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May 22, 2025 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant  ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐  Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒  Defini

January 31, 2025 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1 - Joint Filing Agreement

EX-99.1 2 ex991.htm JOINT FILING AGREEMENT Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 - Joint Filing Agreement The undersigned hereby agree that they are filing this statement jointly pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1). Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such Schedule 13G and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but n

January 21, 2025 EX-10.1

STANDSTILL AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 STANDSTILL AGREEMENT This Standstill Agreement (including the exhibits hereto, this “Agreement”) is entered into as of January 20, 2025 by and among Saba Capital Management, L.P. (“Saba”), BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (the “Fund”) and BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor,” and together with Saba and the Fund, the “Parties,” and each individually, a “Party”). WHEREAS, the Fund

January 21, 2025 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 21, 2025 (January 20, 2025) BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 811-21566 20-1351044 (State or Other Jurisdiction

December 23, 2024 424B3

BLACKROCK ALPHA STRATEGIES FUND (BAS) BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST (BHK) BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC. (HYT) BLACKROCK CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (CREDX) BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (DSU) BLACKROCK ENHANCED EQUITY DIVIDEND TRUST (BDJ) B

Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration File Nos.: 333-273507 (BAS) 333-262607 (BHK) 333-262469 (HYT) 333-255980 (CREDX) 333-267429 (DSU) 333-272239 (BDJ) 333-266318 (BGT) 333-263527 (BME) 333-262743 (BKT) 333-263021 (BKN) 333-262366 (BLW) 333-262119 (BIT) 333-259605 (BFK) 333-273508 (BPIF) 333-264682 (BST) 333-262272 (BUI) BLACKROCK ALPHA STRATEGIES FUND (BAS) BLACKROCK CO

June 5, 2024 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant  ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐  Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒  Defini

February 20, 2024 424B3

BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST Supplement dated February 20, 2024 to the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”), each dated December 28, 2022, as supplemented on January 3, 2023 and May 10, 2023

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration File No.: 333-266318 BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST Supplement dated February 20, 2024 to the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”), each dated December 28, 2022, as supplemented on January 3, 2023 and May 10, 2023 This supplement amends certain information in the Prospectus and SAI, each dated December 28, 2022, as supplemen

August 4, 2023 CORRESP

BRUSSELS CHICAGO FRANKFURT HOUSTON LONDON LOS ANGELES MILAN NEW YORK PALO ALTO PARIS ROME SAN FRANCISCO WASHINGTON

787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 August 4, 2023 Mr.

May 23, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Definitive

May 11, 2023 424B3

BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST Supplement dated May 10, 2023 to the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”), each dated December 28, 2022, as supplemented on January 3, 2023

BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration File No.

January 9, 2023 EX-99.(K)(8)

Form of Ninth Amended and Restated Securities Lending Agreement between the Registrant and BlackRock Investment Management, LLC is filed herewith.

EX-99.(K)(8) 4 d421862dex99k8.htm FORM OF NINTH AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITIES LENDING AGREEMENT NINTH AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITIES LENDING AGENCY AGREEMENT This Ninth Amended and Restated Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2023, between each investment company, severally and not jointly, identified on Schedule A, as such schedule may be amended from time to time (each a “Client”), acting on be

January 9, 2023 EX-99.(R)

Code of Ethics of Registrant, BlackRock Investments, LLC, BlackRock Advisors, LLC, BlackRock Fund Advisors, BlackRock International Limited, BlackRock (Singapore) Limited and BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (r) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form N-2 of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (File No. 333-266318), filed on January 9, 2023.

Code of Ethics for Fund Access Persons April 1, 2021 BlackRock Code of Ethics for Fund Access Persons Effective Date: April 1, 2021 Applies to the following types of Funds registered under the 1940 Act: ☒ Open-End Mutual Funds (excluding money-market funds) ☒ Money Market Funds ☒ ETFs ☒ Closed-End Funds ☒ Business Development Companies Objective and Scope The purpose of this Code of Ethics (the “C

January 9, 2023 EX-99.(L)(2)

Opinion and Consent of Counsel to the Registrant is filed herewith.

