TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Sept. 4, 2015) -
(TSX:CBR)(TSX:CBR.A)(TSX:CLO)(TSX:CLO.A)(TSX:CHI)(TSX:CHI.A)(TSX:CMW)(TSX:CMW.A)(TSX:XLA)(TSX:XVX)
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited ("BlackRock Canada"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. ("BlackRock") (NYSE:BLK) today announces additional information regarding the termination of following funds (collectively, the "Terminating Funds") that was announced on June 18, 2015.
Fund Name | Ticker |
iShares Broad Commodity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | CBR, CBR.A |
iShares Oil Sands Index ETF | CLO, CLO.A |
iShares China All-Cap Index ETF | CHI, CHI.A |
iShares S&P/TSX Global Mining Index ETF | CMW, CMW.A |
iShares Latin America Index ETF | XLA |
iShares S&P/TSX Venture Index ETF | XVX |
The common units and advisor class units of the Terminating Funds, as applicable, were delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange on August 27, 2015. The final net asset value and termination proceeds of each of the Terminating Funds were determined on September 4, 2015. The final distributions, net asset value and termination proceeds per unit of each of the Terminating Funds are as follows:
Fund Name | Ticker | Distributions | Post-Distribution Net Asset Value per Unit |
Final Proceeds of Termination per Unit |
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Income per Unit |
Capital Gains per Unit |
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iShares Broad Commodity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | CBR | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $19.35020 | $19.35020 | |
CBR.A | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $18.55899 | $18.55899 | ||
iShares Oil Sands Index ETF | CLO | $0.06699 | $0.00000 | $6.95412 | $7.02111 | |
CLO.A | $0.00648 | $0.00000 | $6.94164 | $6.94812 | ||
iShares China All-Cap Index ETF | CHI | $0.12314 | $0.00000 | $23.85728 | $23.98042 | |
CHI.A | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $23.49701 | $23.49701 | ||
iShares S&P/TSX Global Mining Index ETF | CMW | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $9.96843 | $9.96843 | |
CMW.A | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $9.94296 | $9.94296 | ||
iShares Latin America Index ETF | XLA | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $13.84400 | $13.84400 | |
iShares S&P/TSX Venture Index ETF | XVX | $0.01358 | $0.00000 | $6.61828 | $6.63186 |
Each unitholder will receive the final proceeds of termination per unit as disclosed above. The final proceeds of termination consist of the final income and/or capital gains per unit distribution, if applicable, plus the post distribution net asset value per unit.
Except with respect to the units of CBR and CBR.A, remaining holders of units of the Terminating Funds will receive their respective dissolution proceeds on or about September 10, 2015. Remaining holders of units of CBR and CBR.A will receive their respective dissolution proceeds on or about September 18, 2015. Following these distributions with respect to a Terminating Fund, such Terminating Fund will be dissolved.
About BlackRock
BlackRock is a leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients worldwide. At June 30, 2015, BlackRock's AUM was $4.721 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, 2015, the firm had approximately 12,400 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/ca / Twitter: @BlackRockCA / Blog: www.blackrockblog.com/can
About iShares
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 $1 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2015, 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)
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. 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.
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(1) Based on $4.721in AUM as of 6/30/15.
Contact Information:
Maeve Hannigan
416-643-4058
Maeve.Hannigan@blackrock.com