TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 17, 2015) - BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (TSX:BBO) (TSX:BBO.PR.A), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) and manager of Big Bank Big Oil Split Corp. (the "Corporation"), today announced that no distributions will be declared or paid on the Class A Capital Shares (the "Class A Capital Shares") of the Corporation for the month of December, 2015.

The Articles of Incorporation, as amended, governing the Corporation provide that no distributions will be paid on the Class A Capital Shares if, in respect of a cash distribution, after payment of the distribution by the Corporation, the NAV per Unit (a "Unit" consists of one Class A Capital Share and one Class A Preferred Share of the Corporation) would be less than $15.00 (the "NAV Restriction"). As the NAV per Unit on December 17, 2015 was $14.57, no distribution will be declared or paid on the Class A Capital Shares for December. Unless the NAV Restriction is satisfied, no future monthly distributions will be paid on the Class A Capital Shares.

For more information, investors should consult with their investment advisor or visit our website at www.blackrock.com/ca.

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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.