Exhibit (l)(2) MORRIS, NICHOLS, ARSHT & TUNNELL LLP 1201 NORTH MARKET STREET P.O. BOX 1347 WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19899-1347 (302) 658-9200 (302) 658-3989 FAX January 9, 2023 BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust 100 Bellevue Parkway Wilmington, Delaware 19809 Re: BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Delaware counsel to BlackRock Floating Rate Income Tru

January 9, 2023 424B2

BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST Up to 11,000,000 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Securities Act File No. 333-266318 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To Prospectus dated December 28, 2022) BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST Up to 11,000,000 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (the “Trust,” “we,” “us” or “our”) is offering for sale up to 11,000,000 of our common shares of beneficial interest (“common shares”). Our co

January 9, 2023 EX-99.(H)(2)

Sub-Placement Agent Agreement between BlackRock Investments, LLC and UBS Securities LLC is filed herewith.

Exhibit (h)(2) SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT BlackRock Investments, LLC 55 East 52nd Street, New York, New York 10055 January 9, 2023 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust Ladies and Gentlemen: From time to time BlackRock Investments, LLC (the “Distributor,” “we” or “us”) will act as manager of registered at-the-market offerings by BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), of up to 11,000,000 common shares (the “Shares”) of beneficial interest, par value $0.

January 9, 2023 POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 9, 2023

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 9, 2023 Securities Act File No.

January 9, 2023 EX-99.(H)(1)

Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and BlackRock Investments, LLC is filed herewith.

Exhibit (h)(1) DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of January 9, 2023 by and between BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), and BlackRock Investments, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Distributor”).

January 9, 2023 EX-99.(S)(3)

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables (Final Prospectus Dated January 9, 2023) is filed herewith.

EX-99.(S)(3) 7 d421862dex99s3.htm CALCULATION OF FILING FEE TABLES (FINAL PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 9, 2023) Exhibit (s)(3) Calculation of Filing Fee Tables FORM N-2 (Form Type) BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) The maximum aggregate amount of common shares of beneficial interest being offered pursuant to the Prospectus Supplement dated Janu

January 3, 2023 424B3

BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST (BHK) BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST (BGT) BLACKROCK INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST, INC. (BKN) BLACKROCK MUNIASSETS FUND, INC. (MUA) BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST (BFK) BLACKROCK PRIVATE INVESTMENTS FUND (BPIF)

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration File Nos.: 333-262607 (BHK) 333-266318 (BGT) 333-263021 (BKN) 333-258015 (MUA) 333-259605 (BFK) 333-239575 (BPIF) 333-252961 (BBN) BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST (BHK) BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST (BGT) BLACKROCK INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST, INC. (BKN) BLACKROCK MUNIASSETS FUND, INC. (MUA) BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST (BFK) BLACKROCK PRIV

January 3, 2023 424B2

BASE PROSPECTUS 11,000,000 Shares BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Rights to Purchase Common Shares

424B2 1 d383966d424b2.htm BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Securities Act File No. 333-266318 BASE PROSPECTUS 11,000,000 Shares BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Rights to Purchase Common Shares BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (the “Trust,” “we,” “us” or “our”) is a diversified, closed-end management investment compa

December 19, 2022 CORRESP

BRUSSELS CHICAGO FRANKFURT HOUSTON LONDON LOS ANGELES MILAN NEW YORK PALO ALTO PARIS ROME SAN FRANCISCO WASHINGTON September 2, 2022, the Trust will need to update the financial statements to include information from the period ended June 30, 2022. R

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 December 19, 2022 VIA EDGAR David Manion, Esq. John Grzeskiewicz, Esq. Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (Securities Act File No. 333-266318, Investment Company Act File No. 811-21566

November 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

Schedule of Investments

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTD2I8165884250922.htm Schedule of Investments (unaudited) September 30, 2022 BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) Security Shares Value Common Stocks Auto Components — 0.0% Lear Corp. 178 $ 21,305 Construction & Engineering — 0.0% McDermott International Ltd.(a) 76,644 34,490 Household Durables — 0.0% Berkline Benchcraft Equity LLC(b

June 3, 2022 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DEF 14A 1 d316120ddef14a.htm CLASSIFIED FUND N&P Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

May 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

Schedule of Investments

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) March 31, 2022 BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) Security Shares Value Common Stocks Auto Components — 0.

