BlackRock Municipal Income Trust (NYSE: BFK) removes common shares from NYSE listing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock Municipal Income Trust has filed a Form 25 to remove its common shares from listing and registration on the New York Stock Exchange LLC. The exchange certifies it has followed its own rules and the SEC’s requirements for striking this class of securities from listing.

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• Common shares delisted from NYSE: The trust’s common stock is being removed from listing and registration on the New York Stock Exchange, which can reduce trading visibility and alter liquidity conditions for shareholders.

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BFK’s common shares are being removed from NYSE listing, affecting where they trade and how they’re regulated.

The filing states that common shares of BlackRock Municipal Income Trust will be removed from listing and registration on the New York Stock Exchange LLC under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act, via a Form 25.

The exchange notes compliance with its own rules and SEC Rule 12d2-2(b), while the issuer is referenced in connection with Rule 12d2-2(c) on voluntary withdrawal. This combination indicates a formal, regulated delisting process rather than a trading suspension.

For investors, a removal from NYSE typically means future trading will occur on a different venue or market tier, which can affect liquidity, visibility, and eligibility for some institutional mandates, even though the filing itself does not describe where the shares may trade next.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 25

NOTIFICATION OF REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND/OR REGISTRATION
UNDER SECTION 12(b) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

Commission File Number

001-16593

Issuer:	BLACKROCK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST
Exchange:	NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE LLC

(Exact name of Issuer as specified in its charter, and name of Exchange where security is listed and/or registered)

Address:	100 Bellevue Parkway
	Wilmington	DELAWARE	19809
Telephone number:					(888) 825-2257

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Issuer's principal executive offices)

Common Stock

(Description of class of securities)

Please place an X in the box to designate the rule provision relied upon to strike the class of securities from listing and registration:

17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(1)

17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(2)

17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(3)

17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(4)

Pursuant to 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(b), the Exchange has complied with its rules to strike the class of securities from listing and/or withdraw registration on the Exchange. ¹

Pursuant to 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(c), the Issuer has complied with its rules of the Exchange and the requirements of 17 CFR 240.12d-2(c) governing the voluntary withdrawal of the class of securities from listing and registration on the Exchange.

Pursuant to the requirements fo the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE LLC certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing the Form 25 and has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned duly authorized person.

2026-02-09	By	Victoria Paper		Manager, Market Watch
Date		Name		Title

¹ Form 25 and attached Notice will be considered compliance with the provisions of 17 CFR 240.19d-1 as applicable. See General Instructions.

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FAQ

What does BlackRock Municipal Income Trust’s Form 25 filing mean for BFK?

The Form 25 indicates BlackRock Municipal Income Trust is having its common shares removed from listing and registration on the New York Stock Exchange. This is a formal delisting under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act, completed under SEC Rule 12d2-2 procedures.

Which securities of BlackRock Municipal Income Trust (BFK) are affected?

The filing covers the common stock of BlackRock Municipal Income Trust. The Form 25 states that this class of securities is being struck from listing and registration on the New York Stock Exchange, meaning the NYSE will no longer host trading for these shares.

Is BlackRock Municipal Income Trust’s NYSE delisting voluntary or exchange-driven?

The document cites both Rule 12d2-2(b), relating to the exchange’s action, and Rule 12d2-2(c), relating to voluntary withdrawal by the issuer. This indicates the delisting process involves both the NYSE’s procedures and the issuer’s compliance with voluntary withdrawal requirements.

Who certified the removal of BFK’s listing from the NYSE?

The notification is signed on behalf of New York Stock Exchange LLC by Victoria Paper, Manager, Market Watch. The exchange certifies it has reasonable grounds to believe it meets all requirements for filing the Form 25 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

What regulations govern BlackRock Municipal Income Trust’s NYSE delisting?

The delisting is made under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act and SEC Rule 12d2-2. The filing references subsections 12d2-2(b) for exchange action and 12d2-2(c) for the issuer’s voluntary withdrawal, indicating adherence to both regulatory pathways.