BlackRock BTZ Insider Filing: 824.31 Performance Rights, Cash-Settled

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

James Phillip Holloman, a director of BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust (BTZ), reported a non-derivative change and a derivative grant on 10/01/2025. He received 824.31 Performance Rights under the BlackRock Deferred Compensation Plan; each right converts into the cash value of one share of BTZ and the award is to be settled 100% in cash at the chosen deferral date. The filing shows a price of $11.03 and indicates beneficial ownership of 16,837.46 shares following the transaction. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 10/03/2025.

Positive

• 824.31 Performance Rights awarded to a director, showing continued executive alignment with BTZ
• Award is to be settled 100% in cash, so there is no immediate share dilution from these rights

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Director received performance rights settled in cash, increasing disclosed beneficial holdings.

The filing documents a grant of 824.31 Performance Rights under the BlackRock Deferred Compensation Plan, awarded to director James Phillip Holloman on 10/01/2025. Each right converts to the cash value of one share, so the award does not create immediate new shares but increases the director's economic interest tied to BTZ's share value.

This award is to be settled 100% in cash, which is important for shareholders because it avoids share dilution from settlement in stock; the report lists a reference price of $11.03 and post-transaction beneficial ownership of 16,837.46 shares.

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Holloman James Phillip

(Last) (First) (Middle)

50 HUDSON YARDS

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10001

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BLACKROCK CREDIT ALLOCATION INCOME TRUST [ BTZ ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/01/2025

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

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
Performance Rights(1)	(2)	10/01/2025		A		824.31		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	824.31	$11.03	16,837.46	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The Performance Rights were accrued under the BlackRock Deferred Compensation Plan.

2. One Performance Right is convertible into the cash value of one share of BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust.

3. The Performance Rights are to be settled 100% in cash at the deferral period chosen by the reporting person.

	/s/ Gladys Chang as Attorney-in-Fact	10/03/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did BTZ director James Phillip Holloman report on Form 4?

He reported receiving 824.31 Performance Rights on 10/01/2025 under the BlackRock Deferred Compensation Plan.

Are the Performance Rights for BTZ settled in stock or cash?

The Performance Rights are to be settled 100% in cash at the deferral period chosen by the reporting person.

What is the reported price and post-transaction beneficial ownership?

The filing shows a price of $11.03 and beneficial ownership of 16,837.46 shares following the transaction.

When was the Form 4 filed and who signed it?

The Form 4 records the transaction date as 10/01/2025 and was signed by Gladys Chang as Attorney-in-Fact on 10/03/2025.

What plan governs the Performance Rights granted to Holloman?

The Performance Rights were accrued under the BlackRock Deferred Compensation Plan.