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BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.
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LEI Y02PFSGMGNYKWM70AJ95
CIK 1051003
SEC Filings
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May 22, 2025 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant  ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐  Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒  Defini

January 21, 2025 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 21, 2025 (January 20, 2025) BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 811-08603 22-3564108 (State or Other Jurisdiction

January 21, 2025 EX-10.1

STANDSTILL AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 STANDSTILL AGREEMENT This Standstill Agreement (including the exhibits hereto, this “Agreement”) is entered into as of January 20, 2025 by and among Saba Capital Management, L.P. (“Saba”), BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) and BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor,” and together with Saba and the Fund, the “Parties,” and each individually, a “Party”). WHEREAS, the Fund

December 23, 2024 424B3

BLACKROCK ALPHA STRATEGIES FUND (BAS) BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST (BHK) BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC. (HYT) BLACKROCK CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (CREDX) BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (DSU) BLACKROCK ENHANCED EQUITY DIVIDEND TRUST (BDJ) B

Blackrock Global 424B3 Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration File Nos.

June 21, 2024 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant   ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant   ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐    Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐    Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ 

June 5, 2024 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant  ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐  Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒  Defini

May 20, 2024 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive

August 4, 2023 CORRESP

BRUSSELS CHICAGO FRANKFURT HOUSTON LONDON LOS ANGELES MILAN NEW YORK PALO ALTO PARIS ROME SAN FRANCISCO WASHINGTON

787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 August 4, 2023 Mr.

May 30, 2023 424B3

BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Supplement dated May 30, 2023 to the Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”), dated December 28, 2022, as supplemented on January 3, 2023 and March 3, 2023

BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration File No.: 333-267429 BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Supplement dated May 30, 2023 to the Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”), dated December 28, 2022, as supplemented on January 3, 2023 and March 3, 2023 This supplement amends certain information in the SAI dated December 28, 2022, as supplemented on J

May 26, 2023 NPORT-EX

Currency Purchased

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTLCPI834876140323.htm Schedule of Investments (unaudited) March 31, 2023 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) Security Par (000) Value Asset-Backed Securities Golub Capital Partners CLO 66B Ltd., Series 2023-66, Class D, (3 mo. Term SOFR + 5.50%), 10.48%, 04/25/36 USD 1,000 $ 1,000,000 Pikes Peak CLO Ltd., Series 2023-14, Class D, (3

May 23, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Definitive

May 11, 2023 424B3

BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Supplement dated May 10, 2023 to the Prospectus dated December 28, 2022, as supplemented on January 3, 2023 and March 3, 2023

BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration File No.: 333-267429 BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Supplement dated May 10, 2023 to the Prospectus dated December 28, 2022, as supplemented on January 3, 2023 and March 3, 2023 This supplement amends certain information in the Prospectus dated December 28, 2022, as supplemented on January 3, 2023 and March 3,

March 3, 2023 424B3

BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Supplement dated March 3, 2023 to the Prospectus Supplement dated January 13, 2023 and Prospectus dated December 28, 2022, as supplemented on January 3, 2023

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration File No.: 333-267429 BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Supplement dated March 3, 2023 to the Prospectus Supplement dated January 13, 2023 and Prospectus dated December 28, 2022, as supplemented on January 3, 2023 This supplement amends certain information in the Prospectus Supplement dated January 13, 2023 and the Prospectus dated December 28, 2022,

January 13, 2023 POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 13, 2023

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 13, 2023 Securities Act File No.

January 13, 2023 424B2

BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Up to 16,000,000 Shares of Common Stock

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To Prospectus dated December 28, 2022, as supplemented on January 3, 2023) Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration Statement No.

January 13, 2023 EX-99.(L)(2)

Opinion and Consent of Counsel to the Registrant is filed herewith.

Exhibit (l)(2) January 13, 2023 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. 55 East 52nd Street New York, New York 10055 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Maryland counsel to BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), in connection with the offering and sale by the Company of up to an aggregate of 16,000,000 shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common sto

January 13, 2023 EX-99.(H)(1)

Form of Distribution Agreement is filed herewith.

EX-99.(H)(1) 2 d447340dex99h1.htm FORM OF DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT Exhibit (h)(1) DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of January 13, 2023 by and between BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Fund”), and BlackRock Investments, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Distributor”). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Fund is registe

January 13, 2023 EX-99.(K)(7)

Form of Ninth Amended and Restated Securities Lending Agency Agreement between the Registrant and BlackRock Investment Management, LLC is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (k)(7) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (File No. 333-267429), filed on January 13, 2023.

Exhibit (k)(7) NINTH AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITIES LENDING AGENCY AGREEMENT This Ninth Amended and Restated Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2023, between each investment company, severally and not jointly, identified on Schedule A, as such schedule may be amended from time to time (each a “Client”), acting on behalf of itself or the funds listed on Schedule A hereto and any future series of a Client (each, a “Fund”), by and through BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”), not in its individual capacity but as agent and investment advisor, and BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (the “Lending Agent”), a Delaware limited liability company.

January 13, 2023 EX-99.(H)(2)

Form of Sub-Placement Agent Agreement is filed herewith.

Exhibit (h)(2) SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT BlackRock Investments, LLC 55 East 52nd Street, New York, New York 10055 January 13, 2023 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

January 13, 2023 EX-99.(S)(3)

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables (Final Prospectus Dated January 13, 2023) is filed herewith.

Exhibit (s)(3) Calculation of Filing Fee Tables FORM N-2 (Form Type) BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC.

