UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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| BlackRock International Value Fund | BlackRock Short-Term Bond Fund |
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS ADJOURNED UNTIL JULY 7, 2011
Dear Shareholder:
We recently mailed you proxy materials relating to proposals to be voted on at Special Meetings of Shareholders for the funds listed above that were convened on June 24, 2011. The meetings have been adjourned to allow shareholders more time to submit their voting instructions. The adjourned meetings will be held on July 7, 2011 at 9:30 a.m., Eastern Time, at the offices of BlackRock Advisors, LLC at 800 Scudders Mill Road, Plainsboro, New Jersey 08536. This letter was sent because you held shares in one or more of the funds on the record date andwe have not received your vote.
YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT
VOTING NOW HELPS AVOID UNNECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS WITH SHAREHOLDERS
AND ELIMINATES PHONE CALLS
For the reasons set forth in the proxy materials previously mailed to you,the Boards of Directors unanimously recommend that you vote for the approval of the proposals.
Please vote using one of the following options:
1. | VOTE ONLINE | |
| Log on to the website listed on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the on screen instructions. | ||
2. | VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE | |
| Call the toll free number listed on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the recorded instructions. | ||
3. | VOTE BY MAIL | |
| Complete, sign and date the enclosed proxy card(s), then return them in the enclosed postage paid envelope. | ||
| 4. | VOTE IN PERSON | |
| Attend the adjourned meeting and vote in person. |
If you have any questions about the proposals, or need assistance with voting, you may call Computershare Fund Services, each fund’s proxy solicitor, toll free at1-866-963-6126.
Thank you for voting.