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BlackRock(R) Announces February Cash Distributions for the iShares(R) ETFs

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Feb 10, 2015) -

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BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited ("BlackRock Canada"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (BLK), today announced the February 2015 cash distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange which pay on a monthly basis. Unitholders of record of a fund on February 24, 2015 will receive cash distributions payable in respect of that fund on February 27, 2015.

Details regarding the "per unit" distribution amounts are as follows:

Fund Name

Fund Ticker

Cash Distribution Per Unit ($)

iShares Balanced Income CorePortfolio™ ETF

CBD

0.05862

CBD.A

0.03684

iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF

CBH

0.06499

CBH.A

0.05751

iShares Balanced Growth CorePortfolio™ ETF

CBN

0.03064

CBN.A

0.01557

iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF

CBO

0.06590

CBO.A

0.05849

iShares S&P®/TSX® Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF

CDZ

0.07400

CDZ.A

0.05596

iShares Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETF

CEW

0.02300

CEW.A

0.03250

iShares U.S. High Yield Fixed Income Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)

CHB

0.10978

CHB.A

0.10351

iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF

CLF

0.05416

CLF.A

0.04574

iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF

CLG

0.05514

CLG.A

0.04623

iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF

CPD

0.06206

CPD.A

0.05424

iShares Advantaged Short Duration High Income ETF (CAD-Hedged)

CSD

0.08300

CSD.A

0.07500

iShares US Dividend Growers Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)

CUD

0.04375

CUD.A

0.03285

iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF

CVD

0.08086

CVD.A

0.07112

iShares Global Monthly Dividend Index ETF

CYH

0.05292

CYH.A

0.04689

iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF

FIE

0.04000

FIE.A

0.04000

iShares Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF

XBB

0.07764

iShares Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF

XCB

0.06017

iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF

XDV

0.08298

iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)

XEB

0.06962

iShares Core S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF

XEI

0.08333

iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETF

XFN

0.07373

iShares Floating Rate Index ETF

XFR

0.02000

iShares Canadian Government Bond Index ETF

XGB

0.04978

iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETF

XHB

0.07980

iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)

XHD

0.06866

iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)

XHY

0.09714

iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)

XIG

0.05066

iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF

XLB

0.07202

iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)

XPF

0.07449

iShares Core High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETF

XQB

0.05034

XQB.A

0.04176

iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF

XRE

0.06862

iShares Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF

XSB

0.06327

iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond Index ETF

XSH

0.05406

iShares Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETF

XSI

0.06600

iShares Core Short Term High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETF

XSQ

0.04107

iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF

XTR

0.06000

iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF

XUT

0.05911

The February cash distributions per unit for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF are estimated to be as follows:

Fund Name

Fund Ticker

Estimated Cash Distribution Per Unit ($)

iShares Premium Money Market ETF

CMR

0.03082

CMR.A

0.01975

BlackRock Canada expects to issue a press release on February 23, 2015, which will provide the final amounts for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF.

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Further information on the iShares Funds can be found at www.blackrock.com/ca.

About BlackRock

BlackRock is a leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients worldwide. At December 31, 2014, BlackRock's AUM was US$4.652 trillion. BlackRock helps clients meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®. Headquartered in New York City, as of December 31, 2014, the firm had approximately 12,200 employees in more than 30 countries and a major presence in key global markets, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East and Africa. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.blackrock.com/ca / Twitter: @BlackRockCA / Blog: www.blackrockblog.com/can

About iShares ETFs

iShares is a global leader in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with more than a decade of expertise and commitment to individual and institutional investors of all sizes. With over 700 funds globally across multiple asset classes and strategies and more than US$1 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2014, iShares helps clients around the world build the core of their portfolios, meet specific investment goals and implement market views. iShares funds are powered by the expert portfolio and risk management of BlackRock, trusted to manage more money than any other investment firm.

iShares® ETFs are managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in iShares ETFs. Please read the relevant prospectus before investing. The funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Tax, investment and all other decisions should be made, as appropriate, only with guidance from a qualified professional.