UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-CSR CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES |
Investment Company Act file number 811-08081 Name of Fund: BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service: Donald C. Burke, Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc., 800 Scudders Mill Road, Plainsboro, NJ, 08536. Mailing address: P.O. Box 9011, Princeton, NJ, 08543-9011 Registrants telephone number, including area code: (800) 882-0052, Option 4 Date of fiscal year end: 04/30/2008 Date of reporting period: 05/01/2007 04/30/2008 Item 1 Report to Stockholders |
EQUITIES FIXED INCOME REAL ESTATE LIQUIDITY ALTERNATIVES BLACKROCK SOLUTIONS
Annual Report
APRIL 30, 2008
BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD)
BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc. (MUS)
NOT FDIC INSURED MAY LOSE VALUE NO BANK GUARANTEE |
Table of Contents | ||
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A Letter to Shareholders | 3 | |
Annual Report: | ||
Fund Summaries | 4 | |
The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging | 6 | |
Swap Agreements | 6 | |
Financial Statements: | ||
Schedules of Investments | 7 | |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities | 15 | |
Statements of Operations | 16 | |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | 17 | |
Financial Highlights | 18 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | 20 | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | 26 | |
Important Tax Information | 27 | |
Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan | 28 | |
Officers and Directors | 29 | |
Additional Information | 32 |
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APRIL 30, 2008 |
A Letter to Shareholders |
Dear Shareholder
Over the past several months, financial markets have been buffeted by the housing recession, the credit market unraveling
and related liquidity freeze and steadily rising commodity prices. Counterbalancing these difficulties were booming export
activity, a robust non-financial corporate sector and, notably, aggressive and timely monetary and fiscal policy actions.
Amid the market tumult, the Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) intervened with a series of moves to bolster liquidity and
ensure financial market stability. Since September 2007, the central bank slashed the target federal funds rate 325 basis
points (3.25%), bringing the rate to 2.0% as of period-end. Of greater magnitude, however, were the Feds other policy
decisions, which included opening the discount window directly to broker dealers and investment banks and backstopping
the unprecedented rescue of Bear Stearns.
The Feds response to the financial crisis helped to improve credit conditions and investor mood. After hitting a low point
on March 17 (coinciding with the collapse of Bear Stearns), equity markets found a welcome respite in April, when the
S&P 500 Index of U.S. stocks posted positive monthly performance for the first time since October 2007. International
markets, which outpaced those of the U.S. for much of 2007, saw a reversal in that trend, as effects of the credit crisis and
downward pressures on growth were far-reaching.
In contrast to equity markets, Treasury securities rallied (yields fell as prices correspondingly rose), as a broad flight-
toquality theme persisted. The yield on 10-year Treasury issues, which touched 5.30% in June 2007 (its highest level
in five years), fell to 4.04% by year-end and to 3.77% by April 30. Treasury issues relinquished some of their gains in April,
however, as investor appetite for risk returned and other high-quality fixed income sectors outperformed.
Problems within the monoline insurance industry and the failure of auctions for auction rate securities plagued the
municipal bond market, driving yields higher and prices lower across the curve. However, in conjunction with the more
recent shift in sentiment, the sector delivered strong performance in the final month of the reporting period.
Overall, the major benchmark indexes generated results that generally reflected heightened investor risk aversion:
Total Returns as of April 30, 2008 | 6-month | 12-month | ||||||
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U.S. equities (S&P 500 Index) | 9.64% | 4.68% | ||||||
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Small cap U.S. equities (Russell 2000 Index) | 12.92 | 10.96 | ||||||
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International equities (MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index) | 9.21 | 1.78 | ||||||
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Fixed income (Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index) | + 4.08 | + 6.87 | ||||||
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Tax-exempt fixed income (Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index) | + 1.47 | + 2.79 | ||||||
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High yield bonds (Lehman Brothers U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index) | 0.73 | 0.80 | ||||||
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index. As you navigate todays volatile markets, we encourage you to review your investment goals with your financial professional and to make portfolio changes, as needed. For more up-to-date commentary on the economy and financial markets, we invite you to visit www.blackrock.com/funds. As always, we thank you for entrusting BlackRock with your investment assets, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in the months and years ahead. |
THIS PAGE NOT PART OF YOUR FUND REPORT
Fund Summary as of April 30, 2008 |
BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. |
Investment Objective BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (MHD) (the Fund) seeks to provide shareholders with current income exempt from federal income taxes by investing primarily in a portfolio of long-term, investment grade municipal obligations the interest on which, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuers, is exempt from federal income taxes. Performance For the 12 months ended April 30, 2008, the Fund returned 4.74% based on market price, with dividends reinvested. The Funds return based on net asset value (NAV) was 2.08%, with dividends reinvested. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper General Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged) cat- egory posted an average return of 3.47% on a NAV basis. Comparative performance was enhanced by the Funds overweight in high-quality pre-refund- ed bonds, as credit spreads widened during the period. The relatively shorter duration of these securities also was a positive factor, as the differential between short- and long-term municipal yields increased significantly. Additionally, Fund performance benefited from an above-average distribution yield. |
Fund Information | ||||
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Symbol on New York Stock Exchange | MHD | |||
Initital Offering Date | May 2, 1997 | |||
Yield on Closing Market Price as of April 30, 2008 ($14.77)* | 5.77% | |||
Tax Equivalent Yield** | 8.88% | |||
Current Monthly Distribution per share of Common Stock*** | $0.071 | |||
Current Annualized Distribution per share of Common Stock*** | $0.852 | |||
Leverage as of April 30, 2008**** | 40% | |||
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* Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price. Past performance does not guarantee future results. ** Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum federal tax rate of 35%. *** The distribution is not constant and is subject to change. **** As a percentage of managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund (including any assets attributable to Auction Market Preferred Stock (Preferred Stock) and Tender Option Bond Trusts (TOBs)) minus the sum of accrued liabilities (other than debt representing financial leverage). |
The table below summarizes the changes in the Funds market price and net asset value per share:
4/30/08 | 4/30/07 | Change | High | Low | ||||||
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Market Price | $14.77 | $16.49 | (10.43%) | $16.68 | $13.92 | |||||
Net Asset Value | $15.20 | $16.51 | (7.93%) | $16.53 | $14.57 | |||||
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The following charts show the portfolio composition and credit quality allocations of the Funds long-term investments:
Portfolio Composition | ||||
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Sector | 4/30/08 | 4/30/07 | ||
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Hospital | 21% | 19% | ||
City, County & State | 16 | 14 | ||
Industrial & Pollution Control | 15 | 19 | ||
Sales Tax | 12 | 10 | ||
Education | 9 | 10 | ||
Housing | 8 | 4 | ||
Transportation | 7 | 11 | ||
Power | 6 | 3 | ||
Tobacco | 5 | 6 | ||
Water & Sewer | 1 | 1 | ||
Lease Revenue | | 3 | ||
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Credit Quality Allocations1 | ||||
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Credit Rating | 4/30/08 | 4/30/07 | ||
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AAA/Aaa | 40% | 37% | ||
AA/Aa | 12 | 10 | ||
A/A | 18 | 16 | ||
BBB/Baa | 8 | 15 | ||
BB/Ba | 1 | 1 | ||
B/B | 2 | 1 | ||
CCC/Caa | 2 | 2 | ||
Not Rated2 | 17 | 18 | ||
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1 Using the higher of Standard & Poors or Moodys Investors Service ratings. 2 The investment advisor has deemed certain of these non-rated securities to be of investment grade quality. As of April 30, 2008 and 2007, the market value of these securities was $10,735,995 representing 3% and $23,744,601 representing 6%, respectively, of the Funds long-term investments. |
4 ANNUAL REPORT |
APRIL 30, 2008 |
Fund Summary as of April 30, 2008
BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc.
Investment Objective BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc. (MUS) (the Fund) seeks to provide shareholders with current income exempt from federal income taxes by investing primarily in a portfolio of long-term, investment grade municipal obligations the interest on which, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuers, is exempt from federal income taxes. Under normal circumstances, the Fund also invests at least 80% of its total assets in municipal bonds that are covered by insurance. Performance For the 12 months ended April 30, 2008, the Fund returned 4.34% based on market price, with dividends reinvested. The Funds return based on NAV was 0.95%, with dividends reinvested. For the same period, the closed-end Lipper Insured Municipal Debt Funds (Leveraged) category posted an average return of 1.68% on a NAV basis. The Funds performance benefited from an overweight in pre-refunded bonds, as the yield curve steepened and shorter maturity issues outperformed. Conversely, problems within the monoline insurance industry had a negative impact on the entire insured municipal market, detracting from the Funds performance for the period. Fund Information |
Symbol on New York Stock Exchange | MUS | |
Initital Offering Date | May 1, 1998 | |
Yield on Closing Market Price as of April 30, 2008 ($11.97)* | 4.86% | |
Tax Equivalent Yield** | 7.48% | |
Current Monthly Distribution per share of Common Stock*** | $0.0485 | |
Current Annualized Distribution per share of Common Stock*** | $0.582 | |
Leverage as of April 30, 2008**** | 45% | |
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* Yield on closing market price is calculated by dividing the current annualized distribution per share by the closing market price.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
** Tax equivalent yield assumes the maximum federal tax rate of 35%.
*** The distribution is not constant and is subject to change.
**** As a percentage of managed assets, which is the total assets of the Fund (including any assets attributable to Preferred Stock and TOBs)
minus the sum of accrued liabilities (other than debt representing financial leverage).
The table below summarizes the changes in the Funds market price and net asset value per share:
4/30/08 | 4/30/07 | Change | High | Low | ||||||
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Market Price | $11.97 | $13.13 | (8.83%) | $13.18 | $11.26 | |||||
Net Asset Value | $13.31 | $14.10 | (5.60%) | $14.11 | $12.38 | |||||
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The following charts show the portfolio composition and credit quality allocations of the Funds long-term investments:
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Sector | 4/30/08 | 4/30/07 | ||
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Transportation | 17% | 10% | ||
City, County & State | 16 | 23 | ||
Sales Tax | 13 | 17 | ||
Lease Revenue | 12 | 10 | ||
Education | 9 | 14 | ||
Hospital | 9 | 6 | ||
Housing | 9 | 7 | ||
Power | 7 | 2 | ||
Industrial & Pollution Control | 4 | 6 | ||
Water & Sewer | 3 | 2 | ||
Resource Recovery | 1 | 1 | ||
Tobacco | | 2 |
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Credit Rating | 4/30/08 | 4/30/07 | ||
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AAA/Aaa | 83% | 89% | ||
AA/Aa | 8 | 4 | ||
A/A | 8 | 3 | ||
BBB/Baa | 1 | 4 | ||
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1 Using the higher of Standard & Poors or Moodys Investors
Service ratings.
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The Benefits and Risks of Leveraging BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. and BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc. (each a Fund and, collectively, the Funds) utilize leverage to seek to enhance the yield and NAV of their Common Stock. However, these objectives cannot be achieved in all interest rate environments. To leverage, each Fund issues Preferred Stock, which pays dividends at prevailing short-term interest rates, and invests the proceeds in long-term municipal bonds. The interest earned on these investments is paid to Common Stock shareholders in the form of dividends, and the value of these portfolio holdings is reflected in the per share net asset value of each Funds Common Stock. However, in order to benefit Common Stock shareholders, the yield curve must be positively sloped; that is, short- term interest rates must be lower than long-term interest rates. At the same time, a period of generally declining interest rates will benefit Common Stock shareholders. If either of these conditions change, then the risks of leveraging will begin to outweigh the benefits. To illustrate these concepts, assume a funds Common Stock capitalization of $100 million and the issuance of Preferred Stock for an additional $50 million, creating a total value of $150 million available for investment in long-term municipal bonds. If prevailing short-term interest rates are approximately 3% and long-term interest rates are approximately 6%, the yield curve has a strongly positive slope. The fund pays dividends on the $50 million of Preferred Stock based on the lower short-term interest rates. At the same time, the funds total portfolio of $150 million earns the income based on long-term interest rates. In this case, the dividends paid to Preferred Stock shareholders are significantly lower than the income earned on the funds long-term invest- ments, and therefore the Common Stock shareholders are the benefici- aries of the incremental yield. However, if short-term interest rates rise, narrowing the differential between short-term and long-term interest rates, the incremental yield pickup on the Common Stock will be reduced or eliminated completely. At the same time, the market value on the funds Common Stock (that is, its price as listed on the New York Stock |
Exchange), may, as a result, decline. Furthermore, if long-term interest rates rise, the Common Stocks NAV will reflect the full decline in the price of the portfolios investments, since the value of the funds Preferred Stock does not fluctuate. In addition to the decline in NAV, the market value of the funds Common Stock may also decline. In addition, the Funds may from time to time leverage their assets through the use of tender option bond (TOB) programs. In a typical TOB program, the Fund transfers one or more municipal bonds to a TOB trust, which issues short-term variable rate securities to third-party investors and a residual interest to the Fund. The cash received by the TOB trust from the issuance of the short-term securities (less transaction expenses) is paid to the Fund, which invests the cash in additional port- folio securities. The distribution rate on the short-term securities is reset periodically (typically every seven days) through a remarketing of the short-term securities. Any income earned on the bonds in the TOB trust, net of expenses incurred by the TOB trust, that is not paid to the holders of the short-term securities is paid to the Fund. In connection with man- aging the Funds assets, the Funds investment advisor may at any time retrieve the bonds out of the TOB trust typically within seven days. TOB investments generally will provide the Fund with economic benefits in periods of declining short-term interest rates, but expose the Fund to risks during periods of rising short-term interest rates similar to those associated with Preferred Stock issued by the Fund, as described above. Additionally, fluctuations in the market value of municipal securities deposited into the TOB trust may adversely affect the Funds NAVs per share. (See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to TOB trusts.) Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Funds are permitted to issue Preferred Stock in an amount up to 50% of their total managed assets at the time of issuance. Each Fund also anticipates that its total economic leverage will not exceed 50% of its total managed assets. Economic leverage includes Preferred Stock and TOBs. As of April 30, 2008, BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. and BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc. had economic leverage of 40% and 45% of managed assets, respectively. |
