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   <title>BlackRock® Canada Announces the Termination of iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF</title>
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&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;TORONTO, Oct.  23, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“&lt;strong&gt;BlackRock Canada&lt;/strong&gt;”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (“&lt;strong&gt;BlackRock&lt;/strong&gt;”) (NYSE:BLK) announced today that it intends to terminate iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF (the “&lt;strong&gt;Terminating Fund&lt;/strong&gt;”), based on an ongoing process to review its product lineup. The Terminating Fund will terminate on or about January 21, 2027 (the “&lt;strong&gt;Termination Date&lt;/strong&gt;”).&lt;/p&gt; &lt;table style=&quot;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; border-collapse: collapse; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse ;&quot;&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt</description>
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&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;TORONTO, Oct.  23, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“&lt;strong&gt;BlackRock Canada&lt;/strong&gt;”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (“&lt;strong&gt;BlackRock&lt;/strong&gt;”) (NYSE:BLK) announced today that it intends to terminate iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF (the “&lt;strong&gt;Terminating Fund&lt;/strong&gt;”), based on an ongoing process to review its product lineup. The Terminating Fund will terminate on or about January 21, 2027 (the “&lt;strong&gt;Termination Date&lt;/strong&gt;”).&lt;/p&gt; &lt;table style=&quot;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; border-collapse: collapse; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse ;&quot;&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt</description>
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&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;TORONTO, Oct.  23, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“&lt;strong&gt;BlackRock Canada&lt;/strong&gt;”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (“&lt;strong&gt;BlackRock&lt;/strong&gt;”) (NYSE:BLK) announced today that it intends to terminate iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF (the “&lt;strong&gt;Terminating Fund&lt;/strong&gt;”), based on an ongoing process to review its product lineup. The Terminating Fund will terminate on or about January 21, 2027 (the “&lt;strong&gt;Termination Date&lt;/strong&gt;”).&lt;/p&gt; &lt;table style=&quot;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; border-collapse: collapse; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse ;&quot;&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt</description>
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&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;TORONTO, Oct.  23, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“&lt;strong&gt;BlackRock Canada&lt;/strong&gt;”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (“&lt;strong&gt;BlackRock&lt;/strong&gt;”) (NYSE:BLK) announced today that it intends to terminate iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF (the “&lt;strong&gt;Terminating Fund&lt;/strong&gt;”), based on an ongoing process to review its product lineup. The Terminating Fund will terminate on or about January 21, 2027 (the “&lt;strong&gt;Termination Date&lt;/strong&gt;”).&lt;/p&gt; &lt;table style=&quot;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; border-collapse: collapse; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse ;&quot;&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt</description>
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   <description>&lt;p&gt;22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII) (“22nd Century” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company focused on utilizing advanced plant technologies to improve health and wellness, today announced the appointment of Lawrence (Larry) Firestone as the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nora Sullivan, former Chair of the Board, commented, “Larry is a seasoned executive known for his 'hands-on' leadership style emphasizing teamwork, business alignment, continuous improvement, cost control and process optimization. His track record of success with fast growing public companies will serve 22nd Century well as it continues to execute the strategic business plan and work to drive shareholder</description>
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   <description>&lt;p&gt;22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII) (“22nd Century” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company focused on utilizing advanced plant technologies to improve health and wellness, today announced the appointment of Lawrence (Larry) Firestone as the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nora Sullivan, former Chair of the Board, commented, “Larry is a seasoned executive known for his 'hands-on' leadership style emphasizing teamwork, business alignment, continuous improvement, cost control and process optimization. His track record of success with fast growing public companies will serve 22nd Century well as it continues to execute the strategic business plan and work to drive shareholder</description>
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   <description>&lt;p&gt;22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII) (“22nd Century” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company focused on utilizing advanced plant technologies to improve health and wellness, today announced the appointment of Lawrence (Larry) Firestone as the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nora Sullivan, former Chair of the Board, commented, “Larry is a seasoned executive known for his 'hands-on' leadership style emphasizing teamwork, business alignment, continuous improvement, cost control and process optimization. His track record of success with fast growing public companies will serve 22nd Century well as it continues to execute the strategic business plan and work to drive shareholder</description>
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   <description>&lt;p&gt;22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII) (“22nd Century” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company focused on utilizing advanced plant technologies to improve health and wellness, today announced the appointment of Lawrence (Larry) Firestone as the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nora Sullivan, former Chair of the Board, commented, “Larry is a seasoned executive known for his 'hands-on' leadership style emphasizing teamwork, business alignment, continuous improvement, cost control and process optimization. His track record of success with fast growing public companies will serve 22nd Century well as it continues to execute the strategic business plan and work to drive shareholder</description>
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   <description>&lt;p&gt;22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII) (“22nd Century” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company focused on utilizing advanced plant technologies to improve health and wellness, today announced the appointment of Lawrence (Larry) Firestone as the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nora Sullivan, former Chair of the Board, commented, “Larry is a seasoned executive known for his 'hands-on' leadership style emphasizing teamwork, business alignment, continuous improvement, cost control and process optimization. His track record of success with fast growing public companies will serve 22nd Century well as it continues to execute the strategic business plan and work to drive shareholder</description>
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   <description>&lt;p&gt;22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII) (“22nd Century” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company focused on utilizing advanced plant technologies to improve health and wellness, today announced the appointment of Lawrence (Larry) Firestone as the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nora Sullivan, former Chair of the Board, commented, “Larry is a seasoned executive known for his 'hands-on' leadership style emphasizing teamwork, business alignment, continuous improvement, cost control and process optimization. His track record of success with fast growing public companies will serve 22nd Century well as it continues to execute the strategic business plan and work to drive shareholder</description>
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   <description>&lt;p&gt;22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII) (“22nd Century” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company focused on utilizing advanced plant technologies to improve health and wellness, today announced the appointment of Lawrence (Larry) Firestone as the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nora Sullivan, former Chair of the Board, commented, “Larry is a seasoned executive known for his 'hands-on' leadership style emphasizing teamwork, business alignment, continuous improvement, cost control and process optimization. His track record of success with fast growing public companies will serve 22nd Century well as it continues to execute the strategic business plan and work to drive shareholder</description>
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   <description>&lt;p&gt;22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII) (“22nd Century” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company focused on utilizing advanced plant technologies to improve health and wellness, today announced the appointment of Lawrence (Larry) Firestone as the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nora Sullivan, former Chair of the Board, commented, “Larry is a seasoned executive known for his 'hands-on' leadership style emphasizing teamwork, business alignment, continuous improvement, cost control and process optimization. His track record of success with fast growing public companies will serve 22nd Century well as it continues to execute the strategic business plan and work to drive shareholder</description>
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