BlackRock® Canada Announces Final August Cash Distributions for the iShares® Premium Money Market ETF

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BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited announced the final cash distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF. Unitholders of record by August 26, 2020, will receive distributions payable on August 31, 2020. The cash distribution per unit for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF (ticker: CMR) is $0.003. As of June 30, 2020, BlackRock managed approximately US$7.32 trillion in assets globally, reaffirming its position as a leading financial services provider.

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• Final cash distribution of $0.003 per unit for iShares Premium Money Market ETF (CMR).
• BlackRock manages approximately US$7.32 trillion in assets as of June 30, 2020.

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TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited  (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the final August 2020 cash distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF. Unitholders of record on August 26, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on August 31, 2020.

Details regarding the final “per unit” distribution amounts are as follows:

Fund Name	Fund Ticker	Cash Distribution Per Unit ($)
iShares Premium Money Market ETF	CMR	0.003

Further information on the iShares ETFs can be found at http://www.blackrock.com/ca.

About BlackRock
BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. As of June 30, 2020, the firm managed approximately US$7.32 trillion in assets on behalf of investors worldwide. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit www.blackrock.com/corporate | Twitter: @BlackRockCA | Blog: www.blackrockblog.com/can/ | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock.

About iShares
iShares unlocks opportunity across markets to meet the evolving needs of investors. With more than twenty years of experience, a global line-up of 900+ exchange traded funds (ETFs) and US$2.16 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2020, iShares continues to drive progress for the financial industry. iShares funds are powered by the expert portfolio and risk management of BlackRock, trusted to manage more money than any other investment firm¹.

¹ Based on US$7.32 trillion in AUM as of 6/30/20

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.

Contact for Media:
Maeve Hannigan
T – 416-643-4058
Email: Maeve.Hannigan@blackrock.com

FAQ

What is the cash distribution amount for BlackRock's iShares Premium Money Market ETF (CMR) in August 2020?

The cash distribution per unit for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF (CMR) is $0.003.

When will the cash distributions for iShares Premium Money Market ETF (CMR) be payable?

The cash distributions will be payable on August 31, 2020.

Who are the unitholders eligible for cash distributions from BlackRock's iShares Premium Money Market ETF?

Unitholders of record on August 26, 2020, are eligible for cash distributions.

How much assets does BlackRock manage as of June 30, 2020?

As of June 30, 2020, BlackRock managed approximately US$7.32 trillion in assets.