NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) today announced that its Board of Directors
has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share of common
stock, payable June 25, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of
business on June 7, 2012.
About BlackRock
BlackRock is a leader in investment management, risk management and
advisory services for institutional and retail clients worldwide. At
March 31, 2012, BlackRock’s AUM was $3.684 trillion. BlackRock offers
products that span the risk spectrum to meet clients’ needs, including
active, enhanced and index strategies across markets and asset classes.
Products are offered in a variety of structures including 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, 2012, the firm has
approximately 9,900 employees in 27 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.
BlackRock, Inc.
Media Relations
Lauren Trengrove,
212-810-3665
lauren.trengrove@blackrock.com
or
Investor
Relations
Ellen Taylor, 212-810-3815
ellen.taylor@blackrock.com
Source: BlackRock, Inc.