UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): May 7, 2009
BLACKROCK KELSO CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-33559 | 20-2725151 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| incorporation or organization) | File Number) | Identification Number) |
40 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10022
(Address of principal executive offices)
(212) 810-5800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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On May 7, 2009, the Registrant issued a press release to correct the payment date of a second quarter dividend of $0.16 per share announced earlier that day. The correct and actual payment date is July 2, 2009 for stockholders of record as of June 19, 2009.
| ITEM 9.01. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. |
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number | Description |
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| 99.1 | Press Release, dated as of May 7, 2009 |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| | BLACKROCK KELSO CAPITAL CORPORATION |
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| Date: May 7, 2009 | By: | /s/ Frank D. Gordon |
| | | Name: | Frank D. Gordon |
| | | Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description |
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| 99.1 | Press Release, dated as of May 7, 2009 |
