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Exhibit 10.141
AMD_00191087.0
THIS AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”) dated as of May 4, 2016 (the “Amendment Effective Date”) is made to the Schedules (as defined below) by and between MSCI Inc. (“MSCI”) and BlackRock Fund Advisors (“Licensee”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in each applicable Schedule, as the case may be.
WHEREAS, MSCI and Licensee entered into the Schedules identified in Attachment 1 hereto (each, a “Schedule” and, collectively, the “Schedules”);
WHEREAS, the Schedules are governed by the Index License Agreement for Funds (internal MSCI reference number: IXF_00040) dated as of March 18, 2000 (the “Agreement”) by and between MSCI and Licensee;
WHEREAS, the Schedules specify the names of certain Licensee Funds, which names are identified as “original Fund names” in Attachment 1 hereto; and
WHEREAS, MSCI and Licensee wish to change such “original Fund names” of such Licensee Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, each of MSCI and Licensee hereby agree to amend the Schedules as follows:
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Commencing on the Amendment Effective Date, each of the Schedules is hereby amended so that the “original Fund name” set forth in Attachment 1 hereto shall be deleted and replaced with the “revised Fund name” set forth in Attachment 1 hereto. |
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This Amendment amends and operates in conjunction with each applicable Schedule. This Amendment, each applicable Schedule and the Agreement constitute the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in full all prior proposals and understandings, oral or written, relating to such subject matter. To the extent that the terms of this Amendment conflict with the terms of any applicable Schedule or the Agreement, the terms of this Amendment shall control. |
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This Amendment shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflict or choice of laws principles. |
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This Amendment may be executed in counterparts, which taken together, shall constitute one Amendment and each party hereto may execute this Amendment by signing such counterpart; provided that no party shall be bound hereby until the Amendment has been executed and delivered by all parties hereto. A facsimile or PDF signature of either party to this Amendment shall be deemed an original signature of such party and shall manifest such party’s intention to be bound by this Amendment. |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment to be executed as of the Amendment Effective Date set forth above.
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MSCI Inc. |
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BlackRock Fund Advisors |
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By |
/s/ Alex Gil |
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By |
/s/ Manish Mehta |
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Name |
Alex Gil |
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Name |
Manish Mehta |
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Title |
Executive Director |
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Title |
Managing Director |
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Attachment 1
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Schedule |
original Fund name |
revised Fund name |
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internal MSCI reference number of the Schedule |
Effective Date of the Schedule |
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AMD_00151505.0 |
April 20, 2015 |
iShares FactorSelect MSCI Emerging ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF |
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AMD_00151505.0 |
April 20, 2015 |
iShares FactorSelect MSCI Global ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Global ETF |
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AMD_00151505.0 |
April 20, 2015 |
iShares FactorSelect MSCI International ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Intl ETF |
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AMD_00151505.0 |
April 20, 2015 |
iShares FactorSelect MSCI Intl Small-Cap ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Intl Small-Cap ETF |
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AMD_00156266.0 |
April 20, 2015 |
iShares FactorSelect MSCI USA ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor USA ETF |
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AMD_00156266.0 |
April 20, 2015 |
iShares FactorSelect MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor USA Small-Cap ETF |
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AMD_00403 |
October 4, 2011 |
iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Index Fund (USMV) |
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF |
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AMD_00119881.0 |
January 23, 2014 |
iShares MSCI Japan Minimum Volatility ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol Japan ETF |
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AMD_00403 |
October 4, 2011 |
iShares MSCI ACWI Minimum Volatility Index Fund (ACMV) |
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol Global ETF |
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AMD_00119881.0 |
January 23, 2014 |
iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan Minimum Volatility ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol Asia ex Japan ETF |
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AMD_00403 |
October 4, 2011 |
iShares MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility Index Fund (EFAV) |
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF |
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AMD_00403 |
October 4, 2011 |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Minimum Volatility Index Fund (EEMV) |
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol Emerging Markets ETF |
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AMD_00119881.0 |
January 23, 2014 |
iShares MSCI Europe Minimum Volatility ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol Europe ETF |
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AMD_00178568.0 |
August 3, 2015 |
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI Minimum Volatility ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol Global Currency Hedged ETF |
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AMD_00178568.0 |
August 3, 2015 |
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE Currency Hedged ETF |
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AMD_00178568.0 |
August 3, 2015 |
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EM Minimum Volatility ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EM Currency Hedged ETF |
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AMD_00178567.0 |
August 3, 2015 |
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Europe Minimum Volatility ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol Europe Currency Hedged ETF |
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AMD_00090437.0 |
February 21, 2013 |
iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF |
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AMD_00090437.0 |
February 21, 2013 |
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF |
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AMD_00090437.0 |
February 21, 2013 |
iShares MSCI USA Size Factor ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI USA Size Factor ETF |
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AMD_00090437.0 |
February 21, 2013 |
iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETF |
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AMD_00136364.0 |
September 9, 2014 |
iShares MSCI International Developed Momentum Factor ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF |
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AMD_00136364.0 |
September 9, 2014 |
iShares MSCI International Developed Quality Factor ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF |
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AMD_00163614.0 |
September 9, 2014 |
iShares MSCI International Developed Size Factor ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF |
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AMD_00163614.0 |
September 9, 2014 |
iShares MSCI International Developed Value Factor ETF |
iShares Edge MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF |
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