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SEC Filings
SEC Filings (Chronological Order)
| February 10, 2026 |
SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT BlackRock Investments, LLC 50 Hudson Yards, New York, New York 10001 EX-99.(h)(2) Exhibit (h)(2) SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT BlackRock Investments, LLC 50 Hudson Yards, New York, New York 10001 February 9, 2026 UBS Securities LLC 11 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Ladies and Gentlemen: From time to time BlackRock Investments, LLC (the “Distributor,” “we” or “us”) will act as manager of re |
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| February 10, 2026 |
EX-99.(h)(1) Exhibit (h)(1) DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of February 9, 2026 by and between BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Fund”), and BlackRock Investments, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Distributor”). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as ame |
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| February 10, 2026 |
Calculation of Filing Fee Tables (Final Prospectus Dated November 26, 2025) Exhibit (s)(3) Calculation of Filing Fee Tables FORM N-2 (Form Type) BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. |
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| February 10, 2026 |
Opinion and Consent of Counsel Exhibit (l)(2) February 9, 2026 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. |
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| February 10, 2026 |
BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Up to 30,000,000 Shares of Common Stock Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Securities Act File No. 333-291875 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To Prospectus dated February 9, 2026) BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Up to 30,000,000 Shares of Common Stock BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the “Fund,” “we,” “us” or “our”) is offering for sale 30,000,000 shares of our common stock, par value $0.10 per share (“common shares”). Our common shares |
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| February 10, 2026 |
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 9, 2026 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 9, 2026 Securities Act File No. |
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| November 26, 2025 |
Blackrock Global 424B3 Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration File Nos.: 333-273507 (BAS) 333-284785 (BHK) 333-284646 (HYT) 333-267429 (DSU) 333-272239 (BDJ) 333-266318 (BGT) 333-288158 (BKT) 333-286028 (BLW) 333-262119 (BIT) 333-273508 (BPIF) 333-285516 (BUI) BLACKROCK ALPHA STRATEGIES FUND (BAS) BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST (BHK) BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC. (HYT) BLACKROCK DEBT |
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| May 22, 2025 |
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 |
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| January 21, 2025 |
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 DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 811-08603 22-3564108 (State or Other Jurisdiction |
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| January 21, 2025 |
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 Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (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 |
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| December 23, 2024 |
Blackrock Global 424B3 Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration File Nos. |
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| November 7, 2024 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. / MORGAN STANLEY - MS AMENDMENT Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 DebtStratFundDSU.txt MS AMENDMENT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.4)* BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 - (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Chec |
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| June 21, 2024 |
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)) ☐ |
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| June 5, 2024 |
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 |
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| May 20, 2024 |
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 |
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| February 8, 2024 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. / MORGAN STANLEY - MS AMENDMENT Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 BlackRockDebtStrategiesDSU.txt MS AMENDMENT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.3)* BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statem |
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| August 4, 2023 |
787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 August 4, 2023 Mr. |
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| May 30, 2023 |
BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration File No.: 333-267429 BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Supplement dated May 30, 2023 to the Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”), dated December 28, 2022, as supplemented on January 3, 2023 and March 3, 2023 This supplement amends certain information in the SAI dated December 28, 2022, as supplemented on J |
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| May 26, 2023 |
NPORT-EX 2 NPORTLCPI834876140323.htm Schedule of Investments (unaudited) March 31, 2023 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) Security Par (000) Value Asset-Backed Securities Golub Capital Partners CLO 66B Ltd., Series 2023-66, Class D, (3 mo. Term SOFR + 5.50%), 10.48%, 04/25/36 USD 1,000 $ 1,000,000 Pikes Peak CLO Ltd., Series 2023-14, Class D, (3 |
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| May 23, 2023 |
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 |
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| May 11, 2023 |
BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration File No.: 333-267429 BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Supplement dated May 10, 2023 to the Prospectus dated December 28, 2022, as supplemented on January 3, 2023 and March 3, 2023 This supplement amends certain information in the Prospectus dated December 28, 2022, as supplemented on January 3, 2023 and March 3, |
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| March 3, 2023 |
Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration File No.: 333-267429 BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Supplement dated March 3, 2023 to the Prospectus Supplement dated January 13, 2023 and Prospectus dated December 28, 2022, as supplemented on January 3, 2023 This supplement amends certain information in the Prospectus Supplement dated January 13, 2023 and the Prospectus dated December 28, 2022, |
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| February 13, 2023 |
EX-99.1 2 ex993.txt 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 |
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| February 13, 2023 |
SC 13G/A 1 sc13g3.txt AMENDED SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES* SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. - (Name of Issuer) Common - (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the a |
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| February 8, 2023 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. / MORGAN STANLEY - MS AMENDMENT Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 BlackrockDebtStratDSU.txt MS AMENDMENT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.2)* BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 - (CUSIP Number) December 30, 2022 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) |
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| January 13, 2023 |
Form of Distribution Agreement is filed herewith. EX-99.(H)(1) 2 d447340dex99h1.htm FORM OF DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT Exhibit (h)(1) DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of January 13, 2023 by and between BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Fund”), and BlackRock Investments, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Distributor”). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Fund is registe |
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| January 13, 2023 |
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 13, 2023 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 13, 2023 Securities Act File No. |
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| January 13, 2023 |
Calculation of Filing Fee Tables (Final Prospectus Dated January 13, 2023) is filed herewith. Exhibit (s)(3) Calculation of Filing Fee Tables FORM N-2 (Form Type) BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. |
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| January 13, 2023 |
Exhibit (k)(7) 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 behalf of itself or the funds listed on Schedule A hereto and any future series of a Client (each, a “Fund”), by and through BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”), not in its individual capacity but as agent and investment advisor, and BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (the “Lending Agent”), a Delaware limited liability company. |
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| January 13, 2023 |
Opinion and Consent of Counsel to the Registrant is filed herewith. Exhibit (l)(2) January 13, 2023 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. 55 East 52nd Street New York, New York 10055 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Maryland counsel to BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), in connection with the offering and sale by the Company of up to an aggregate of 16,000,000 shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common sto |