February 14, 2022 SC 13G/A

BGT / BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* Blackrock Floating Rate Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 091941104 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designat

November 24, 2021 NPORT-EX

Schedule of Investments

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust Schedule of Investments (unaudited) September 30, 2021 BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) Security Shares Value Common Stocks Auto Components — 0.

July 20, 2021 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)

BR Classified Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 8, 2021 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e

May 27, 2021 NPORT-EX

Schedule of Investments

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) March 31, 2021 BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) Security Shares Value Common Stocks Auto Components — 0.

February 12, 2021 SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Blackrock Floating Rate Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value (Title of Class o

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Blackrock Floating Rate Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 091941104 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designat

November 25, 2020 NPORT-EX

Currency

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust Schedule of Investments (unaudited) September 30, 2020 BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) Security Shares Value Common Stocks Auto Components — 0.

August 21, 2020 SC 13G

BGT / BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 091941104 (CUSIP Number) 8/12/2020 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule

August 19, 2020 CORRESP

August 19, 2020

SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP 787 SEVENTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10019 +1 212 839 5300 +1 212 839 5599 FAX AMERICA ? ASIA PACIFIC ? EUROPE August 19, 2020 VIA EDGAR U.

June 9, 2020 DEF 14A

- CLASSIFIED FUND N&P

Classified Fund N&P Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 1, 2020 NPORT-EX

Schedule of Investments

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust Schedule of Investments (unaudited) March 31, 2020 BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) Security Shares Value Common Stocks — 0.

September 26, 2019 NPORT-EX

BGT / BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust NPORT-EX - -

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust Schedule of Investments (unaudited) July 31, 2019 BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) Security Shares Value Common Stocks — 0.

June 11, 2019 DEF 14A

BGIO / BlackRock 2022 Global Income Opportunity Trust DEF 14A - - CLASSIFIED FUND N&P

DEF 14A 1 d761567ddef14a.htm CLASSIFIED FUND N&P Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

March 28, 2019 N-Q

BGT / BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 28, 2019 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge,

September 21, 2018 N-Q

BGT / BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

September 21, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE

EX-99.CERT 2 d464913dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Floating Rate Income

June 6, 2018 DEF 14A

BGIO / BlackRock 2022 Global Income Opportunity Trust CLASSIFIED FUND N&P

Classified Fund N&P Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 23, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE

EX-99.CERT 2 d495381dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Floating Rate Income

March 23, 2018 N-Q

BGT / BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

February 16, 2018 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned hereby constitutes, designates and appoints Janey Ahn, Benjamin Archibald, Aaron Wasserman, Eugene Drozdetski, Jessica Herlihy, Gladys Chang, Kiersten Zaza, Charles Park and Tricia Meyer of BlackRock, Inc.

December 20, 2017 CORRESP

NEW YORK WASHINGTON HOUSTON PARIS LONDON MILAN ROME FRANKFURT BRUSSELS in alliance with Dickson Minto W.S., London and Edinburgh

CORRESP 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 December 20, 2017 Ms.

