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BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (BlackRock Canada), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (BlackRock) (NYSE: BLK) today announces an update to the investment risk ratings of the mutual funds listed below (the Funds). These changes will be reflected in the simplified prospectus for the Funds that will be filed on or about September 27, 2019.

Fund Name	Previous Risk Rating	Updated Risk Rating
BlackRock MaxGrowth Portfolio	Medium	Low to Medium
BlackRock Diversified Monthly Income Portfolio	Low to Medium	Low

A copy of the standardized risk classification methodology used by BlackRock Canada to identify the investment risk levels of the Funds is available on request, at no cost, by calling us at 1-855-255-5951 or by writing to BlackRock Canada at 161 Bay Street, Suite 2500, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2S1.

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Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in the Funds. Please read the relevant prospectus before investing. The Funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Tax, investment and all other decisions should be made, as appropriate, only with guidance from a qualified professional.

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