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BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited ("BlackRock Canada"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK), today announced the September 2016 cash distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange which pay on a monthly or quarterly basis. Unitholders of record of a fund on September 16, 2016 will receive cash distributions payable in respect of that fund on September 30, 2016.

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

Fund NameFund Ticker Cash Distribution Per Unit ($)iShares Balanced Income CorePortfolio™ Index ETFCBD 0.06790CBD.A 0.04147iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETFCBH 0.06185CBH.A 0.05240iShares Balanced Growth CorePortfolio™ Index ETFCBN 0.04340CBN.A 0.02398iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETFCBO 0.04537CBO.A 0.03648iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETFCDZ 0.08590CDZ.A 0.06948iShares Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETFCEW 0.02600CEW.A 0.03250iShares Global Real Estate Index ETFCGR 0.15361CGR.A 0.09020iShares U.S. High Yield Fixed Income Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)CHB 0.09421CHB.A 0.08501iShares International Fundamental Index ETFCIE 0.08521CIE.A 0.05068iShares Global Infrastructure Index ETFCIF 0.16887CIF.A 0.11752iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETFCLF 0.04563CLF.A 0.03664iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETFCLG 0.05034CLG.A 0.04091iShares US Fundamental Index ETFCLU 0.13215CLU.A 0.07195CLU.B 0.07946CLU.C 0.14250iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETFCPD 0.05609CPD.A 0.05033iShares Canadian Fundamental Index ETFCRQ 0.08557CRQ.A 0.05528iShares Short Duration High Income ETF (CAD-Hedged)CSD 0.06968CSD.A 0.06072iShares US Dividend Growers Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)CUD 0.05168CUD.A 0.03052iShares Convertible Bond Index ETFCVD 0.07055CVD.A 0.06105iShares Emerging Markets Fundamental Index ETFCWO 0.45014CWO.A 0.39620iShares Global Water Index ETFCWW 0.11035CWW.A 0.08432iShares Global Monthly Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)CYH 0.05609CYH.A 0.05198iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETFFIE 0.04000FIE.A 0.04000iShares Canadian Universe Bond Index ETFXBB 0.07133iShares S&P/TSX Global Base Metals Index ETFXBM 0.01128iShares Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETFXCB 0.05543iShares Canadian Growth Index ETFXCG 0.07939iShares S&P/TSX SmallCap Index ETFXCS 0.06929iShares Canadian Value Index ETFXCV 0.15411iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETFXDV 0.08425iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XEB 0.06305iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETFXEG 0.04574iShares Core S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETFXEI 0.07936iShares Jantzi Social Index ETFXEN 0.12709iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XFA 0.05432iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Canada Index ETFXFC 0.09269iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor EAFE Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XFF 0.06381iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor EAFE Index ETFXFI 0.07412iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETFXFN 0.09174iShares Floating Rate Index ETFXFR 0.01330iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor USA Index ETFXFS 0.06007iShares Canadian Government Bond Index ETFXGB 0.04476iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETFXGD 0.00000iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETFXHB 0.07341iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XHD 0.05919iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETFXHU 0.04875iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XHY 0.09218iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETFXIC 0.16386iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XIG 0.05941iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETFXLB 0.06990iShares S&P/TSX Capped Materials Index ETFXMA 0.02377iShares S&P/TSX Completion Index ETFXMD 0.12543iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XMS 0.09676iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETFXMU 0.19058iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol Canada Index ETFXMV 0.15605iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XPF 0.07780iShares Core High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETFXQB 0.04572XQB.A 0.03573iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETFXRE 0.06682iShares Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETFXSB 0.05475iShares Conservative Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETFXSC 0.05115iShares Conservative Strategic Fixed Income ETFXSE 0.06434iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond Index ETFXSH 0.04942iShares Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETFXSI 0.05267iShares Core Short Term High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETFXSQ 0.03672iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETFXST 0.07289iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETFXTR 0.05000iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XUH 0.08675iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETFXUT 0.06560iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETFXUU 0.10782

Estimated September Cash Distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF

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

Fund NameFund Ticker Estimated Cash Distribution Per Unit ($)iShares Premium Money Market ETFCMR 0.01260CMR.A 0.00413

BlackRock Canada expects to issue a press release on or about September 15, 2016, 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 June 30, 2016, BlackRock's AUM was US$4.890 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 June 30, 2016, the firm had approximately 12,700 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 June 30, 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 firm.1

1 Based on US$4.890 trillion in AUM as of 6/30/16.

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. Fund securities are not covered by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or by any other government deposit insurer. There can be no assurances that the fund will be able to maintain its net asset value per security at a constant amount or that the full amount of your investment in the fund will be returned to you. The fund is not guaranteed, its 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 Information:

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