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BlackRock(R) Announces January Cash Distributions for the iShares(R) Funds

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Jan 15, 2015) -

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BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited ("BlackRock Canada"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (BLK), today announced the January 2015 cash distributions for the iShares Funds listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange which pay on a monthly basis. Unitholders of record of a fund on January 27, 2015 will receive cash distributions payable in respect of that fund on January 30, 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

0.06459

CBH.A

0.05808

iShares Balanced Growth CorePortfolio™ ETF

CBN

0.03064

CBN.A

0.01557

iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF

CBO

0.06775

CBO.A

0.05952

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

0.11100

CHB.A

0.10200

iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF

CLF

0.05498

CLF.A

0.04692

iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF

CLG

0.05463

CLG.A

0.04669

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

0.08050

CVD.A

0.07103

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

0.07919

iShares Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF

XCB

0.06182

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

0.02020

iShares Canadian Government Bond Index ETF

XGB

0.05020

iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETF

XHB

0.08211

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

XHD

0.06866

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

XHY

0.10514

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

XIG

0.05066

iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF

XLB

0.07436

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

XPF

0.07449

iShares Core High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETF

XQB

0.05078

XQB.A

0.04233

iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF

XRE

0.06862

iShares Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF

XSB

0.06319

iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond Index ETF

XSH

0.05459

iShares Core Short Term High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETF

XSQ

0.04092

iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF

XTR

0.06000

iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF

XUT

0.05911

The January 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

0.03621

CMR.A

0.02551

BlackRock Canada expects to issue a press release on January 26, 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 September 30, 2014, BlackRock's AUM was US$4.525 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 September 30, 2014, the firm had approximately 12,100 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 September 30, 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® Funds are managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited.

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in iShares Funds. 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.