BlackRock Canada Announces Launch of the iShares MSCI Europe IMI Index ETF (XEU)

iShares, the industry-leading exchange-traded fund (ETF) business at BlackRock
Asset Management Canada Limited (BlackRock Canada), an indirect, wholly-owned
subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (BlackRock), today announced the launch of the
iShares MSCI Europe IMI Index ETF (TSX:XEU) which seeks to track the MSCI Europe
IMI (Investable Market Index). The MSCI Europe IMI captures large-, mid- and
small-cap representation across 15 the developed markets countries in Europe,
and includes 1,315 constituent equities. The new fund's management fee is 0.25%
and was launched under the ticker TSX:XEU.


About BlackRock

BlackRock is a leader in investment management, risk management and advisory
services for institutional and retail clients worldwide. At March 31, 2014,
BlackRock's AUM was US$4.401 trillion. BlackRock helps clients meet their goals
and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts,
mutual funds, iShares(R) (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(R). Headquartered in New York City, as of March 31, 2014,
the firm had approximately 11,500 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.


About iShares ETFs

The iShares business is a 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 securities 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 individual
investors.


iShares Funds are managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited.
Commissions, trailing 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. 


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iSHARES(R) and BLACKROCK(R) are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc., or its
subsidiaries in the United States and elsewhere. Used with permission.


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