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BlackRock CEO to Speak at Goldman Sachs US Financial Services Conference on December 8th

^{Published on 2010-12-02 14:35:34 - Market Wire}
 

NEW YORK--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) today announced that Laurence D. Fink, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to speak at the Goldman Sachs US Financial Services Conference in New York on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 beginning at approximately 4:10 p.m. (eastern time). Prior to Mr. Finka™s remarks, a live audio webcast and any slides that may be used will be accessible via the aInvestor Relationsa section of BlackRocka™s website, [ www.blackrock.com ]. A replay of the webcast will be available within 24 hours of Mr. Finka™s presentation and will remain accessible through the Companya™s website for seven days.

About BlackRock

BlackRock is a leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients worldwide. At September 30, 2010, BlackRock's AUM was $3.446 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 September 30, 2010, the firm has approximately 8,900 employees in 24 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 ].