Swap Agreements The Funds may invest in swap agreements, which are over-the-counter contracts in which one party agrees to make periodic payments based on the change in market value of a specified bond, basket of bonds, or index in return for periodic payments based on a fixed or variable interest rate or the change in market value of a different bond, basket of bonds or index. Swap agreements may be used to obtain exposure to a bond |
or market without owning or taking physical custody of securities. Swap agreements involve the risk that the party with whom each Fund has entered into a swap will default on its obligation to pay the Fund and the risk that the Fund will not be able to meet its obligations to pay the other party to the agreement. |
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2008 BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
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Alabama 2.7% | ||||
Camden, Alabama, IDB, Exempt Facilities Revenue | ||||
Bonds (Weyerhaeuser Company), Series A, | ||||
6.125%, 12/01/24 | $ 1,750 | $ 1,760,972 | ||
Jefferson County, Alabama, Limited Obligation School | ||||
Warrants, Series A, 5%, 1/01/24 | 4,550 | 3,958,546 | ||
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Arizona 6.5% | ||||
Maricopa County, Arizona, IDA, Education Revenue | ||||
Bonds (Arizona Charter Schools Project 1), | ||||
Series A: | ||||
6.50%, 7/01/12 | 900 | 824,130 | ||
6.75%, 7/01/29 | 2,200 | 1,990,274 | ||
Phoenix, Arizona, IDA, Airport Facility, Revenue | ||||
Refunding Bonds (America West Airlines Inc. | ||||
Project), AMT, 6.30%, 4/01/23 | 2,215 | 1,936,862 | ||
Pinal County, Arizona, COP, 5%, 12/01/29 | 1,000 | 989,540 | ||
Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas | ||||
Revenue Bonds: | ||||
5%, 12/01/32 | 3,505 | 3,182,470 | ||
5%, 12/01/37 | 4,905 | 4,384,530 | ||
Show Low, Arizona, Improvement District Number 5, | ||||
Special Assessment Bonds, 6.375%, 1/01/15 | 415 | 419,291 | ||
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California 17.0% | ||||
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, California, | ||||
Casino Revenue Bonds, 5.60%, 7/01/13 | 875 | 859,714 | ||
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, PCR, | ||||
Refunding (Pacific Gas & Electric), AMT, Series A, | ||||
5.35%, 12/01/16 (a) | 6,810 | 7,062,651 | ||
California State, GO, Refunding, 5%, 6/01/32 | 2,455 | 2,460,229 | ||
California State Public Works Board, Lease Revenue | ||||
Bonds (Department of Corrections), Series C, | ||||
5.25%, 6/01/28 | 6,800 | 6,908,120 | ||
California Statewide Communities Development | ||||
Authority, Health Facility Revenue Bonds (Memorial | ||||
Health Services), Series A, 6%, 10/01/23 | 3,870 | 4,060,791 | ||
East Side Union High School District, California, | ||||
Santa Clara County, GO (Election of 2002), | ||||
Series D, 5%, 8/01/21 (b) | 2,000 | 2,087,580 | ||
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation of | ||||
California, Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds, | ||||
Series A-3, 7.875%, 6/01/13 (c) | 1,165 | 1,398,734 |
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Montebello, California, Unified School District, | ||||
GO (d)(e): | ||||
5.61%, 8/01/22 | $ 2,405 | $1,139,513 | ||
5.61%, 8/01/23 | 2,455 | 1,092,401 | ||
Oceanside, California, Unified School District, GO | ||||
(Election of 2000), Series C, 5.25%, 8/01/32 (a) | 2,095 | 2,136,355 | ||
Sacramento County, California, Airport System Revenue | ||||
Bonds, AMT, Senior Series B, 5.25%, 7/01/39 (f) | 2,115 | 2,084,502 | ||
Sequoia, California, Unified High School District, GO, | ||||
Refunding, Series B, 5.50%, 7/01/35 (f) | 3,490 | 3,723,690 | ||
Sunnyvale, California, School District, GO (Election of | ||||
2004), Series A, 5%, 9/01/26 (f) | 1,000 | 1,037,210 | ||
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Colorado 5.3% | ||||
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds | ||||
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Series C-3, 5.10%, 10/01/41 | 2,580 | 2,586,011 | ||
Series C-7, 5%, 9/01/36 | 1,650 | 1,653,861 | ||
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue | ||||
Refunding Bonds (Poudre Valley Health Care) (f): | ||||
5.20%, 3/01/31 | 500 | 508,260 | ||
Series B, 5.25%, 3/01/36 | 1,000 | 1,014,450 | ||
Series C, 5.25%, 3/01/40 | 1,750 | 1,772,890 | ||
Elk Valley, Colorado, Public Improvement Revenue | ||||
Bonds (Public Improvement Fee), Series A, | ||||
7.35%, 9/01/31 | 2,645 | 2,656,850 | ||
Plaza Metropolitan District Number 1, Colorado, Tax | ||||
Allocation Revenue Bonds (Public Improvement | ||||
Fees), 8.125%, 12/01/25 | 1,000 | 1,004,360 | ||
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Connecticut 5.5% | ||||
Connecticut State Development Authority, Airport | ||||
Facility Revenue Bonds (Learjet Inc. Project), AMT, | ||||
7.95%, 4/01/26 | 2,165 | 2,338,287 | ||
Connecticut State Development Authority, IDR (AFCO | ||||
Cargo BDL-LLC Project), AMT, 8%, 4/01/30 | 2,735 | 2,830,178 | ||
Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities | ||||
Authority Revenue Bonds (Yale University): | ||||
Series T-1, 4.70%, 7/01/29 | 3,185 | 3,226,501 | ||
Series X-3, 4.85%, 7/01/37 | 3,265 | 3,313,093 | ||
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To simplify the listings of portfolio holdings in the | AMT | Alternative Minimum Tax (subject to) | IDB | Industrial Development Board | ||||
Schedule of Investments, we have abbreviated the | COP | Certificates of Participation | IDR | Industrial Development Revenue Bonds | ||||
names and descriptions of many of the securities | EDA | Economic Development Authority | M/F | Multi-Family | ||||
according to the list on the right. | GO | General Obligation Bonds | PCR | Pollution Control Revenue Bonds | ||||
HDA | Housing Development Authority | S/F | Single-Family | |||||
HFA | Housing Finance Agency | VRDN | Variable Rate Demand Notes | |||||
IDA | Industrial Development Authority |
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
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Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Florida 7.6% | ||||
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Florida, Airport | ||||
Facilities Revenue Bonds (JetBlue Airways Corp.), AMT, | ||||
6.50%, 11/15/36 | $ 2,095 | $1,730,323 | ||
Hillsborough County, Florida, IDA, Hospital Revenue | ||||
Bonds (H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center Project), Series A, | ||||
5.25%, 7/01/37 | 3,190 | 3,056,690 | ||
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Special Obligation Revenue | ||||
Bonds, Sub-Series A, 5.24%, 10/01/37 (a)(e) | 2,340 | 450,169 | ||
Midtown Miami, Florida, Community Development | ||||
District, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds: | ||||
Series A, 6.25%, 5/01/37 | 2,250 | 2,083,500 | ||
Series B, 6.50%, 5/01/37 | 2,530 | 2,279,024 | ||
Orange County, Florida, Health Facilities Authority, | ||||
Hospital Revenue Bonds (Orlando Regional | ||||
Healthcare), 6%, 12/01/12 (c) | 3,225 | 3,623,320 | ||
Orlando, Florida, Urban Community Development | ||||
District, Capital Improvement Special Assessment | ||||
Bonds, Series A, 6.95%, 5/01/11 (c) | 800 | 884,832 | ||
Palm Coast Park Community Development District, | ||||
Florida, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, | ||||
5.70%, 5/01/37 | 710 | 570,968 | ||
Preserve at Wilderness Lake, Florida, Community | ||||
Development District, Capital Improvement Bonds, | ||||
Series A, 5.90%, 5/01/34 | 1,580 | 1,421,763 | ||
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Georgia 3.5% | ||||
Atlanta, Georgia, Tax Allocation Bonds (Atlantic Station | ||||
Project), 7.90%, 12/01/11 (c) | 1,750 | 2,068,675 | ||
Atlanta, Georgia, Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds | ||||
(Atlantic Station Project) (g): | ||||
5.25%, 12/01/20 | 1,000 | 1,057,120 | ||
5.25%, 12/01/21 | 2,000 | 2,099,940 | ||
5.25%, 12/01/22 | 1,000 | 1,043,580 | ||
Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Georgia, Gas Project | ||||
Revenue Bonds, Series A, 6.375%, 7/15/38 | 1,185 | 1,185,652 | ||
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Illinois 3.3% | ||||
Chicago, Illinois, Board of Education, GO, VRDN, | ||||
Series C-1, 2.62%, 3/01/31 (f)(h) | 100 | 100,000 | ||
Chicago, Illinois, Special Assessment Bonds (Lake | ||||
Shore East), 6.75%, 12/01/32 | 1,200 | 1,211,940 | ||
Illinois HDA, Homeowner Mortgage Revenue Bonds, AMT, | ||||
Sub-Series C-2, 5.35%, 2/01/27 | 4,000 | 3,990,280 | ||
Illinois State Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series A: | ||||
(Landing At Plymouth Place Project), 6%, 5/15/25 | 700 | 659,428 | ||
(Monarch Landing, Inc. Project), 7%, 12/01/37 | 1,010 | 991,376 | ||
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Indiana 2.6% | ||||
Allen County, Indiana, Redevelopment District Tax | ||||
Increment Revenue Bonds (General Motors | ||||
Development Area), 7%, 5/15/08 (c)(e) | 7,645 | 5,421,605 | ||
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Kentucky 1.0% | ||||
Louisville and Jefferson Counties, Kentucky, Metropolitan | ||||
Sewer District, Sewer and Drain System Revenue | ||||
Bonds, Series A, 5.50%, 5/15/34 (a) | $ 2,000 | $2,076,280 | ||
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Louisiana 6.0% | ||||
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and | ||||
Community Development Authority Revenue Bonds | ||||
(Westlake Chemical Corporation), 6.75%, 11/01/32 | 3,500 | 3,430,245 | ||
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue | ||||
Bonds (Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health | ||||
System, Inc.), Series A, 5.25%, 8/15/36 | 4,115 | 4,078,706 | ||
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Revenue | ||||
Bonds (Black & Gold Facilities Project), Series A, | ||||
5%, 7/01/39 (i) | 3,815 | 3,394,549 | ||
New Orleans, Louisiana, Financing Authority Revenue | ||||
Bonds (Xavier University of Louisiana Project), | ||||
5.30%, 6/01/26 (a) | 1,750 | 1,778,140 | ||
| ||||
12,681,640 | ||||
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Maryland 7.9% | ||||
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Special Obligation | ||||
Revenue Bonds (Arundel Mills Project), | ||||
7.10%, 7/01/09 (c) | 1,870 | 2,005,762 | ||
Baltimore, Maryland, Convention Center Hotel Revenue | ||||
Bonds, Senior Series A, 5.25%, 9/01/39 (b) | 10,835 | 11,188,546 | ||
Maryland State Economic Development Corporation, | ||||
Student Housing Revenue Bonds (University of | ||||
Maryland College Park Project), 6%, 6/01/13 (c) | 760 | 865,055 | ||
Maryland State Energy Financing Administration, Limited | ||||
Obligation Revenue Bonds (Cogeneration-AES | ||||
Warrior Run), AMT, 7.40%, 9/01/19 | 2,750 | 2,645,637 | ||
| ||||
16,705,000 | ||||
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Massachusetts 3.7% | ||||
Massachusetts State School Building Authority, | ||||
Dedicated Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series A, | ||||
5%, 8/15/30 (f) | 5,000 | 5,113,050 | ||
Massachusetts State, HFA, Housing Revenue Bonds, | ||||
AMT, Series A, 5.25%, 12/01/48 | 2,900 | 2,715,937 | ||
| ||||
7,828,987 | ||||
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| ||
Michigan 2.7% | ||||
Flint, Michigan, Hospital Building Authority, Revenue | ||||
Refunding Bonds (Hurley Medical Center), Series A, | ||||
6%, 7/01/20 (j) | 1,400 | 1,358,742 | ||
Michigan State Strategic Fund, Limited Obligation | ||||
Revenue Refunding Bonds (Detroit Edison | ||||
Company Pollution Control Project), AMT, Series B, | ||||
5.65%, 9/01/29 | 3,000 | 3,011,490 | ||
Michigan State Strategic Fund, PCR (General Motors | ||||
Corporation Project), VRDN, 7%, 12/01/08 (h) | 1,300 | 1,300,000 | ||
| ||||
5,670,232 | ||||
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Minnesota 1.8% | ||||
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Community Development | ||||
Agency, Supported Development Revenue Refunding | ||||
Bonds, Series G-3, 5.45%, 12/01/11 (c) | 3,500 | 3,793,125 | ||
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See Notes to Financial Statements. |
8 ANNUAL REPORT |
APRIL 30, 2008 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
Par | ||||||
Municipal Bonds | (000) | Value | ||||
|
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| |||
Mississippi 2.1% | ||||||
Mississippi Business Finance Corporation, Mississippi, | ||||||
PCR, Refunding (System Energy Resources Inc. | ||||||
Project), 5.90%, 5/01/22 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,474,200 | ||||
Mississippi Development Bank, Special Obligation | ||||||
Revenue Refunding Bonds (Gulfport Water and | ||||||
Sewer System Project) (f): | ||||||
5.25%, 7/01/17 | 1,000 | 1,104,800 | ||||
5.25%, 7/01/19 | 810 | 883,127 | ||||
| ||||||
4,462,127 | ||||||
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| |||
Missouri 1.5% | ||||||
Fenton, Missouri, Tax Increment Revenue Refunding | ||||||
and Improvement Bonds (Gravois Bluffs), | ||||||
7%, 10/01/11 (c) | 1,915 | 2,185,455 | ||||
Missouri State Development Finance Board, | ||||||
Infrastructure Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds | ||||||
(Branson), Series A, 5.50%, 12/01/32 | 1,000 | 942,200 | ||||
| ||||||
3,127,655 | ||||||
|
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| |||
New Jersey 10.3% | ||||||
New Jersey EDA, Cigarette Tax Revenue Bonds: | ||||||
5.75%, 6/15/29 | 5,385 | 5,262,330 | ||||
5.75%, 6/15/34 | 2,280 | 2,181,937 | ||||
New Jersey EDA, Retirement Community Revenue | ||||||
Bonds, Series A (c): | ||||||
(Cedar Crest Village Inc.), 7.25%, 11/15/11 | 1,475 | 1,700,896 | ||||
(Seabrook Village Inc.), 8.25%, 11/15/10 | 2,600 | 2,981,264 | ||||
New Jersey EDA, Special Facility Revenue | ||||||
Bonds (Continental Airlines Inc. Project), AMT: | ||||||
6.25%, 9/15/29 | 2,950 | 2,469,651 | ||||
6.625%, 9/15/12 | 1,000 | 961,300 | ||||
New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, Turnpike Revenue | ||||||
Bonds, Series C, 5%, 1/01/30 (f) | 3,500 | 3,569,335 | ||||
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation of New Jersey, | ||||||
Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, 7%, 6/01/13 (c) | 2,315 | 2,719,454 | ||||
| ||||||
21,846,167 | ||||||
|
|
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| |||
New York 11.2% | ||||||
Dutchess County, New York, IDA, Civic Facility Revenue | ||||||
Refunding Bonds (Saint Francis Hospital), Series A, | ||||||
7.50%, 3/01/29 | 1,100 | 1,166,902 | ||||
New York City, New York, City IDA, Civic Facility Revenue | ||||||
Bonds, Series C, 6.80%, 6/01/28 | 535 | 556,197 | ||||
New York City, New York, City IDA, Special Facility | ||||||
Revenue Bonds (Continental Airlines Inc. Project), | ||||||
AMT: | ||||||
8%, 11/01/12 | 725 | 722,847 | ||||
8.375%, 11/01/16 | 725 | 730,235 | ||||
New York City, New York, Sales Tax Asset | ||||||
Receivable Corporation Revenue Bonds, Series A, | ||||||
5%, 10/15/20 (a) | 9,115 | 9,671,015 |
Par | ||||||
Municipal Bonds | (000) | Value | ||||
|
|
|
| |||
New York (concluded) | ||||||
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation of New York | ||||||
Revenue Bonds: | ||||||
Series A-1, 5.50%, 6/01/18 | $ 3,150 | $3,298,554 | ||||
Series C-1, 5.50%, 6/01/17 | 3,500 | 3,635,415 | ||||
Series C-1, 5.50%, 6/01/22 | 1,400 | 1,458,436 | ||||
Westchester County, New York, IDA, Continuing Care | ||||||
Retirement, Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Kendal on | ||||||
Hudson Project), Series A, 6.50%, 1/01/13 (c) | 2,080 | 2,359,947 | ||||
| ||||||
23,599,548 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||
Ohio 1.0% | ||||||
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, | ||||||
Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series A-2, | ||||||
6.50%, 6/01/47 | 2,160 | 2,100,254 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||
Pennsylvania 5.8% | ||||||
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, IDA, Retirement Community | ||||||
Revenue Bonds (Anns Choice Inc.), Series A, | ||||||
6.25%, 1/01/35 | 1,700 | 1,652,587 | ||||