January 3, 2023 424B3

BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC. (HYT) BLACKROCK CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (CREDX) BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (DSU) BLACKROCK HEALTH SCIENCES TRUST (BME) BLACKROCK HEDGE FUND GUIDED PORTFOLIO SOLUTION (GPS) BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST, INC

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration File Nos.: 333-262469 (HYT) 333-255980 (CREDX) 333-267429 (DSU) 333-263527 (BME) 333-251797 (GPS) 333-262743 (BKT) 333-262366 (BLW) 333-262119 (BIT) 333-261023 (BLE) 333-264682 (BST) 333-262272 (BUI) BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC. (HYT) BLACKROCK CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (CREDX) BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (DSU) BLACKROCK HEALTH SCIEN

January 3, 2023 424B2

BASE PROSPECTUS 16,000,000 Shares BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Shares of Common Stock Rights to Purchase Shares of Common Stock

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Securities Act File No. 333-267429 BASE PROSPECTUS 16,000,000 Shares BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Shares of Common Stock Rights to Purchase Shares of Common Stock BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the ?Fund,? ?we,? ?us? or ?our?) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund?s primary investment objective is to seek to provide cur

December 21, 2022 CORRESP

BRUSSELS CHICAGO FRANKFURT HOUSTON LONDON LOS ANGELES MILAN NEW YORK PALO ALTO PARIS ROME SAN FRANCISCO WASHINGTON Comment No. 2: Please update the fee tables and expense examples to reflect the change in NAV and interest expenses since the 12/31/21

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 December 21, 2022 VIA EDGAR David Manion, Esq. David L. Orlic, Esq. Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Securities Act File No. 333-267429, Investment Company Act File No. 811-08603) R

November 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

Schedule of Investments

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) September 30, 2022 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

June 3, 2022 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e

May 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

Schedule of Investments

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) March 31, 2022 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

November 24, 2021 NPORT-EX

Schedule of Investments

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) September 30, 2021 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

July 20, 2021 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e

June 8, 2021 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e

May 27, 2021 NPORT-EX

Schedule of Investments

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) March 31, 2021 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

February 16, 2021 SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(b), (c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(b) (AMENDMENT NO. 1)* Blac

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(b), (c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(b) (AMENDMENT NO. 1)* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 (CUSIP Number) Marcus Collins RiverNorth Capital Man

November 25, 2020 NPORT-EX

Schedule of Investments

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund Schedule of Investments (unaudited) September 30, 2020 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

August 19, 2020 CORRESP

August 19, 2020

SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP 787 SEVENTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10019 +1 212 839 5300 +1 212 839 5599 FAX AMERICA • ASIA PACIFIC • EUROPE August 19, 2020 VIA EDGAR U.

June 9, 2020 DEF 14A

- CLASSIFIED FUND N&P

Classified Fund N&P Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 1, 2020 NPORT-EX

Currency

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund Schedule of Investments (unaudited) March 31, 2020 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

April 17, 2020 EX-99.(A)(5)(III)

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration and Preliminary Results of Tender Offer

EX-99.(a)(5)(iii) Exhibit (a)(5)(iii) Contact: 1-800-882-0052 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration and Preliminary Results of Tender Offer New York, April 16, 2020 – BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: DSU, CUSIP: 09255R202) announced today the expiration and preliminary results of the Fund’s tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for up to 5% of its outstandin

April 17, 2020 SC TO-I/A

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-I/A - - SC TO-I/A

SC TO-I/A As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 17, 2020 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

April 17, 2020 EX-99.(A)(5)(IV)

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results of Tender Offer

EX-(a)(5)(iv) Exhibit (a)(5)(iv) Contact: 1-800-882-0052 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

April 17, 2020 SC TO-I/A

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-I/A - - SC TO-I/A

SC TO-I/A As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16, 2020 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

March 17, 2020 EX-99.(D)(3)

SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

EX-99.(d)(3) Exhibit (d)(3) Execution Version SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT This SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT dated December 2, 2019 (this “Agreement”), among BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Fund”), BlackRock Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Advisor”), and BlackRock International Limited, a corporation organized under the laws of

March 17, 2020 EX-99.(A)(1)(II)

Letter of Transmittal Regarding Shares of Common Stock of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Tendered Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated March 17, 2020

EX-99.(a)(1)(ii) Exhibit (a)(1)(ii) Letter of Transmittal Regarding Shares of Common Stock of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Tendered Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated March 17, 2020 ALL TENDER REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN PROPER FORM ON OR BEFORE 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, ON APRIL 16, 2020. The Depositary Agent for the Offer is: Computershare Trust Company By Mail: By Overnight Courier

March 17, 2020 EX-99.(A)(5)(II)

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Commencement of Tender Offer

EX-99.(a)(5)(ii) Exhibit (a)(5)(ii) Contact: 1-800-882-0052 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Commencement of Tender Offer New York, March 17, 2020 – BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (NYSE: DSU, CUSIP: 09255R202) (the “Fund”) announced that it has today commenced a tender offer (the “Tender Offer”). As previously announced, the Fund will purchase for cash up to 5% of its outstandi

March 17, 2020 SC TO-I

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-I - - SC TO-I

SC TO-I As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2020 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

March 17, 2020 EX-99.(A)(1)(I)

Offer to Purchase Up to 5% of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of Common Stock BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. 98% of Net Asset Value Per Share BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. in Exchange for Cash THE OFFER TO PURCHASE WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00

EX-99.(a)(1)(i) Table of Contents Exhibit (a)(1)(i) Offer to Purchase Up to 5% of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of Common Stock of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. at 98% of Net Asset Value Per Share by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. in Exchange for Cash THE OFFER TO PURCHASE WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, ON APRIL 16, 2020, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED. To the Common Stockh

March 2, 2020 SC TO-C

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-C - - SCHEDULE TO

Schedule TO As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 2, 2020.

February 14, 2020 SC 13G/A

XDSUX / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fd , / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, par value $0.10 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate th

February 13, 2020 SC 13G

XDSUX / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fd , / RIVERNORTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to whic

January 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

EX-DSU Schedule of Investments (unaudited) November 30, 2019 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

July 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. NPORT-EX - -

EX-DSU Schedule of Investments (unaudited) May 31, 2019 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

June 11, 2019 DEF 14A

BGIO / BlackRock 2022 Global Income Opportunity Trust DEF 14A - - CLASSIFIED FUND N&P

Classified Fund N&P Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 17, 2019 EX-99.(A)(5)(IV)

Press release issued on April 16, 2019*

EX-99.(a)(5)(iv) Exhibit (a)(5)(iv) Contact: 1-800-882-0052 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results of Tender Offer New York, April 16, 2019 – BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: DSU, CUSIP: 09255R202) announced today the final results of the Fund’s tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for up to 5% of its outstanding shares of common stock (the “Shares”). The

April 17, 2019 SC TO-I/A

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-I/A

SC TO-I/A As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16, 2019 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

April 15, 2019 SC TO-I/A

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-I/A

SC TO-I/A As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2019 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

April 15, 2019 EX-99.(A)(5)(III)

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration and Preliminary Results of Tender Offer

