BlackRock Income and Growth Investment Trust plc

BlackRock Income and Growth Investment Trust plc functions as a closed-ended equity investment vehicle, having been established by BlackRock Fund Managers Limited. Its investment operations are overseen by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited. The trust strategically allocates capital within the United Kingdom's public stock markets, seeking to acquire shares in companies across a diverse range of sectors. A key focus of its investment approach is on growth-oriented, large-capitalization companies included in the FTSE 100 Index. The performance of its portfolio is benchmarked against the comprehensive FTSE All-Share Index. Originally known as British Portfolio Trust, the entity was formed on December 14, 2001, and is legally domiciled in the United Kingdom.