BlackRock Credit Allocation (BTZ) director reports 21.6 cash‑settled rights

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Catherine A. Lynch, a Director of BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust (BTZ), reported on Form 4 that she acquired 21.6 Performance Rights on 10/01/2025 under the BlackRock Deferred Compensation Plan. Each Performance Right is convertible into the cash value of one share of the issuer and the awards are to be settled 100% in cash at the deferral period selected by the reporting person. The filing shows a per‑unit monetary reference of $11.03 and is signed by an attorney‑in‑fact on 10/03/2025. The report indicates these are non‑derivative/derivative compensation awards accrued as part of director compensation rather than open‑market purchases or sales.

Positive

• 21.6 Performance Rights acquired under the BlackRock Deferred Compensation Plan
• Awards are settled 100% in cash, avoiding immediate share dilution

Negative

• None.

Insights

Compensation & Equity Plan Analyst

Director received deferred cash‑settled performance rights: 21.6 units, settled in cash.

These Performance Rights were accrued under the BlackRock Deferred Compensation Plan, indicating they are part of long‑term director compensation rather than immediate stock grants. Because each right converts to the cash value of one share, there is no direct issuance of common shares upon settlement.

This structure preserves cash settlement exposure to the trust's share value without increasing outstanding share count; investors should note the awards create potential future cash obligations for the issuer tied to BTZ's share value at settlement.

Corporate Governance Specialist

Insider activity is routine compensation reporting, not a market transaction.

The filing lists 10/01/2025 as the transaction date and is signed on 10/03/2025, showing timely disclosure. The use of an attorney‑in‑fact to sign is noted but routine for SEC filings.

Because the award is cash‑settled and accrued, it affects insider economic exposure but does not immediately dilute shareholders through new share issuance.

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^*

Lynch Catherine A.

(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		21.6		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	21.6	$11.03	9,290.94	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 Catherine Lynch report on Form 4?

She reported the acquisition of 21.6 Performance Rights on 10/01/2025 under the BlackRock Deferred Compensation Plan.

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

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

What does one Performance Right convert into for BTZ?

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

What monetary figure is shown in the Form 4 for these awards?

The filing shows a reference amount of $11.03 associated with the reported Performance Rights.

Who signed the Form 4 and when was it signed?

The form was signed by /s/ Gladys Chang as Attorney‑in‑Fact on 10/03/2025.