BlackRock's Gary S. Shedlin to Present at the 17th Annual Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum on February 9th

BlackRock, Inc. BLK today announced that Gary S. Shedlin, Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to speak at the 17^th Annual Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum in Miami on February 9^th, 2016, beginning at approximately 8:45 a.m. ET. Prior to Mr. Shedlin'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 the presentations and will remain accessible through the Company's website for two months.

About BlackRock

BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. At December 31, 2015, BlackRock's AUM was $4.645 trillion. BlackRock helps clients around the world 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®. As of December 31, 2015, the firm had approximately 13,000 employees in more than 30 countries and a major presence in 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 | Twitter: @blackrock_news | Blog: www.blackrockblog.com | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

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