Portfolio Manager Kim Tony executed a purchase of common stock in BlackRock Science & Technology Trust (NASDAQ: BST) on February 5, 2026. The transaction comprised acquisitions at prices between $38.87 and $38.90 per share.
In total, Tony added 23,645 shares to his portfolio, representing a combined value of $919,754 based on the reported transaction prices. The trust offers a notable dividend yield of 7.41% and has sustained dividend distributions for 13 consecutive years. Over the previous year, BST posted an 18.55% total return.
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In a separate corporate governance update, Bessor Minerals Inc. announced the appointment of Michael Leahy to its Board of Directors following the company’s Annual General and Special Meeting. The appointment remains subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange.
Leahy will succeed Arif Merali, who was not nominated for re-election at the meeting. The company has not provided further explanation for the board change. Observers and shareholders may be monitoring the development for any potential influence on Bessor Minerals’ strategic priorities, though the company has not disclosed additional detail.
What is clear from the filings and notices is the precise nature of the insider purchase at BlackRock Science & Technology Trust and the formal board appointment process at Bessor Minerals. The purchase by Kim Tony and the governance change at Bessor are factual developments; additional context or motivations were not provided in the notices cited.