September 27, 2017 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

EX-99.CERT 2 d435186dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Floating Rate Income

September 27, 2017 N-Q

Blackrock Floating Rate Income Trust - BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST

N-Q 1 d435186dnq.htm BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21566 Name of Fund: BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address

June 7, 2017 DEF 14A

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund CLASSIFIED FUND N&P

Classified Fund N&P Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 23, 2017 N-Q

Blackrock Floating Rate Income Trust - BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST

BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 23, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE

EX-99.CERT 2 d327468dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Floating Rate Income

October 28, 2016 EX-3.1

BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED Effective as of October 28, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Section 1. Chair 1 Section 2. Annual Meetings of Shareholders 1 Section 3. Special Meetings of Shareholde

EX-3.1 Exhibit 3.1 BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS Effective as of October 28, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Section 1. Chair 1 Section 2. Annual Meetings of Shareholders 1 Section 3. Special Meetings of Shareholders 1 Section 4. Place of Meetings 2 Section 5. Notice of Meetings 2 Section 6. Nature of Business at Annual Meetings of Shar

October 28, 2016 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2016 (October 28, 2016) BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) DELAWARE 811-21566 20-1351044 (State or Other Jurisdict

September 26, 2016 N-Q

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d202018dnq.htm BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21566 Name of Fund: BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address

September 26, 2016 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge,

June 9, 2016 DEF 14A

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust BLACKROCK PROXY STATEMENT

BLACKROCK PROXY STATEMENT Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 29, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

poa-tarnow.htm POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned hereby constitutes, designates and appoints Janey Ahn, Benjamin Archibald, Eugene Drozdetski, Laura Ingle, Gladys Chang, Charles Park, Tricia Meyer and Howard Surloff of BlackRock, Inc., and Kenneth Burdon, Kiersten Zaza, Raymond Ling, and Tom DeCapo of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP as such person's

April 1, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Unassociated Document POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned hereby constitutes, designates and appoints Janey Ahn, Benjamin Archibald, Eugene Drozdetski, Laura Ingle, Gladys Chang, Charles Park, Tricia Meyer and Howard Surloff of BlackRock, Inc.

March 24, 2016 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge,

March 24, 2016 N-Q

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 2, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Unassociated Document POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned hereby constitutes, designates and appoints Janey Ahn, Benjamin Archibald, Eugene Drozdetski, Laura Ingle, Gladys Chang, Charles Park, Tricia Meyer and Howard Surloff of BlackRock, Inc.

September 22, 2015 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge,

September 22, 2015 N-Q

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 12, 2015 DEF 14A

BlackRock New York Municipal 2018 Term Trust BLACKROCK PROXY STATEMENT CLASSIFIED BOARD

BLACKROCK PROXY STATEMENT CLASSIFIED BOARD Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 25, 2015 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, t

March 25, 2015 N-Q

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

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December 29, 2014 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust, BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, and BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust, BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, and BlackRock Multi-Sector In

September 25, 2014 N-Q

Blackrock Floating Rate Income Trust - BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST

BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

September 25, 2014 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

EX-99.CERT 2 d747399dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Floating Rate Income

June 27, 2014 EX-99.77D POLICIES

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust ("Registrant")

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust ("Registrant") 77D Policies with respect to security investments On February 28, 2014, the Board of Trustees of the Registrant approved removing the following two non-fundamental investment policies of the Registrant: · Under normal market conditions, the Registrant expects to invest at least 30% of its managed assets in securities of non-U.

June 27, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB 3 bgt77q1b.htm BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust 77Q1(b) Copies of any proposal Please refer to Sub-item 77D for information regarding this Sub-item.

June 13, 2014 DEFA14A

- BLACKROCK BUILD AMERICA BOND TRUST

BlackRock Build America Bond Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 13, 2014 DEF 14A

- BLACKROCK PROXY STATEMENT CLASSIFIED BOARD

BLACKROCK PROXY STATEMENT CLASSIFIED BOARD UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 25, 2014 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge,

March 25, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST

BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

December 24, 2013 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 tax3nsar.htm REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust (formerly BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust IV), BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, and BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of BlackRock Credit Al

September 24, 2013 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge,

September 24, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 13, 2013 DEF 14A

- BLACKROCK PROXY STATEMENT CLASSIFIED BOARD

BLACKROCK PROXY STATEMENT CLASSIFIED BOARD UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 26, 2013 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge,

March 26, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

January 29, 2013 CORRESP

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787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 January 29, 2013 Via EDGAR Laura Hatch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.

