Net Asset Value(s)

NET ASSET VALUE

BLACKROCK INCOME STRATEGIES TRUST PLC

The unaudited net asset values for the ordinary shares of BlackRock Income Strategies Trust plc at close of business on 24 June 2015 were:
 

142.26p   Capital Only: Debt at par
137.94p   Capital Only: Debt at Fair Value
144.52p   Including current year revenue: Debt at par XD
140.21p   Including current year revenue: Debt at Fair Value XD
 

Notes:

1.       Investments have been valued on a bid price basis.

2.        Following the buyback of 1,000,000 ordinary shares on 24 June 2015, the Company has 285,837,282 ordinary shares in issue,
           excluding 5,275,000 which are held in treasury.

3.       Revenue items included in net asset value, with dividends payable deducted on the ex-dividend date.

4.       The unaudited NAV above has been calculated on the basis of 287,012,282 Ordinary Shares in issue.