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| January 13, 2023 |
BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Up to 16,000,000 Shares of Common Stock PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To Prospectus dated December 28, 2022, as supplemented on January 3, 2023) Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration Statement No. |
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| January 13, 2023 |
Form of Sub-Placement Agent Agreement is filed herewith. Exhibit (h)(2) SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT BlackRock Investments, LLC 55 East 52nd Street, New York, New York 10055 January 13, 2023 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. |
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| January 3, 2023 |
Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Securities Act File No. 333-267429 BASE PROSPECTUS 16,000,000 Shares BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Shares of Common Stock Rights to Purchase Shares of Common Stock BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the ?Fund,? ?we,? ?us? or ?our?) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund?s primary investment objective is to seek to provide cur |
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| January 3, 2023 |
Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration File Nos.: 333-262469 (HYT) 333-255980 (CREDX) 333-267429 (DSU) 333-263527 (BME) 333-251797 (GPS) 333-262743 (BKT) 333-262366 (BLW) 333-262119 (BIT) 333-261023 (BLE) 333-264682 (BST) 333-262272 (BUI) BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC. (HYT) BLACKROCK CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (CREDX) BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (DSU) BLACKROCK HEALTH SCIEN |
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| December 21, 2022 |
CORRESP 1 filename1.htm 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 December 21, 2022 VIA EDGAR David Manion, Esq. David L. Orlic, Esq. Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Securities Act File No. 333-267429, Investment Company Act File No. 811-08603) R |
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| November 25, 2022 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) September 30, 2022 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. |
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| June 3, 2022 |
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 |
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| May 26, 2022 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) March 31, 2022 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. |
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| February 11, 2022 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. / MORGAN STANLEY - MS AMENDMENT Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.1)* BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pu |
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| January 12, 2022 |
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 none of them is responsible for the complete |
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| January 12, 2022 |
UNITED STATES* SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. - (Name of Issuer) Common - (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuan |
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| November 24, 2021 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) September 30, 2021 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. |
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| July 20, 2021 |
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) 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 |
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| June 8, 2021 |
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 |
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| May 27, 2021 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) March 31, 2021 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. |
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| February 16, 2021 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(b), (c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(b) (AMENDMENT NO. 1)* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 (CUSIP Number) Marcus Collins RiverNorth Capital Man |
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| February 10, 2021 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)* BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pur |
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| November 25, 2020 |
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund Schedule of Investments (unaudited) September 30, 2020 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. |
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| 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. |
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| June 9, 2020 |
Classified Fund N&P Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. |
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| June 1, 2020 |
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund Schedule of Investments (unaudited) March 31, 2020 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. |
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| April 17, 2020 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-I/A - - SC TO-I/A SC TO-I/A As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 17, 2020 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. |
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| April 17, 2020 |
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration and Preliminary Results of Tender Offer EX-99.(a)(5)(iii) Exhibit (a)(5)(iii) Contact: 1-800-882-0052 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration and Preliminary Results of Tender Offer New York, April 16, 2020 – BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: DSU, CUSIP: 09255R202) announced today the expiration and preliminary results of the Fund’s tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for up to 5% of its outstandin |
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| April 17, 2020 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-I/A - - SC TO-I/A SC TO-I/A As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16, 2020 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. |
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| April 17, 2020 |
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results of Tender Offer EX-(a)(5)(iv) Exhibit (a)(5)(iv) Contact: 1-800-882-0052 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. |
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| March 17, 2020 |
EX-99.(a)(1)(ii) Exhibit (a)(1)(ii) Letter of Transmittal Regarding Shares of Common Stock of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Tendered Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated March 17, 2020 ALL TENDER REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN PROPER FORM ON OR BEFORE 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, ON APRIL 16, 2020. The Depositary Agent for the Offer is: Computershare Trust Company By Mail: By Overnight Courier |
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| March 17, 2020 |
EX-99.(a)(1)(i) Table of Contents Exhibit (a)(1)(i) Offer to Purchase Up to 5% of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of Common Stock of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. at 98% of Net Asset Value Per Share by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. in Exchange for Cash THE OFFER TO PURCHASE WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, ON APRIL 16, 2020, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED. To the Common Stockh |
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| March 17, 2020 |
SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT EX-99.(d)(3) Exhibit (d)(3) Execution Version SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT This SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT dated December 2, 2019 (this “Agreement”), among BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Fund”), BlackRock Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Advisor”), and BlackRock International Limited, a corporation organized under the laws of |
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| March 17, 2020 |
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Commencement of Tender Offer EX-99.(a)(5)(ii) Exhibit (a)(5)(ii) Contact: 1-800-882-0052 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Commencement of Tender Offer New York, March 17, 2020 – BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (NYSE: DSU, CUSIP: 09255R202) (the “Fund”) announced that it has today commenced a tender offer (the “Tender Offer”). As previously announced, the Fund will purchase for cash up to 5% of its outstandi |
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| March 17, 2020 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-I - - SC TO-I SC TO-I As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2020 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. |
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| March 2, 2020 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-C - - SCHEDULE TO Schedule TO As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 2, 2020. |
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| February 14, 2020 |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, par value $0.10 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate th |
