BLACKROCK CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST

0001193125-24-141777.txt : 20240517 0001193125-24-141777.hdr.sgml : 20240517 20240517162950 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-24-141777 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20240517 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240517 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001137391 ORGANIZATION NAME: IRS NUMBER: 510409109 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-10331 FILM NUMBER: 24960242 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY STREET 2: MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-825-2257 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY STREET 2: MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 DEFA14A 1 d800495ddefa14a.htm BLACKROCK CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST BLACKROCK CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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BlackRock Advisors, LLC provided the following statements to members of the press:

“It is very misleading to say that non-votes count as votes for BlackRock nominees. For any dissident investor to propose significant changes to the Board, these funds simply require that most shareholders vote affirmatively in favor.”

“BlackRock’s closed-end funds welcome constructive engagement with thoughtful shareholders who act in good faith with the shared goal of enhancing long-term value for all. BlackRock has taken numerous actions over the years, including discount management programs and mergers, to improve returns of our closed-end funds where we felt these actions were in the best interest of shareholders.”

“BlackRock has always acted in accordance with all applicable laws with respect to providing access to our shareholder’s personal information. We have never blocked Saba’s access to shareholders.”