BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) today announced that its Board of Directors
has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.78 per share of common
stock, payable June 23, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of
business on June 8, 2009.
About BlackRock
BlackRock is one of the world’s largest publicly traded investment
management firms. At March 31, 2009, BlackRock’s assets under management
were $1.283 trillion. The firm manages assets on behalf of institutions
and individuals worldwide through a variety of equity, fixed income,
cash management and alternative investment products. In addition, a
growing number of institutional investors use BlackRock Solutions®
investment system, risk management and financial advisory services. The
firm is headquartered in New York City and has employees in 21 countries
throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific. For additional
information, please visit the firm's website at www.blackrock.com.
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