BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund Completes Over-subscribed $283M Rights Offering

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BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. announced the successful, over-subscribed completion of its transferable rights offering, raising approximately $283 million at a subscription price of $8.68 per share.

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• Rights Offering Completed

  The transferable rights offering, which expired on January 26, 2026, has been successfully completed, finalizing the capital raise announced on January 5, 2026.

• Oversubscribed Due to High Demand

  The offering was over-subscribed, leading the Fund to exercise its over-subscription privilege, indicating strong investor interest and confidence.

• Significant Capital Raised

  The offering is expected to result in the issuance of over 32 million Common Shares, generating approximately $283 million in proceeds for the Fund.

• Adviser Covers All Expenses

  BlackRock Advisors, LLC, the Fund's investment adviser, has agreed to pay all expenses related to the offering, ensuring the Fund receives the entire proceeds.

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This filing finalizes the terms and pricing of the transferable subscription rights offering initiated on January 5, 2026. The successful completion of this over-subscribed offering, which raised approximately $283 million, demonstrates strong investor confidence in the fund. The proceeds will be invested in accordance with the fund's objectives, and the investment adviser covering all related expenses is a favorable term for the fund. While the offering is dilutive, the oversubscription and significant capital infusion provide a substantial boost to the fund's investment capacity.