BST portfolio manager sells 8.3K shares at $40.94

BlackRock Science & Technology Trust portfolio manager Tony Kim reported multiple compensation-related transactions dated January 30, 2026.

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BlackRock Science & Technology Trust portfolio manager Tony Kim reported multiple compensation-related transactions dated January 30, 2026. He was granted 5,612.5061 phantom shares, each economically equivalent to one common share and payable in cash upon vesting in three annual installments. On the same date, previously granted phantom shares from 2023–2025 awards were partially converted into common stock through several “M” (exercise) transactions. Kim then disposed of 8,314.3546 common shares at $40.94 per share, leaving him with 57,514 common shares held directly after the reported sale.

Insider Trade Summary

8,314.3546 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 6 txns

Insider Kim Tony

Role Insider

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Phantom Shares	5,612.5061	$40.94	$230K
Exercise	Phantom Shares	1,790.7761	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Phantom Shares	1,562.5102	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Phantom Shares	4,961.0683	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	8,314.3546	$0.00	$0.00
Disposition	Common Stock	8,314.3546	$40.94	$340K

Holdings After Transaction: Phantom Shares — 10,756.5685 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 57,514 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (5)

1. F1. A phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock and, subject to the applicable vesting requirements, becomes payable in cash.
2. F2. As previously reported on a Form 4 dated February 4, 2025, the Reporting Person was granted phantom shares on January 31, 2025 payable in cash on vesting, which occurs in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.
3. F3. As previously reported on a Form 4 dated February 2, 2024, the Reporting Person was granted phantom shares on January 31, 2024 payable in cash on vesting, which occurs in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.
4. F4. As previously reported on a Form 4 dated February 2, 2023, the Reporting Person was granted phantom shares on January 31, 2023 payable in cash on vesting, which occurs in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.
5. F5. These phantom shares vest in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the award.

FAQ

What insider transaction did Tony Kim report for BlackRock Science & Technology Trust (BST)?

Tony Kim reported exercising phantom share awards into common stock and selling 8,314.3546 common shares at $40.94 on January 30, 2026. The filing also shows his direct common stock ownership after the sale and details new phantom share grants tied to future vesting.

How many BlackRock Science & Technology Trust (BST) shares did Tony Kim sell and at what price?

Tony Kim disposed of 8,314.3546 shares of BST common stock at a price of $40.94 per share. The transaction is coded “D” for disposition and left him with 57,514 common shares directly owned after the reported activity on January 30, 2026.

How many BlackRock Science & Technology Trust (BST) shares does Tony Kim own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Tony Kim directly owns 57,514 shares of BST common stock. The Form 4 also shows remaining phantom share balances, which are cash-settled awards economically equivalent to common stock but payable in cash subject to vesting conditions over three years.

What phantom share awards did Tony Kim receive related to BlackRock Science & Technology Trust (BST)?

On January 30, 2026, Tony Kim was granted 5,612.5061 phantom shares tied to BST. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one common share and becomes payable in cash, vesting in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the award date.

How do Tony Kim’s phantom shares in BlackRock Science & Technology Trust (BST) vest and pay out?

The phantom shares vest in three equal annual installments beginning one year after the grant date. Once vested, each phantom share is economically equivalent to one BST common share but is settled in cash, not stock, providing cash-based incentive compensation linked to the trust’s share value.

What role does Tony Kim hold at BlackRock Science & Technology Trust (BST) according to the Form 4?

According to the Form 4, Tony Kim is reported as a portfolio manager of BlackRock Science & Technology Trust. He is not listed as a director, officer with a titled role, or a 10% owner, but reports transactions in common stock and phantom share awards in this capacity.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/03/2026 - 04:26 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Kim Tony

(Last) (First) (Middle)

50 HUDSON YARDS

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10001

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BlackRock Science & Technology Trust [ BST ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	X	Other (specify below)
			Portfolio Manager

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/30/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/30/2026		M		8,314.3546	A	(1)(2)(3)(4)	65,828.3546	D
Common Stock	01/30/2026		D		8,314.3546	D	$40.94(1)(2)(3)(4)	57,514	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Phantom Shares	(1)(5)	01/30/2026		A		5,612.5061		(1)(5)	(1)(5)	Common Stock	5,612.5061	$40.94	5,612.5061	D
Phantom Shares	(1)(2)	01/30/2026		M			1,790.7761	(1)(2)	(1)(2)	Common Stock	1,790.7761	(1)(2)	3,581.5522	D
Phantom Shares	(1)(3)	01/30/2026		M			1,562.5102	(1)(3)	(1)(3)	Common Stock	1,562.5102	(1)(3)	1,562.5102	D
Phantom Shares	(1)(4)	01/30/2026		M			4,961.0683	(1)(4)	(1)(4)	Common Stock	4,961.0683	(1)(4)	0.0000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. A phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock and, subject to the applicable vesting requirements, becomes payable in cash.

2. As previously reported on a Form 4 dated February 4, 2025, the Reporting Person was granted phantom shares on January 31, 2025 payable in cash on vesting, which occurs in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

3. As previously reported on a Form 4 dated February 2, 2024, the Reporting Person was granted phantom shares on January 31, 2024 payable in cash on vesting, which occurs in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

4. As previously reported on a Form 4 dated February 2, 2023, the Reporting Person was granted phantom shares on January 31, 2023 payable in cash on vesting, which occurs in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

5. These phantom shares vest in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the award.

	/s/ Gladys Chang as Attorney-in-Fact	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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