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| February 13, 2020 |
XDSUX / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fd , / MORGAN STANLEY - MS AMENDMENT Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 BlackrockDebtDSU0001051003.txt MS AMENDMENT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.3)* BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statem |
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| February 13, 2020 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to whic |
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| January 28, 2020 |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC EX-DSU Schedule of Investments (unaudited) November 30, 2019 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. |
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| July 29, 2019 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. NPORT-EX - - EX-DSU Schedule of Investments (unaudited) May 31, 2019 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. |
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| June 11, 2019 |
BGIO / BlackRock 2022 Global Income Opportunity Trust DEF 14A - - CLASSIFIED FUND N&P Classified Fund N&P Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. |
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| April 17, 2019 |
Press release issued on April 16, 2019* EX-99.(a)(5)(iv) Exhibit (a)(5)(iv) Contact: 1-800-882-0052 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results of Tender Offer New York, April 16, 2019 – BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: DSU, CUSIP: 09255R202) announced today the final results of the Fund’s tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for up to 5% of its outstanding shares of common stock (the “Shares”). The |
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| April 17, 2019 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-I/A SC TO-I/A As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16, 2019 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. |
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| April 15, 2019 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-I/A SC TO-I/A As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2019 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. |
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| April 15, 2019 |
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration and Preliminary Results of Tender Offer EX-99.(a)(5)(iii) Exhibit (a)(5)(iii) Contact: 1-800-882-0052 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration and Preliminary Results of Tender Offer New York, April 15, 2019 – BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: DSU, CUSIP: 09255R202) announced today the expiration and preliminary results of the Fund’s tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for up to 5% of its outstandin |
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| March 15, 2019 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-I SC TO-I As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 15, 2019 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. |
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| March 15, 2019 |
EX-99.(a)(1)(i) Table of Contents Exhibit (a)(1)(i) Offer to Purchase Up to 5% of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of Common Stock of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. at 98% of Net Asset Value Per Share by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. in Exchange for Cash THE OFFER TO PURCHASE WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, ON APRIL 15, 2019, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED. To the Common Stockh |
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| March 15, 2019 |
EX-99.(d)(5) Exhibit (d)(5) Execution Version ADMINISTRATION AND FUND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT Between Each BlackRock Management Investment Company Listed in Schedule A And State Street Bank and Trust Company Dated as of December 31, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR 4 2. DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS 4 3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR 5 4. REPRESENTATI |
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| March 15, 2019 |
EX-99.(d)(6) Exhibit (d)(6) Execution Version MASTER CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT Between Each BlackRock Entity Listed in Appendix A And State Street Bank and Trust Company Dated as of December 31, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. DEFINITIONS 3 2. EMPLOYMENT OF CUSTODIAN 5 3. ACTIVITIES OF THE CUSTODIAN WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY HELD IN THE UNITED STATES 6 4. PROVISIONS RELATING TO RULES 17F-5 AND 17F-7 8 5. |
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| March 15, 2019 |
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Commencement of Tender Offer EX-99.(a)(5)(ii) Exhibit (a)(5)(ii) Contact: 1-800-882-0052 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Commencement of Tender Offer New York, March 15, 2019 – BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: DSU) announced that it has today commenced a tender offer (the “Tender Offer”). As previously announced, the Fund will purchase for cash up to 5% of its outstanding shares of commo |
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| March 15, 2019 |
EX-99.(a)(1)(ii) Exhibit (a)(1)(ii) Letter of Transmittal Regarding Shares of Common Stock of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Tendered Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated March 15, 2019 ALL TENDER REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN PROPER FORM ON OR BEFORE 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, ON APRIL 15, 2019. The Depositary Agent for the Offer is: Computershare Trust Company By Mail: By Overnight Courier |
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| March 1, 2019 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SCHEDULE TO Schedule TO As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2019. |
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| February 14, 2019 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, par value $0.10 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box t |
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| February 12, 2019 |
XDSUX / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fd , / MORGAN STANLEY - MS AMENDMENT Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.2)* BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pu |
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| January 22, 2019 |
BlackRock Debt Strategies UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. |
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| January 22, 2019 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE Certifications 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 Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, |
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| July 30, 2018 |
BGIO / BlackRock 2022 Global Income Opportunity Trust BLACKROCK 6 FUNDS BLACKROCK 6 FUNDS 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 |
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| July 23, 2018 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE Certifications 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 Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, |
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| July 23, 2018 |
N-Q 1 d592200dnq.htm BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES 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: 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent f |
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| June 6, 2018 |
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. |
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| April 18, 2018 |
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results of Tender Offer Exhibit (a)(5)(iv) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results of Tender Offer New York, April 18, 2018 – BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE: DSU) announced today the final results of the Fund's tender offer (the "Tender Offer") for up to 10% of its outstanding shares of common stock (the "Shares"). The Tender Offer, which expired at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on |
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| April 18, 2018 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-I/A As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 18, 2018 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. |
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| April 17, 2018 |
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration and Preliminary Results of Tender Offer Exhibit (a)(5)(iii) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration and Preliminary Results of Tender Offer New York, April 17, 2018 – BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE: DSU) announced today the expiration and preliminary results of the Fund's tender offer (the "Tender Offer") for up to 10% of its outstanding shares of common stock (the "Shares"), or 5,879,192 Share |
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| April 17, 2018 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-I/A SC TO-I/A 1 scto-afirst.htm As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 17, 2018 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT (Under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Names of Filing Person(s) (Issuer)) Shar |
