BlackRock American Income Trust plc (BRAI) has published its latest total voting rights disclosure in accordance with FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, confirming its issued share capital as at 10 November 2026. The announcement reveals that 73,830,138 ordinary shares carry voting rights, with a further 21,531,167 shares held in treasury. The figure is relevant to shareholders who must calculate whether their holdings trigger a notification obligation under DTR 5.6. Investors and significant shareholders should use the confirmed denominator when assessing their disclosure thresholds.

Key Points

  • BlackRock American Income Trust plc (BRAI)
  • The company has disclosed its total voting rights figure of 73,830,138 ordinary shares as at 10 November 2026, as required under Article 15 of the Transparency Directive
  • 21,531,167 ordinary shares are held in treasury and do not carry voting rights; the voting denominator is confirmed at 73,830,138
  • Investors holding significant stakes should review whether this updated denominator affects their DTR notification obligations

BRAI Confirms 73,830,138 Ordinary Shares Carrying Voting Rights Under DTR 5.6.1

BlackRock American Income Trust plc has notified the market of its issued share capital position as at 10 November 2026, fulfilling its obligations under provision 5.6.1 of the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The company confirms that 73,830,138 ordinary shares are in issue and each carries one vote per share. This disclosure is made in conformity with Article 15 of the Transparency Directive and provides shareholders with the official denominator figure required for threshold calculations. The announcement was released on 10 November 2026 and was made by William Rowledge on behalf of BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, acting as Company Secretary.

21,531,167 Shares Held in Treasury Excluded From the Voting Denominator

Alongside the 73,830,138 voting shares, the announcement states that 21,531,167 ordinary shares are currently held in treasury by BlackRock American Income Trust. Treasury shares do not carry voting rights and are therefore excluded from the denominator figure disclosed to the market. This distinction is important for shareholders performing threshold calculations, as the relevant base for assessing notifiable interests is the voting share count alone. The combined total of voting and treasury shares implies a gross issued share capital that investors may consider when monitoring changes in the trust's capital structure over time.

What the DTR 5.6 Denominator Means for Significant Shareholders in BRAI

Under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, shareholders in UK-listed entities must notify the company and the FCA if their voting interest crosses certain percentage thresholds. The denominator published in this announcement — 73,830,138 — is the figure shareholders must use to determine whether a notification obligation has arisen or changed. BlackRock American Income Trust, which focuses on generating income from American equity and fixed-income markets, is an investment trust managed by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited. Investors with meaningful positions in BRAI should review their holdings against this updated share count to ensure compliance with applicable disclosure rules.