BlackRock North American Income Trust plc (the "Company")

    (LEI: 549300WWOCXSC241W468)

    The Directors of BlackRock North American Income Trust plc confirm that they
    are satisfied that all inside information, which the Directors and BlackRock
    North American Income Trust plc have leading up to the announcement of results
    for the year ended 31 October 2017, has previously been notified to a RIS.

    Accordingly, the Company may continue to buy back its ordinary shares to be
    held in treasury or for cancellation until the end of the mandatory closed
    period which is expected to be on or around 12 December 2017.

    Enquiries:
    S Beynsberger
    Company Secretary
    BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
    Tel:  020 7743 2639

    Date:  10 November 2017