December 26, 2012 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 2 firstdata10f3.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc. (CYE) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc. (HYV) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. (HYT) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (COY) BlackRock De

December 26, 2012 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Abhishek Anchal

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Defined Opportunity Credit Trust (BHL) BlackRock Diversified Income Strategies Fund, Inc. (DVF) BlackRock Floating Rate Income Portfolio (BR-FRI) BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund II, Inc. (FRB) BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc. (FRA) BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT2) Bla

December 26, 2012 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (the "Trust"), as of and for the year ended October 31, 2012, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United Stat

December 7, 2012 CORRESP

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787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 December 7, 2012 Via EDGAR Laura Hatch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.

September 26, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST (BGT)

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

September 26, 2012 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, t

June 26, 2012 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Abhishek Anchal

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Defined Opportunity Credit Trust (BHL) BlackRock Diversified Income Strategies Fund, Inc. (DVF) BlackRock Floating Rate Income Portfolio (BR-FRI) BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund II, Inc. (FRB) BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc. (FRA) BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT2) Bla

June 12, 2012 DEFR14A

- CLASSIFIED FUND NOTICE AND PROXY

CLASSIFIED FUND NOTICE AND PROXY Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 11, 2012 DEF 14A

- CLASSIFIED FUND NOTICE AND PROXY

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e

March 27, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21566 Name of Fund: BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service: John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive O

March 27, 2012 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untru

December 27, 2011 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc., ARK Managed Account Series: High Income Portfolio, BATS-HINC BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, BGT2 BlackRock Strategic Bond Trust, BHD BlackRock Defined Opportunity Credit Trust, BHL BlackRock High Yield Trust, BHY BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust, BLW BlackRock Credit A

December 27, 2011 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 4 nsarfloating.htm REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (the "Fund"), as of and for the year ended October 31, 2011, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company A

December 27, 2011 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 2 alphanat10f3.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc., ARK Managed Account Series: High Income Portfolio, BATS-HINC BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, BGT2 BlackRock Strategic Bond Trust, BHD BlackRock Defined Opportunity Credit Trust, BHL BlackRock High Yield Trust, BHY BlackRock Limited Durat

September 29, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21566 Name of Fund: BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service: John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive O

September 29, 2011 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

EX-99.CERT 2 i00378ex99-cert.htm EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this

June 16, 2011 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant |X| Filed by a Party other than the Registrant || Check the appropriate box: || Preliminary Proxy Statement || Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |X| Def

June 16, 2011 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant |X| Filed by a Party other than the Registrant || Check the appropriate box: || Preliminary Proxy Statement || Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) || Defi

April 20, 2011 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned hereby constitutes, designates and appoints Howard Surloff, Janey Ahn, Edward Baer, Douglas McCormack, Aaron Wasserman, Ben Archibald and Noah Gellner of BlackRock, Inc.

March 31, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21566 Name of Fund: BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service: John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive O

March 31, 2011 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

EX-99.CERT 2 i0164ex99-cert.htm EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this r

February 4, 2011 EX-99.1

BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Date of 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Exhibit 99.1 Contact: 1-800-882-0052 BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Date of 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders New York, February 4, 2011— The BlackRock Closed-End Funds listed below (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds") announced today that each of their 2011 annual meetings of shareholders will be held on July 28, 2011. Additional information regarding deadlines for shareholder pro

February 4, 2011 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 4, 2011 BlackRock Floati

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 4, 2011 BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) DELAWARE 811-21566 20-1351044 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (

January 10, 2011 SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5)* BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Auction Preferred Stock (Title of Class of

sc13gza UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5)* BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Auction Preferred Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 091941203 091941302 091941401 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2010 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the a

December 29, 2010 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust 77Q1(a): Copies of material amendments to Registrant’s by-laws Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Registrant is hereby incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on October 29, 2010 (SEC Accession No. 0001193125-10-240174 (34 Act)).

