Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by BlackRock International Growth and Income Trust (the "Fund") on October 29, 2010, regarding an event that occurred on October 25, 2010. The Fund is a Delaware corporation with its principal executive offices in New York, New York.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a regulatory disclosure regarding corporate governance and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the amendment and restatement of the Fund's bylaws in their entirety by the Board of Trustees on October 25, 2010. The Amended and Restated Bylaws were deemed effective on October 28, 2010.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document strictly addresses the procedural update to the Fund's bylaws under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- The Fund's bylaws were amended and restated in full on October 25, 2010.
- The new bylaws became effective on October 28, 2010.
- The full text of the Amended and Restated Bylaws is attached as Exhibit 3.1 to this filing.
- The report was signed by Janey Ahn, Assistant Secretary, on October 29, 2010.