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| March 16, 2018 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-I SC TO-I As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2018 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. |
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| March 16, 2018 |
EX-99.(a)(1)(i) Table of Contents (a)(1)(i) Offer to Purchase Up to 10% of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of Common Stock of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. at 98% of Net Asset Value Per Share by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. in Exchange for Cash THE OFFER TO PURCHASE WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, ON APRIL 17, 2018, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED. To the Common Stockholders |
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| March 16, 2018 |
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Commencement of Tender Offer EX-99.(a)(5)(ii) Exhibit (a)(5)(ii) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Commencement of Tender Offer New York, March 16, 2018 – BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: DSU) announced that it has today commenced a tender offer (the “Tender Offer”). As previously announced, the Fund will purchase for cash up to 10% of its outstanding shares of common stock, at a price equ |
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| March 16, 2018 |
EX-99.(a)(1)(ii) (a)(1)(ii) Letter of Transmittal Regarding Shares of Common Stock of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Tendered Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated March 16, 2018 ALL TENDER REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN PROPER FORM ON OR BEFORE 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, ON APRIL 17, 2018. The Depositary Agent for the Offer is: Computershare Trust Company By Mail: By Overnight Courier: Comput |
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| March 2, 2018 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SCHEDULE TO-C As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2018. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement Under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Filing Person (offeror)) Common shares of be |
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| February 26, 2018 |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4 )* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, par value $0.10 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 (CUSIP Number) February 23, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate t |
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| February 16, 2018 |
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. |
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| February 13, 2018 |
XDSUX / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fd , / MORGAN STANLEY - MS AMENDMENT Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.1)* BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 - (CUSIP Number) December 29, 2017 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pu |
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| January 22, 2018 |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE EX-99.CERT 2 d499986dex99cert.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 Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund |
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| January 22, 2018 |
BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. 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: 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service |
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| December 20, 2017 |
787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 December 20, 2017 Ms. |
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| October 30, 2017 |
[LOGO OF BLACKROCK] Rule 10f-3 Transaction Form Acquisition of Securities During Affiliated Underwritings PARTICIPATING FUNDS . |
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| October 30, 2017 |
EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 6 77O4.txt [LOGO OF BLACKROCK] Rule 10f-3 Transaction Form Acquisition of Securities During Affiliated Underwritings PARTICIPATING FUNDS . U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Core Bond Trust - High Yield (BHK-HYLD) BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust - High Yield (BIT-HYLD) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust - High Yield (BLW-HYLD) BlackRock Fu |
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| October 30, 2017 |
[LOGO OF BLACKROCK] Rule 10f-3 Transaction Form Acquisition of Securities During Affiliated Underwritings PARTICIPATING FUNDS . |
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| October 30, 2017 |
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. File No. 811-08603 Sub-Item No. 77Q2: Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") requires the Fund's Board Members, executive officers, persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of the Fund's common units, the Advisor and certain officers of the Advisor (the |
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| October 30, 2017 |
[LOGO OF BLACKROCK] Rule 10f-3 Transaction Form Acquisition of Securities During Affiliated Underwritings PARTICIPATING FUNDS . |
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| October 30, 2017 |
[LOGO OF BLACKROCK] Rule 10f-3 Transaction Form Acquisition of Securities During Affiliated Underwritings PARTICIPATING FUNDS . |
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| October 3, 2017 |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.P. 405 Lexington Avenue 58th Floor New York, NY 10174 Attention: Michael D’Angelo (212) 5 |
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| July 24, 2017 |
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 Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, |
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| July 24, 2017 |
BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. 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: 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service |
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| June 7, 2017 |
BlackRock MuniAssets Fund CLASSIFIED FUND N&P Classified Fund N&P Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. |
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| February 13, 2017 |
XDSUX / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fd , / MORGAN STANLEY - 13G MSSB INITIAL Passive Investment SC 13G 1 blackrockdsf.txt 13G MSSB INITIAL UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)* BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2016 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check th |
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| January 24, 2017 |
BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. 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: 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service |
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| January 24, 2017 |
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 Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, t |
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| October 31, 2016 |
EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 2 77O04.txt [LOGO OF BLACKROCK] Rule 10f-3 Transaction Form Acquisition of Securities During Affiliated Underwritings PARTICIPATING FUNDS . U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): ISHARES EDGE U.S. FIXED INCOME BALANCED RISK ETF (ISHFIBR) ISHARES GLOBAL HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BOND ETF (ISHGHYG) ISHARES IBOXX $ HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BOND ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Core |
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| October 31, 2016 |
[LOGO OF BLACKROCK] Rule 10f-3 Transaction Form Acquisition of Securities During Affiliated Underwritings PARTICIPATING FUNDS . |
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| October 31, 2016 |
[LOGO OF BLACKROCK] RULE 10F-3 TRANSACTION FORM Acquisition of Securities During Affiliated Underwritings PARTICIPATING FUNDS . |
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| October 31, 2016 |
[LOGO OF BLACKROCK] Rule 10f-3 Transaction Form Acquisition of Securities During Affiliated Underwritings PARTICIPATING FUNDS . |
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| October 31, 2016 |
[LOGO OF BLACKROCK] Rule 10f-3 Transaction Form Acquisition of Securities During Affiliated Underwritings PARTICIPATING FUNDS . |
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| October 31, 2016 |
[LOGO OF BLACKROCK] Rule 10f-3 Transaction Form Acquisition of Securities During Affiliated Underwritings PARTICIPATING FUNDS . |
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| October 28, 2016 |
EX-3.1 Exhibit 3.1 BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. 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 |
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| October 28, 2016 |
Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits Form 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 DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) MARYLAND 811-08603 22-3564108 (State or Other Juri |
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| October 28, 2016 |
EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Class I Cynthia L. Egan Michael J. Castellano Catherine A. Lynch Class II R. Glenn Hubbard W. Carl Kester John M. Perlowski Karen P. Robards Class III Richard E. Cavanagh Frank J. Fabozzi Jerrold B. Harris Barbara G. Novick |
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| September 14, 2016 |
Saba Capital Management, L.P.: Schedule 13D - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R103 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L. P. 405 |