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, | ||||||
Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (National Gypsum | ||||||
Company), AMT, Series B, 6.125%, 11/01/27 | 3,500 | 3,007,795 | ||||
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Authority for IDR, Commercial | ||||||
Development, 7.75%, 12/01/17 | 725 | 725,732 | ||||
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Authority for Industrial | ||||||
Development, Senior Living Revenue Bonds: | ||||||
(Arbor House Inc. Project), Series E, | ||||||
6.10%, 7/01/33 | 1,105 | 1,097,574 | ||||
(Saligman House Project), Series C, | ||||||
6.10%, 7/01/33 | 1,245 | 1,236,634 | ||||
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Water and | ||||||
Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, VRDN, | ||||||
2.50%, 6/15/23 (f)(h) | 300 | 300,000 | ||||
Sayre, Pennsylvania, Health Care Facilities Authority, | ||||||
Revenue Bonds (Guthrie Healthcare System), Series B, | ||||||
7.125%, 12/01/11 (c) | 3,500 | 4,230,695 | ||||
| ||||||
12,251,017 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||
Rhode Island 1.5% | ||||||
Rhode Island State Health and Educational Building | ||||||
Corporation, Hospital Financing Revenue Bonds | ||||||
(Lifespan Obligation Group), 6.50%, 8/15/12 (c) | 2,820 | 3,203,576 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||
South Carolina 1.6% | ||||||
Medical University Hospital Authority, South Carolina, | ||||||
Hospital Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, | ||||||
6.375%, 8/15/12 (c) | 3,020 | 3,428,697 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||
South Dakota 0.8% | ||||||
South Dakota State Health and Educational Facilities | ||||||
Authority Revenue Bonds (Sanford Health), | ||||||
5%, 11/01/40 | 1,825 | 1,728,403 | ||||
|
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|
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
ANNUAL REPORT |
APRIL 30, 2008 |
9 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Par | ||||||
Municipal Bonds | (000) | Value | ||||
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|
| |||
Tennessee 7.0% | ||||||
Hardeman County, Tennessee, Correctional Facilities | ||||||
Corporation Revenue Bonds, 7.75%, 8/01/17 | $ 4,030 | $4,057,565 | ||||
Shelby County, Tennessee, Health, Educational | ||||||
and Housing Facility Board, Hospital Revenue | ||||||
Refunding Bonds: | ||||||
(Methodist Healthcare), 6.50%, 9/01/12 (c) | 1,845 | 2,110,477 | ||||
(Methodist Healthcare), 6.50%, 9/01/12 (c) | 2,730 | 3,122,820 | ||||
(Saint Jude Childrens Research Hospital), | ||||||
5%, 7/01/31 | 2,250 | 2,266,358 | ||||
Tennessee Educational Loan Revenue Bonds | ||||||
(Educational Funding South Inc.), AMT, Senior | ||||||
Series B, 6.20%, 12/01/21 | 3,160 | 3,170,396 | ||||
| ||||||
14,727,616 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||
Texas 11.1% | ||||||
Brazos River, Texas, Harbor Navigation District, Brazoria | ||||||
County Environmental Revenue Refunding Bonds | ||||||
(Dow Chemical Company Project), AMT, Series A-7, | ||||||
6.625%, 5/15/33 | 3,655 | 3,746,631 | ||||
Houston, Texas, Health Facilities Development | ||||||
Corporation, Retirement Facility Revenue Bonds | ||||||
(Buckingham Senior Living Community), Series A, | ||||||
7.125%, 2/15/14 (c) | 1,800 | 2,179,818 | ||||
Lower Colorado River Authority, Texas, PCR (Samsung | ||||||
Austin Semiconductor), AMT, 6.375%, 4/01/27 | 3,000 | 3,002,730 | ||||
Matagorda, Texas, Hospital District Revenue Bonds, | ||||||
5%, 2/15/35 (k) | 4,500 | 4,313,835 | ||||
SA Energy Acquisition Public Facilities Corporation, | ||||||
Texas, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds: | ||||||
5.50%, 8/01/23 | 2,425 | 2,427,255 | ||||
5.50%, 8/01/24 | 1,100 | 1,096,392 | ||||
5.50%, 8/01/25 | 1,120 | 1,112,496 | ||||
Texas State Department of Housing and Community | ||||||
Affairs, Residential Mortgage Revenue Bonds, AMT, | ||||||
Series A, 5.70%, 1/01/33 (l) | 2,710 | 2,751,707 | ||||
Texas State Department of Housing and Community | ||||||
Affairs, Residential Mortgage Revenue Refunding | ||||||
Bonds, AMT, Series B, 5.25%, 7/01/22 (l) | 2,740 | 2,799,568 | ||||
| ||||||
23,430,432 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||
Vermont 1.1% | ||||||
Vermont Educational and Health Buildings Financing | ||||||
Agency, Revenue Bonds (Developmental and Mental | ||||||
Health), Series A, 6%, 6/15/17 | 2,370 | 2,448,779 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||
Virginia 5.1% | ||||||
Chesterfield County, Virginia, IDA, PCR (Virginia Electric | ||||||
and Power Company), Series A, 5.875%, 6/01/17 | 1,150 | 1,218,333 | ||||
Fairfax County, Virginia, EDA, Resource Recovery Revenue | ||||||
Refunding Bonds, AMT, Series A, 6.10%, 2/01/11 (m) | 3,000 | 3,160,380 | ||||
Pocahontas Parkway Association, Virginia, Toll Road | ||||||
Revenue Bonds, Senior Series B, | ||||||
8.40%, 8/15/08 (c)(e) | 1,800 | 533,325 | ||||
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation of Virginia, | ||||||
Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, 5.625%, 6/01/15 (c) | 3,035 | 3,394,556 | ||||
Virginia State, HDA, Commonwealth Mortgage Revenue | ||||||
Bonds, Series H, Sub-Series H-1, 5.35%, 7/01/31 (a) | 2,370 | 2,391,235 | ||||
| ||||||
10,697,829 | ||||||
|
|
|
|
Par | ||||
Municipal Bonds | (000) | Value | ||
|
|
| ||
Washington 1.5% | ||||
Central Puget Sound Regional Transportation Authority, | ||||
Washington, Sales and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, | ||||
Series A, 5%, 11/01/32 (f) | $ 1,855 | $1,904,417 | ||
Seattle, Washington, Housing Authority Revenue Bonds | ||||
(Replacement Housing Project), 6.125%, 12/01/32 | 1,340 | 1,337,374 | ||
| ||||
3,241,791 | ||||
|
|
| ||
Wisconsin 1.2% | ||||
Wisconsin State Health and Educational Facilities | ||||
Authority Revenue Bonds: | ||||
(New Castle Place Project), Series A, 7%, 12/01/31 | 825 | 831,336 | ||
(SynergyHealth Inc.), 6%, 11/15/32 | 1,755 | 1,715,303 | ||
| ||||
2,546,639 | ||||
|
|
| ||
Puerto Rico 0.7% | ||||
Puerto Rico Industrial, Medical and Environmental | ||||
Pollution Control Facilities Financing Authority, Special | ||||
Facilities Revenue Bonds (American Airlines Inc.), | ||||
Series A, 6.45%, 12/01/25 | 2,060 | 1,522,113 | ||
|
|
| ||
U.S. Virgin Islands 1.7% | ||||
Virgin Islands Government Refinery Facilities, Revenue | ||||
Refunding Bonds (Hovensa Coker Project), AMT, | ||||
6.50%, 7/01/21 | 3,460 | 3,548,956 | ||
|
|
| ||
Total Municipal Bonds | ||||
(Cost $298,268,863) 142.3% | 300,999,894 | |||
|
|
| ||
Municipal Bonds Transferred to | ||||
Tender Option Bond Trusts (n) | ||||
|
|
| ||
California 3.9% | ||||
San Jose, California, Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, | ||||
Series A, 5.50%, 3/01/32 (m) | 5,210 | 5,249,440 | ||
Tustin, California, Unified School District, Senior Lien | ||||
Special Tax Bonds (Community Facilities District | ||||
Number 97-1), 5%, 9/1/32 (f) | 2,910 | 2,947,131 | ||
| ||||
8,196,571 | ||||
|
|
| ||
New York 2.1% | ||||
New York City, New York, Sales Tax Asset | ||||
Receivable Corporation Revenue Bonds, Series A, | ||||
5.25%, 10/15/27 (m) | 4,240 | 4,423,677 | ||
|
|
| ||
Texas 5.9% | ||||
Harris County, Texas, Toll Road Revenue Refunding | ||||
Bonds, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.25%, 8/15/35 (f) | 11,760 | 12,487,944 | ||
|
|
| ||
Virginia 5.2% | ||||
Virginia State, HDA, Commonwealth Mortgage | ||||
Revenue Bonds, Series H, Sub-Series H-1, | ||||
5.375%, 7/1/36 (a) | 10,940 | 10,976,977 | ||
|
|
| ||
Total Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option | ||||
Bond Trusts (Cost $36,314,742) 17.1% | 36,085,169 | |||
|
|
|
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
10 ANNUAL REPORT |
APRIL 30, 2008 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Short-Term Securities | Shares | Value | ||
|
|
| ||
Merrill Lynch Institutional Tax-Exempt | ||||
Fund, 2.49% (o)(p) | 8,971 | $ 8,971 | ||
|
|
| ||
Total Short-Term Securities | ||||
(Cost $8,971) 0.0% | 8,971 | |||
|
|
| ||
Total Investments (Cost $334,592,576*) 159.4% | 337,094,034 | |||
Other Assets Less Liabilities 8.0% | 17,019,487 | |||
Liability for Trust Certificates, Including Interest | ||||
Expense and Fees Payable (8.3%) | (17,642,454) | |||
Preferred Stock, at Redemption Value (59.1%) | (125,041,773) | |||
| ||||
Net Assets, Applicable to Common Stock 100.0% | $ 211,429,294 | |||
|
|
* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of April 30,
2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:
Aggregate cost | $ 316,797,841 | |
| ||
Gross unrealized appreciation | $ 10,149,523 | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (7,383,330) | |
| ||
Net unrealized appreciation | $ 2,766,193 | |
|
(a) MBIA Insured. (b) XL Capital Insured. (c) U.S. government securities, held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security, as well as to retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par. (d) FGIC Insured. (e) Represents a zero coupon bond. Rate shown reflects the effective yield at the time of purchase. (f) FSA Insured. (g) Assured Guaranty Insured. (h) Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of report date. Maturity shown is the final maturity date. (i) CIFG Insured. (j) ACA Insured. (k) FHA Insured. (l) FNMA/GNMA Collateralized. (m) AMBAC Insured. (n) Securities represent bonds transferred to a tender option bond trust in exchange for which the Fund acquired residual interest certificates. These securities serve as collateral in a financing transaction. See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to tender option bond trusts. (o) Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Fund, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows: |
Net | Dividend | |||
Affiliate | Activity | Income | ||
|
|
| ||
Merrill Lynch Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund | 51 | $279 | ||
|
|
|
(p) Represents the current yield as of report date.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ANNUAL REPORT APRIL 30, 2008 11
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2008 BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc.
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Par | ||||
Municipal Bonds | (000) | Value | ||
|
|
| ||
Alabama 1.2% | ||||
Jefferson County, Alabama, Limited Obligation School | ||||
Warrants, Series A, 5.50%, 1/01/22 | $ 2,170 | $2,012,632 | ||
|
|
| ||
Arkansas 4.3% | ||||
Arkansas State Development Finance Authority, M/F | ||||
Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series C, | ||||
5.35%, 12/01/35 (a)(b) | 7,420 | 7,452,500 | ||
|
|
| ||
California 26.1% | ||||
California State Public Works Board, Lease Revenue | ||||
Bonds (Department of General Services Capitol | ||||
East End Complex), Series A, 5%, 12/01/27 (c) | 2,000 | 2,014,580 | ||
California State, Various Purpose, GO, | ||||
5.25%, 12/01/22 (d) | 5,955 | 6,274,426 | ||
East Side Union High School District, California, Santa | ||||
Clara County, GO (Election of 2002), Series B, | ||||
5%, 8/01/27 (e) | 1,800 | 1,801,512 | ||
Modesto, California, Schools Infrastructure Financing | ||||
Agency, Special Tax Bonds, 5.50%, 9/01/36 (c) | 2,565 | 2,614,197 | ||
Palomar Pomerado Health Care District, California, GO | ||||
(Election of 2004), Series A, 5.125%, 8/01/37 (b) | 4,325 | 4,451,506 | ||
Rancho Cucamonga, California, Redevelopment | ||||
Agency, Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (Rancho | ||||
Redevelopment Project), Series A, 5%, 9/01/34 (b) | 1,000 | 1,001,410 | ||
Sacramento County, California, Airport System Revenue | ||||
Bonds, AMT, Senior Series B, 5.25%, 7/01/39 (d) | 3,150 | 3,104,577 | ||
San Jose, California, GO (Libraries, Parks and Public | ||||
Safety Projects), 5%, 9/01/30 (b) | 1,265 | 1,287,428 | ||
San Pablo, California, Joint Powers Financing Authority, | ||||
Tax Allocation Revenue Refunding Bonds (b)(f): | ||||
5.66%, 12/01/24 | 2,635 | 1,065,831 | ||
5.66%, 12/01/25 | 2,355 | 893,463 | ||
5.66%, 12/01/26 | 2,355 | 842,336 | ||
Santa Ana, California, Unified School District, GO, 5%, | ||||
8/01/32 (b) | 4,265 | 4,302,063 | ||
Sequoia, California, Unified High School District, GO, | ||||
Refunding, Series B, 5.50%, 7/01/35 (d) | 3,145 | 3,355,589 | ||
Stockton, California, Public Financing Revenue | ||||
Bonds (Redevelopment Projects), Series A, | ||||
5.25%, 9/01/31 (g) | 4,540 | 4,545,720 | ||
Vista, California, COP (Community Projects), | ||||
5%, 5/01/37 (b) | 3,600 | 3,623,328 | ||
West Contra Costa, California, Unified School District, | ||||
GO, Series C, 5%, 8/01/21 (e) | 3,480 | 3,557,256 | ||
| ||||
44,735,222 | ||||
|
|
| ||
Colorado 10.0% | ||||
Aurora, Colorado, COP, 5.75%, 12/01/10 (c)(h) | 10,620 | 11,460,361 | ||
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds | ||||
(Catholic Health), Series C-3, 5.10%, 10/01/41 (d) | 5,600 | 5,613,048 | ||
| ||||
17,073,409 | ||||
|
|
| ||
District of Columbia 0.9% | ||||
District of Columbia, Deed Tax Revenue Bonds (Housing | ||||
Production Trust Fund New Communities Project), | ||||
Series A, 5%, 6/01/32 (b) | 1,500 | 1,516,305 | ||
|
|
|
Municipal Bonds | (000) | Value | ||||
|
|
|
| |||
Florida 25.1% | ||||||
Brevard County, Florida, Health Facilities Authority, | ||||||
Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds (Health First Inc. | ||||||
Project), 5%, 4/01/34 | $ 1,650 | $ 1,543,162 | ||||
Broward County, Florida, HFA, S/F Mortgage | ||||||
Revenue Refunding Bonds, AMT, Series E, | ||||||
5.90%, 10/01/39 (i)(j) | 1,470 | 1,490,506 | ||||
Hillsborough County, Florida, HFA, S/F Mortgage Revenue | ||||||
Bonds, AMT, Series 1, 5.375%, 10/01/49 (i)(j) | 2,100 | 2,025,828 | ||||
Hillsborough County, Florida, IDA, Hospital Revenue | ||||||
Bonds (H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center Project), Series A, | ||||||
5.25%, 7/01/37 | 2,450 | 2,347,615 | ||||
Hillsborough County, Florida, IDA, PCR, Refunding (Tampa | ||||||
Electric Company Project), Series B, 5.15%, 9/01/25 | 700 | 710,381 | ||||
Jacksonville, Florida, Health Facilities Authority, Hospital | ||||||
Revenue Bonds (Baptist Medical Center Project), | ||||||
5%, 8/15/37 (d) | 4,515 | 4,534,640 | ||||
Lee County, Florida, HFA, S/F Mortgage Revenue | ||||||
Bonds (Multi-County Program), AMT, Series A-2, | ||||||
6%, 9/01/40 (i)(j) | 2,500 | 2,596,525 | ||||
Lee Memorial Health System, Florida, Hospital Revenue | ||||||
Bonds, Series A, 5%, 4/01/32 (c) | 3,000 | 3,004,140 | ||||
Miami, Florida, Special Obligation Revenue Bonds | ||||||
(Street and Sidewalk Improvement Program), | ||||||
5%, 1/01/37 (b) | 2,000 | 2,002,900 | ||||
Miami-Dade County, Florida, School Board, COP, | ||||||
Series A, 5%, 5/01/21 (d)(e) | 2,385 | 2,421,276 | ||||
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Special Obligation Revenue | ||||||
Bonds, Sub-Series A, 5.24%, 10/01/37 (b)(f) | 2,225 | 428,046 | ||||
Okaloosa County, Florida, Water and Sewer Revenue | ||||||
Refunding Bonds, 5%, 7/01/36 (d) | 1,000 | 1,016,700 | ||||
Orange County, Florida, School Board, COP, VRDN, | ||||||
Series B, 3.50%, 8/01/27 (b)(f)(k) | 3,740 | 3,740,000 | ||||
Orlando, Florida, Senior Tourist Development Tax | ||||||
Revenue Bonds (6th Cent Contract Payments), | ||||||
Series A, 5.25%, 11/01/38 (l) | 2,000 | 2,066,480 | ||||
Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, Florida, | ||||||
Expressway Revenue Bonds, VRDN, Sub-Series D, | ||||||
3.34%, 7/01/40 (c)(k) | 1,000 | 1,000,000 | ||||
Pasco County, Florida, Half-Cent Sales Tax Revenue | ||||||
Bonds, 5.125%, 12/01/28 (c) | 3,850 | 3,904,863 | ||||
Saint Petersburg, Florida, Public Utilities Revenue | ||||||
Refunding Bonds, 5%, 10/01/35 (b) | 4,295 | 4,355,946 | ||||
Seminole County, Florida, Water and Sewer Revenue | ||||||
Bonds, 5%, 10/01/31 | 3,750 | 3,816,900 | ||||
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43,005,908 | ||||||
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Georgia 2.4% | ||||||
Augusta, Georgia, Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, | ||||||
5.25%, 10/01/34 (d) | 4,000 | 4,145,560 | ||||
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Illinois 12.5% | ||||||
Chicago, Illinois, GO, Series A, 6%, 7/01/10 (e)(h) | 7,965 | 8,639,396 | ||||
Chicago, Illinois, OHare International Airport | ||||||
Revenue Bonds, Third Lien: | ||||||
AMT, Series B-2, 6%, 1/01/29 (m) | 4,300 | 4,401,007 | ||||
Series A, 5%, 1/01/31 (b) | 1,000 | 983,940 | ||||
Chicago, Illinois, Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, | ||||||
Second Lien, 5.25%, 11/01/33 (d) | 2,500 | 2,634,150 | ||||
Illinois State, GO, First Series, 6%, 1/01/18 (e) | 4,500 | 4,674,690 | ||||
Lake, Cook, Kane and McHenry Counties, Illinois, | ||||||
Community Unit School District Number 220, GO, | ||||||
5.75%, 12/01/19 (e) | 45 | 47,390 | ||||
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21,380,573 | ||||||
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See Notes to Financial Statements. |
12 ANNUAL REPORT |
APRIL 30, 2008 |
Schedule of Investments (continued) BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc.
