BlackRock announces distributions for 24 closed-end funds

BlackRock announced distributions for 24 of its closed-end funds with payment dates of December 31, 2025, according to a company statement.

The distributions range from $0.042600 per share for BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE: BGY) to $1.451471 per share for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE: BST).

Notable distributions include BlackRock Science and Technology Trust at $1.451471 per share, BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI) at $1.174279 per share, and BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund (NYSE: CII) at $0.506000 per share.

The funds operate under managed distribution plans designed to provide level monthly distributions of income, capital gains and return of capital. For BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: BCAT) and BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT), distributions are based on an annual rate of 20% of the fund's 12-month rolling average daily net asset value.

The distribution sources vary significantly among funds. BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust's distribution consists entirely of long-term capital gains, while BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (NYSE: BTX) distributes entirely from return of capital.

Several funds show substantial portions of their distributions coming from return of capital for the fiscal year, including BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust at 93% and BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust at 90%.

The company noted that distribution amounts are estimates provided for regulatory purposes and actual tax reporting amounts may differ based on investment experience during the remainder of the fiscal year. Final tax information will be provided via Form 1099-DIV.

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