SEC Filing Summary: BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust on February 4, 2011. The filing serves as a current report to announce the scheduling of the 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and to provide deadlines for shareholder proposals.
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
No material financial changes or operational updates were reported in this filing. The primary event is the announcement of the Annual Meeting date.
Guidance, Outlook, and Corporate Governance
- Annual Meeting: Scheduled for July 28, 2011.
- Shareholder Proposals (Rule 14a-8): Must be received by the Fund on or before February 28, 2011.
- Director Nominations/Other Proposals: Must be received by the Fund on or before February 14, 2011 to be considered timely.
- Contact: Proposals should be directed to the Corporate Secretary at 55 East 52nd Street, New York, New York, 10055.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the Annual Meeting date of July 28, 2011, against the company's official proxy statement.
- Confirm the strict deadlines for submitting shareholder proposals (February 14, 2011, for nominations; February 28, 2011, for Rule 14a-8 proposals).
- Note that this filing does not contain financial results; investors should refer to the most recent 10-K or 10-Q for financial data.