TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 09/19/14 -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the September 2014 distribution for Big Bank Big Oil Split Corp. Unitholders of record on September 30, 2014 will receive cash distributions payable on October 15, 2014.
Details regarding the "per unit" distribution amounts are as follows:
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Distribution Amount Payment
Fund Name Trading Symbol per Unit ($) Frequency
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Big Bank Big Oil Split Corp. BBO 0.08000 Monthly
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BBO.PR.A 0.13125 Quarterly
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(i)All ordinary dividends distributed by the Big Bank Big Oil Split Corp. will be designated as eligible dividends, unless otherwise specified.
The ex-dividend date for Big Bank Big Oil Split Corp. is September 26, 2014.
For more information, investors should consult with their investment advisor or visit our website at www.ishares.ca.
About BlackRock
BlackRock is a leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients worldwide. At June 30, 2014, BlackRock's AUM was US$4.594 trillion. BlackRock helps clients 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®. Headquartered in New York City, as of June 30, 2014, the firm had approximately 11,600 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.
This offering is made only by prospectus. The prospectus contains important detailed information about the securities being offered. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained from Big Bank Big Oil Split Corp. at its head office located at 161 Bay Street, Suite 2500, P.O. Box 614, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2S1 or by calling 416-643-4000. Investors should read the prospectus before making an investment decision. Tax, investment and all other decisions should be made, as appropriate, only with guidance from a qualified professional.
Big Bank Big Oil Split Corp. is managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited.
Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in Big Bank Big Oil Split Corp. Please read the relevant prospectus before investing. The fund is not guaranteed, its value changes 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:
Contact for Media:
Maeve Hannigan
416-643-4058
Maeve.Hannigan@blackrock.com
