$BST

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) announced a $0.25 per share dividend, payable November 30, 2026. The closed-end fund, managed by BlackRock, invests in tech sector equities and has increased dividends annually since 2015. BST offers a 6.26% yield, 7.10% 5-year growth, and a 0.17 payout ratio. Its profitability and growth ranks are 9/10, with revenue growing 55.50% annually. Investors should monitor portfolio performance and distribution composition.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) and its sibling, BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ), are closed-end funds focused on tech. BST offers a 5.9% yield, a 31.28% YTD return, and trades at a 3.93% discount. BSTZ provides a higher 6.2% yield, a 46.59% YTD return, and a 6.2% discount, with a planned liquidation in 2031. BSTZ's portfolio has a heavier tilt toward private companies and higher fees.

This document is a certified shareholder report for the BlackRock Science & Technology Trust (BST) and several other BlackRock funds, covering the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. It details the financial performance, investment objectives, and strategies, including the use of options overlay, for each trust. The report also includes financial statements, notes on accounting policies, risk factors, and information on capital share transactions.

ElevenEs has completed the first closing of its Series B investment round, with investments from Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc. and BST (HK) Ltd. This funding will support the initial phases of constructing a 1GWh LFP battery cell mega-factory in Serbia, with construction beginning in February 2026 and first battery cell deliveries expected in 2027. The project aims to scale ElevenEs' LFP Edge battery technology for industrial vehicles, battery electric vehicles, and energy storage systems, creating over 350 jobs and positioning the company as a leader in European battery manufacturing.

ElevenEs has completed the first closing of its Series B investment round, with support from Caterpillar Venture Capital, Inc. and an affiliate of BST (HK) Ltd. This funding will initiate the construction of a 1GWh LFP battery cell mega-factory in Subotica, Serbia, with operations expected to begin in 2027. The factory will specialize in high-performance LFP blade prismatic cells for industrial vehicles, battery electric vehicles, and energy storage systems, aiming to create over 350 jobs and strengthen Europe's battery manufacturing capabilities.