EX-99.(a)(5)(iii) Exhibit (a)(5)(iii) Contact: 1-800-882-0052 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration and Preliminary Results of Tender Offer New York, April 15, 2019 – BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: DSU, CUSIP: 09255R202) announced today the expiration and preliminary results of the Fund’s tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for up to 5% of its outstandin

March 15, 2019 EX-99.(A)(1)(I)

Offer to Purchase Up to 5% of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of Common Stock BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. 98% of Net Asset Value Per Share BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. in Exchange for Cash THE OFFER TO PURCHASE WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00

EX-99.(a)(1)(i) Table of Contents Exhibit (a)(1)(i) Offer to Purchase Up to 5% of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of Common Stock of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. at 98% of Net Asset Value Per Share by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. in Exchange for Cash THE OFFER TO PURCHASE WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, ON APRIL 15, 2019, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED. To the Common Stockh

March 15, 2019 EX-99.(A)(1)(II)

Letter of Transmittal Regarding Shares of Common Stock of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Tendered Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated March 15, 2019 ALL TENDER REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN PROPER FORM ON OR BEFORE 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, O

EX-99.(a)(1)(ii) Exhibit (a)(1)(ii) Letter of Transmittal Regarding Shares of Common Stock of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Tendered Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated March 15, 2019 ALL TENDER REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN PROPER FORM ON OR BEFORE 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, ON APRIL 15, 2019. The Depositary Agent for the Offer is: Computershare Trust Company By Mail: By Overnight Courier

March 15, 2019 SC TO-I

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-I

SC TO-I As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 15, 2019 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

March 15, 2019 EX-99.(A)(5)(II)

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Commencement of Tender Offer

EX-99.(a)(5)(ii) Exhibit (a)(5)(ii) Contact: 1-800-882-0052 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Commencement of Tender Offer New York, March 15, 2019 – BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: DSU) announced that it has today commenced a tender offer (the “Tender Offer”). As previously announced, the Fund will purchase for cash up to 5% of its outstanding shares of commo

March 15, 2019 EX-99.(D)(6)

MASTER CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT Each BlackRock Entity Listed in Appendix A State Street Bank and Trust Company Dated as of December 31, 2018

EX-99.(d)(6) Exhibit (d)(6) Execution Version MASTER CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT Between Each BlackRock Entity Listed in Appendix A And State Street Bank and Trust Company Dated as of December 31, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. DEFINITIONS 3 2. EMPLOYMENT OF CUSTODIAN 5 3. ACTIVITIES OF THE CUSTODIAN WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY HELD IN THE UNITED STATES 6 4. PROVISIONS RELATING TO RULES 17F-5 AND 17F-7 8 5.

March 15, 2019 EX-99.(D)(5)

ADMINISTRATION AND FUND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT Each BlackRock Management Investment Company Listed in Schedule A State Street Bank and Trust Company Dated as of December 31, 2018

EX-99.(d)(5) Exhibit (d)(5) Execution Version ADMINISTRATION AND FUND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT Between Each BlackRock Management Investment Company Listed in Schedule A And State Street Bank and Trust Company Dated as of December 31, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR 4 2. DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS 4 3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR 5 4. REPRESENTATI

March 1, 2019 SC TO-C

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SCHEDULE TO

Schedule TO As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2019.

February 14, 2019 SC 13G/A

XDSUX / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fd , / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, par value $0.10 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box t

January 22, 2019 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE

Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge,

January 22, 2019 N-Q

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

BlackRock Debt Strategies UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

July 30, 2018 DEFA14A

BGIO / BlackRock 2022 Global Income Opportunity Trust BLACKROCK 6 FUNDS

BLACKROCK 6 FUNDS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e

July 23, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE

Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge,

July 23, 2018 N-Q

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d592200dnq.htm BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent f

June 6, 2018 DEF 14A

BGIO / BlackRock 2022 Global Income Opportunity Trust CLASSIFIED FUND N&P

Classified Fund N&P Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 18, 2018 EX-99

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results of Tender Offer

Exhibit (a)(5)(iv) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results of Tender Offer New York, April 18, 2018 – BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE: DSU) announced today the final results of the Fund's tender offer (the "Tender Offer") for up to 10% of its outstanding shares of common stock (the "Shares"). The Tender Offer, which expired at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on

April 18, 2018 SC TO-I/A

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-I/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 18, 2018 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

April 17, 2018 EX-99

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration and Preliminary Results of Tender Offer

Exhibit (a)(5)(iii) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Expiration and Preliminary Results of Tender Offer New York, April 17, 2018 – BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE: DSU) announced today the expiration and preliminary results of the Fund's tender offer (the "Tender Offer") for up to 10% of its outstanding shares of common stock (the "Shares"), or 5,879,192 Share

April 17, 2018 SC TO-I/A

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-I/A

SC TO-I/A 1 scto-afirst.htm As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 17, 2018 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT (Under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Names of Filing Person(s) (Issuer)) Shar

March 16, 2018 EX-99.(A)(1)(I)

Offer to Purchase Up to 10% of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of Common Stock BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. 98% of Net Asset Value Per Share BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. in Exchange for Cash THE OFFER TO PURCHASE WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00

EX-99.(a)(1)(i) Table of Contents (a)(1)(i) Offer to Purchase Up to 10% of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of Common Stock of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. at 98% of Net Asset Value Per Share by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. in Exchange for Cash THE OFFER TO PURCHASE WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, ON APRIL 17, 2018, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED. To the Common Stockholders

March 16, 2018 EX-99.(A)(5)(II)

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Commencement of Tender Offer

EX-99.(a)(5)(ii) Exhibit (a)(5)(ii) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Announces Commencement of Tender Offer New York, March 16, 2018 – BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: DSU) announced that it has today commenced a tender offer (the “Tender Offer”). As previously announced, the Fund will purchase for cash up to 10% of its outstanding shares of common stock, at a price equ

March 16, 2018 SC TO-I

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SC TO-I

SC TO-I As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2018 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

March 16, 2018 EX-99.(A)(1)(II)

Letter of Transmittal Regarding Shares of Common Stock of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Tendered Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated March 16, 2018 ALL TENDER REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN PROPER FORM ON OR BEFORE 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, O

EX-99.(a)(1)(ii) (a)(1)(ii) Letter of Transmittal Regarding Shares of Common Stock of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Tendered Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated March 16, 2018 ALL TENDER REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN PROPER FORM ON OR BEFORE 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, ON APRIL 17, 2018. The Depositary Agent for the Offer is: Computershare Trust Company By Mail: By Overnight Courier: Comput

March 2, 2018 SC TO-C

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. SCHEDULE TO-C

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2018. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement Under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Filing Person (offeror)) Common shares of be

February 26, 2018 SC 13G/A

XDSUX / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fd , / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4 )* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, par value $0.10 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 (CUSIP Number) February 23, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate t

February 16, 2018 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned hereby constitutes, designates and appoints Janey Ahn, Benjamin Archibald, Aaron Wasserman, Eugene Drozdetski, Jessica Herlihy, Gladys Chang, Kiersten Zaza, Charles Park and Tricia Meyer of BlackRock, Inc.

