BlackRock American Income Trust plc (BRAI) has published its latest total voting rights disclosure, confirming that its issued share capital stood at 73,860,138 ordinary shares as at 11 November 2026. The notification, released in accordance with the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (DTR 5.6.1), establishes the denominator figure that shareholders must use when calculating whether they are required to notify a relevant interest or change in interest. The update was issued by William Rowledge on behalf of BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, acting as Company Secretary. Investors monitoring shareholding thresholds in the trust should take note of this updated figure.

Key Points

  • BlackRock American Income Trust plc (BRAI), managed by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
  • Issued share capital confirmed at 73,860,138 ordinary shares as at 11 November 2026, each carrying one vote per share
  • Treasury shares total 21,501,167 ordinary shares, which are excluded from the voting denominator
  • Shareholders should monitor whether their holdings cross FCA notification thresholds using the 73,860,138 denominator figure

BRAI Confirms 73,860,138 Ordinary Shares Carrying Voting Rights Under DTR 5.6.1

BlackRock American Income Trust plc has notified the market of its total voting rights in conformity with DTR provision 5.6.1 of the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. As at 11 November 2026, the Company's issued share capital comprised 73,860,138 ordinary shares, with each share carrying one vote. This figure represents the total upon which shareholders must base any calculations to determine whether a notifiable interest or change of interest has been triggered under the Rules. The Company's Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is 549300WWOCXSC241W468.

21,501,167 Shares Held in Treasury Excluded from BRAI's Voting Denominator

Alongside its voting share count, the announcement states that 21,501,167 ordinary shares are currently held in treasury by BlackRock American Income Trust plc. Treasury shares carry no voting rights and are therefore excluded from the denominator figure supplied to the market. The distinction between issued shares and those held in treasury is a standard regulatory requirement under the Transparency Directive framework, ensuring that shareholders can accurately assess their proportional interest in the Company when determining notification obligations under the FCA's Rules.

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited Acts as Company Secretary for the Trust

The notification was submitted by William Rowledge for and on behalf of BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, which serves as Company Secretary to BlackRock American Income Trust plc. The trust is an investment vehicle focused on American income-generating assets and is listed on the London market under the ticker BRAI. Regular voting rights disclosures of this nature are a routine regulatory obligation for UK-listed investment trusts and are designed to maintain market transparency, allowing existing and prospective shareholders to track material changes in the Company's capital structure over time.