Mandatory Closed Period Compliance with MAR

BlackRock North American Income Trust plc

(LEI: 549300WWOCXSC241W468)

Statement re Mandatory Closed Period Compliance with MAR

The Directors of BlackRock North American Income Trust plc confirm that they are satisfied that all inside information, which the Directors and BlackRock North American Income Trust plc have leading up to the announcement of results for the period ended 30 April 2017, has previously been notified to a RIS.

Accordingly, the Company may continue to issue shares or buy back its ordinary shares to be held in treasury or for cancellation until the end of the mandatory closed period which is expected to be on or around 15 June 2017. 

Enquiries:

Barbara Powley
for and on behalf of BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
Company Secretary

Tel: [phone]

Date: 12 May 2017