TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Feb. 9, 2017) - (TSX:CBD) (TSX:CBD.A) (TSX:CBH) (TSX:CBH.A) (TSX:CBN) (TSX:CBN.A) (TSX:CBO) (TSX:CBO.A) (TSX:CDZ) (TSX:CDZ.A) (TSX:CEW) (TSX:CEW.A) (TSX:CHB) (TSX:CHB.A) (TSX:CLF) (TSX:CLF.A) (TSX:CLG) (TSX:CLG.A) (TSX:CMR) (TSX:CMR.A) (TSX:CPD) (TSX:CPD.A) (TSX:CSD) (TSX:CSD.A) (TSX:CUD) (TSX:CUD.A) (TSX:CVD) (TSX:CVD.A) (TSX:CYH) (TSX:CYH.A) (TSX:DXC) (TSX:DXO) (TSX:DXP) (TSX:FIE) (TSX:FIE.A) (TSX:XBB) (TSX:XCB) (TSX:XDV) (TSX:XEB) (TSX:XEI) (TSX:XFN) (TSX:XFR) (TSX:XGB) (TSX:XHB) (TSX:XHD) (TSX:XHU) (TSX:XHY) (TSX:XIG) (TSX:XIU) (TSX:XLB) (TSX:XPF) (TSX:XQB) (TSX:XQB.A) (TSX:XRE) (TSX:XSB) (TSX:XSC) (TSX:XSE) (TSX:XSH) (TSX:XSI) (TSX:XSQ) (TSX:XTR) (TSX:XUT)

BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited ("BlackRock Canada"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK), today announced the February 2017 cash distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange which pay on a monthly basis as well as XIU. Unitholders of record of a fund on February 23, 2017 will receive cash distributions payable in respect of that fund on February 28, 2017.

Effective August, 2016, XIU shifted the timing of its quarterly cash distributions. As a result, any cash distributions are expected to be made in February, May, August, and November. XIU may also make an additional cash and/or reinvested distribution payment in December, if necessary, to meet its obligation to distribute all net income and capital gains each calendar year.

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

Fund NameFund TickerCash Distribution Per Unit ($)iShares Balanced Income CorePortfolio™ Index ETFCBD0.05751CBD.A0.03857iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETFCBH0.06164CBH.A0.05235iShares Balanced Growth CorePortfolio™ Index ETFCBN0.03589CBN.A0.01899iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETFCBO0.04453CBO.A0.03568iShares S&P®/TSX® Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETFCDZ0.08861CDZ.A0.07191iShares Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETFCEW0.02700CEW.A0.03250iShares U.S. High Yield Fixed Income Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)CHB0.09444CHB.A0.08519iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETFCLF0.04568CLF.A0.03681iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETFCLG0.04992CLG.A0.04077iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETFCPD0.05122CPD.A0.04795iShares Short Duration High Income ETF (CAD-Hedged)CSD0.07473CSD.A0.06577iShares US Dividend Growers Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)CUD0.05900CUD.A0.03900iShares Convertible Bond Index ETFCVD0.07197CVD.A0.06230iShares Global Monthly Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)CYH0.05481CYH.A0.04370Dynamic iShares Active Canadian Dividend ETFDXC0.04000Dynamic iShares Active Crossover Bond ETFDXO0.05700Dynamic iShares Active Preferred Shares ETFDXP0.06500iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETFFIE0.04000FIE.A0.04000iShares Canadian Universe Bond Index ETFXBB0.07032iShares Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETFXCB0.05447iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETFXDV0.07463iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XEB0.07004iShares Core S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETFXEI0.07528iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETFXFN0.08276iShares Floating Rate Index ETFXFR0.01384iShares Canadian Government Bond Index ETFXGB0.04369iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETFXHB0.07135iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XHD0.06215iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETFXHU0.04995iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XHY0.09333iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XIG0.06100iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETFXIU0.15310iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETFXLB0.07054iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XPF0.07043iShares Core High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETFXQB0.04415XQB.A0.03451iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETFXRE0.06533iShares Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETFXSB0.05292iShares Conservative Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETFXSC0.04419iShares Conservative Strategic Fixed Income ETFXSE0.05965iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond Index ETFXSH0.04816iShares Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETFXSI0.04691iShares Core Short Term High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETFXSQ0.03452iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETFXTR0.05000iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETFXUT0.06706

Estimated February Cash Distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF

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

Fund NameFund TickerEstimated Cash Distribution Per Unit ($)iShares Premium Money Market ETFCMR0.01703CMR.A0.00642

BlackRock Canada expects to issue a press release on or about February 22, 2017, which will provide the final amounts for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF.

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

About BlackRock

BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. At December 31, 2016, BlackRock's AUM was US$5.1 trillion. BlackRock helps clients around the world 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®. As of December 31, 2016, the firm had approximately 13,000 employees in more than 30 countries and a major presence in 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, 2016, 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 firm1.

1 Based on US$5.147 trillion in AUM as of 12/31/16

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.

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