BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) today announced that Robert Fairbairn, Global Head of Retail and iShares, is scheduled to speak at the KBW 2015 Asset Management & Capital Markets Conference in New York on June 3rd, 2015, beginning at approximately 3:30 p.m. (ET). Prior to Mr. Fairbairn’s remarks, a live audio webcast will be accessible via the “Investor Relations” section of BlackRock’s website, www.blackrock.com. A replay of the webcast will be available within 24 hours of Mr. Fairbairn’s presentation and will remain accessible through the Company’s website for two months.

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BlackRock is a leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients worldwide. At March 31, 2015, BlackRock’s AUM was $4.774 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 March 31, 2015, the firm had approximately 12,300 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.

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