December 29, 2010 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 globfund77b.htm REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (the “Trust”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2010, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Ac

October 29, 2010 EX-3.1

BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED Effective as of October 28, 2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Section 1. Chair 1 Section 2. Annual Meetings of Shareholders 1 Section 3. Special Meetings of Shareholde

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS Effective as of October 28, 2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Section 1.

October 29, 2010 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 29, 2010 (October 25, 201

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

September 28, 2010 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF

EX-99.CERT 2 bgtex99cert.htm CERT EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Anne F. Ackerley, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this r

September 28, 2010 N-Q

UNITEDSTATES SECURITIESANDEXCHANGECOMMISSION Washington,D.C.20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITEDSTATES SECURITIESANDEXCHANGECOMMISSION Washington,D.C.20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21566 Name of Fund: BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service: Anne F. Ackerley, Chief Executive Officer,

July 23, 2010 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant |X| Filed by a Party other than the Registrant || Check the appropriate box: || Preliminary Proxy Statement || Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |X| Def

June 29, 2010 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

FORM 10f-3 THE BLACKROCK FUNDS Record of Securities Purchased Under the Trust’s Rule 10f-3 Procedures

FORM 10f-3 FORM 10f-3 THE BLACKROCK FUNDS Record of Securities Purchased Under the Trust’s Rule 10f-3 Procedures 1.

June 10, 2010 SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Auction Preferred Stock (Title of Class of

Schedule 13 Amendment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 24, 2010 SC 13G/A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust ___________________________________________________________ (Name of Issue

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (Name of Issuer) AUCTION RATE PREFERRED (Title of Class of Securities) 091941401 See Item 2(e) (CUSIP Number) January 29, 2010 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate th

March 31, 2010 N-Q

UNITEDSTATES SECURITIESANDEXCHANGECOMMISSION Washington,D.C.20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

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March 31, 2010 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF

EX-99.CERT 2 bgtex99cert.htm CERT EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Anne F. Ackerley, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this r

February 10, 2010 SC 13G

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. )* BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust ___________________________________________________________ (Name of Issuer

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. )* BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (Name of Issuer) AUCTION RATE PREFERRED (Title of Class of Securities) 091941401 See Item 2(e) (CUSIP Number) January 29, 2010 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the

February 8, 2010 SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Auction Preferred Stock (Title of Class of

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Auction Preferred Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 091941203 091941302 091941401 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2009 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropria

December 29, 2009 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Converted by FileMerlin REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (the "Trust") as of and for the year ended October 31, 2009, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Overs

September 28, 2009 N-Q

UNITEDSTATES SECURITIESANDEXCHANGECOMMISSION Washington,D.C.20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

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September 28, 2009 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF

bgtex99cert.htm - Produced by Pellegrini and Associates, Inc. | 134 Spring Street New York NY 10012 | (212) 925-5151 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Anne F. Ackerley, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on

August 10, 2009 DEFR14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant |X| Filed by a Party other than the Registrant || Check the appropriate box: || Preliminary Proxy Statement || Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |X| Sup

July 17, 2009 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant |X| Filed by a Party other than the Registrant || Check the appropriate box: || Preliminary Proxy Statement || Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |X| Def

July 10, 2009 SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Auction Preferred Stock (Title of Class of

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Auction Preferred Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 091941203 091941302 091941401 (CUSIP Number(s)) June 30, 2009 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriat

June 10, 2009 SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Auction Preferred Stock (Title of Class of

Schedule 13G - Amendment No. 1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Auction Preferred Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 091941203 091941302 091941401 (CUSIP Number) May 31, 2009 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Stat

May 14, 2009 EX-24.3_286707

EX-24.3_286707

POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned hereby constitutes, designates and appoints Howard Surloff, Janey Ahn, Denis Molleur, Edward Baer, Douglas McCormack and Aaron Wasserman of BlackRock, Inc.