January 22, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE

EX-99.CERT 2 d499986dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund

January 22, 2018 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service

December 20, 2017 CORRESP

NEW YORK WASHINGTON HOUSTON PARIS LONDON MILAN ROME FRANKFURT BRUSSELS in alliance with Dickson Minto W.S., London and Edinburgh

787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 December 20, 2017 Ms.

October 3, 2017 SC 13D/A

XDSUX / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fd , / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R202 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L.P. 405 Lexington Avenue 58th Floor New York, NY 10174 Attention: Michael D’Angelo (212) 5

July 24, 2017 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge,

July 24, 2017 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service

June 7, 2017 DEF 14A

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund CLASSIFIED FUND N&P

Classified Fund N&P Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

January 24, 2017 N-Q

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service

January 24, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, t

October 28, 2016 EX-99.1

Class I

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Class I Cynthia L. Egan Michael J. Castellano Catherine A. Lynch Class II R. Glenn Hubbard W. Carl Kester John M. Perlowski Karen P. Robards Class III Richard E. Cavanagh Frank J. Fabozzi Jerrold B. Harris Barbara G. Novick

October 28, 2016 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2016 (October 28, 2016) BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) MARYLAND 811-08603 22-3564108 (State or Other Juri

October 28, 2016 EX-3.1

BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED Effective as of October 28, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Section 1. Chair 1 Section 2. Annual Meetings of Shareholders 1 Section 3. Special Meetings of Shareholde

EX-3.1 Exhibit 3.1 BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS Effective as of October 28, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Section 1. Chair 1 Section 2. Annual Meetings of Shareholders 1 Section 3. Special Meetings of Shareholders 1 Section 4. Place of Meetings 2 Section 5. Notice of Meetings 2 Section 6. Nature of Business at Annual Meetings of Shar

September 14, 2016 SC 13D

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - FORM SC 13D Activist Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P.: Schedule 13D - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R103 (CUSIP Number) Saba Capital Management, L. P. 405

July 27, 2016 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge,

July 26, 2016 N-Q

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service

June 17, 2016 EX-99.2R CODE ETH

Appendix A: Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act

EX-99.2R CODE ETH 3 exr1.htm CODE OF ETHICS OF THE REGISTRANT Exhibit (r)(1) U.S. Registered Funds Code of Ethics for Fund Access Persons Policy Adopted Pursuant to Rule 17j-1 Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 July 1, 2015 Limited U.S. Registered Funds I. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this Code of Ethics (the “Code”) is to prevent Access Persons (as defined below) of a Fund from engaging in a

June 17, 2016 EX-99.2S

POWER OF ATTORNEY

EX-99.2S 6 exs3.htm POWER OF ATTORNEY OF CATHERINE A. LYNCH Exhibit (s)(3) POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned, being a director of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the "Fund"), does hereby, appoint John M. Perlowski, Jonathan Diorio, Neal J. Andrews, Janey Ahn, Jay M. Fife and Benjamin Archibald, and each of them, her true and lawful attorneys and agents, each with full power and authority (ac

June 17, 2016 EX-99.2H DISTR CONTR

AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

EX-99.2H DISTR CONTR 5 exh1.htm FORM OF AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT Exhibit (h)(1) AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) made as of April 28, 2016 by and between BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Fund”), and BlackRock Investments, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the

June 17, 2016 486BPOS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 17, 2016

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 17, 2016 Securities Act Registration No.

June 17, 2016 EX-99.2R CODE ETH

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

EX-99.2R CODE ETH 4 exr2.htm CODE OF ETHICS OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISOR Exhibit (r)(2) Code of Business Conduct and Ethics July 21, 2014 Page 1 of 7 Code of Business Conduct and Ethics July 21, 2014 1. Objective BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “BlackRock”) have maintained a reputation for conducting their business activities in the highest ethical and professional manner. Indeed,

June 17, 2016 EX-99.2S

POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned, being a director of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the "Fund"), does hereby, appoint John M. Perlowski, Jonathan Diorio, Neal J. Andrews, Janey Ahn, Jay M. Fife and Benjamin Archibald, and each of them, her t

Exhibit (s)(4) POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned, being a director of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

June 17, 2016 EX-99.2N OTH CONSENT

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit (n) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Post-Effective Amendment No.

June 9, 2016 DEF 14A

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund BLACKROCK PROXY

DEF 14A 1 d203691ddef14a.htm BLACKROCK PROXY Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the

April 29, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

poa-garfin.htm POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned hereby constitutes, designates and appoints Janey Ahn, Benjamin Archibald, Eugene Drozdetski, Laura Ingle, Gladys Chang, Charles Park, Tricia Meyer and Howard Surloff of BlackRock, Inc., and Kenneth Burdon, Kiersten Zaza, Raymond Ling, and Tom DeCapo of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP as such person's

April 1, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Unassociated Document POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned hereby constitutes, designates and appoints Janey Ahn, Benjamin Archibald, Eugene Drozdetski, Laura Ingle, Gladys Chang, Charles Park, Tricia Meyer and Howard Surloff of BlackRock, Inc.

March 2, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Unassociated Document POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned hereby constitutes, designates and appoints Janey Ahn, Benjamin Archibald, Eugene Drozdetski, Laura Ingle, Gladys Chang, Charles Park, Tricia Meyer and Howard Surloff of BlackRock, Inc.

