BLACKROCK CREDIT ALLOCATION INCOME TRUST current report, 04 February 2011

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K is a current report filed by BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust IV on February 4, 2011. The filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure to announce the scheduling of the Fund's 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is administrative in nature and does not contain financial performance data.

Material Changes

There are no material financial changes reported in this filing. The primary event is the administrative scheduling of the Annual Meeting for July 28, 2011.

Guidance, Outlook, and Corporate Governance

The filing outlines specific deadlines for shareholder proposals and director nominations for the upcoming Annual Meeting:

  • Rule 14a-8 Proposals: Must be received by the Fund on or before February 28, 2011.
  • Director Nominations and Non-Rule 14a-8 Proposals: Must be received by the Fund on or before February 14, 2011 to be considered timely.
  • Submission Address: Proposals should be directed to the Corporate Secretary at 55 East 52nd Street, New York, New York, 10055.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

  • Annual Meeting Date: July 28, 2011.
  • Deadline for Rule 14a-8 shareholder proposals: February 28, 2011.
  • Deadline for director nominations and other proposals: February 14, 2011.
  • No financial results or guidance are included in this specific filing.