March 31, 2009 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

bgtcerts.htm - Converted by SEC Publisher, created by BCL Technologies Inc., for SEC Filing EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Donald C. Burke, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Fl

March 31, 2009 N-Q

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21566 Name of Fund: BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) (formerly BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of

February 10, 2009 SC 13G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Auction Preferred Stock (Title of Class of S

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December 30, 2008 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (the "Trust") as of October 31, 2008 and for the period January 1, 2008 to October 31, 2008, in accordance with the standards of the Public Co

December 30, 2008 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust FILE #811-21566 ATTACHMENT 77O

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 3 globfund77o.htm BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust FILE #811-21566 ATTACHMENT 77O TRADE DATE DESCRIPTION OF SECURITY ISSUE SIZE AMOUNT PURCHASED LIST OF UNDERWRITERS 11/14/2007 Windstream Regatta Holdings 210,500,000 1,300,000 JPMorgan, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch & Co., Goldman, Sachs & Co., Barclays Capital, BNP Paribas

November 25, 2008 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21566 Name of Fund: BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service: Donald C. Burke, Chief Execut

November 25, 2008 EX-99.CERT

EX 99.CERT

c55393ex99-cert.htm - Converted by SEC Publisher, created by BCL Technologies Inc., for SEC Filing EX 99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Donald C. Burke, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of

October 7, 2008 EX-3.1

BLACKROCK GLOBAL FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED Effective as of May 29, 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 3.1 BLACKROCK GLOBAL FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS Effective as of May 29, 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Section 1. Chairman 2 Section 2. Annual Meetings of Shareholders 2 Section 3. Special Meetings of Shareholders 2 Section 4. Place of Meetings 2 Section 5. Notice of Meetings 2 Section 6. Conduct of Meetings 4 Section 7. Adjournments

October 7, 2008 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 7, 2008 (May 30, 2008) Bl

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 7, 2008 (May 30, 2008) BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 811-21566 20-1351044 (State or other jurisdi

August 21, 2008 DEFA14A

August 20, 2008

August 20, 2008 Dear Shareholder: This is a report on the efforts of BlackRock and the Boards of Directors/Trustees (the “Board”) of the BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) to provide liquidity to shareholders of the auction market preferred shares (“AMPS”) of the Funds.

July 31, 2008 DEF 14A

IMPORTANT NEWS FOR FUND SHAREHOLDERS

August 1, 2008 Dear Shareholder: A joint annual meeting of the BlackRock closed-end funds listed in Appendix A to the enclosed proxy statement (each a “Fund”) will be held at the offices of BlackRock Advisors, LLC, Park Avenue Plaza, 55 East 52nd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York 10055, on Friday, September 12, 2008, at 12:30 p.

May 30, 2008 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21566 Name of Fund: BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service: Donald C. Burke, Chief Execut

May 30, 2008 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Donald C. Burke, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contai

November 27, 2007 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

EX-99.CERT 2 c51164ex99-cert.htm EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Donald C. Burke, President & Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Base

November 27, 2007 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21566 Name of Fund: BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service: Donald C. Burke, Chief Execut

July 17, 2007 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement.

July 5, 2007 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement.

July 2, 2007 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement.

July 2, 2007 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

BLACKROCK Table of Contents SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement.

June 15, 2007 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement.

May 30, 2007 EX-99.1

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Shareholder Proposal Submission Date

Contact: 1-800-882-0052 Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Shareholder Proposal Submission Date New York, May 30, 2007 — The BlackRock Closed-End Funds listed below (each a “Trust” and collectively, the “Trusts”) announced today that their annual meetings of shareholders will be held no later than September 30, 2007.

