BLACKROCK CREDIT ALLOCATION INCOME TRUST current report, 25 October 2010

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K filing by BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust IV covers the period ending October 29, 2010, with the earliest event reported on October 25, 2010. The registrant is a Delaware corporation headquartered 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 current report regarding corporate governance changes 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 is limited to the disclosure of the bylaw amendment under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and the listing of exhibits under Item 9.01.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

  • The Fund's bylaws were amended and restated in full, effective October 28, 2010.
  • The full text of the Amended and Restated Bylaws is attached as Exhibit 3.1 to this filing.
  • No financial results or operational metrics are disclosed in this specific report.