BlackRock Announces Product Updates to 10 iShares ETFs

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) today announced its plans to implement stock splits for the ETFs listed below. These splits will lower the share price and increase the number of outstanding shares. The total value of shares outstanding is not affected by the share split.

Ticker	Fund Name	Inception Date	NAV/Share (as of 12/20/23)	Forward Split Ratio
IGM	iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF	3/13/2001	$440.14	6 for 1
IGV	iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF	7/10/2001	$401.11	5 for 1
IHE	iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF	5/1/2006	$179.23	3 for 1
IHF	iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF	5/1/2006	$256.36	5 for 1
IJH	iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF	5/22/2000	$273.00	5 for 1
IYG	iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF	6/12/2000	$175.56	3 for 1
IYH	iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF	6/12/2000	$278.14	5 for 1
IYK	iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF	6/12/2000	$187.14	3 for 1
IYT	iShares U.S. Transportation ETF	10/6/2003	$258.97	4 for 1
SOXX	iShares Semiconductor ETF	7/10/2001	$552.87	3 for 1

For the iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH), the record date for the stock split will be February 16, 2024, payable after the close of trading on February 21, 2024. Shares of the iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on February 22, 2024.

For each Fund other than the iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH), the record date for the stock split will be March 4, 2024, payable after the close of trading on March 6, 2024. Shares of each Fund other than the iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on March 7, 2024.

If you have any questions, please call 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737).

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About iShares

iShares unlocks opportunity across markets to meet the evolving needs of investors. With more than twenty years of experience, a global line-up of 1300+ exchange traded funds (ETFs) and $3.12 trillion in assets under management as of September 30, 2023, iShares continues to drive progress for the financial industry. iShares funds are powered by the expert portfolio and risk management of BlackRock.

Carefully consider the Funds' investment objectives, risk factors, and charges and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the Funds' prospectuses or, if available, the summary prospectuses which may be obtained by visiting www.iShares.com or www.blackrock.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

This information should not be relied upon as research, investment advice, or a recommendation regarding any products, strategies, or any security in particular. This material is strictly for illustrative, educational, or informational purposes and is subject to change.

The Funds are distributed by BlackRock Investments, LLC (together with its affiliates, “BlackRock”).

The iShares Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or promoted by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Funds. BlackRock Investments, LLC is not affiliated with the company listed above.

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