BlackRock American Income Trust plc (BRAI) has published its latest total voting rights disclosure, confirming that as at 4 November 2026 its issued share capital comprised 73,305,138 ordinary shares, each carrying one vote. The notification has been made in accordance with the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (DTR), specifically provision 5.6.1 under the Transparency Directive. The figure serves as the official denominator shareholders must use when calculating whether they are required to notify a material interest or a change in interest in the trust. The disclosure was filed on behalf of the company by William Rowledge of BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, acting as Company Secretary.

Key Points

  • BlackRock American Income Trust plc (BRAI)
  • The company has confirmed its total voting share capital at 73,305,138 ordinary shares as at 4 November 2026, in line with DTR 5.6.1 requirements
  • 22,056,167 ordinary shares are currently held in treasury and do not carry voting rights for denominator purposes
  • Investors holding or approaching notifiable thresholds in BRAI should use the 73,305,138 figure for any interest calculations required under the FCA's Transparency Rules

BRAI Confirms 73,305,138 Ordinary Shares Carry Voting Rights Under DTR 5.6.1

The announcement confirms that BlackRock American Income Trust's total issued share capital as at 4 November 2026 stood at 73,305,138 ordinary shares, with each share carrying one vote. This figure excludes the 22,056,167 shares held in treasury, which are not factored into the denominator under the FCA's transparency framework. The disclosure is a regulatory requirement under DTR provision 5.6.1 of the Transparency Directive and is intended to ensure the market has an accurate and up-to-date basis for calculating notifiable shareholding thresholds. No changes to the capital structure beyond what is stated were disclosed in the announcement.

Treasury Share Position of 22,056,167 Shares Shapes the Effective Voting Pool for BRAI

With 22,056,167 ordinary shares held in treasury, the trust's total issued share count is notably larger than the 73,305,138 shares that actually carry voting rights. Treasury shares are shares previously repurchased by the company and held rather than cancelled; they cannot be voted and are excluded from denominator calculations under the Rules. This distinction is material for shareholders assessing their proportionate voting interest or tracking whether their stake in BRAI crosses a disclosure threshold. The trust has not indicated in the announcement any intention to cancel or reissue these treasury shares.

BlackRock Investment Management Files on Behalf of BRAI Under LEI 549300WWOCXSC241W468

The notification was filed by William Rowledge for and on behalf of BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, acting as Company Secretary to BlackRock American Income Trust plc. The trust operates under Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) 549300WWOCXSC241W468, which is the unique reference used in regulatory filings. BlackRock American Income Trust is a closed-ended investment trust focused on generating income from American equity markets. Investors monitoring shareholding disclosures or regulatory filings relating to BRAI should reference the confirmed denominator of 73,305,138 when assessing any notifiable interest obligations under the FCA's Rules.