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Par | ||||
Municipal Bonds | (000) | Value | ||
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Indiana 6.1% | ||||
Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Power Supply System | ||||
Revenue Bonds, Series A (b): | ||||
5%, 1/01/37 | $ 4,460 | $4,459,688 | ||
5%, 1/01/42 | 6,000 | 5,965,680 | ||
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10,425,368 | ||||
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Louisiana 0.5% | ||||
Louisiana State, Gas and Fuels Tax Revenue Bonds, | ||||
Series A, 5%, 5/01/41 (e) | 940 | 944,926 | ||
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Massachusetts 8.5% | ||||
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Sales | ||||
Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Senior Series A, | ||||
5%, 7/01/35 | 3,375 | 3,394,035 | ||
Massachusetts State, HFA, Housing Development | ||||
Revenue Refunding Bonds, AMT, Series A, | ||||
5.15%, 6/01/11 (b) | 565 | 571,255 | ||
Massachusetts State, HFA, Rental Housing Mortgage | ||||
Revenue Bonds, AMT, Series C, 5.50%, 7/01/32 (d) | 2,440 | 2,488,898 | ||
Massachusetts State School Building Authority, | ||||
Dedicated Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series A, | ||||
5%, 8/15/30 (d) | 8,000 | 8,180,880 | ||
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14,635,068 | ||||
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Michigan 5.3% | ||||
Boyne City, Michigan, Public School District, GO, | ||||
5.75%, 5/01/09 (e)(h) | 2,035 | 2,107,914 | ||
Michigan State Strategic Fund, Limited Obligation | ||||
Revenue Refunding Bonds (Detroit Edison Company | ||||
Pollution Control Project), AMT (m): | ||||
Series A, 5.50%, 6/01/30 | 2,000 | 1,997,360 | ||
Series B, 5.65%, 9/01/29 | 1,500 | 1,515,735 | ||
Series C, 5.65%, 9/01/29 | 3,500 | 3,536,715 | ||
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9,157,724 | ||||
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Minnesota 2.5% | ||||
Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, Independent School District | ||||
Number 47, GO, Series A, 5.65%, 2/01/19 (b) | 4,015 | 4,308,858 | ||
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Missouri 5.4% | ||||
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, School District Number | ||||
063, GO (Missouri Direct Deposit Program), | ||||
5.50%, 3/01/18 (e) | 2,000 | 2,096,280 | ||
Mehlville, Montana, School District Number R-9, COP, | ||||
Series A (d): | ||||
5.50%, 3/01/11 (h) | 5,510 | 5,934,049 | ||
5.50%, 3/01/14 | 360 | 383,188 | ||
5.50%, 3/01/15 | 405 | 431,086 | ||
5.50%, 3/01/16 | 215 | 228,848 | ||
5.50%, 3/01/17 | 280 | 297,408 | ||
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9,370,859 | ||||
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New Jersey 9.6% | ||||
New Jersey EDA, Cigarette Tax Revenue Bonds, | ||||
5.75%, 6/15/34 (l) | 3,800 | 3,985,288 | ||
New Jersey EDA, Motor Vehicle Surcharge Revenue | ||||
Bonds, Series A, 5.25%, 7/01/33 (b) | 6,700 | 6,873,262 | ||
New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, Turnpike Revenue | ||||
Bonds, Series C, 5%, 1/01/30 (d) | 5,500 | 5,608,955 | ||
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16,467,505 | ||||
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Par | ||||
Municipal Bonds | (000) | Value | ||
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New York 15.7% | ||||
Nassau Health Care Corporation, New York, Health | ||||
System Revenue Bonds, 5.75%, 8/01/09 (d)(h) | $10,000 | $ 10,633,900 | ||
New York City, New York, GO, Series E, 5%, 11/01/17 (d) | 4,000 | 4,311,680 | ||
New York City, New York, Sales Tax Asset Receivable | ||||
Corporation Revenue Bonds, Series A (c): | ||||
5.25%, 10/15/27 | 4,095 | 4,272,395 | ||
5%, 10/15/32 | 4,000 | 4,077,240 | ||
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Bonds | ||||
(School Districts Financing Program), Series D, | ||||
5.25%, 10/01/23 (b) | 3,505 | 3,663,636 | ||
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26,958,851 | ||||
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Oregon 0.9% | ||||
Portland, Oregon, Urban Renewal and Redevelopment | ||||
Tax Allocation Bonds (Oregon Convention Center), | ||||
Series A, 5.75%, 6/15/15 (c) | 1,400 | 1,486,646 | ||
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Rhode Island 4.8% | ||||
Providence, Rhode Island, Redevelopment Agency | ||||
Revenue Refunding Bonds (Public Safety and | ||||
Municipal Buildings), Series A, 5.75%, 4/01/10 (c)(h) | 5,000 | 5,361,000 | ||
Rhode Island State Health and Educational Building | ||||
Corporation Revenue Bonds (Rhode Island School of | ||||
Design), Series D, 5.50%, 8/15/31 (m) | 2,870 | 2,898,585 | ||
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8,259,585 | ||||
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South Carolina 0.9% | ||||
Medical University Hospital Authority, South Carolina, | ||||
Hospital Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, | ||||
5.25%, 2/15/25 (a)(b) | 1,525 | 1,571,787 | ||
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Tennessee 2.6% | ||||
Tennessee HDA, Revenue Refunding Bonds | ||||
(Homeownership Program), AMT, Series A (d): | ||||
5.25%, 7/01/22 | 2,300 | 2,307,797 | ||
5.35%, 1/01/26 | 2,115 | 2,116,058 | ||
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4,423,855 | ||||
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Texas 18.7% | ||||
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, International Airport, Joint | ||||
Revenue Bonds, AMT, Series B, 6%, 11/01/23 (b) | 700 | 707,287 | ||
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, International Airport Revenue | ||||
Bonds, AMT, Series A, 5.50%, 11/01/33 (b) | 8,000 | 8,003,760 | ||
Houston, Texas, Community College System, | ||||
Participation Interests, COP (Alief Center Project), | ||||
5.75%, 8/15/22 (b) | 2,595 | 2,667,194 | ||
North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue | ||||
Refunding Bonds (b): | ||||
5.75%, 1/01/40 | 6,710 | 7,081,063 | ||
Series A, 5.625%, 1/01/33 | 6,585 | 6,917,608 | ||
Series B, 5.75%, 1/01/40 | 6,275 | 6,626,965 | ||
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32,003,877 | ||||
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Virginia 0.9% | ||||
Virginia State, HDA, Commonwealth Mortgage Revenue | ||||
Bonds, Series H, Sub-Series H-1, 5.35%, 7/01/31 (b) | 1,500 | 1,513,440 | ||
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See Notes to Financial Statements. |
ANNUAL REPORT |
APRIL 30, 2008 |
13 |
Schedule of Investments (concluded) BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc.
(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)
Par | ||||
Municipal Bonds | (000) | Value | ||
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Washington 4.9% | ||||
Bellevue, Washington, GO, Refunding, | ||||
5.50%, 12/01/39 (b) | $ 4,000 | $ 4,160,160 | ||
Chelan County, Washington, Public Utility District | ||||
Number 001, Consolidated Revenue Bonds (Chelan | ||||
Hydro System), AMT, Series A, 5.45%, 7/01/37 (c) | 2,310 | 2,283,204 | ||
Snohomish County, Washington, Public Utility | ||||
District Number 001, Electric Revenue Bonds, | ||||
5.50%, 12/01/22 (d) | 1,810 | 1,940,682 | ||
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8,384,046 | ||||
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West Virginia 2.9% | ||||
West Virginia State Housing Development Fund, | ||||
Housing Finance Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series D, | ||||
5.20%, 11/01/21 (b) | 5,000 | 5,062,250 | ||
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Wisconsin 0.3% | ||||
Wisconsin State Health and Educational Facilities | ||||
Authority Revenue Bonds (Blood Center of | ||||
Southeastern Wisconsin Project), 5.50%, 6/01/24 | 500 | 507,975 | ||
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Puerto Rico 1.1% | ||||
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Government | ||||
Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series D, | ||||
5.25%, 7/01/36 | 1,870 | 1,805,878 | ||
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Total Municipal Bonds | ||||
(Cost $297,209,507) 174.1% | 298,610,607 | |||
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Municipal Bonds Transferred to | ||||
Tender Option Bond Trusts (n) | ||||
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California 2.9% | ||||
Tustin, California, Unified School District, Senior Lien | ||||
Special Tax Bonds (Community Facilities District | ||||
Number 97-1) (d): | ||||
5%, 9/01/32 | 2,180 | 2,207,817 | ||
5%, 9/01/38 | 2,800 | 2,829,148 | ||
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5,036,965 | ||||
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Illinois 4.8% | ||||
Chicago, Illinois, OHare International Airport, General | ||||
Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Airport and Marina | ||||
Imports, Series A, 5%, 1/01/38 (d) | 8,000 | 8,145,280 | ||
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Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option | ||||
Bond Trusts (Cost $12,689,260) 7.7% | 13,182,245 | |||
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Short-Term Securities | Shares | |||
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Merrill Lynch Institutional Tax-Exempt | ||||
Fund, 2.49% (o)(p) | 20,821 | 20,821 | ||
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Total Short-Term Securities | ||||
(Cost $20,821) 0.0% | 20,821 | |||
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| ||
Total Investments (Cost $309,919,588*) 181.8% | 311,813,673 | |||
Other Assets Less Liabilities 0.2% | 261,869 | |||
Liability for Trust Certificates, Including Interest | ||||
Expense and Fees Payable (3.8%) | (6,512,302) | |||
Preferred Stock, at Redemption Value (78.2%) | (134,052,778) | |||
|
| |||
Net Assets Applicable to Common Stock 100.0% | $ 171,510,462 | |||
|
* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of
April 30, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:
Aggregate cost | $ 303,046,013 | |
| ||
Gross unrealized appreciation | $ 5,511,153 | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (3,233,493) | |
| ||
Net unrealized appreciation | $ 2,277,660 | |
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(a) FHA Insured. (b) MBIA Insured. (c) AMBAC Insured. (d) FSA Insured. (e) FGIC Insured. (f) Represents a zero coupon bond. Rate shown reflects the effective yield at the time of purchase. (g) Radian Insured. (h) U.S. government securities, held in escrow, are used to pay interest on this security, as well as to retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically at a premium to par. (i) FHLMC Collateralized. (j) FNMA/GNMA Collateralized. (k) Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of report date. Maturity shown is the final maturity date. (l) Assured Guaranty Insured. (m) XL Capital Insured. (n) Securities represent bonds transferred to a tender option bond trust in exchange for which the Fund acquired residual interest certificates. These securities serve as collateral in a financing transaction. See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to tender option bond trusts. (o) Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Fund, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows: |
Net | Dividend | |||
Affiliate | Activity | Income | ||
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| ||
Merrill Lynch Institutional Tax-Exempt Fund | (26) | $5,085 | ||
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(p) Represents the current yield as of report date. |
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
14 ANNUAL REPORT APRIL 30, 2008
Statements of Assets and Liabilities | ||||
BlackRock | ||||
BlackRock | MuniHoldings | |||
MuniHoldings | Insured | |||
April 30, 2008 | Fund, Inc. | Fund, Inc. | ||
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Assets | ||||
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Investments at value unaffiliated1 | $ 337,085,063 | $ 311,792,852 | ||
Investments at value affiliated2 | 8,971 | 20,821 | ||
Cash | 95,042 | 75,003 | ||
Investments sold receivable | 25,232,097 | | ||
Interest receivable | 5,518,786 | 4,081,634 | ||
Prepaid expenses | 15,443 | 13,526 | ||
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| |||
Total assets | 367,955,402 | 315,983,836 | ||
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Accrued Liabilities | ||||
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| ||
Investments purchased payable | 12,602,306 | 3,074,211 | ||
Income dividends payable | 987,824 | 624,981 | ||
Investment advisory fees payable | 151,596 | 118,384 | ||
Interest expense and fees payable | 112,454 | 22,302 | ||
Other affiliates payable | 1,974 | 1,776 | ||
Officer and Directors fees payable | 300 | 271 | ||
Other accrued expenses payable | 97,881 | 88,671 | ||
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| |||
Total accrued liabilities | 13,954,335 | 3,930,596 | ||
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Other Liabilities | ||||
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| ||
Trust certificates3 | 17,530,000 | 6,490,000 | ||
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| |||
Total Liabilities | 31,484,335 | 10,420,596 | ||
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Preferred Stock | ||||
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Preferred Stock, at redemption value, par value $0.10 per share4 at $25,000 per share liquidation preference | 125,041,773 | 134,052,778 | ||
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Net Assets Applicable to Common Stock | ||||
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| ||
Net assets applicable to Common Stock | $ 211,429,294 | $ 171,510,462 | ||
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Net Assets Applicable to Common Stock Shareholders Consist of | ||||
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Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share5 | $ 1,391,301 | $ 1,288,620 | ||
Paid-in capital in excess of par | 205,793,237 | 181,957,307 | ||
Undistributed net investment income | 1,608,417 | 1,070,407 | ||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | 134,881 | (14,699,957) | ||
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation | 2,501,458 | 1,894,085 | ||
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| |||
Net Assets Applicable to Common Stock Shareholders | $ 211,429,294 | $ 171,510,462 | ||
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| |||
Net asset value per share of Common Stock | $ 15.20 | $ 13.31 | ||
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1 Cost unaffiliated | $ 334,583,605 | $ 309,898,767 | ||
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2 Cost affiliated | $ 8,971 | $ 20,821 | ||
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3 Represents short-term floating rate certificates issued by tender option bond trusts. | ||||
4 Preferred Stock authorized, issued and outstanding: | ||||
Series A Shares | 2,200 | 2,680 | ||
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Series B Shares | 2,200 | 2,680 | ||
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| |||
Series C Shares | 600 | | ||
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| |||
5 Common Stock issued and outstanding | 13,913,010 | 12,886,200 | ||
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See Notes to Financial Statements. |
ANNUAL REPORT |
APRIL 30, 2008 |
15 |
Statements of Operations | ||||
BlackRock | ||||
BlackRock | MuniHoldings | |||
MuniHoldings | Insured | |||
Year Ended April 30, 2008 | Fund, Inc. | Fund, Inc. | ||
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Investment Income | ||||
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Interest | $ 19,544,487 | $ 16,219,993 | ||
Dividends from affiliates | 279 | 5,085 | ||
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| |||
Total income | 19,544,766 | 16,225,078 | ||
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Expenses | ||||
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Investment advisory | 1,901,295 | 1,700,850 | ||
Commissions for Preferred Stock | 320,566 | 343,254 | ||
Professional | 130,760 | 119,133 | ||
Accounting services | 119,114 | 111,780 | ||
Printing | 37,688 | 32,553 | ||
Transfer agent | 29,093 | 28,292 | ||
Officer and Directors | 25,743 | 23,387 | ||
Custodian | 20,540 | 19,436 | ||
Registration | 8,947 | 8,868 | ||
Miscellaneous | 65,500 | 62,088 | ||
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| |||
Total expenses excluding interest expense and fees | 2,659,246 | 2,449,641 | ||
Interest expense and fees1 | 793,243 | 429,058 | ||
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| |||
Total expenses | 3,452,489 | 2,878,699 | ||
Less fees waived by advisor | (18) | (218,534) | ||
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| |||
Total expenses after waiver | 3,452,471 | 2,660,165 | ||
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| |||
Net investment income | 16,092,295 | 13,564,913 | ||
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||||
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Net realized gain (loss) from: | ||||
Investments | 551,656 | (2,328,173) | ||
Forward interest rate swaps | 66,610 | 207,456 | ||
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| |||
618,266 | (2,120,717) | |||
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| |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on: | ||||
Investments | (17,097,855) | (8,986,817) | ||
Forward interest rate swaps | | (31,667) | ||
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| |||
(17,097,855) | (9,018,484) | |||
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| |||
Total realized and unrealized loss | (16,479,589) | (11,139,201) | ||
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| ||
Dividends and Distributions to Preferred Stock Shareholders from | ||||
|
|
| ||
Net investment income | (4,329,651) | (4,926,956) | ||
Net realized gain | (478,218) | | ||
|
| |||
Total dividends and distributions to Preferred Stock shareholders | (4,807,869) | (4,926,956) | ||
|
| |||
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ (5,195,163) | $ (2,501,244) | ||
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1 Related to tender option bond trusts. |
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
16 ANNUAL REPORT |
APRIL 30, 2008 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | ||||||||
BlackRock MuniHoldings | BlackRock MuniHoldings | |||||||
Fund, Inc. | Insured Fund, Inc. | |||||||
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Year Ended April 30, | Year Ended April 30, | |||||||
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | 2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | ||||
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Operations | ||||||||
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| ||||
Net investment income | $ 16,092,295 | $ 16,239,704 | $ 13,564,913 | $ 11,974,605 | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) | 618,266 | 1,240,725 | (2,120,717) | 611,540 | ||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | (17,097,855) | 4,521,157 | (9,018,484) | 4,113,935 | ||||
Dividends to Preferred Stock shareholders from: | ||||||||
Net investment income | (4,329,651) | (4,394,391) | (4,926,956) | (4,679,918) | ||||
Net realized gain | (478,218) | | | | ||||
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| |||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Stock shareholders | ||||||||
resulting from operations | (5,195,163) | 17,607,195 | (2,501,244) | 12,020,162 | ||||
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| ||||
Dividends and Distributions to Common Stock Shareholders from | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net investment income | (11,848,523) | (12,475,627) | (7,628,630) | (8,169,851) | ||||
Net realized gain | (1,156,764) | | | | ||||
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| |||||
Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to Common Stock | ||||||||
shareholders | (13,005,287) | (12,475,627) | (7,628,630) | (8,169,851) | ||||
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Common Stock Transactions | ||||||||
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| ||||
Reinvestment of common dividends | 253,398 | 587,176 | | | ||||
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| ||||
Net Assets Applicable to Common Stock Shareholders | ||||||||
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|
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|
| ||||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to Common Stock | (17,947,052) | 5,718,744 | (10,129,874) | 3,850,311 | ||||
Beginning of year | 229,376,346 | 223,657,602 | 181,640,336 | 177,790,025 | ||||
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| |||||
End of year | $ 211,429,294 | $ 229,376,346 | $ 171,510,462 | $ 181,640,336 | ||||
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| |||||
End of year undistributed net investment income | $ 1,608,417 | $ 1,777,949 | $ 1,070,407 | $ 61,080 | ||||
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See Notes to Financial Statements. |
ANNUAL REPORT |
APRIL 30, 2008 |