February 11, 2016 SC 13G/A

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P.: Form SC 13G/A - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.1 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R103 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2015 (Date of Event whi

January 22, 2016 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge,

January 22, 2016 N-Q

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service

January 21, 2016 SC 13G/A

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 sched13ga.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R103 (CUSIP Number) January 15, 2016 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this

October 28, 2015 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Core Bond Trust - High Yield (BHK-HYLD) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

October 28, 2015 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares Baa - Ba Rated Corporate Bond ETF (ISHQLTB) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

July 23, 2015 N-Q

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service

July 23, 2015 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

EX-99.CERT 2 d927435dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund

June 25, 2015 POS 8C

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 25 , 2015

pos8c.htm As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 25 , 2015 Securities Act Registration No. 333-196682 Investment Company Act Registration No. 811-08603 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 ? Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 o Pre-Effective Amendment No. x Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 and/or ? Registration St

June 25, 2015 EX-99.2N OTH CONSENT

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit (n) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Post-Effective Amendment No.

June 12, 2015 DEF 14A

BlackRock Muni New York Intermediate Duration Fund BLACKROCK PROXY NON-CLASSIFIED

BLACKROCK PROXY NON-CLASSIFIED Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 22, 2015 EX-99.2K OTH CONTRCT

THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITIES LENDING AGENCY AGREEMENT

Exhibit k(6) THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITIES LENDING AGENCY AGREEMENT This Third Amended and Restated Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2015, between each investment company severally and not jointly, identified on Schedule A, as such schedule may be amended from time to time (each a “Client”), acting on behalf of itself or the funds listed on Schedule A thereto and any future series of a Client (each, a “Fund”), by and through BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”), not in its individual capacity but as agent and investment advisor, and BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (the “Lending Agent”), a Delaware limited liability company.

May 22, 2015 CORRESP

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp

CORRESP 5 filename5.htm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp DIRECT DIAL 617-573-4836 DIRECT FAX 617-305-4836 EMAIL ADDRESS [email protected] 500 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02116 TEL: (617) 573-4800 FAX: (617) 573-4822 www.skadden.com May 22, 2015 FIRM/AFFILIATE OFFICES - CHICAGO HOUSTON LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PALO ALTO WASHINGTON, D.C. WILMINGTON - BEIJING BRUSSELS FRANKFURT

May 22, 2015 EX-99.2K OTH CONTRCT

Transfer Agency and Service Agreement Each of the BlackRock Closed-End Investment Companies Listed Herein on Appendix A Computershare Trust Company, N.A. Computershare Inc. Table of Contents

EX-99.2K OTH CONTRCT 2 exk1.htm EXHIBIT K(1) - TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT, SIDE AGREEMENT AND FEE LETTER Exhibit k(1) Transfer Agency and Service Agreement Among Each of the BlackRock Closed-End Investment Companies Listed Herein on Appendix A and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and Computershare Inc. Table of Contents Section 1. Certain Definitions 1 Section 2. Appointment of Agent 3

May 22, 2015 POS 8C

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 22, 2015

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 22, 2015 Securities Act Registration No.

May 22, 2015 EX-99.2S

POWER OF ATTORNEY

EX-99.2S 4 exs2.htm EXHIBIT S(2) - POWER OF ATTORNEY OF J.M. PERLOWKSI AND B.G. NOVICK Exhibit s(2) POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned, being officers and directors of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”), do hereby, appoint John M. Perlowski, Robert W. Crothers, Neal J. Andrews, Janey Ahn, Jay M. Fife and Benjamin Archibald, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys and a

April 24, 2015 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Allocation Target Shares: Series C Portfolio (BATSC) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Inves

April 24, 2015 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust(BLW ) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund(BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio(BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio(BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio(BR-INC-PHY) B

April 24, 2015 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock High Yie

April 24, 2015 EX-99.77D POLICIES

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. File No. 811-08603 Item No. 77D (Policies with Respect to Security Investments) – Attachment

Unassociated Document BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. File No. 811-08603 Item No. 77D (Policies with Respect to Security Investments) ? Attachment On September 5, 2014, the Board of Directors of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (?DSU?) approved the following fundamental investment policy: ?As a fundamental investment policy, to the extent the Fund invests in corporate loans, the Fund will

April 24, 2015 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Multi-Asset In

April 24, 2015 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global ex USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYXU) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income- European High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-EHY)

April 24, 2015 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Unassociated Document REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

April 24, 2015 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc (BVA-HI) BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund (BVA-HY) BlackR

April 24, 2015 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc

April 24, 2015 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 12 sgms77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock

April 24, 2015 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 7 gan2177o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc (BVA-HI) BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund (

April 24, 2015 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Unassociated Document Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Cred

February 17, 2015 SC 13G/A

Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. (Passive Acquisition of More Than 5% of Shares)

SC 13G/A 1 p15-0623sc13ga.htm SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R103 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2014 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing o

January 22, 2015 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

EX-99.CERT 2 d843573dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund

January 22, 2015 N-Q

Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. - BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC.

BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service

January 16, 2015 CORRESP

MYD / BlackRock Muniyield Fund, Inc. CORRESP - -

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp 500 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02116 TEL: (617) 573-4800 FAX: (617) 573-4822 www.

October 29, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund,

October 29, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) iShares B - Ca Rated Corporate Bond ETF (ISHQLTC) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB)

October 29, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 4 consol77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) iShares B - Ca Rated Corporate Bond ETF (ISHQLTC) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds

October 29, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) B

October 29, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc (BVA-HI) BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund (BVA-HY) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) MIST BlackRock High Yield Portfolio (MIST-HY) AST Bl

October 29, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) B

October 29, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 5 energyxxi77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (

July 23, 2014 N-Q

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. N-Q - Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC.

BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service:

July 23, 2014 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

EX-99.CERT 2 d737826dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund

June 13, 2014 DEF 14A

- BLACKROCK PROXY NON-CLASSIFIED BOARD

BLACKROCK PROXY NON-CLASSIFIED BOARD UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 13, 2014 DEFA14A

- BLACKROCK PROXY NON-CLASSIFIED BOARD

DEFA14A 1 d742513ddefa14a.htm BLACKROCK PROXY NON-CLASSIFIED BOARD UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of

April 25, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHSHYG) iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc (BVA-HI) BlackRock Sec

April 25, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc (BVA-HI) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. (HYT) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DS

April 25, 2014 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

April 25, 2014 EX-99.77C VOTES

For

EX-99.77C VOTES 3 dsu77c.htm 77C: Submission of matters to a vote of security holders At a special meeting of all shareholders of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") held on Friday, October 25, 2013, the results were as follows: To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. and the Fund, and an amendment to the Fund’s Articles of I

April 25, 2014 EX-99.77M MERGERS

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. File No. 811-08603 Item No. 77M (Mergers) -- Attachment

EX-99.77M MERGERS 4 dsu77m.htm BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. File No. 811-08603 Item No. 77M (Mergers) - Attachment During the six month’s period ending February 28, 2014, BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (the "Registrant") acquired substantially all of the assets and substantially all of the liabilities of each of BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. (ARK) and BlackRock Strateg

April 25, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio (US High Yield) (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund (BVA-HY) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) MIST BlackRock High Yield Portfolio (MIST-HY) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income- European High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-

April 25, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB 10 dsu77q1a.htm 77Q1(a): Copies of material amendments to Registrant’s charter or by-laws Attached please find as an exhibit under Sub-Item 77Q1(a) of Form N-SAR, a copy of the Registrant's Articles of Amendment. BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC., a Maryland corporation (the “Corporation”), does hereby certify to th

April 25, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB 9 dsu77q1a.htm 77Q1(a): Copies of material amendments to Registrant’s charter or by-laws Attached please find as an exhibit under Sub-Item 77Q1(a) of Form N-SAR, a copy of the Registrant's Articles of Amendment. BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC., a Maryland corporation (the “Corporation”), does hereby certify to the

April 25, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc (BVA-HI) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. (HYT) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DS

April 25, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB 10 dsu77q1e.htm Attached please find an exhibit to Sub-Item 77Q1(e) of Form N-SAR, a copy of the Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement between BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. and BlackRock Advisors, LLC. 8 AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, dated as of April 2, 2014, is made and en

April 25, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. (ARK) BlackRock High Yield Trust (BHY) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of

April 25, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 6 ga2377o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. (ARK) BlackRock High Yield Trust (BHY) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB)

April 25, 2014 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

April 25, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB 11 dsu77q1e.htm Attached please find an exhibit to Sub-Item 77Q1(e) of Form N-SAR, a copy of the Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement between BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. and BlackRock Advisors, LLC. 8 AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, dated as of April 2, 2014, is made and en

April 25, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 8 iac77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): iShares Global High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHGHYG) iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHSHYG) iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Serie

April 25, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 5 ga1977o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. (ARK) BlackRock High Yield Trust (BHY) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB)

April 25, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 6 hu2177o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio (US High Yield) (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund (BVA-HY) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) MIST BlackRock High Yield Portfolio (MIST-HY) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income- Eur

April 25, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. (ARK) BlackRock High Yield Trust (BHY) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of

April 25, 2014 EX-99.77C VOTES

For

77C: Submission of matters to a vote of security holders At a special meeting of all shareholders of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

January 27, 2014 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge,

January 27, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND,INC.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service: John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive O

January 21, 2014 SC 13G

DSU / BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09255R103 (CUSIP Number) January 9, 2014 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule

December 13, 2013 EX-99.11 OPIN COUNSL

December 9, 2013

Exhibit 11 December 9, 2013 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. 55 East 52nd Street New York, New York 10055 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Maryland counsel to BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), in connection with the Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File No. 333-190188, together with all amendments through the date hereof, the “Regis

December 13, 2013 AW

- AMENDMENT WITHDRAWAL

December 13, 2013 VIA EDGAR John Ganley, Esq. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. – Request for Withdrawal of Amendment Dear Mr. Ganley: Pursuant to Rule 477 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the "Registrant") respectfully

December 13, 2013 EX-99.12 TAX OPINION

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp

EX-99.12 TAX OPINION 3 ex12a.htm EXHIBIT 12(A) - TAX OPINION Exhibit 12(a) Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp FOUR TIMES SQUARE NEW YORK 10036-6522 TEL: (212) 735-3000 FAX: (212) 735-2000 www.skadden.com December 6, 2013 FIRM/AFFILIATE OFFICES - BOSTON CHICAGO HOUSTON LOS ANGELES PALO ALTO WASHINGTON, D.C. WILMINGTON - BEIJING BRUSSELS FRANKFURT HONG KONG LONDON MOSCOW MUNICH PARIS SÃO PAULO

December 13, 2013 POS EX

- POS EX FOR N-14, AMENDMENT NO. 1

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13, 2013 Securities Act File No.

December 13, 2013 EX-99.12 TAX OPINION

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp

EX-99.12 TAX OPINION 4 ex12b.htm EXHIBIT 12(B) - TAX OPINION Exhibit 12(b) Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp FOUR TIMES SQUARE NEW YORK 10036-6522 TEL: (212) 735-3000 FAX: (212) 735-2000 www.skadden.com December 6, 2013 FIRM/AFFILIATE OFFICES - BOSTON CHICAGO HOUSTON LOS ANGELES PALO ALTO WASHINGTON, D.C. WILMINGTON - BEIJING BRUSSELS FRANKFURT HONG KONG LONDON MOSCOW MUNICH PARIS SÃO PAULO

December 10, 2013 EX-99.12 TAX OPINION

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp

Exhibit 12(a) Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp FOUR TIMES SQUARE NEW YORK 10036-6522 TEL: (212) 735-3000 FAX: (212) 735-2000 www.

December 10, 2013 EX-99.12 TAX OPINION

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp

Exhibit 12(b) Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp FOUR TIMES SQUARE NEW YORK 10036-6522 TEL: (212) 735-3000 FAX: (212) 735-2000 www.

December 10, 2013 N-14 8C/A

- N-14 8C, AMENDMENT NO. 1

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 10, 2013 Securities Act File No.

