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BlackRock American Income Trust Plc has initiated several significant transactions involving its own shares during the week of January 18 to January 25, 2025. Notably, the company purchased a total of 145,083 ordinary shares at varying average prices, with the most recent buybacks occurring at 209.50 pence and 211.51 pence per share. Following these transactions, the total issued share capital will adjust to 69,688,383 ordinary shares, excluding 30,672,922 shares held in treasury, which represent approximately 30.56% of the total issued capital, thus reflecting a strategic move to manage its share price and provide returns to shareholders.

Additionally, the company reported net asset values (NAV) for January 22 and 23, 2025, with figures at 229.01 pence and 227.98 pence respectively for capital only, and slightly higher when including current year income. These valuations indicate a stable investment performance, crucial for maintaining investor confidence and transparency. On January 23, 2025, the company held a General Meeting where shareholders overwhelmingly approved a special resolution authorizing the purchase of its ordinary shares for cancellation or treasury holding, a decision aimed at optimizing capital structure and enhancing shareholder value.