17 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. | |||||||||||
Year Ended April 30, | ||||||||||||
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2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||||
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Per Share Operating Performance | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value, beginning of year | $ 16.51 | $ 16.14 | $ 16.31 | $ 15.54 | $ 15.07 | |||||||
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Net investment income1 | 1.16 | 1.17 | 1.16 | 1.20 | 1.25 | |||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.20) | 0.42 | 2 | 0.84 | 0.40 | |||||||
Dividends and Distributions to Preferred Stock shareholders from: | ||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.31) | (0.32) | (0.23) | (0.12) | (0.07) | |||||||
Net realized gain | (0.03) | | | | | |||||||
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | (0.38) | 1.27 | 0.93 | 1.92 | 1.58 | |||||||
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Less Dividends and Distributions to Common Stock shareholders from: | ||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.85) | (0.90) | (1.08) | (1.15) | (1.11) | |||||||
Net realized gain | (0.08) | | | | | |||||||
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Total dividends and distributions to Common Stock shareholders | (0.93) | (0.90) | (1.08) | (1.15) | (1.11) | |||||||
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Net asset value, end of year | $ 15.20 | $ 16.51 | $ 16.14 | $ 16.31 | $ 15.54 | |||||||
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Based on net asset value | (2.08%) | 8.06% | 5.69% | 12.95% | 10.94% | |||||||
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Based on market price | (4.74%) | 7.52% | 7.34% | 20.22% | 7.58% | |||||||
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Total expenses after waiver and excluding interest expense and fees4,5 | 1.20% | 1.17% | 1.15% | 1.13% | 1.14% | |||||||
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Total expenses after waiver4 | 1.56% | 1.54% | 1.30% | 1.15% | 1.23% | |||||||
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Total expenses4 | 1.56% | 1.54% | 1.30% | 1.15% | 1.24% | |||||||
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Net investment income4 | 7.27% | 7.14% | 7.15% | 7.61% | 7.98% | |||||||
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Dividends to Preferred Stock shareholders | 1.96% | 1.93% | 1.45% | 0.74% | 0.45% | |||||||
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Net investment income to Common Stock shareholders | 5.31% | 5.20% | 5.70% | 6.87% | 7.53% | |||||||
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Net assets applicable to Common Stock, end of year (000) | $ 211,429 | $229,376 | $223,658 | $225,218 | $214,473 | |||||||
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Preferred Stock outstanding at liquidation preference, end of year (000) | $ 125,000 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $110,000 | $110,000 | |||||||
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Portfolio turnover | 30% | 20% | 45% | 34% | 41% | |||||||
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Asset coverage end of year (000) | $ 2,691 | $ 2,835 | $ 2,789 | $ 3,047 | $ 2,950 | |||||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Amount is less than $(0.01). |
3 | Total investment returns based on market value, which can be significantly greater or lesser than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges. |
4 | Do not reflect the effect of dividends to Preferred Stock shareholders. |
5 | Interest expense and fees relate to tender option bond trusts. See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to tender option bond trusts. |
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
18 ANNUAL REPORT |
APRIL 30, 2008 |
Financial Highlights | BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc. | |||||||||
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Net asset value, beginning of year | $ 14.10 | $ 13.80 | $ 14.44 | $ 14.12 | $ 14.48 | |||||
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Net investment income1 | 1.05 | 0.93 | 0.97 | 1.01 | 1.04 | |||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (0.87) | 0.36 | (0.50) | 0.38 | (0.42) | |||||
Dividends to Preferred Stock shareholders from net investment income | (0.38) | (0.36) | (0.28) | (0.16) | (0.09) | |||||
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | (0.20) | 0.93 | 0.19 | 1.23 | 0.53 | |||||
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Dividends to Common Stock shareholders from net investment income | (0.59) | (0.63) | (0.83) | (0.91) | (0.89) | |||||
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Net asset value, end of year | $ 13.31 | $ 14.10 | $ 13.80 | $ 14.44 | $ 14.12 | |||||
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Market price, end of year | $ 11.97 | $ 13.13 | $ 13.10 | $ 13.70 | $ 12.64 | |||||
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Based on net asset value | (0.95%) | 7.29% | 1.46% | 9.35% | 4.07% | |||||
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Based on market price | (4.34%) | 5.25% | 1.51% | 15.90% | (0.07%) | |||||
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Total expenses after waiver and excluding interest expense and fees3,4 | 1.27% | 1.23% | 1.24% | 1.24% | 1.24% | |||||
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Total expenses after waiver3 | 1.51% | 1.56% | 1.54% | 1.60% | 1.57% | |||||
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Total expenses3 | 1.64% | 1.67% | 1.65% | 1.70% | 1.67% | |||||
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Net investment income3 | 7.72% | 6.62% | 6.87% | 7.09% | 7.12% | |||||
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Dividends to Preferred Stock shareholders | 2.80% | 2.59% | 2.00% | 1.09% | 0.65% | |||||
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Net investment income to Common Stock shareholders | 4.92% | 4.03% | 4.87% | 6.00% | 6.47% | |||||
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Net assets applicable to Common Stock, end of year (000) | $ 171,510 | $181,640 | $177,790 | $185,821 | $181,726 | |||||
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Preferred Stock outstanding at liquidation preference, end of year (000) | $ 134,000 | $134,000 | $134,000 | $134,000 | $134,000 | |||||
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Portfolio turnover | 57% | 29% | 59% | 43% | 41% | |||||
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Asset coverage, end of year (000) | $ 2,280 | $ 2,356 | $ 2,327 | $ 2,387 | $ 2,356 | |||||
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1 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Total investment returns based on market value, which can be significantly greater or lesser than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges. |
3 | Do not reflect the effect of dividends to Preferred Stock shareholders. |
4 | Interest expense and fees relate to tender option bond trusts. See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details of municipal bonds transferred to tender option bond trusts. |
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
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APRIL 30, 2008 |
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Notes to Financial Statements 1. Significant Accounting Policies: BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. and BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc. (the Funds or individually as the Fund), are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as non-diversified, closed-end management invest- ment companies. The Funds financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which may require the use of management accruals and estimates. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The Funds determine and make available for publication the net asset values of their Common Stock on a daily basis. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds: Valuation of investments: Municipal investments (including commit- ments to purchase such investments on a when-issued basis) are valued on the basis of prices provided by dealers or pricing services selected under the supervision of each Funds Board of Directors (the Board). In determining the value of a particular investment, pricing services may use certain information with respect to transactions in such investments, quotations from dealers, pricing matrixes, market transactions in comparable investments and various relationships between investments. Swap agreements are valued by quoted fair values received by the Funds pricing service. Short-term securities are valued at amortized cost. In the event that application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment which is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, the investment will be valued by a method approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (Fair Value Assets). When determining the price for Fair Value Assets, the invest- ment advisor and/or sub-advisor seeks to determine the price that the Fund might reasonably expect to receive from the current sale of that asset in an arms-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the investment advisor and/or sub- advisor deems relevant. The pricing of all Fair Value Assets is subse- quently reported to the Board or a committee thereof. Derivative Financial Information: The Funds may engage in various portfolio investment strategies to increase the return of the Funds and to hedge, or protect, their exposure to interest rate movements and movements in the securities markets. Losses may arise if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the price of the underlying security or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract. |
Forward interest rate swaps The Funds may enter into forward
interest rate swaps. In a forward interest rate swap, the Funds and
the counterparty agree to make periodic net payments on a specified
notional contract amount, commencing on a specified future effective
date, unless terminated earlier. These periodic payments received or made by the Funds are recorded in the accompanying Statements of Operations as realized gains or losses, respectively. Gains or losses are realized upon termination of the swap agreements. Swaps are marked-to market daily and changes in value are recorded as un- realized appreciation (depreciation). When the swap is terminated, the Funds will record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the Funds basis in the contract, if any. The Funds generally intend to close each forward interest rate swap before the accrual date specified in the agreement and therefore avoid entering into the interest rate swap underlying each forward interest rate swap. Forward Commitments and When-Issued Delayed Delivery Securities: The Funds may purchase securities on a when-issued basis and may purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs within a month or more after the purchase or sale commitment is made. The Funds may purchase securi- ties under such conditions only with the intention of actually acquiring them, but may enter into a separate agreement to sell the securities before the settlement date. Since the value of securities purchased may fluctuate prior to settlement, the Funds may be required to pay more at settlement then the security is worth. In addition, the purchaser is not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement. Upon making a commitment to purchase a security on a when-issued basis, the Funds will hold liquid assets worth at least the equivalent of the amount due. Municipal Bonds Transferred to Tender Option Bond Trusts: The Funds leverage their assets through the use of tender option bond trusts (TOBs). A TOB is established by a third party sponsor forming a special purpose entity, into which one or more funds, or an agent on behalf of the funds, transfers municipal securities. Other funds managed by the investment advisor may also contribute municipal securities to a TOB into which the Funds have contributed securities. A TOB typically issues two classes of beneficial interests: short-term floating rate certificates, which are sold to third party investors, and residual certificates (TOB Residuals), which are generally issued to the participating funds that made the transfer. The TOB Residuals held by a Fund include the right of the Fund (1) to cause the holders of a proportional share of the floating rate certificates to tender their certificates at par, and (2) to transfer, within seven days, a corresponding share of the municipal securities from the TOB to the Fund. The cash received by the TOB from the sale of the short-term floating rate certificates, less transaction expenses, is paid to the Fund, which typically invests the cash in addi- tional municipal securities. Each Funds transfer of the municipal securi- ties to a TOB is accounted for as a secured borrowing, therefore the municipal securities deposited into a TOB are presented in the Funds Schedule of Investments and the proceeds from the transaction are reported as a liability of the Fund. |
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APRIL 30, 2008 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued) Interest income from the underlying securities is recorded by the Funds on an accrual basis. Interest expense incurred on the secured borrowing and other expenses related to remarketing, administration and trustee services to a TOB are reported as expenses of the Funds. The floating rate certificates have interest rates that generally reset weekly and their holders have the option to tender certificates to the TOB for redemption at par at each reset date. As of April 30, 2008, the aggregate value of the underlying municipal securities transferred to TOBs, the related liabil- ity for trust certificates and the range of interest rates on trust certifi- cates during the period were as follows: |
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Fund, Inc | $36,085,169 | $17,530,000 | 3.374% | |||
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Insured Fund, Inc | $13,182,245 | $ 6,490,000 | 2.395% | |||
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Financial transactions executed through TOBs generally will under- perform the market for fixed rate municipal bonds in a rising interest rate environment, but tend to outperform the market for fixed rate bonds when interest rates decline or remain relatively stable. Should short-term interest rates rise, the Funds investments in TOBs likely will adversely affect the Funds investment income and dividends to common stock shareholders. Fluctuations in the market value of municipal securities deposited into the TOB may adversely affect the Funds net asset values per share. Zero-Coupon Bonds: The Funds may invest in zero-coupon bonds, which are normally issued at a significant discount from face value and do not provide for periodic interest payments. Zero-coupon bonds may experience greater volatility in market value than similar maturity debt obligations which provide for regular interest payments. Segregation: In cases in which the 1940 Act and the interpretive positions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) require that the Funds segregate assets in connection with certain investments (e.g., swaps and when-issued securities), the Funds will, consistent with certain interpretive letters issued by the SEC, designate on its books and records cash or other liquid debt securities having a market value at least equal to the amount that would otherwise be required to be physically segregated. Investment Transactions and Investment Income: Investment trans- actions are recorded on the dates the transactions are entered into (the trade dates). Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Interest income is recognized on the accrual method. The Funds amortize all premiums and discounts on debt securities. |
Dividends and Distributions: Dividends from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Distributions of capital gains are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Dividends and distributions to pre- ferred shareholders are accrued and determined as described in Note 4. Income Taxes: It is each Funds policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Effective October 31, 2007, the Funds implemented Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 prescribes the minimum recognition thresh- old a tax position must meet in connection with accounting for uncer- tainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken by an entity, including investment companies, before being measured and rec- ognized in the financial statements. The investment advisor has evaluat- ed the application of FIN 48 to each Fund, and has determined that the adoption of FIN 48 does not have a material impact on each Funds financial statements. The Funds file U.S. federal and various state and local tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The statute of limitations on each Funds U.S. federal tax returns remain open for the years ended April 30, 2005 through April 30, 2007. The statutes of limitations on each Funds state and local tax returns may remain open for an additional year depending upon the jurisdiction. Recent Accounting Pronouncements: In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (FAS 157), was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a frame- work for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The impact on the Funds financial statements disclo- sures, if any, is currently being assessed. In addition, in February 2007, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (FAS 159), was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. FAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. FAS 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. The impact on the Funds financial statement disclosures, if any, is currently being assessed. In March 2008, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 (FAS 161) was issued and |
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APRIL 30, 2008 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued) is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. FAS 161 is intended to improve financial reporting for derivative instruments by requiring enhanced disclosure that enables investors to understand how and why an entity uses derivatives, how derivatives are accounted for, and how derivative instruments affect an entitys results of operations and financial position. The investment advisor is currently evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and the impact on the Funds financial state- ment disclosures, if any, is currently being assessed. Deferred Compensation and BlackRock Closed-End Share Equivalent Investment Plan: Under the deferred compensation plan approved by each Funds Board, non-interested Directors (Independent Directors) may defer a portion of their annual complex-wide compensation. Deferred amounts earn an approximate return as though equivalent dollar amounts have been invested in common shares of other certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds selected by the Independent Directors. This has approximately the same economic effect for the Independent Directors as if the Independent Directors had invested the deferred amounts directly in the other certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds. The deferred compensation plan is not funded and obligations there- under represent general unsecured claims against the general assets of each Fund. Each Fund may, however, elect to invest in common stock of the other certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds selected by the Independent Directors in order to match its deferred compensation obligations. Other: Expenses directly related to each Fund are charged to that Fund. Other operating expenses shared by several funds are pro-rated among those funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appro- priate methods. 2. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions with Affiliates: The Funds have entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the Advisor), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., to provide investment advisory and admin- istration services. Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. (Merrill Lynch) and The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. are principal owners of BlackRock, Inc. The Advisor is responsible for the management of each Funds portfolio and provides the necessary personnel, facilities, equipment and certain other services necessary to the operations of each Fund. For such services, each Fund pays a monthly fee at an annual rate of 0.55% of each Funds average daily net assets, including proceeds from the issuance of Preferred Stock and TOBs. |
The Advisor has agreed to waive its advisory fees by the amount of
investment advisory fees each Fund pays to the Advisor indirectly through
its investment in affiliated money market funds. These amounts are
included in fees waived by the Advisor on the Statements of Operations.
