Blackrock Health Sciences Trust current report, 28 October 2016

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K filing by BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (the "Fund") was submitted on October 28, 2016. The report discloses a corporate governance update regarding the Fund's bylaws.

Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a current report regarding a specific event and does not contain financial statements or performance metrics.

Material Changes

On October 28, 2016, the Board of Trustees amended and restated the Fund's bylaws in their entirety. Specifically, Article I, Section 11, relating to the election of Trustees, was amended. The Amended and Restated Bylaws were deemed effective as of October 28, 2016.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document is limited to the disclosure of the bylaw amendment under Regulation FD.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

  • The Fund amended its bylaws to modify provisions regarding the election of Trustees.
  • The amendment became effective on October 28, 2016.
  • The full text of the Amended and Restated Bylaws is available as Exhibit 3.1 to this filing.
  • No financial data or operational results are included in this specific report.