December 10, 2013 EX-99.11 OPIN COUNSL

December 9, 2013

Exhibit 11 December 9, 2013 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. 55 East 52nd Street New York, New York 10055 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Maryland counsel to BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), in connection with the Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File No. 333-190188, together with all amendments through the date hereof, the “Regis

October 29, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 2 comet77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust (Preferred Sleeve) (BTZ-PREF) BlackRock Strategic Bond Trust (BHD) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) BlackRock Limited Duration In

October 29, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 4 chespeke77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC

October 29, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 3 bders77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock High Yield Trust (BHY) BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Por

October 8, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 425

Filed by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. Commission File No. 811-07456 - PLEASE VOTE NOW - VOTING NOW HELPS LOWER OVERALL PROXY COSTS AND ELIMINATES FURTHER MAILINGS AND PHONE C

October 8, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 425

Filed by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: BlackRock Strategic Bond Trust Commission File No. 811-10635 - PLEASE VOTE NOW - VOTING NOW HELPS LOWER OVERALL PROXY COSTS AND ELIMINATES FURTHER MAILINGS AND PHONE CALLS Time

October 3, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus -

Filed by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. Commission File No. 811-07456 PLEASE VOTE NOW! WE NEED YOUR HELP! IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF: BLACKROCK SENIOR HIGH INCOME FUN

October 3, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus -

Filed by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: BlackRock Strategic Bond Trust Commission File No. 811-10635 PLEASE VOTE NOW! WE NEED YOUR HELP! IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF: BLACKROCK SENIOR HIGH INCOME FUND, INC. (

September 24, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus -

Filed by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. Commission File No. 811-07456 PLEASE VOTE NOW! WE NEED YOUR HELP! IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF: BLACKROCK SENIOR HIGH INCOME FUN

September 24, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus -

Filed by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: BlackRock Strategic Bond Trust Commission File No. 811-10635 PLEASE VOTE NOW! WE NEED YOUR HELP! IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF: BLACKROCK SENIOR HIGH INCOME FUND, INC. (

September 9, 2013 EX-99.13B

AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT

EX-99.13B 9 d584134dex9913b.htm AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT, DATED MARCH 2, 2012 Exhibit (13)(b) AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made as of March 2, 2012, by and among BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC., a Maryland corporation (the “Borrowe

September 9, 2013 EX-99.13D

AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 3 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT

Form of Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement Exhibit (13)(d) SASM&F Comments 7/2/13 AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 3 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 3 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made as of , 2013, by and among BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC., a Maryland corporation (the “Borrower”), the lending institutions

September 9, 2013 EX-99.13C

AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT

Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 1, 2013 Exhibit (13)(c) AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made as of March 1, 2013, by and among BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC., a Maryland corporation (the “Borrower”), the lending institutions li

September 9, 2013 EX-99.14

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Consent of BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. and BlackRock Strategic Bond Exhibit (14) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Pre-Effective Amendment No.1 to Registration Statement No. 333-190188 (the “Registration Statement”) on Form N-14 for our report dated October 26, 2012, relating to the financial statements and fin

September 9, 2013 EX-99.8

THE BLACKROCK CLOSED-END COMPLEX SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

EX-99.8 4 d584134dex998.htm FORM OF SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN Exhibit 8 THE BLACKROCK CLOSED-END COMPLEX SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN The Board of the BlackRock Closed-End Complex established the BlackRock Closed-End Complex Deferred Compensation Plan, effective as of February 24, 2000. The BlackRock Closed-End Complex Deferred Compensation Pl

September 9, 2013 EX-99.6B

SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement, dated September 29, 2006 Exhibit (6)(b) SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AGREEMENT dated September 29, 2006, between BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”), a Delaware limited liability company, and BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.

September 9, 2013 N-14 8C/A

- BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 9, 2013 Securities Act File No.

September 9, 2013 EX-99.13A

Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement between the Registrant and State Street Bank and Trust Company are incorporated by reference to Exhibits 13(a)-(c) to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File No. 333-190188) filed on September 9, 2013.

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 3, 2001 Exhibit (13)(a) AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of March 3, 2011 among BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC.

September 9, 2013 EX-99.6A

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

EX-99.6A 2 d584134dex996a.htm INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT, DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 2006 Exhibit (6)(a) INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, dated September 29, 2006, between BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”), a Maryland corporation, and BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”), a Delaware limited liability company. WHEREAS, the Advisor has agreed to furnish investment advisory s

September 9, 2013 EX-99.9A

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BANK OF NEW YORK EACH OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE A ATTACHED HERETO Table of Contents ARTICLE I. DEFINED TERMS 1 Section 1.01. “Account” 1 Section 1.02. “Affiliate” 2 Section 1.03. “Agreement” 2 Section 1.04.

Custodian Agreement between The Bank of NY & Registrant, dated October 26, 2001 Exhibit (9)(a) AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BANK OF NEW YORK AND EACH OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE A ATTACHED HERETO Table of Contents ARTICLE I.

September 9, 2013 EX-99.9B

AGREEMENT BETWEEN STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY EACH OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE A ATTACHED HERETO Table of Contents ARTICLE I. DEFINED TERMS 1 Section 1.01. “Account” 1 Section 1.02. “Affiliate” 2 Section 1.03. “Agreement” 2

EX-99.9B 6 d584134dex999b.htm FORM OF CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN STATE STREET BANK AND REGISTRANT Exhibit (9)(b) AGREEMENT BETWEEN STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AND EACH OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE A ATTACHED HERETO Table of Contents ARTICLE I. DEFINED TERMS 1 Section 1.01. “Account” 1 Section 1.02. “Affiliate” 2 Section 1.03. “Agreement” 2 Section 1.04. “Authorized Perso

September 9, 2013 EX-99.11

September 9, 2013

Opinion and Consent of Special Counsel for the Registrant Exhibit (11) September 9, 2013 BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

July 26, 2013 EX-99.5 HOLDERS RTS

Provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (formerly known as Debt Strategies Fund II, Inc.) ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. Dated as of January 1

Exhibit 5(a) Provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.

July 26, 2013 EX-99.16 PWR OF ATTY

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 16 POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned, being officers, trustees and directors of: a) BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc.

July 26, 2013 EX-99.17 (AS APPROP)

BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) 100 Bellevue Parkway Wilmington, Delaware 19809 FORM OF PROXY CARD This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors

Exhibit 17 [Proxy Card Front] BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) 100 Bellevue Parkway Wilmington, Delaware 19809 FORM OF PROXY CARD This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors The undersigned hereby appoints John Perlowski, Brendan Kyne and Jay Fife, as proxies, each with the power to appoint his substitute and hereby authorizes each of them to represent and to vo

July 26, 2013 N-14 8C

- BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 26, 2013 Securities Act File No.