For the year ended April 30, 2008, the amounts were as follows:
Fees Waived | ||
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BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc | $ 18 | |
BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc | $ 331 | |
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The Advisor for MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc. has agreed to waive its
investment advisory fee on the proceeds of Preferred Stock that exceed
35% of the Funds total net assets. These amounts are included in fees
waived by advisor on the Statements of Operations. For the year ended
April 30, 2008, the waiver was as follows:
Fees Waived | ||
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BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc | $ 218,203 | |
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The Advisor has entered into separate sub-advisory agreements with
BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (BIM) an affiliate of the
Advisor, with respect to each Fund, under which the Advisor pays BIM for
services it provides, a monthly fee that is a percentage of the investment
advisory fee paid by each Fund to the Advisor.
For the year ended April 30, 2008, the Funds reimbursed the Advisor for
certain accounting services, which are included in accounting services
expenses on the Statements of Operations. The reimbursements were
as follows:
Reimbursement | ||
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BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc | $ 6,207 | |
BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc | $ 5,542 | |
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Certain officers and/or directors of the Funds are officers and/or direc-
tors of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates.
3. Investments:
Purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities, for
the year ended April 30, 2008 were as follows:
Total | Total | |||
Purchases | Sales | |||
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BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc | $108,363,851 | $113,152,898 | ||
BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured | ||||
Fund, Inc | $178,708,210 | $188,875,694 | ||
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APRIL 30, 2008 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued) 4. Capital Stock Transactions: Each Fund is authorized to issue 200,000,000 shares of stock, includ- ing Preferred Stock, par value $0.10 per share, all of which were initially classified as Common Stock. The Board is authorized, however, to reclas- sify any unissued shares of stock without approval of holders of Common Stock. Common Stock BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. Shares issued and outstanding during the years ended April 30, 2008 and April 30, 2007 increased by 16,210 and 35,650, respectively, as a result of dividend reinvestment. BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc. Shares issued and outstanding during the years ended April 30, 2008 and April 30, 2007 remained constant. Preferred Stock Preferred Stock of the Funds has a par value of $0.10 per share and a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends, that entitle their holders to receive cash dividends at varying annualized rates for each dividend period. The yields in effect at April 30, 2008 were as follows: |
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Series B | 3.59% | 3.59% | ||
Series C | 4.37% | | ||
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BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. Shares issued and outstanding during the years ended April 30, 2008 and April 30, 2007 remained constant. BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc. Shares issued and outstanding during the years ended April 30, 2008 and April 30, 2007 remained constant. Each Fund pays commissions to certain broker-dealers at the end of each auction at an annual rate of 0.25%, calculated on the aggregate principal amount. For the year ended April 30, 2008, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated earned commissions as follows: |
Commissions | ||
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BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc | $137,897 | |
BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc | $154,960 | |
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Dividends on seven-day Preferred Stock are cumulative at a rate which is reset every seven days based on the results of an auction. If the Preferred Stock fails to clear the auction on an auction date, each Fund is required to pay the maximum applicable rate on the Preferred Stock to holders of such shares for each successive dividend period until such time as the stock is successfully auctioned. The maximum applicable rate on the Preferred Stock for all of the series except BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. Series C is the higher of 110% of the AA commercial paper rate or 110% of 90% of the Kenny S&P 30-day High Grade Index rate divided by 1.00 minus the marginal tax rate. The maximum applicable rate on the Preferred Stock of BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. Series C is the higher of 110% plus or times the Telerate/BBA LIBOR or 90% of the Kenny S&P 30-day High Grade Index rate divided by 1.00 minus the marginal tax rate. For the year ended April 30, 2008, the Preferred Stock of each Fund was successfully auctioned at each auction date until February 13, 2008. The low, high and average dividend rates on the Preferred Stock for each Fund for the year ended April 30, 2008 were as follows: |
BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. | Low | High | Average | |||
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Series B | 2.866% | 4.75% | 3.676% | |||
Series C | 2.966% | 5.198% | 3.828% | |||
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Series B | 2.756% | 4.508% | 3.652% | |||
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Since February 13, 2008 the Preferred Stock of each Fund failed to clear any auctions. As a result, the Preferred Stock dividend rates were reset to the maximum applicable rate, which ranged from 2.756% to 5.198% . A failed auction is not an event of default for the Fund but it is a liquidity event for the holders of the Preferred Stock. A failed auction occurs when there are more sellers of a funds auction rate preferred stock than buyers. It is impossible to predict how long this imbalance will last. An auction for each Funds Preferred Stock may not occur for some time, if ever, and even if liquidity does resume, holders of Preferred Stock may not have the ability to sell the Preferred Stock at its liquida- tion preference. The Funds may not declare dividends or make other distributions on Common Stock or purchase any such shares if, at the time of the decla- ration, distribution or purchase, asset coverage with respect to the out- standing Preferred Stock is less than 200%. The Preferred Stock is redeemable at the option of each Fund, in whole or in part, on any dividend payment date at $25,000 per share plus any accumulated unpaid dividends whether or not declared. The Preferred Stock is also subject to mandatory redemption at $25,000 per share plus any accumulated or unpaid dividends, whether or not declared, |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued) if certain requirements relating to the composition of the assets and liabilities of the Fund, as set forth in each Funds Articles Supplementary, are not satisfied. The holders of Preferred Stock have voting rights equal to the holders of Common Stock (one vote per share) and will vote together with holders of Common Stock (one vote per share) as a single class. However, hold- ers of Preferred Stock, voting as a separate class, are also entitled to elect two Directors for each Fund. In addition, the 1940 Act requires that along with approval by shareholders that might otherwise be required, the approval of the holders of a majority of any outstanding Preferred Stock, voting separately as a class would be required to (a) adopt any plan of reorganization that would adversely affect the Preferred Stock, (b) change each Funds subclassification as a closed-end investment company or change its fundamental investment restrictions or (c) change its business so as to cease to be an investment company. 5. Income Tax Information: Reclassifications: U.S. generally accepted accounting principles require that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. Accordingly, the current years permanent book/tax differences for the Funds have been reclassi- fied as follows: BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. $83,653 has been reclassified between undistributed net investment income and accumulated net realized gain as a result of permanent differences attributable to the reclassification of distributions. This re- classification has no effect on net assets or net asset value per share. BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc. $8,509,208 has been reclassified between paid-in-capital in excess of par and accumulated net realized loss as a result of permanent differ- ences attributable to the expiration of capital loss carryforwards. This reclassification has no effect on net assets or net asset value per share. BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal years ended April 30, 2008 and April 30, 2007 was as follows: |
4/30/2008 | 4/30/2007 | |||
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Distributions paid from: | ||||
Tax-exempt income | $ 16,178,174 | $16,870,018 | ||
Ordinary income | $ 100,708 | | ||
Long-term capital gains | 1,534,274 | | ||
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Total distributions | $ 17,813,156 | $16,870,018 | ||
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As of April 30, 2008, the components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis were as follows: |
Undistributed tax-exempt net income | $ 1,136,504 | |
Undistributed long-term net capital gains | 342,059 | |
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Total undistributed net earnings | 1,478,563 | |
Net unrealized gains | 2,766,193* | |
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Total accumulated net earnings | $ 4,244,756 | |
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* The difference between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized gains is attribu- table primarily to the difference between book and tax amortization methods for premiums and discounts on fixed income securities and the difference between book and tax treatment of residual interest in tender option bonds. BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc. The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal years ended April 30, 2008 and April 30, 2007 was as follows: |
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Tax-exempt income | $ 12,555,586 | $12,849,769 | ||
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Total distributions | $ 12,555,586 | $12,849,769 | ||
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As of April 30, 2008, the components of accumulated losses on a tax basis were as follows: |
Undistributed tax-exempt net income | $ 321,416 | |
Undistributed long-term net capital gains | | |
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Total undistributed net earnings | 321,416 | |
Capital loss carryforward | (10,207,633)* | |
Net unrealized losses | (1,849,248)** | |
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Total accumulated net losses | $ (11,735,465) | |
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* On April 30, 2008, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward of $10,207,633, of which $9,583,913 expires in 2009 and $623,720 expires in 2016. This amount will be available to offset future realized capital gains. ** The difference between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized losses is attributa- ble primarily to tax deferral of losses on wash sales, the tax deferral of losses on straddles, the difference between book and tax amortization methods for premiums and discounts on fixed income securities and the difference between book and tax treatment of residual interest in tender option bonds. |
6. Concentration Risk: Each Funds investments are concentrated in certain states, which may be affected by adverse financial, social, environmental, economic, regulatory and political factors. Many municipalities insure repayment of their bonds, which reduces the risk of loss due to issuer default. The market value of these bonds may fluctuate for other reasons and there is no assurance that the insurer will meet its obligation. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (concluded) 7. Restatement Information: Subsequent to the initial issuance of their April 30, 2006 financial state- ments, the Funds determined that the criteria for sale accounting in FAS 140 had not been met for certain transfers of municipal bonds related to investments in TOB Residuals, and that these transfers should have been accounted for as secured borrowings rather than as sales. As a result, certain financial highlights for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2005 have been restated to give effect to recording the transfers of the municipal bonds as secured borrowings, including recording interest on the bonds as interest income and interest on the secured borrowings as interest expense. |
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net of reimbursement* | 1.13% | 1.15% | 1.14% | 1.23% | ||||
Total expenses* | 1.13% | 1.15% | 1.15% | 1.24% | ||||
Portfolio turnover | 36.23% | 34% | 42.89% | 41% | ||||
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net of reimbursement** | 1.24% | 1.60% | 1.24% | 1.57% | ||||
Total expenses** | 1.35% | 1.70% | 1.34% | 1.67% | ||||
Portfolio turnover | 51.81% | 43% | 39.94% | 41% | ||||
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** Do not reflect the effect of dividends to Preferred Stock shareholders. |
8. Subsequent Events: Each Fund paid a tax-exempt income dividend to holders of Common Stock in the amounts of $0.07100 per share and $.048500 per share relating to BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. and BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc., respectively, on June 2, 2008 to share- holders of record on May 15, 2008. The dividends declared on Preferred Stock for the period May 1, 2008 to May 31, 2008 for each of the Funds were as follows: |
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BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. | Declared | |
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Series A | $154,375 | |
Series B | $152,691 | |
Series C | $ 53,947 | |
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BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc. | Declared | |
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Series A | $197,623 | |
Series B | $165,731 | |
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On June 2, 2008, the Funds announced the following redemptions of Preferred Stock at a price of $25,000 per share plus any accrued and unpaid dividends through the redemption date: |
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Series A | 6/25/2008 | 582 | $14,550,000 | |||
Series B | 6/27/2008 | 582 | $14,550,000 | |||
Series C | 6/24/2008 | 159 | $ 3,975,000 | |||
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Series A | 6/27/2008 | 796 | $19,900,000 | |||
Series B | 6/24/2008 | 796 | $19,900,000 | |||
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Boards of Directors of BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. and BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. and BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc. (the Funds) as of April 30, 2008, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the three years in the period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. The financial highlights for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2005 (before the restatement described in Note 7) were audited by other auditors whose report, dated June 10, 2005, expressed a qualified opinion on the finan- cial highlights because of the errors described in Note 7. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assur- ance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over finan- cial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds internal control over finan- cial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of April 30, 2008, by corre- spondence with the custodians and brokers; where replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. |
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights of BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. and BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc. referred to above, present fairly, in all material respects, their financial position as of April 30, 2008, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the three years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. We also have audited the adjustments, applied by management, to restate certain financial highlights for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2005 to correct the errors described in Note 7. These adjustments are the responsibility of the Funds management. The audit procedures that we performed with respect to the adjustments included such tests as we considered necessary in the circumstances and were designed to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the adjust- ments are appropriate and have been properly applied, in all material respects, to the restated financial highlights for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2005. We did not perform any audit proce- dures designed to assess whether any additional adjustments to such financial highlights might be necessary in order for such financial high- lights to be presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. In our opinion, the adjustments to the financial highlights for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2005 described in Note 7 are appropriate and have been properly applied, in all material respects. However, we were not engaged to audit, review, or apply any procedures to such financial highlights other than with respect to the adjustments described in Note 7 and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on such financial highlights. |
Deloitte & Touche LLP Princeton, New Jersey June 24, 2008 |
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Important Tax Information
All of the net investment income distributions paid by BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. and BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc. during the taxable year ended April 30, 2008 qualify as tax-exempt interest dividends for federal income tax purposes.
