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 September 24, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close
of business on September 4, 2012.
About BlackRock
BlackRock is a leader in investment management, risk management and
advisory services for institutional and retail clients worldwide. At
June 30, 2012, BlackRock’s AUM was $3.560 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 June
30, 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.
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ellen.taylor@blackrock.com
Source: BlackRock, Inc.