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| July 27, 2016 |
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 Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, |
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| July 26, 2016 |
BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. 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: 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service |
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| June 17, 2016 |
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 17, 2016 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 17, 2016 Securities Act Registration No. |
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| June 17, 2016 |
Appendix A: Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act EX-99.2R CODE ETH 3 exr1.htm CODE OF ETHICS OF THE REGISTRANT Exhibit (r)(1) U.S. Registered Funds Code of Ethics for Fund Access Persons Policy Adopted Pursuant to Rule 17j-1 Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 July 1, 2015 Limited U.S. Registered Funds I. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this Code of Ethics (the “Code”) is to prevent Access Persons (as defined below) of a Fund from engaging in a |
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| June 17, 2016 |
Exhibit (s)(4) POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned, being a director of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. |
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| June 17, 2016 |
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics EX-99.2R CODE ETH 4 exr2.htm CODE OF ETHICS OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISOR Exhibit (r)(2) Code of Business Conduct and Ethics July 21, 2014 Page 1 of 7 Code of Business Conduct and Ethics July 21, 2014 1. Objective BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “BlackRock”) have maintained a reputation for conducting their business activities in the highest ethical and professional manner. Indeed, |
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| June 17, 2016 |
AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT EX-99.2H DISTR CONTR 5 exh1.htm FORM OF AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT Exhibit (h)(1) AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) made as of April 28, 2016 by and between BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Fund”), and BlackRock Investments, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the |
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| June 17, 2016 |
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Exhibit (n) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Post-Effective Amendment No. |
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| June 17, 2016 |
EX-99.2S 6 exs3.htm POWER OF ATTORNEY OF CATHERINE A. LYNCH Exhibit (s)(3) POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned, being a director of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the "Fund"), does hereby, appoint John M. Perlowski, Jonathan Diorio, Neal J. Andrews, Janey Ahn, Jay M. Fife and Benjamin Archibald, and each of them, her true and lawful attorneys and agents, each with full power and authority (ac |
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| June 9, 2016 |
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund BLACKROCK PROXY DEF 14A 1 d203691ddef14a.htm BLACKROCK 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 |
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| April 29, 2016 |
poa-garfin.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 |
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| April 1, 2016 |
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. |
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| March 2, 2016 |
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. |
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| February 11, 2016 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. / MORGAN STANLEY - ST MSSB AMENDMENT Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.6)* BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R103 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2015 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pu |
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| February 11, 2016 |
Saba Capital Management, L.P.: Form SC 13G/A - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.1 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R103 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2015 (Date of Event whi |
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| January 22, 2016 |
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 Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, |
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| January 22, 2016 |
BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. 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: 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service |
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| January 21, 2016 |
SC 13G/A 1 sched13ga.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R103 (CUSIP Number) January 15, 2016 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this |
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| October 28, 2015 |
Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Core Bond Trust - High Yield (BHK-HYLD) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income |
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| October 28, 2015 |
Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares Baa - Ba Rated Corporate Bond ETF (ISHQLTB) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income |
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| July 23, 2015 |
BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. 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: 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service |
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| July 23, 2015 |
EX-99.CERT 2 d927435dex99cert.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 Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund |
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| June 25, 2015 |
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 25 , 2015 pos8c.htm As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 25 , 2015 Securities Act Registration No. 333-196682 Investment Company Act Registration No. 811-08603 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 ? Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 o Pre-Effective Amendment No. x Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 and/or ? Registration St |
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| June 25, 2015 |
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Exhibit (n) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Post-Effective Amendment No. |
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| June 12, 2015 |
BlackRock Muni New York Intermediate Duration Fund BLACKROCK PROXY NON-CLASSIFIED BLACKROCK PROXY NON-CLASSIFIED Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. |
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| May 22, 2015 |
THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITIES LENDING AGENCY AGREEMENT Exhibit k(6) THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITIES LENDING AGENCY AGREEMENT This Third Amended and Restated Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2015, 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 behalf of itself or the funds listed on Schedule A thereto and any future series of a Client (each, a “Fund”), by and through BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”), not in its individual capacity but as agent and investment advisor, and BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (the “Lending Agent”), a Delaware limited liability company. |
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| May 22, 2015 |
EX-99.2K OTH CONTRCT 2 exk1.htm EXHIBIT K(1) - TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT, SIDE AGREEMENT AND FEE LETTER Exhibit k(1) Transfer Agency and Service Agreement Among Each of the BlackRock Closed-End Investment Companies Listed Herein on Appendix A and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and Computershare Inc. Table of Contents Section 1. Certain Definitions 1 Section 2. Appointment of Agent 3 |
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| May 22, 2015 |
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 22, 2015 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 22, 2015 Securities Act Registration No. |
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| May 22, 2015 |
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp CORRESP 5 filename5.htm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp DIRECT DIAL 617-573-4836 DIRECT FAX 617-305-4836 EMAIL ADDRESS [email protected] 500 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02116 TEL: (617) 573-4800 FAX: (617) 573-4822 www.skadden.com May 22, 2015 FIRM/AFFILIATE OFFICES - CHICAGO HOUSTON LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PALO ALTO WASHINGTON, D.C. WILMINGTON - BEIJING BRUSSELS FRANKFURT |
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| May 22, 2015 |
EX-99.2S 4 exs2.htm EXHIBIT S(2) - POWER OF ATTORNEY OF J.M. PERLOWKSI AND B.G. NOVICK Exhibit s(2) POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned, being officers and directors of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”), do hereby, appoint John M. Perlowski, Robert W. Crothers, Neal J. Andrews, Janey Ahn, Jay M. Fife and Benjamin Archibald, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys and a |
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| April 24, 2015 |
Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust(BLW ) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund(BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio(BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio(BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio(BR-INC-PHY) B |
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| April 24, 2015 |
Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock High Yie |
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| April 24, 2015 |
Unassociated Document BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. File No. 811-08603 Item No. 77D (Policies with Respect to Security Investments) ? Attachment On September 5, 2014, the Board of Directors of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (?DSU?) approved the following fundamental investment policy: ?As a fundamental investment policy, to the extent the Fund invests in corporate loans, the Fund will |
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| April 24, 2015 |
Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Allocation Target Shares: Series C Portfolio (BATSC) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Inves |
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| April 24, 2015 |
Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc |
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| April 24, 2015 |
Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global ex USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYXU) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income- European High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-EHY) |
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| April 24, 2015 |
Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc (BVA-HI) BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund (BVA-HY) BlackR |
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| April 24, 2015 |
Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Cred |
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| April 24, 2015 |
EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 12 sgms77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock |
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| April 24, 2015 |
Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Multi-Asset In |
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| April 24, 2015 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Unassociated Document REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. |
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| April 24, 2015 |
EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 7 gan2177o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc (BVA-HI) BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund ( |
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| February 17, 2015 |
SC 13G/A 1 p15-0623sc13ga.htm SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R103 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2014 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing o |
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| February 17, 2015 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. / MORGAN STANLEY - MSSB AMENDMENT Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.5)* BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R103 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2014 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pu |
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| January 22, 2015 |
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. - BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. 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: 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service |
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| January 22, 2015 |
EX-99.CERT 2 d843573dex99cert.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 Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund |
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| January 16, 2015 |
MYD / BlackRock Muniyield Fund, Inc. CORRESP - - Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp 500 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02116 TEL: (617) 573-4800 FAX: (617) 573-4822 www. |
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| January 13, 2015 |
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 none of them is responsible for the complete |
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| January 13, 2015 |
SC 13G/A 1 sc13g3.txt AMENDED SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES* SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 9)* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. - (Name of Issuer) Common - (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R103 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2014 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the a |
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| November 10, 2014 |
EX-99.1 2 ex993.txt 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 |
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| November 10, 2014 |
UNITED STATES* SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 8)* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. - (Name of Issuer) Common - (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R103 - (CUSIP Number) October 31, 2014 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuan |
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| October 29, 2014 |
EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 5 energyxxi77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio ( |
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| October 29, 2014 |
Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) B |
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| October 29, 2014 |
EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 4 consol77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) iShares B - Ca Rated Corporate Bond ETF (ISHQLTC) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds |
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| October 29, 2014 |
Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) B |
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| October 29, 2014 |
Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) iShares B - Ca Rated Corporate Bond ETF (ISHQLTC) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) |
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| October 29, 2014 |
Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, |
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| October 29, 2014 |
Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc (BVA-HI) BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund (BVA-HY) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) MIST BlackRock High Yield Portfolio (MIST-HY) AST Bl |
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| July 23, 2014 |
BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. 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 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service: |
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| July 23, 2014 |
EX-99.CERT 2 d737826dex99cert.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 Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund |
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| June 13, 2014 |
- BLACKROCK PROXY NON-CLASSIFIED BOARD BLACKROCK PROXY NON-CLASSIFIED BOARD UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. |
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| June 13, 2014 |
- BLACKROCK PROXY NON-CLASSIFIED BOARD DEFA14A 1 d742513ddefa14a.htm BLACKROCK PROXY NON-CLASSIFIED BOARD 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 |
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| April 25, 2014 |
EX-99.77C VOTES 3 dsu77c.htm 77C: Submission of matters to a vote of security holders At a special meeting of all shareholders of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") held on Friday, October 25, 2013, the results were as follows: To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. and the Fund, and an amendment to the Fund’s Articles of I |
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| April 25, 2014 |
BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB 10 dsu77q1a.htm 77Q1(a): Copies of material amendments to Registrant’s charter or by-laws Attached please find as an exhibit under Sub-Item 77Q1(a) of Form N-SAR, a copy of the Registrant's Articles of Amendment. BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC., a Maryland corporation (the “Corporation”), does hereby certify to th |
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| April 25, 2014 |
BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB 9 dsu77q1a.htm 77Q1(a): Copies of material amendments to Registrant’s charter or by-laws Attached please find as an exhibit under Sub-Item 77Q1(a) of Form N-SAR, a copy of the Registrant's Articles of Amendment. BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC., a Maryland corporation (the “Corporation”), does hereby certify to the |
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| April 25, 2014 |
AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB 11 dsu77q1e.htm Attached please find an exhibit to Sub-Item 77Q1(e) of Form N-SAR, a copy of the Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement between BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. and BlackRock Advisors, LLC. 8 AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, dated as of April 2, 2014, is made and en |
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| April 25, 2014 |
EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 8 iac77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHSHYG) iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Serie |