Additionally, the following table summarizes the taxable per share distributions paid by MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. during the year:
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Common Stock Shareholders | 12/31/2007 | $0.005123 | $0.078062 | |||||
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Series A | 11/21/2007 | $1.58 | $24.23 | |||||
11/28/2007 | $1.82 | $27.69 | ||||||
12/05/2007 | $2.00 | $30.46 | ||||||
12/19/2007 | $0.50 | $ 7.49 | ||||||
Series B | 11/16/2007 | $1.58 | $24.23 | |||||
11/23/2007 | $1.60 | $24.22 | ||||||
11/30/2007 | $1.86 | $28.38 | ||||||
12/14/2007 | $0.84 | $12.71 | ||||||
Series C | 11/20/2007 | $1.57 | $23.88 | |||||
11/27/2007 | $1.63 | $24.77 | ||||||
12/04/2007 | $1.91 | $29.08 | ||||||
12/18/2007 | $0.81 | $12.35 | ||||||
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Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan How the Plan Works The Funds offer a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the Plan) under which income and capital gains dividends paid by a Fund are automatically reinvested in additional shares of Common Stock of the Fund. The Plan is administered on behalf of the shareholders by The BNY Shareowner Services (the Plan Agent). Under the Plan, when- ever a Fund declares a dividend, participants in the Plan will receive the equivalent in shares of Common Stock of the Fund. The Plan Agent will acquire the shares for the participants account either (i) through receipt of additional unissued but authorized shares of the Funds (newly issued shares) or (ii) by purchase of outstanding shares of Common Stock on the open market on the New York Stock Exchange or elsewhere. If, on the dividend payment date, the Funds net asset value per share is equal to or less than the market price per share plus estimated brokerage com- missions (a condition often referred to as a market premium), the Plan Agent will invest the dividend amount in newly issued shares. If the Funds net asset value per share is greater than the market price per share (a condition often referred to as a market discount), the Plan Agent will invest the dividend amount by purchasing on the open market additional shares. If the Plan Agent is unable to invest the full dividend amount in open market purchases, or if the market discount shifts to a market premium during the purchase period, the Plan Agent will invest any uninvested portion in newly issued shares. The shares acquired are credited to each shareholders account. The amount credited is deter- mined by dividing the dollar amount of the dividend by either (i) when the shares are newly issued, the net asset value per share on the date the shares are issued or (ii) when shares are purchased in the open market, the average purchase price per share. Participation in the Plan Participation in the Plan is automatic, that is, a shareholder is automatically enrolled in the Plan when he or she purchases shares of Common Stock of the Funds unless the shareholder specifically elects not to participate in the Plan. Shareholders who elect not to participate will receive all dividend distributions in cash. Shareholders who do not wish to participate in the Plan must advise the Plan Agent in writing (at the address set forth below) that they elect not to participate in the Plan. Participation in the Plan is completely volun- tary and may be terminated or resumed at any time without penalty by writing to the Plan Agent. |
Benefits of the Plan The Plan provides an easy, convenient way for shareholders to make additional, regular investments in the Funds. The Plan promotes a long-term strategy of investing at a lower cost. All shares acquired pursuant to the Plan receive voting rights. In addition, if the market price plus commissions of a Funds shares is above the net asset value, participants in the Plan will receive shares of the Fund for less than they could otherwise purchase them and with a cash value greater than the value of any cash distribution they would have received. However, there may not be enough shares available in the market to make distributions in shares at prices below the net asset value. Also, since the Funds do not redeem shares, the price on resale may be more or less than the net asset value. Plan Fees There are no enrollment fees or brokerage fees for partici- pating in the Plan. The Plan Agents service fees for handling the rein- vestment of distributions are paid for by the Funds. However, brokerage commissions may be incurred when the Funds purchase shares on the open market and shareholders will pay a pro rata share of any such commissions. Tax Implications The automatic reinvestment of dividends and distribu- tions will not relieve participants of any federal, state or local income tax that may be payable (or required to be withheld) on such dividends. Therefore, income and capital gains may still be realized even though shareholders do not receive cash. Participation in the Plan generally will not affect the tax-exempt status of exempt interest dividends paid by the Funds. If, when the Funds shares are trading at a market premium, the Funds issue shares pursuant to the Plan that have a greater fair market value than the amount of cash reinvested, it is possible that all or a portion of the discount from the market value (which may not exceed 5% of the fair market value of the Funds shares) could be viewed as a taxable distribution. If the discount is viewed as a taxable distribution, it is also possible that the taxable character of this discount would be allocable to all the shareholders, including shareholders who do not participate in the Plan. Thus, shareholders who do not participate in the Plan might be required to report as ordinary income a portion of their distributions equal to their allocable share of the discount. Contact Information All correspondence concerning the Plan, includ- ing any questions about the Plan, should be directed to the Plan Agent at BNY Mellon Shareowner Services, .O. Box 358035, Pittsburgh, PA, 15252-8035, Telephone: (866) 216-0242. |
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G. Nicholas Beckwith, III | Director | Since | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Arch Street Management, LLC | 112 Funds | None | |||||
40 East 52nd Street | 2007 | (Beckwith Family Foundation) and various Beckwith property companies | 109 Portfolios | |||||||
New York, NY 10022 | since 2005; Chairman of the Board of Directors, University of Pittsburgh | |||||||||
1945 | Medical Center since 2002; Board of Directors, Shady Side Hospital | |||||||||
Foundation since 1977; Board of Directors, Beckwith Institute for | ||||||||||
Innovation In Patient Care since 1991; Member, Advisory Council on | ||||||||||
Biology and Medicine, Brown University since 2002; Trustee, Claude | ||||||||||
Worthington Benedum Foundation (charitable foundation) since 1989; | ||||||||||
Board of Trustees, Chatham College since 1981; Board of Trustees, | ||||||||||
University of Pittsburgh since 2002; Emeritus Trustee, Shady Side | ||||||||||
Academy since 1977; Formerly Chairman and Manager, Penn West | ||||||||||
Industrial Trucks LLC (sales, rental and servicing of material handling | ||||||||||
equipment) from 2005 to 2007; Formerly Chairman, President and | ||||||||||
Chief Executive Officer, Beckwith Machinery Company (sales, rental | ||||||||||
and servicing of construction and equipment) from 1985 to 2005; | ||||||||||
Formerly Board of Directors, National Retail Properties (REIT) from | ||||||||||
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Richard E. Cavanagh | Director and | Since | Trustee, Aircraft Finance Trust since 1999; Director, The Guardian Life | 113 Funds | Arch Chemical | |||||
40 East 52nd Street | Chair of the | 2007 | Insurance Company of America since 1998; Chairman and Trustee, | 110 Portfolios | (chemical and allied | |||||
New York, NY 10022 | Board of | Educational Testing Service since 1997; Director, The Fremont Group | products) | |||||||
1946 | Directors | since 1996; Formerly President and Chief Executive Officer of The | ||||||||
Conference Board, Inc. (global business research organization) from | ||||||||||
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Kent Dixon | Director and | Since | Consultant/Investor since 1988. | 113 Funds | None | |||||
40 East 52nd Street | Member of | 2007 | 110 Portfolios | |||||||
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Frank J. Fabozzi | Director and | Since | Consultant/Editor of The Journal of Portfolio Management since 2006; | 113 Funds | None | |||||
40 East 52nd Street | Member of | 2007 | Professor in the Practice of Finance and Becton Fellow, Yale University, | 110 Portfolios | ||||||
New York, NY 10022 | the Audit | School of Management, since 2006; Formerly Adjunct Professor of | ||||||||
1948 | Committee | Finance and Becton Fellow, Yale University from 1994 to 2006. | ||||||||
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Kathleen F. Feldstein | Director | Since | President of Economics Studies, Inc. (private economic consulting firm) | 113 Funds | The McClatchy | |||||
40 East 52nd Street | 2007 | since 1987; Chair, Board of Trustees, McLean Hospital since 2000; | 110 Portfolios | Company | ||||||
New York, NY 10022 | Member of the Corporation of Partners Community Healthcare, Inc. | (publishing) | ||||||||
1941 | since 2005; Member of the Corporation of Partners HealthCare since | |||||||||
1995; Member of the Corporation of Sherrill House (healthcare) since | ||||||||||
1990; Trustee, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston since 1992; Member of the | ||||||||||
Visiting Committee to the Harvard University Art Museum since 2003; | ||||||||||
Trustee, The Committee for Economic Development (research organi- | ||||||||||
zation) since 1990; Member of the Advisory Board to the International | ||||||||||
School of Business, Brandeis University since 2002; Formerly Director | ||||||||||
of Bell South (communications) from 1998 to 2006; Formerly Director | ||||||||||
of Ionics (water purification) from 1992 to 2005; Formerly Director of | ||||||||||
John Hancock Financial Services from 1994 to 2003; Formerly | ||||||||||
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James T. Flynn | Director and | Since | Formerly Chief Financial Officer of JP Morgan & Co., Inc. from 1990 | 112 Funds | None | |||||
40 East 52nd Street | Member of | 2007 | to 1995. | 109 Portfolios | ||||||
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Jerrold B. Harris | Director | Since | Trustee, Ursinus College since 2000; Director, Troemner LLC (scientific | 112 Funds | BlackRock-Kelso | |||||
40 East 52nd Street | 2007 | equipment) since 2000. | 109 Portfolios | Capital Corp. | ||||||
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R. Glenn Hubbard | Director | Since | Dean of Columbia Business School since 2004; Columbia faculty | 113 Funds | ADP (data and | |||||
40 East 52nd Street | 2007 | member since 1988; Formerly Co-Director of Columbia Business | 110 Portfolios | information services), | ||||||
New York, NY 10022 | School's Entrepreneurship Program from 1997 to 2004; Visiting | KKR Financial | ||||||||
1958 | Professor at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard | Corporation (finance), | ||||||||
University and the Harvard Business School since 1985 and at the | Duke Realty (real | |||||||||
University of Chicago since 1994; Formerly Chairman of the U.S. | estate), Metropolitan | |||||||||
Council of Economic Advisers under the President of the United | Life Insurance Com- | |||||||||
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W. Carl Kester | Director and | Since | Mizuho Financial Group Professor of Finance, Harvard Business | 112 Funds | None | |||||
40 East 52nd Street | Member of | 2007 | School. Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs since 2006; Unit Head, | 109 Portfolios | ||||||
New York, NY 10022 | the Audit | Finance, Harvard Business School, from 2005 to 2006; Senior | ||||||||
1951 | Committee | Associate Dean and Chairman of the MBA Program of Harvard | ||||||||
Business School, from 1999 to 2005; Member of the faculty of | ||||||||||
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Karen . Robards | Director and | Since | Partner of Robards & Company, LLC, (financial advisory firm) since | 112 Funds | AtriCure, Inc. | |||||
40 East 52nd Street | Chair of | 2007 | 1987; Co-founder and Director of the Cooke Center for Learning and | 109 Portfolios | (medical devices); | |||||
New York, NY 10022 | the Audit | Development, (a not-for-profit organization) since 1987; Formerly | Care Investment | |||||||
1950 | Committee | Director of Enable Medical Corp. from 1996 to 2005; Formerly an | Trust, Inc. (health | |||||||
investment banker at Morgan Stanley from 1976 to 1987. | care REIT) | |||||||||
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Robert S. Salomon, Jr. | Director and | Since | Formerly Principal of STI Management LLC (investment adviser) from | 112 Funds | None | |||||
40 East 52nd Street | Member of | 2007 | 1994 to 2005. | 109 Portfolios | ||||||
New York, NY 10022 | the Audit | |||||||||
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** Following the combination of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, L (MLIM) and BlackRock, Inc. (BlackRock) in September 2006, the | ||||||||||
various legacy MLIM and legacy BlackRock Fund boards were realigned and consolidated into three new Fund boards in 2007. As a result, | ||||||||||
although the chart shows certain directors as joining the Funds board in 2007, those directors first became a member of the board of | ||||||||||
directors of other legacy MLIM or legacy BlackRock Funds as follows: G. Nicholas Beckwith, III since 1999; Richard E. Cavanagh since 1994; | ||||||||||
Kent Dixon since 1988; Frank J. Fabozzi since 1988; Kathleen F. Feldstein since 2005; James T. Flynn since 1996; Jerrold B. Harris since | ||||||||||
1999; R. Glenn Hubbard since 2004; W. Carl Kester since 1998; Karen . Robards since 1998 and Robert S. Salomon, Jr. since 1996. | ||||||||||
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Richard S. Davis | Director | Since | Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. since 2005; Formerly Chief | 185 Funds | None | |||||
40 East 52nd Street | 2007 | Executive Officer, State Street Research & Management Company | 295 Portfolios | |||||||
New York, NY 10022 | from 2000 to 2005; Formerly Chairman of the Board of Trustees, | |||||||||
1945 | State Street Research Mutual Funds from 2000 to 2005; Formerly | |||||||||
Chairman, SSR Realty from 2000 to 2004 | ||||||||||
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Henry Gabbay | Director | Since | Consultant, BlackRock, Inc. since 2007; Formerly Managing Director, | 184 Funds | None | |||||
40 East 52nd Street | 2007 | BlackRock, Inc. from 1989 to 2007; Formerly Chief Administrative | 294 Portfolios | |||||||
New York, NY 10022 | Officer, BlackRock Advisors, LLC from 1998 to 2007; Formerly President | |||||||||
1947 | of BlackRock Funds and BlackRock Bond Allocation Target Shares from | |||||||||
2005 to 2007 and Treasurer of certain closed-end funds in the | ||||||||||
BlackRock fund complex from 1989 to 2006. |
* | Messrs. Davis and Gabbay are both interested persons, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, of the Funds based on their positions with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates. Directors serve until their resignation, removal or death, or until December 31 of the year in which they turn 72. |
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Donald C. Burke | Fund | Since | Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2006; Formerly Managing Director of Merrill Lynch Investment | |||||||
40 East 52nd Street | President | 2007 | Managers, L (MLIM) and Fund Asset Management, L (FAM) in 2006; First Vice President thereof from | |||||||
New York, NY 10022 | and Chief | 1997 to 2005; Treasurer thereof from 1999 to 2006 and Vice President thereof from 1990 to 1997. | ||||||||
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Anne F. Ackerley | Vice | Since | Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2000 and First Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Mergers | |||||||
40 East 52nd Street | President | 2007 | and Acquisitions Group from 1997 to 2000; First Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Public Finance | |||||||
New York, NY 10022 | Group thereof from 1995 to 1997; First Vice President of Emerging Markets Fixed Income Research of Merrill | |||||||||
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Additional Information Dividend Policy The Funds dividend policy is to distribute all or a portion of their net investment income to its shareholders on a monthly basis. In order to provide shareholders with a more stable level of dividend distributions, the Funds may at times pay out less than the entire amount of net investment income earned in any particular month and may at times in any particular month pay out such accumulated but undistributed income in addition to net investment income earned in that month. |
As a result, the dividends paid by the Funds for any particular month may be more or less than the amount of net investment income earned by the Funds during such month. The Funds current accumulated but undistributed net investment income, if any, is dislcosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, which comprises part of the financial information included in this report. |
Fund Certification The Funds listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) have filed with the NYSE their annual chief executive officer certification regarding compliance with the NYSEs listing standards. The Funds filed |
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) the certification of its chief executive officer and chief financial officer required by section 302 of the Sabanes-Oxley Act. |
Availability of Quarterly Schedule of Investments The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds Forms N-Q are available on the SECs website at http://www.sec.gov and may also be reviewed and copied at the SECs Public Reference Room |
in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330. The Funds Forms N-Q may also be obtained upon request and without charge by calling (800) 441-7762. |
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Additional Information (continued) Electronic Delivery Electronic copies of most financial reports are available on the Funds websites or shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications of quarterly statements, annual and semi-annual reports by enrolling in the Funds electronic delivery program. |
Shareholders Who Hold Accounts with Investment Advisors, Banks or Brokerages: Please contact your financial advisor to enroll. Please note that not all investment advisors, banks or brokerages may offer this service. |
General Information |
The Funds do not make available copies of their Statements of Additional Information because the Funds shares are not continuously offered, which means that the Statement of Additional Information of the Funds have not been updated after completion of the Funds offering and the information contained in the Funds Statement of Additional Information may have become outdated. During the period, there were no material changes in the Funds invest- ment objective or policies or to the Funds charter or by-laws that were not approved by the shareholders or in the principal risk factors associ- ated with investment in the Funds. There have been no changes in the persons who are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds portfolios. |
The Funds will mail only one copy of shareholder documents, including annual and semi-annual reports and proxy statements, to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address. This practice is commonly called householding and it is intended to reduce expenses and elimi- nate duplicate mailings of shareholder documents. Mailings of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please contact the Funds at (800) 441-7762. Quarterly performance, semi-annual and annual reports and other information regarding the Funds may be found on BlackRocks website, which can be accessed at http://www.blackrock.com. This reference to BlackRocks website is intended to allow investors public access to information regarding the Funds and does not, and is not intended to, incorporate BlackRocks website into this report. |
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Additional Information (concluded) Deposit Securities Effective May 30, 2008, following approval by the Funds Board and the applicable ratings agencies, the definition of Deposited Securities in the Funds Articles Supplementary was amended in order to facilitate the redemption of the Funds Preferred Stock. The following phrase was added to the definition of Deposit Securities found in the Funds Articles Supplementary: ; provided, however, that solely in connection with any redemption of AMPS, the term Deposit Securities shall include (i) any committed financing pursuant to a credit agreement, reverse repurchase agree- ment facility or similar credit arrangement, in each case which makes available to the Corporation, no later than the day preceding the |
applicable redemption date, cash in an amount not less than the
aggregate amount due to Holders by reason of the redemption of
their shares of AMPS on such redemption date; and (ii) cash
amounts due and payable to the Corporation out of a sale of its
securities if such cash amount is not less than the aggregate amount
due to Holders by reason of the redemption of their shares of AMPS
on such redemption date and such sale will be settled not later than
the day preceding the applicable redemption date.
