0000891092-11-003945.txt : 20110616 0000891092-11-003945.hdr.sgml : 20110616 20110616171533 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000891092-11-003945 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20110616 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20110616 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20110616 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK HIGH INCOME SHARES CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000830474 IRS NUMBER: 042999956 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-05495 FILM NUMBER: 11916020 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 1-888-825-2257 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CIGNA HIGH INCOME SHARES DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000832327 IRS NUMBER: 133463349 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-05542 FILM NUMBER: 11916017 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 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKSTONE INCOME TRUST INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK INCOME OPPORTUNITY TRUST INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000880280 IRS NUMBER: 133634989 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-06443 FILM NUMBER: 11916018 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY STREET 2: MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: NY 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 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK NORTH AMERICAN GOVERNMENT INCOME TRUST INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920929 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKSTONE NORTH AMERICAN GOVERNMENT INCOME TRUST INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19600201 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000894242 IRS NUMBER: 133690436 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07354 FILM NUMBER: 11916014 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 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK MUNIASSETS FUND, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000901243 IRS NUMBER: 223239638 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07642 FILM NUMBER: 11916011 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MUNIASSETS FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930714 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MUNIINCOME FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930517 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK NEW YORK INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000902717 IRS NUMBER: 133710959 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07672 FILM NUMBER: 11916004 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 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK NEW JERSEY INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000902731 IRS NUMBER: 133710958 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07670 FILM NUMBER: 11916007 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 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK HIGH YIELD TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001068234 IRS NUMBER: 134031238 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-08991 FILM NUMBER: 11916019 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 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK STRATEGIC MUNICIPAL TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001089094 IRS NUMBER: 134069935 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-09401 FILM NUMBER: 11915995 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 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001137390 IRS NUMBER: 510409117 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-10337 FILM NUMBER: 11916002 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 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001137391 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: 11916033 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 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001137393 IRS NUMBER: 510409115 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-10339 FILM NUMBER: 11916009 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 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001137440 IRS NUMBER: 510409123 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-10335 FILM NUMBER: 11916006 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 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK NEW YORK MUNICIPAL 2018 TERM TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001159039 IRS NUMBER: 510413311 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-10503 FILM NUMBER: 11916003 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY STREET 2: MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY STREET 2: MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001160864 IRS NUMBER: 522346891 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-10543 FILM NUMBER: 11916032 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 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK STRATEGIC BOND TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001165216 IRS NUMBER: 412024432 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-10635 FILM NUMBER: 11915997 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 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST II CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001176194 IRS NUMBER: 010722216 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21126 FILM NUMBER: 11916008 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST II CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001176197 IRS NUMBER: 010722231 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21124 FILM NUMBER: 11916001 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME QUALITY TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001181024 IRS NUMBER: 816105964 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21179 FILM NUMBER: 11916005 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 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK NEW YORK INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20020904 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST III DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20020816 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME QUALITY TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001181187 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21178 FILM NUMBER: 11916016 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20020904 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST III DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20020819 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK FLORIDA MUNICIPAL 2020 TERM TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001181249 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21184 FILM NUMBER: 11916023 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK FLORIDA MUNICIPAL 2022 TERM TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20020819 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL 2020 TERM TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001181250 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21181 FILM NUMBER: 11916010 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL 2022 TERM TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20020819 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK CREDIT ALLOCATION INCOME TRUST III CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001213169 IRS NUMBER: 270046786 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21280 FILM NUMBER: 11916031 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 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK PREFERRED OPPORTUNITY TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20030113 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK PREFERRED INCOME TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20030107 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK LTD DURATION INCOME TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001233681 IRS NUMBER: 200096695 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21349 FILM NUMBER: 11916013 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY STREET 2: MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-825-227 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY STREET 2: MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK LIMITED DURATION INCOME TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20030611 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK MANAGED DURATION INCOME TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20030529 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK MANAGED DURATION TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20030516 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK EQUITY DIVIDEND TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001265316 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21443 FILM NUMBER: 11916028 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY STREET 2: MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19808 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-825-2257 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY STREET 2: MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19808 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK DIVIDEND ACHIEVERS TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20030930 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK STRATEGIC EQUITY DIVIDEND TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001277350 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21493 FILM NUMBER: 11915996 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 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK STRATEGIC DIVIDEND ACHIEVERS TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040123 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK S&P QUALITY RANKINGS GLOBAL EQUITY MANAGED TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001280936 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21522 FILM NUMBER: 11915999 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 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: S&P QUALITY RANKINGS GLOBAL EQUITY MANAGED TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040423 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK S&P GLOBAL QUALITY RANKINGS TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040324 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK S&P QUALITY RANKINGS TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040220 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001287480 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21566 FILM NUMBER: 11916024 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 40 EAST 52ND STREET CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-754-5336 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 40 EAST 52ND STREET CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK GLOBAL FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040528 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK VARIABLE RATE & INFLATION PROTECTED SECURITIES DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040416 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Energy & Resources Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001306550 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21656 FILM NUMBER: 11916026 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-825-2257 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Global Energy & Resources Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20041020 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Health Sciences Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001314966 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21702 FILM NUMBER: 11916021 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: (888) 825-2257 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Global Opportunities Equity Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001320375 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21729 FILM NUMBER: 11916022 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-825-2257 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001332283 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21784 FILM NUMBER: 11916025 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-825-2257 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Enhanced Dividend Achievers Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20050706 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001343793 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21835 FILM NUMBER: 11916012 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-441-7762 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Municipal Advantage Income Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20051108 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Real Asset Equity Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001368893 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21931 FILM NUMBER: 11916000 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-825-2257 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Real Asset Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20060713 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK CREDIT ALLOCATION INCOME TRUST IV CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001379384 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21972 FILM NUMBER: 11916030 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 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLACKROCK PREFERRED & EQUITY ADVANTAGE TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20070629 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Preferred & Equity Advantage Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20061115 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Preferred & Equity Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20061027 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock International Growth & Income Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001393299 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-22032 FILM NUMBER: 11916015 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-825-2257 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock EcoSolutions Investment Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001403238 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-22082 FILM NUMBER: 11916027 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-825-2257 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19809 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Alternative Energy & Resource Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20070614 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BlackRock Defined Opportunity Credit Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001412914 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 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  For holders as of: May 31, 2011
  Date: July 28, 2011 Time: 10:00 a.m. EASTERN TIME
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Park Avenue Plaza
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[Form for Funds without Preferred Shares]

Voting Items

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:

1.      To Elect Board Member Nominees:
  01)      Paul L. Audet
  02)      Michael J. Castellano
  03)      R. Glenn Hubbard
  04)      W. Carl Kester

NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.


[Form for Funds with Preferred Shares]

Voting Items

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:

1.      To Elect Board Member Nominees:
  01)      Paul L. Audet
  02)      Michael J. Castellano
  03)      R. Glenn Hubbard

NOTE:  Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.


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