2024, to serve as Chair until the close of business on May 18, 2025, at which time he will again serve as Lead Independent Trustee. Prior to Mr. Draut’s appointment as Chair, he served as Lead Independent Trustee of the Company.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| | BlackRock Private Credit Fund |
| | | |
| Date: November 19, 2024 | By: | /s/ Laurence D. Paredes |
| | Name: | Laurence D. Paredes |
| | Title: | Secretary |
