BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU)

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund (DSU) remains a hold as it trades at a decade-high 1.38% NAV premium and faces payout sustainability concerns. DSU offers an 11.5% dividend yield, but its heavy exposure to below-investment-grade debt heightens default risk in a challenging rate environment. Total return over the past decade is driven almost entirely by distributions, with minimal capital appreciation and limited upside during market rallies.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – TheNewswire - December 1, 2025 – Falcon Energy Materials plc (TSX-V: FLCN) (OTCQB: FLCNF) (“ Falcon ” or the “ Company ”) today announced that, pursuant to its Stock Option Plan and subject to regulatory acceptance, the Company has granted 3,273,154 incentive stock options to officers, directors and consultants of the Company, subject to vesting provisions. These options will be exercisable at a price equivalent to the closing price of the common shares of the Company on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “ TSXV ”) on November 28, 2025 and will expire on November 28, 2035. Furthermore, in connection with services rendered by the Directors during the calendar year 2025, the Company has issued 442,308 Deferred Share Units (“ DSUs ”) to its Directors. In accordance with the Company's Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan, the DSUs were priced based on the 5 day VWAP ending November 28, 2025 of the Company's common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange.

Allworth Financial LP grew its position in shares of BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (NYSE: DSU) by 67.7% in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 19,820 shares of the financial services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 8,000 shares during the quarter. Allworth Financial

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund offers an 11.1% yield and monthly payouts, appealing to income-focused investors amid market volatility. DSU trades at a rare premium to NAV, but its distributions exceed net investment income, raising concerns about dividend sustainability and potential cuts. The fund's portfolio is diversified across 1,270 holdings, heavily weighted toward term loans and below-investment-grade debt, with moderate leverage employed.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Electric Metals (USA) Limited ("EML" or the "Company") (TSXV:EML)(OTCQB:EMUSF) announces the mutual termination of the previously announced option and acquisition agreement (the "Agreement") with Altair Resources Inc. ("Altair"), the Company's intention to pursue strategic partnership opportunities on its Nevada silver assets, and the grant of 3,939,740 Deferred Share Units ("DSUs") to members of its Board of Directors. Mutual Termination of Altair Agreement The Company and Altair have mutually agreed to terminate the Agreement, originally announced on November 22, 2023, which contemplated Altair earning up to 100% interest in the Corcoran Canyon silver-gold project, the Belmont silver project and the Belmont North gold-silver project through the acquisition of EML subsidiary, North American Silver Corporation ("NAS"), by making payments to EML and its subsidiary of cash and common shares of Altair ("Altair Shares"), and the expenditure of funds on the Project.The termination took effect on July 25, 2025.

DSU offers a diversified high-yield debt portfolio with an attractive 11.15% yield, primarily invested in US term loans and industrials sector bonds. The fund's risk is mitigated by diversification across 1,250 issuances, but investors should be aware of high-yield credit risks and potential economic headwinds. Current economic uncertainty and anticipated Fed rate cuts create a favorable environment for high-yield strategies like DSU.

BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund offers a high yield, but its distribution is unsustainable due to declining income from expected Fed rate cuts. DSU's net asset value is falling, and it has failed to cover its distribution from investment income or capital gains, signaling a likely payout cut. The fund trades at a premium compared to peers, making it expensive, especially given the high risk of a near-term distribution reduction.

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BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund (DSU) offers a high dividend yield of 12.3%, making it attractive for income-seeking investors despite a 12.87% price decline over the past decade. DSU's strategy includes diversified debt investments, leveraging 15.43% of assets, and focusing on sectors like Technology, Capital Goods, and Consumer Cyclical, which comprise nearly 50% of the portfolio. The fund's net investment income has increased due to higher interest rates, but inconsistent net realized gains and reliance on below investment-grade debt pose risks.

The BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund has a long history of delivering solid results for shareholders. DSU's management fee of 0.70% is reasonable compared to similar bank loan-focused funds and CEFs. DSU's low leverage ratio of 15.5% is a positive, suggesting management adjusts leverage based on market conditions, unlike many other CEFs.

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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 10, 2025) - Premium Resources Ltd. (TSXV: PREM) (OTC Pink: PRMLF) ("PREM" or the "Company") announces that it has granted an aggregate of 317,500 deferred share units ("DSUs") to its independent directors at an effective price of CDN$1.00 per DSU.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / October 29, 2024 / Electric Metals (USA) Limited ("EML" or the "Company") (TSXV:EML)(OTCQB:EMUSF) announces that it has granted an aggregate of 793,376 deferred share units ("DSUs") to its non-management directors for consideration for services rendered, and 200,000 incentive stock options to an officer of the Company. The DSUs were granted at an average grant price of C$0.11 per unit.

The BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund offers a high yield of 10.72%, but its income may decline as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. The fund's recent performance has lagged behind major bond indices, but its high yield has attracted income-focused investors. The fund's heavy allocation to floating-rate loans means its income will drop with falling interest rates, likely leading to a distribution cut.