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| April 25, 2014 |
77C: Submission of matters to a vote of security holders At a special meeting of all shareholders of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. |
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| April 25, 2014 |
Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. (ARK) BlackRock High Yield Trust (BHY) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of |
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| April 25, 2014 |
EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 6 hu2177o.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 High Yield V.I. Fund (BVA-HY) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) MIST BlackRock High Yield Portfolio (MIST-HY) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income- Eur |
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| April 25, 2014 |
EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 5 ga1977o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. (ARK) BlackRock High Yield Trust (BHY) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) |
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| April 25, 2014 |
Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. (ARK) BlackRock High Yield Trust (BHY) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of |
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| April 25, 2014 |
EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 6 ga2377o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. (ARK) BlackRock High Yield Trust (BHY) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) |
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| April 25, 2014 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. |
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| April 25, 2014 |
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. File No. 811-08603 Item No. 77M (Mergers) -- Attachment EX-99.77M MERGERS 4 dsu77m.htm BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. File No. 811-08603 Item No. 77M (Mergers) - Attachment During the six month’s period ending February 28, 2014, BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (the "Registrant") acquired substantially all of the assets and substantially all of the liabilities of each of BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. (ARK) and BlackRock Strateg |
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| April 25, 2014 |
Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio (US High Yield) (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund (BVA-HY) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) MIST BlackRock High Yield Portfolio (MIST-HY) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income- European High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC- |
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| April 25, 2014 |
Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHSHYG) iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc (BVA-HI) BlackRock Sec |
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| April 25, 2014 |
Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc (BVA-HI) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. (HYT) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DS |
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| April 25, 2014 |
Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc (BVA-HI) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. (HYT) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DS |
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| April 25, 2014 |
AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB 10 dsu77q1e.htm Attached please find an exhibit to Sub-Item 77Q1(e) of Form N-SAR, a copy of the Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement between BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. and BlackRock Advisors, LLC. 8 AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, dated as of April 2, 2014, is made and en |
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| April 25, 2014 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. |
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| February 12, 2014 |
SC 13G 1 aam-sc13gDSU-0001051003.txt SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. )* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. - (NAME OF ISSUER) Common Stock - (TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES) 09255R103 - (CUSIP NUMBER) December 31, 2013 - (DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT) |
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| February 10, 2014 |
EX-99.1 2 ex993.txt 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 |
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| February 10, 2014 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. / MORGAN STANLEY - ST MSSB AMENDMENT Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 blackrockdebtstrategiesfund3.txt ST MSSB AMENDMENT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.3)* BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R103 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2013 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this |
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| February 10, 2014 |
DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. / MORGAN STANLEY - MSSB AMENDMENT Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.4)* BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R103 - (CUSIP Number) January 31, 2014 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pur |
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| February 10, 2014 |
UNITED STATES* SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 7)* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. - (Name of Issuer) Common - (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R103 - (CUSIP Number) January 31, 2014 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuan |
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| January 27, 2014 |
Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND,INC. 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 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service: John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive O |
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| January 27, 2014 |
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 Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, |
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| January 22, 2014 |
UNITED STATES* SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6)* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. - (Name of Issuer) Common - (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R103 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2013 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursua |
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| January 22, 2014 |
EX-99.1 2 ex993.txt 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 |
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| January 21, 2014 |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R103 (CUSIP Number) January 9, 2014 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule |
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| December 13, 2013 |
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp EX-99.12 TAX OPINION 3 ex12a.htm EXHIBIT 12(A) - TAX OPINION Exhibit 12(a) Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp FOUR TIMES SQUARE NEW YORK 10036-6522 TEL: (212) 735-3000 FAX: (212) 735-2000 www.skadden.com December 6, 2013 FIRM/AFFILIATE OFFICES - BOSTON CHICAGO HOUSTON LOS ANGELES PALO ALTO WASHINGTON, D.C. WILMINGTON - BEIJING BRUSSELS FRANKFURT HONG KONG LONDON MOSCOW MUNICH PARIS SÃO PAULO |
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| December 13, 2013 |
- POS EX FOR N-14, AMENDMENT NO. 1 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13, 2013 Securities Act File No. |
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| December 13, 2013 |
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp EX-99.12 TAX OPINION 4 ex12b.htm EXHIBIT 12(B) - TAX OPINION Exhibit 12(b) Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp FOUR TIMES SQUARE NEW YORK 10036-6522 TEL: (212) 735-3000 FAX: (212) 735-2000 www.skadden.com December 6, 2013 FIRM/AFFILIATE OFFICES - BOSTON CHICAGO HOUSTON LOS ANGELES PALO ALTO WASHINGTON, D.C. WILMINGTON - BEIJING BRUSSELS FRANKFURT HONG KONG LONDON MOSCOW MUNICH PARIS SÃO PAULO |
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| December 13, 2013 |
December 13, 2013 VIA EDGAR John Ganley, Esq. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. – Request for Withdrawal of Amendment Dear Mr. Ganley: Pursuant to Rule 477 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the "Registrant") respectfully |
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| December 13, 2013 |
Exhibit 11 December 9, 2013 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. 55 East 52nd Street New York, New York 10055 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Maryland counsel to BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), in connection with the Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File No. 333-190188, together with all amendments through the date hereof, the “Regis |
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| December 10, 2013 |
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp Exhibit 12(b) Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp FOUR TIMES SQUARE NEW YORK 10036-6522 TEL: (212) 735-3000 FAX: (212) 735-2000 www. |
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| December 10, 2013 |
