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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST (BGT)

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust signs standstill agreement with Saba Capital

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 shareholder Written later

On January 20, 2025, the Fund and its Investment Advisor entered into a standstill agreement with Saba Capital Management, under which Saba agreed to customary standstill covenants and to vote any Fund shares it holds in line with the Board of Trustees' recommendations. The agreement runs until the day after the 2027 annual shareholder meeting or August 31, 2027, whichever is earlier, unless terminated sooner.

Key points

  • Agreement signed January 20, 2025 between the Fund, BlackRock Advisors, LLC and Saba Capital Management, L.P.
  • Saba agrees to abide by customary standstill covenants and to vote any common shares it holds with the Board's recommendation.
  • Agreement remains in effect until the day after the 2027 annual meeting or August 31, 2027, whichever is earlier.

The filing

CompanyBLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST (BGT)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJan 21, 2025, 8:57 AM ET
Accession number0001193125-25-009184

Items reported: 8.01 Other Events

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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