May 30, 2007 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 30, 2007 BLACKROCK GLOBAL FLO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 30, 2007 BLACKROCK GLOBAL FLOATING RATE INCOME TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 811-21566 (Comm

May 25, 2007 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21566 BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code

May 25, 2007 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EX-99.CERT 2 c48116ex99cert.htm EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATIONS I, Robert S. Kapito, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in l

November 29, 2006 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number:811-21566 BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

November 29, 2006 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EX-99.CERT 2 c45339ex99cert.htm EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATIONS I, Robert S. Kapito, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in l

July 20, 2006 DEFA14A

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT IN BLACKROCK CLOSED-END FUNDS 100 Bellevue Parkway Wilmington, Delaware 19809

PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT IN BLACKROCK CLOSED-END FUNDS 100 Bellevue Parkway Wilmington, Delaware 19809 Dear Shareholder: Recently we sent you proxy material regarding the joint Special Meeting of Shareholders for the BlackRock Closed-End Funds to take place on August 23, 2006.

June 22, 2006 DEFA14A

Proposed Open End-Fund Family as of October 2006

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

June 20, 2006 DEFR14A

BLACKROCK CLOSED-END FUNDS PROXY STATEMENT FOR JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS/SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2006

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

June 20, 2006 COVER

Securities and Exchange Commission

SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM LLP FOUR TIMES SQUARE FIRM/AFFILIATE NEW YORK 10036-6522 OFFICES - TEL: (212) 735-3000 BOSTON FAX: (212) 735-2000 CHICAGO www.

June 16, 2006 COVER

SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM LLP FOUR TIMES SQUARE NEW YORK 10036-6522 TEL: (212) 735-3000 FAX: (212) 735-2000 www.skadden.com

SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM LLP FOUR TIMES SQUARE NEW YORK 10036-6522 TEL: (212) 735-3000 FAX: (212) 735-2000 www.

June 16, 2006 DEF 14A

BLACKROCK CLOSED-END FUNDS PROXY STATEMENT FOR JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS/SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2006

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

May 30, 2006 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATIONS I, Robert S. Kapito, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under

May 30, 2006 N-Q

FORM N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number:811-21566 BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

May 26, 2006 PRE 14A

[PRELIMINARY COPY – SUBJECT TO COMPLETION]

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

May 26, 2006 COVER

End Funds

SKADDEN , ARPS , SLATE , MEAGHER & FLOM LLP FOUR TIMES SQUARE NEW YORK 10036-6522 FIRM/AFFILIATE OFFICES - BOSTON CHICAGO HOUSTON LOS ANGELES PALO ALTO SAN FRANCISCO WASHINGTON, D.

April 19, 2006 DEF 14A

BLACKROCK CLOSED-END FUNDS 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19809 NOTICE OF JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS/SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON MAY 23, 2006

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

March 29, 2006 PRE 14A

BLACKROCK CLOSED-END FUNDS 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19809 NOTICE OF JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS/SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON MAY 23, 2006

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

February 28, 2006 EX-99.77B

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Directors and Trustees and Shareholders of The BlackRock Closed-End Funds BlackRock Insured Municipal 2008 Term Trust BlackRock Insured Municipal Term Trust BlackRock Municipal 2018 Term Trust BlackRock Municipal 2020 Term Trust BlackRock Municipal Target Term Trust BlackRock Strategic Municipal Trust BlackRock California Insured Munic

November 23, 2005 N-Q

FORM N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21566 BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code

November 23, 2005 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATIONS I, Robert S. Kapito, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under

May 27, 2005 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21566 BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code

May 27, 2005 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EX-99.CERT 2 c37097ex99cert.htm EX- 99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATIONS I, Robert S. Kapito, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in

April 21, 2005 DEF 14A

BLACKROCK CLOSED-END FUNDS 100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19809 NOTICE OF JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS/SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON MAY 26, 2005

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

April 1, 2005 PRE 14A

BLACKROCK CLOSED-END FUNDS PROXY STATEMENT FOR JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS/SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON MAY 26, 2005

SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

November 24, 2004 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

34238 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21566 BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zi

November 24, 2004 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

34238 EX- 99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATIONS I, Robert S. Kapito, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

August 25, 2004 8-A12B

description of the Trust’s common shares

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