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BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust plc

Class Meeting of Subscription Shareholders

The Class Meeting of Subscription Shareholders has been adjourned until
12.20 p.m. on Thursday, 6 February 2014, or if later immediately following
the conclusion or adjournment of the First General Meeting convened for
12.15 p.m. on 6 February 2014.

21 January 2014