Exhibit 11 December 9, 2013 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. 55 East 52nd Street New York, New York 10055 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Maryland counsel to BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), in connection with the Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File No. 333-190188, together with all amendments through the date hereof, the “Regis |
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| December 10, 2013 |
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 10, 2013 Securities Act File No. |
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| December 10, 2013 |
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp Exhibit 12(a) Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp FOUR TIMES SQUARE NEW YORK 10036-6522 TEL: (212) 735-3000 FAX: (212) 735-2000 www. |
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| October 29, 2013 |
EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 2 comet77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust (Preferred Sleeve) (BTZ-PREF) BlackRock Strategic Bond Trust (BHD) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) BlackRock Limited Duration In |
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| October 29, 2013 |
EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 3 bders77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock High Yield Trust (BHY) BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Por |
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| October 29, 2013 |
EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 4 chespeke77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC |
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| October 8, 2013 |
Filed by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: BlackRock Strategic Bond Trust Commission File No. 811-10635 - PLEASE VOTE NOW - VOTING NOW HELPS LOWER OVERALL PROXY COSTS AND ELIMINATES FURTHER MAILINGS AND PHONE CALLS Time |
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| October 8, 2013 |
Filed by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. Commission File No. 811-07456 - PLEASE VOTE NOW - VOTING NOW HELPS LOWER OVERALL PROXY COSTS AND ELIMINATES FURTHER MAILINGS AND PHONE C |
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| October 3, 2013 |
Filed by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. Commission File No. 811-07456 PLEASE VOTE NOW! WE NEED YOUR HELP! IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF: BLACKROCK SENIOR HIGH INCOME FUN |
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| October 3, 2013 |
Filed by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: BlackRock Strategic Bond Trust Commission File No. 811-10635 PLEASE VOTE NOW! WE NEED YOUR HELP! IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF: BLACKROCK SENIOR HIGH INCOME FUND, INC. ( |
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| September 24, 2013 |
Filed by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: BlackRock Strategic Bond Trust Commission File No. 811-10635 PLEASE VOTE NOW! WE NEED YOUR HELP! IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF: BLACKROCK SENIOR HIGH INCOME FUND, INC. ( |
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| September 24, 2013 |
Filed by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. Commission File No. 811-07456 PLEASE VOTE NOW! WE NEED YOUR HELP! IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF: BLACKROCK SENIOR HIGH INCOME FUN |
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| September 9, 2013 |
SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement, dated September 29, 2006 Exhibit (6)(b) SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AGREEMENT dated September 29, 2006, between BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”), a Delaware limited liability company, and BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. |
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| September 9, 2013 |
AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 1, 2013 Exhibit (13)(c) AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made as of March 1, 2013, by and among BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC., a Maryland corporation (the “Borrower”), the lending institutions li |
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| September 9, 2013 |
AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 3 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT Form of Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement Exhibit (13)(d) SASM&F Comments 7/2/13 AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 3 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 3 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made as of , 2013, by and among BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC., a Maryland corporation (the “Borrower”), the lending institutions |
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| September 9, 2013 |
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Consent of BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. and BlackRock Strategic Bond Exhibit (14) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Pre-Effective Amendment No.1 to Registration Statement No. 333-190188 (the “Registration Statement”) on Form N-14 for our report dated October 26, 2012, relating to the financial statements and fin |
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| September 9, 2013 |
Custodian Agreement between The Bank of NY & Registrant, dated October 26, 2001 Exhibit (9)(a) AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BANK OF NEW YORK AND EACH OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE A ATTACHED HERETO Table of Contents ARTICLE I. |
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| September 9, 2013 |
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT EX-99.6A 2 d584134dex996a.htm INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT, DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 2006 Exhibit (6)(a) INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, dated September 29, 2006, between BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”), a Maryland corporation, and BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”), a Delaware limited liability company. WHEREAS, the Advisor has agreed to furnish investment advisory s |
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| September 9, 2013 |
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 3, 2001 Exhibit (13)(a) AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of March 3, 2011 among BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. |
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| September 9, 2013 |
EX-99.9B 6 d584134dex999b.htm FORM OF CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN STATE STREET BANK AND REGISTRANT Exhibit (9)(b) AGREEMENT BETWEEN STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AND EACH OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE A ATTACHED HERETO Table of Contents ARTICLE I. DEFINED TERMS 1 Section 1.01. “Account” 1 Section 1.02. “Affiliate” 2 Section 1.03. “Agreement” 2 Section 1.04. “Authorized Perso |
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| September 9, 2013 |
Opinion and Consent of Special Counsel for the Registrant Exhibit (11) September 9, 2013 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. |
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| September 9, 2013 |
THE BLACKROCK CLOSED-END COMPLEX SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN EX-99.8 4 d584134dex998.htm FORM OF SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN Exhibit 8 THE BLACKROCK CLOSED-END COMPLEX SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN The Board of the BlackRock Closed-End Complex established the BlackRock Closed-End Complex Deferred Compensation Plan, effective as of February 24, 2000. The BlackRock Closed-End Complex Deferred Compensation Pl |
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| September 9, 2013 |
- BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 9, 2013 Securities Act File No. |
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| September 9, 2013 |
AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT EX-99.13B 9 d584134dex9913b.htm AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT, DATED MARCH 2, 2012 Exhibit (13)(b) AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made as of March 2, 2012, by and among BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC., a Maryland corporation (the “Borrowe |
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| July 26, 2013 |
Exhibit 16 POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned, being officers, trustees and directors of: a) BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. |
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| July 26, 2013 |
Exhibit 5(a) Provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. |
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| July 26, 2013 |
Exhibit 17 [Proxy Card Front] BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) 100 Bellevue Parkway Wilmington, Delaware 19809 FORM OF PROXY CARD This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors The undersigned hereby appoints John Perlowski, Brendan Kyne and Jay Fife, as proxies, each with the power to appoint his substitute and hereby authorizes each of them to represent and to vo |
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| July 26, 2013 |
- BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 26, 2013 Securities Act File No. |
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| July 25, 2013 |
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 Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, |