Management Change/Compensation - Form 8-K

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensation Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Appointment of Ariel Hazzard as an Officer of the Company

On April 24, 2024, the Board of the Company appointed Ariel Hazzard as Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO") of the Company, with the appointment effective immediately. Ms. Hazzard will serve as CCO until her resignation or removal by the Board. Ms. Hazzard currently serves as a Director of BlackRock, Inc. and was a Vice President of BlackRock, Inc. from 2019 through 2022, and an Associate of BlackRock, Inc. from 2016 through 2018.

Charles Park, the Company's previous CCO, is stepping down as CCO of the Company due to his expanding roles in different parts of the BlackRock organization. Mr. Park will continue to serve as CCO of BlackRock Capital Investment Advisors, LLC, the Company's investment advisor, and certain other BlackRock funds and advisors.