BlackRock Privacy Principles |
BlackRock is committed to maintaining the privacy of its current and former fund investors and individual clients (collectively, Clients) and to safeguarding their non-public personal information. The following infor- mation is provided to help you understand what personal information BlackRock collects, how we protect that information and why in certain cases we share such information with select parties. If you are located in a jurisdiction where specific laws, rules or regulations require BlackRock to provide you with additional or different privacy- related rights beyond what is set forth below, then BlackRock will comply with those specific laws, rules or regulations. BlackRock obtains or verifies personal non-public information from and about you from different sources, including the following: (i) information we receive from you or, if applicable, your financial intermediary, on appli- cations, forms or other documents; (ii) information about your transac- tions with us, our affiliates, or others; (iii) information we receive from a consumer reporting agency; and (iv) from visits to our websites. |
BlackRock does not sell or disclose to non-affiliated third parties any non- public personal information about its Clients, except as permitted by law or as is necessary to respond to regulatory requests or to service Client accounts. These non-affiliated third parties are required to protect the confidentiality and security of this information and to use it only for its intended purpose. We may share information with our affiliates to service your account or to provide you with information about other BlackRock products or services that may be of interest to you. In addition, BlackRock restricts access to non-public personal information about its Clients to those BlackRock employees with a legitimate business need for the information. BlackRock maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that are designed to protect the non-public personal information of its Clients, including procedures relating to the proper storage and disposal of such information. |
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This report is transmitted to shareholders only. It is not a prospectus. Past performance results shown in this report should not be consid- ered a representation of future performance. The Funds have lever- aged their Common Stock, which creates risks for Common Stock shareholders, including the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of shares of the Common Stock, and the risk that fluctuations in the short-term dividend rates of the Preferred Stock, currently set at the maximum reset rate as a result of failed auctions, may affect the yield to Common Stock shareholders. Statements and other information herein are as dated and are subject to change. A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling toll- free 1-800-441-7762; (2) at www.blackrock.com; and (3) on the Securities and Exchange Commissions website at http://www.sec.gov. Information about how the Funds voted proxies relating to securities held in the Funds portfolio during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available upon request and without charge (1) at www.blackrock.com or by calling (800) 441-7762 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commissions Web site at http://www.sec.gov. BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Fund, Inc. 100 Bellevue Parkway Wilmington, DE 19809 |
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Item 2 Code of Ethics The registrant (or the Fund) has adopted a code of ethics, as of the end of the period covered by this report, applicable to the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, or persons performing similar functions. During the period covered by this report, there have been no amendments to or waivers granted under the code of ethics. A copy of the code of ethics is available without charge at www.blackrock.com. Item 3 Audit Committee Financial Expert The registrant's board of directors or trustees, as applicable (the board of directors) has determined that (i) the registrant has the following audit committee financial experts serving on its audit committee and (ii) each audit committee financial expert is independent: Kent Dixon (term began effective November 1, 2007) Frank J. Fabozzi (term began effective November 1, 2007) James T. Flynn (term began effective November 1, 2007) Ronald W. Forbes (term ended effective November 1, 2007) W. Carl Kester (term began effective November 1, 2007) Karen P. Robards (term began effective November 1, 2007) Robert S. Salomon, Jr. (term began effective November 1, 2007) Richard R. West (term ended effective November 1, 2007) The registrant's board of directors has determined that W. Carl Kester and Karen P. Robards qualify as financial experts pursuant to Item 3(c)(4) of Form N-CSR. Prof. Kester has a thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, financial statements and internal control over financial reporting as well as audit committee functions. Prof. Kester has been involved in providing valuation and other financial consulting services to corporate clients since 1978. Prof. Kesters financial consulting services present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues that are generally comparable to the breadth and complexity of issues that can reasonably be expected to be raised by the registrants financial statements. Ms. Robards has a thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, financial statements and internal control over financial reporting as well as audit committee functions. Ms. Robards has been President of Robards & Company, a financial advisory firm, since 1987. Ms. Robards was formerly an investment banker for more than 10 years where she was responsible for evaluating and assessing the performance of companies based on their financial results. Ms. Robards has over 30 years of experience analyzing financial statements. She also is a member of the audit committee of one publicly held company and a non-profit organization. Under applicable securities laws, a person determined to be an audit committee financial expert will not be deemed an expert for any purpose, including without limitation for the purposes of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as a result of being designated or identified as an audit committee financial expert. The designation or identification as an audit committee financial expert does not impose on such person any duties, obligations, or liabilities greater than the duties, obligations, and liabilities imposed on such person as a member of the audit committee and board of directors in the absence of such designation or identification. |
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1 The nature of the services include assurance and related services reasonably related to the performance of the audit of financial statements not included in Audit Fees.
2 The nature of the services include tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.
3 The nature of the services include a review of compliance procedures and attestation thereto.
(e)(1) Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures:
The registrants audit committee (the Committee) has adopted policies and procedures with regard to the pre-approval of services. Audit, audit-related and tax compliance services provided to the registrant on an annual basis require specific pre-approval by the Committee. The Committee also must approve other non-audit services provided to the registrant and those non-audit services provided to the registrants affiliated service providers that relate directly to the operations and the financial reporting of the registrant. Certain of these non-audit services that the Committee believes are a) consistent with the SECs auditor independence rules and b) routine and recurring services that will not impair the independence of the independent accountants may be approved by the Committee without consideration on a specific case-by-case basis (general pre-approval). The term of any general pre-approval is 12 months from the date of the pre-approval, unless the Committee provides for a different period. Tax or other non-audit services provided to the registrant which have a direct impact on the operation or financial reporting of the registrant will only be deemed pre-approved provided that any individual project does not exceed $10,000 attributable to the registrant or $50,000 for all of the registrants the Committee oversees. For this purpose, multiple projects will be aggregated to determine if they exceed the previously mentioned cost levels.
Any proposed services exceeding the pre-approved cost levels will require specific pre-approval by the Committee, as will any other services not subject to general pre-approval (e.g., unanticipated but permissible services). The Committee is informed of each service approved subject to general pre-approval at the next regularly scheduled in-person board meeting. At this meeting, an analysis of such services is presented to the Committee for ratification. The Committee may delegate to one or more of its members the authority to approve the provision of and fees for any specific engagement of permitted non-audit services, including services exceeding pre-approved cost levels.
(e)(2) None of the services described in each of Items 4(b) through (d) were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
non-audit services that were rendered to the registrants investment adviser (not including any non-affiliated sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by the registrants investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountants independence. Regulation S-X Rule 2-01(c)(7)(ii) $287,500, 0% Item 5 Audit Committee of Listed Registrants The following individuals are members of the registrants separately-designated standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(58)(A)): Kent Dixon (term began effective November 1, 2007) Frank J. Fabozzi (term began effective November 1, 2007) James T. Flynn (term began effective November 1, 2007) Ronald W. Forbes (term ended effective November 1, 2007) W. Carl Kester (term began effective November 1, 2007) Cynthia A. Montgomery (term ended effective November 1, 2007) Jean Margo Reid (term ended effective November 1, 2007) Karen P. Robards (term began effective November 1, 2007) Robert S. Salomon, Jr. (term began effective November 1, 2007) Roscoe S. Suddarth (not reappointed to audit committee effective November 1, 2007; retired effective December 31, 2007) Richard R. West (term ended effective November 1, 2007) Item 6 Investments (a) The registrants Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1 of this form. (b) Not Applicable due to no such divestments during the semi-annual period covered since the previous Form N-CSR filing. Item 7 Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies The registrant has delegated the voting of proxies relating to Fund portfolio securities to its investment adviser, BlackRock Advisors, LLC and its sub-adviser, as applicable. The Proxy Voting Policies of the Fund are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.PROXYPOL. Information about how the Fund voted proxies relating to securities held in the Funds portfolio during the most recent 12 month period ended June 30 is available without charge (1) at www.blackrock.com and (2) on the Commissions web site at http://www.sec.gov. Item 8 Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies as of April 30, 2008. (a)(1) BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. is managed by a team of investment professionals comprised of Theodore R. Jaeckel, Jr., CFA, Managing Director at BlackRock, and Walter OConnor, Managing Director at BlackRock. Each is a member of BlackRocks municipal tax-exempt management group. Mr. Jaeckel and Mr. OConnor are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds portfolio, including setting the |
Funds overall investment strategy, overseeing the management of the Fund and/or selecting the Funds investments. Messrs. OConnor and Jaeckel have been the Funds portfolio managers since 2006. Mr. Jaeckel joined BlackRock in 2006. Prior to joining BlackRock, he was a Managing Director (Municipal Tax-Exempt Fund Management) of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, L.P. (MLIM) from 2005 to 2006 and a Director of MLIM from 1997 to 2005. He has been a portfolio manager with BlackRock or MLIM since 1991. Mr. OConnor joined BlackRock in 2006. Prior to joining BlackRock, he was a Managing Director (Municipal Tax-Exempt Fund Management) of MLIM from 2003 to 2006 and was a Director of MLIM from 1997 to 2002. He has been a portfolio manager with BlackRock or MLIM since 1991. |
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(iv) | Potential Material Conflicts of Interest |
BlackRock has built a professional working environment, firm-wide compliance culture and compliance procedures and systems designed to protect against potential incentives that may favor one account over another. BlackRock has adopted policies and procedures that address the allocation of investment opportunities, execution of portfolio transactions, personal trading by employees and other potential conflicts of interest that are designed to ensure that all client accounts are treated equitably over time. Nevertheless, BlackRock furnishes investment management and advisory services to numerous clients in addition to the Fund, and BlackRock may, consistent with applicable law, make investment recommendations to other clients or accounts (including accounts which are hedge funds or have performance or higher fees paid to BlackRock, or in which portfolio managers have a personal interest in the receipt of such fees), which may be the same as or different from those made for the Funds. In addition, BlackRock, its affiliates and any officer, director, stockholder or employee may or may not have an interest in the securities whose purchase and sale BlackRock recommends to the Fund. BlackRock, or any of its affiliates, or any officer, director, stockholder, employee or any member of their families may take different actions than those recommended to the Fund by BlackRock with respect to the same securities. Moreover, BlackRock may refrain from rendering any advice or services concerning securities of companies of which any of BlackRocks (or its affiliates) officers, directors or employees are directors or officers, or companies as to which BlackRock or any of its affiliates or the officers, directors or employees of any of them has any substantial economic interest or possesses material non-public information. Each portfolio manager also may manage accounts whose investment strategies may at times be opposed to the strategy |
utilized for a Fund. In this regard, it should be noted that Mr. Jaeckel currently manages certain accounts that are subject to performance fees. In addition, Mr. Jaeckel assists in managing certain hedge funds and may be entitled to receive a portion of any incentive fees earned on such funds and a portion of such incentive fees may be voluntarily or involuntarily deferred. Additional portfolio managers may in the future manage other such accounts or funds and may be entitled to receive incentive fees. As a fiduciary, BlackRock owes a duty of loyalty to its clients and must treat each client fairly. When BlackRock purchases or sells securities for more than one account, the trades must be allocated in a manner consistent with its fiduciary duties. BlackRock attempts to allocate investments in a fair and equitable manner among client accounts, with no account receiving preferential treatment. To this end, BlackRock has adopted a policy that is intended to ensure that investment opportunities are allocated fairly and equitably among client accounts over time. This policy also seeks to achieve reasonable efficiency in client transactions and provide BlackRock with sufficient flexibility to allocate investments in a manner that is consistent with the particular investment discipline and client base. (a)(3) As of April 30, 2008: Portfolio Manager Compensation Overview BlackRocks financial arrangements with its portfolio managers, its competitive compensation and its career path emphasis at all levels reflect the value senior management places on key resources. Compensation may include a variety of components and may vary from year to year based on a number of factors. The principal components of compensation include a base salary, a performance-based discretionary bonus, participation in various benefits programs and one or more of the incentive compensation programs established by BlackRock such as its Long-Term Retention and Incentive Plan. Base compensation. Generally, portfolio managers receive base compensation based on their seniority and/or their position with the firm. Senior portfolio managers who perform additional management functions within the portfolio management group or within BlackRock may receive additional compensation for serving in these other capacities. Discretionary Incentive Compensation Discretionary incentive compensation is a function of several components: the performance of BlackRock, Inc., the performance of the portfolio managers group within BlackRock, the investment performance, including risk-adjusted returns, of the firms assets under management or supervision by that portfolio manager relative to predetermined benchmarks, and the individuals seniority, role within the portfolio management team, teamwork and contribution to the overall performance of these portfolios and BlackRock. In most cases, including for the portfolio managers of the Fund, these benchmarks are the same as the benchmark or benchmarks against which the performance of the Fund or other accounts managed by the portfolio managers are measured. BlackRocks Chief Investment Officers determine the benchmarks against which the performance of funds and other accounts managed by each portfolio manager is compared and the period of time over which performance is evaluated. With respect to the portfolio managers, such benchmarks for the Fund include a combination of market-based indices (e.g., Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index), certain customized indices and certain fund industry peer groups. |
BlackRocks Chief Investment Officers make a subjective determination with respect to the portfolio managers compensation based on the performance of the funds and other accounts managed by each portfolio manager relative to the various benchmarks noted above. Performance is measured on both a pre-tax and after-tax basis over various time periods including 1, 3, 5 and 10-year periods, as applicable. Distribution of Discretionary Incentive Compensation Discretionary incentive compensation is distributed to portfolio managers in a combination of cash and BlackRock, Inc. restricted stock units which vest ratably over a number of years. The BlackRock, Inc. restricted stock units, if properly vested, will be settled in BlackRock, Inc. common stock. Typically, the cash bonus, when combined with base salary, represents more than 60% of total compensation for the portfolio managers. Paying a portion of annual bonuses in stock puts compensation earned by a portfolio manager for a given year at risk based on the BlackRocks ability to sustain and improve its performance over future periods. Long-Term Retention and Incentive Plan (LTIP) The LTIP is a long-term incentive plan that seeks to reward certain key employees. Beginning in 2006, awards are granted under the LTIP in the form of BlackRock, Inc. restricted stock units that, if properly vested and subject to the attainment of certain performance goals, will be settled in BlackRock, Inc. common stock. Each portfolio manager has received awards under the LTIP. Deferred Compensation Program A portion of the compensation paid to eligible BlackRock employees may be voluntarily deferred into an account that tracks the performance of certain of the firms investment products. Each participant in the deferred compensation program is permitted to allocate his deferred amounts among the various investment options. Each portfolio manager has participated in the deferred compensation program. Other compensation benefits. In addition to base compensation and discretionary incentive compensation, portfolio managers may be eligible to receive or participate in one or more of the following: Incentive Savings Plans BlackRock, Inc. has created a variety of incentive savings plans in which BlackRock employees are eligible to participate, including a 401(k) plan, the BlackRock Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), and the BlackRock Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). The employer contribution components of the RSP include a company match equal to 50% of the first 6% of eligible pay contributed to the plan capped at $4,000 per year, and a company retirement contribution equal to 3% of eligible compensation, plus an additional contribution of 2% for any year in which BlackRock has positive net operating income. The RSP offers a range of investment options, including registered investment companies managed by the firm. BlackRock contributions follow the investment direction set by participants for their own contributions or, absent employee investment direction, are invested into a balanced portfolio. The ESPP allows for investment in BlackRock common stock at a 5% discount on the fair market value of the stock on the purchase date. Annual participation in the ESPP is limited to the purchase of 1,000 shares or a dollar value of $25,000. Each portfolio manager is eligible to participate in these plans. |
(a)(4) Beneficial Ownership of Securities. As of April 30, 2008, Mr. Jaeckel beneficially owned stock issued by the Fund in the range of $1 - $10,000. As of April 30, 2008, Mr. OConnor did not beneficially own any stock issued by the Fund. Item 9 Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers Not Applicable due to no such purchases during the period covered by this report. Item 10 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders The registrants Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees to the Board recommended by shareholders when a vacancy becomes available. Shareholders who wish to recommend a nominee should send nominations which include biographical information and set forth the qualifications of the proposed nominee to the registrants Secretary. There have been no material changes to these procedures. Item 11 Controls and Procedures 11(a) The registrants principal executive and principal financial officers or persons performing similar functions have concluded that the registrants disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 11(b) There were no changes in the registrants internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting. Item 12 Exhibits attached hereto 12(a)(1) Code of Ethics See Item 2 12(a)(2) Certifications Attached hereto 12(a)(3) Not Applicable 12(b) Certifications Attached hereto |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. By: /s/ Donald C. Burke Donald C. Burke Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. Date: June 23, 2008 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. By: /s/ Donald C. Burke Donald C. Burke Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. Date: June 23, 2008 By: /s/ Neal J. Andrews Neal J. Andrews Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) of BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. Date: June 23, 2008 |