TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 12/17/12 — (TSX: XAL)(TSX: XBB)(TSX: XBM)(TSX: XBZ)(TSX: XCB)(TSX: XCG)(TSX: XCH)(TSX: XCR)(TSX: XCS)(TSX: XCV)(TSX: XDV)(TSX: XEB)(TSX: XEG)(TSX: XEI)(TSX: XEM)(TSX: XEN)(TSX: XFN)(TSX: XFR)(TSX: XGB)(TSX: XGC)(TSX: XGD)(TSX: XGR)(TSX: XHB)(TSX: XHC)(TSX: XHD)(TSX: XHY)(TSX: XIC)(TSX: XID)(TSX: XIG)(TSX: XIN)(TSX: XIT)(TSX: XIU)(TSX: XLA)(TSX: XLB)(TSX: XMA)(TSX: XMD)(TSX: XMI)(TSX: XMM)(TSX: XMU)(TSX: XMV)(TSX: XMW)(TSX: XPF)(TSX: XQQ)(TSX: XRB)(TSX: XRE)(TSX: XSB)(TSX: XSH)(TSX: XSP)(TSX: XST)(TSX: XSU)(TSX: XTR)(TSX: XUT)(TSX: XVX)(TSX: XWD)(TSX: CAB.A)(TSX: CAB)(TSX: CBD.A)(TSX: CBD)(TSX: CBH.A)(TSX: CBH)(TSX: CBN.A)(TSX: CBN)(TSX: CBO.A)(TSX: CBO)(TSX: CDZ.A)(TSX: CDZ)(TSX: CEW.A)(TSX: CEW)(TSX: CHB.A)(TSX: CHB)(TSX: CLF.A)(TSX: CLF)(TSX: CLG.A)(TSX: CLG)(TSX: CMR.A)(TSX: CMR)(TSX: CPD.A)(TSX: CPD)(TSX: CSD.A)(TSX: CSD)(TSX: CSD.U)(TSX: CSD.V)(TSX: CUD.A)(TSX: CUD)(TSX: CVD.A)(TSX: CVD)(TSX: CYH.A)(TSX: CYH)(TSX: FIE.A)(TSX: FIE)(TSX: CRQ)(TSX: CRQ.A)(TSX: CLU)(TSX: CLU.A)(TSX: CLU.C)(TSX: CLU.B)(TSX: CIE)(TSX: CIE.A)(TSX: CJP)(TSX: CJP.A)(TSX: CBQ)(TSX: CBQ.A)(TSX: CLO)(TSX: CLO.A)(TSX: CGR)(TSX: CGR.A)(TSX: CIF)(TSX: CIF.A)(TSX: CMW)(TSX: CMW.A)(TSX: CWW)(TSX: CWW.A)(TSX: CWO)(TSX: CWO.A)(TSX: COW)(TSX: COW.A)(TSX: CHI)(TSX: CHI.A)(TSX: CMF)(TSX: CMF.A)(TSX: CBR)(TSX: CBR.A)(TSX: CGL)(TSX: CGL.C)(TSX: SVR)(TSX: SVR.C)
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited announces today the estimated annual reinvested distributions for the iShares exchange-traded funds for the 2012 tax year. These annual reinvested distributions generally represent realized capital gains within the funds. The reinvested distributions are not paid in cash but will be reported as taxable distributions and can be used to increase the investor-s adjusted cost base of the fund. These estimated reinvested distributions do not include the fourth quarter cash distributions which are reported in a separate press release. These estimates replace the previous estimates issued in a press release dated November 19, 2012.
The ex-dividend date will be December 24, 2012. The actual taxable amounts of reinvested and cash distributions for 2012, including the tax characteristics of the distributions, will be reported to brokers (through CDS Clearing and Depository Services Inc.) early in 2013.
The following chart shows the estimated annual reinvested distributions per unit for each of the iShares funds. Unitholders of record on December 28, 2012 for the fund listed in the chart below will receive reinvested distributions payable on January 3, 2013.
The following chart shows the estimated annual reinvested distributions per unit for each of the iShares funds. Unitholders of record on December 28, 2012 for the fund listed in the chart below will receive reinvested distributions payable on January 7, 2013.
Further information on iShares funds can be found at .
Possible changes to reinvested distribution per unit amounts
The amounts shown above could change if the iShares funds experience subscriptions or redemptions prior to the December 24, 2012 ex-dividend date. BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited will issue a final press release on December 21, 2012 which will provide the final amounts.
About BlackRock
BlackRock is a leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients worldwide. At September 30, 2012, BlackRock-s AUM was $3.673 trillion. BlackRock offers products that span the risk spectrum to meet clients- needs, including active, enhanced and index strategies across markets and asset classes. Products are offered in a variety of structures including 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, 2012, the firm has approximately 10,400 employees in 29 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 .
About iShares® ETFs
The iShares business is the global product leader in exchange traded funds with over 600 funds globally across equities, fixed income and commodities, which trade on 20 exchanges worldwide. The iShares Funds are bought and sold like common stocks on securities exchanges. The iShares Funds are attractive to many individual and institutional investors and financial intermediaries because of their relative low cost, tax efficiency and trading flexibility. Investors can purchase and sell shares through any brokerage firm, financial advisor, or online broker, and hold the funds in any type of brokerage account. The iShares customer base consists of the institutional segment of pension plans and fund managers, as well as the retail segment of financial advisors and high net worth individuals.
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.
Contacts:
Media Relations Contact:
Veritas Communications
Tara Wood
416-955-4571 or C – 416-301-5724