Every material Form 8-K BlackRock Health Sciences Trust has filed with the SEC since February 04, 2011, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
On January 20, 2025, BlackRock Health Sciences Trust and its investment advisor entered into a standstill agreement with Saba Capital Management, L.P. Under the agreement, Saba agrees to follow customary standstill covenants and to vote any of its common shares in line with the Board of Trustees' recommendation. The agreement runs until the day after the Fund's 2027 annual shareholder meeting or August 31, 2027, whichever comes first, unless ended earlier.
Agreement dated January 20, 2025, with Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Saba agrees to customary standstill covenants and to vote its shares, if any, per the Board's recommendation
Term ends the day after the 2027 annual meeting or August 31, 2027, whichever is earlier
On October 28, 2016, the Fund's Board of Trustees amended and restated its bylaws in their entirety, changing Article I, Section 11 on the election of Trustees. The Amended and Restated Bylaws were deemed effective the same day and are filed as Exhibit 3.1. The filing is administrative and reports no financial results or changes to the Fund's financial position.
Board amended and restated the bylaws in full on October 28, 2016
Amendment concerns Article I, Section 11, which governs the election of Trustees
Amended and Restated Bylaws deemed effective October 28, 2016 and filed as Exhibit 3.1
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) announced that its 2011 annual shareholder meeting will be held on July 28, 2011, as part of a joint announcement for the BlackRock closed-end funds. The filing sets deadlines for shareholder proposals and director nominations, which matter to shareholders who want to take part in the meeting.
2011 annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for July 28, 2011
Rule 14a-8 proposals for the proxy statement must be received by February 28, 2011
Stockholder nominations or proposals outside Rule 14a-8 must be received by February 14, 2011
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