July 25, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC

BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

July 25, 2013 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge,

July 22, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus -

Filed by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rules 13e-4 and 14a-12 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Commission File No. 811-08603 Contact: 1-800-882-0052 BlackRock Announces Board Approval of the Reorganization of Three Taxable

July 22, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus -

Filed by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rules 13e-4 and 14a-12 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Commission File No. 811-08603 Contact: 1-800-882-0052 BlackRock Announces Board Approval of the Reorganization of Three Taxable

July 22, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus -

Filed by BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rules 13e-4 and 14a-12 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. Commission File No. 811-08603 Contact: 1-800-882-0052 BlackRock Announces Board Approval of the Reorganization of Three Taxable

June 13, 2013 DEF 14A

- BLACKROCK PROXY NON-CLASSIFIED BOARD

BLACKROCK PROXY NON-CLASSIFIED BOARD Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 9 firstdata77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc. (CYE) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc. (HYV) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. (HYT) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (COY) BlackRock Deb

April 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc. (CYE) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc. (HYV) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. (HYT) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (COY) BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust I, Inc. (PSW

April 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 3 ashland77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust I, Inc. (PSW) BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust II, Inc. (PSY) BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust III (BPP) BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust IV (Preferred

April 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 2 aramark77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (COY) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc. (CYE) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc. (HYV) BlackRock Senior High Income Fund,

April 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 11 hertz2277o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield(PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Core Bond Trust(BHK) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc.( CYE) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc.( HYV) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc.( HYT) BlackRock Corporate High Yield F

April 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock High Yield Trust (BHY) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock High Income Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc. (BVA-HI) BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund (BVA-HY) BlackRock High Income Shares (HIS) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, I

April 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield(PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) BlackRock High Yield Bond Portfolio(BR-HIYLD) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio (Ins - Series)( BVA-HI) BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund(BVA-HY) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust(BLW) BlackRock Senior High Incom

April 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc. (CYE) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc. (HYV) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. (HYT) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (COY) BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust I, Inc. (PSW

April 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) BlackRock High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio (Ins - Series) (BVA-HI) BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund (BVA-HY) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Senior High I

April 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 7 dsu77b.htm REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended February 28, 2013, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accou

April 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 16 ironmntn77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc. (CYE) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc. (HYV) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. (HYT) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (COY) BlackRock Deb

April 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc (BVA-HI) BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. (ARK) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio (MIST-HY) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc. (CYE) B

April 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc. (CYE) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc. (HYV) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. (HYT) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (COY) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) BlackRock

April 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield(PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.( COY) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc.( CYE) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc.( HYV) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc.( HYT) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) BlackRock H

April 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 6 belden77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock High Yield Trust (BHY) BlackRock High Income Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc. (BVA-HI) BlackRock High Income Shares (HIS) BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. (ARK) BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund (BVA-HY) BlackRock Multi-A

April 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 14 hunts202077o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond Fund (ISHHYLD) BlackRock Strategic Bond Trust (BHD) BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust (BNA-USD) BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust II, Inc. (PSY) BlackRock Credit A

April 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 10 hertz2077o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc. ( CYE) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc. ( HYV) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. ( HYT) BlackRock Corporate High Yi

April 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 13 hunts77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc (BVA-HI) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund (BVA-HY) BlackRock Multi-A

April 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. (ARK) BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK) BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust (BNA-USD) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc (BVA-HI) BlackRock High Yield Trust (BHY) BlackRock High Income Shares (HIS) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio (MIST-HY) BlackRock Secured Cred

January 29, 2013 CORRESP

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787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 January 29, 2013 Via EDGAR Laura Hatch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.

January 24, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES

BlackRock Debt Strategies UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

January 24, 2013 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

EX-99.CERT 2 d464389dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund

December 7, 2012 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 December 7, 2012 Via EDGAR Laura Hatch Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Comments on BlackRock Shareholder Reports Dear Ms. Hatch: This letter responds to comments provided by the staff of the Division of Investment Ma

October 26, 2012 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 10 ironmntnms10f3.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc. (CYE) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc. (HYV) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. (HYT) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (COY) BlackRock

October 26, 2012 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 7 firstdata10f3.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc. (CYE) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc. (HYV) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. (HYT) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (COY) BlackRock De

October 26, 2012 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc. (CYE) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc. (HYV) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. (HYT) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (COY) BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust I, Inc. (PSW

October 26, 2012 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 8 hollyenergy10f3.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield(PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.( COY) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc.( CYE) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc.( HYV) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc.( HYT) BlackRock D

October 26, 2012 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 9 ironmntnjpm10f3.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock High Yield Trust (BHY) BlackRock High Income Portfolio (Ins - Series)(BVA-HI) BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust I, Inc.(PSW) BlackRock High Income Shares (HIS) BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust III(BPP) BlackRock High Income V.I. Fund (Ins - Var Ser)(BVA-HY

October 26, 2012 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 2 vwrfunding10f3.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock High Yield Trust (BHY) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock High Income Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc. (BVA-HI) BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund (BVA-HY) BlackRock High Income Shares (HIS) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-IN

October 26, 2012 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 3 ashland10f3.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust I, Inc. (PSW) BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust II, Inc. (PSY) BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust III (BPP) BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust IV (Preferre

October 26, 2012 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 4 ball10f3.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) BlackRock High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio (Ins - Series) (BVA-HI) BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund (BVA-HY) BlackRock Limited Duration Income

October 26, 2012 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 5 belden10f3.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock High Yield Trust (BHY) BlackRock High Income Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc. (BVA-HI) BlackRock High Income Shares (HIS) BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc. (ARK) BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund (BVA-HY) BlackRock Multi-

October 26, 2012 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 11 monaco10f3.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc. (CYE) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc. (HYV) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. (HYT) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (COY) BlackRock Debt

October 26, 2012 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Abhishek Anchal

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Asset Allocation Portfolio (Fixed Income) (BRAAFI) BlackRock Balanced Capital Portfolio (FI) (Ins - Series) (BCSF) BlackRock Balanced Capital VI Fund (FI) (BVIF) BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc. (CYE

October 26, 2012 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 14 steeldynamics10f3.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield (PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc. (CYE) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc. (HYV) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. (HYT) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (COY) BlackRo

October 26, 2012 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 13 rrdonnelley10f3.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio - US High Yield(PRU-AA-HY) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) BlackRock High Yield Bond Portfolio(BR-HIYLD) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio (Ins - Series)( BVA-HI) BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund(BVA-HY) BlackRock Limited Duration I

July 27, 2012 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untru

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08603 Name of Fund: BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address of agent for service: John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive O

June 12, 2012 DEFR14A

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NON CLASSIFIED FUND NOTICE AND PROXY Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 11, 2012 DEF 14A

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