BLACKROCK NORTH AMERICAN INCOME : TRUST PLC - Director Declaration

    BlackRock North American Income Trust plc

    2 December 2016

    BlackRock North American Income Trust plc (the "Company") announces under
    Listing Rule 9.6.14 that Mr Simon Miller, who is a non-executive Director of
    BlackRock North American Income Trust plc, has been appointed to the Board of
    STV Group plc with effect from 2 December 2016.

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