Prospectus (4.96 Mb) - BlackRock International
Prospectus (4.96 Mb) - BlackRock International
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The Company is a limited liability registered closed-ended investment company incorporated in Jersey. The Company is<br />
not an Authorised Person under FSMA and, accordingly, is not registered with the FSA. The Company has been<br />
established in Jersey as a listed fund under a fast-track authorisation process. It is suitable therefore only for<br />
professional or experienced investors, or those who have taken appropriate professional advice. Regulatory requirements<br />
which may be deemed necessary for the protection of retail or inexperienced investors, do not apply to listed funds. By<br />
investing in the Company you will be deemed to be acknowledging that you are a professional or experienced investor, or<br />
have taken appropriate professional advice, and accept the reduced requirements accordingly.<br />
The consent of the Jersey Financial Services Commission (“JFSC”) under the Control of Borrowing (Jersey) Order 1958 (as<br />
amended) has been obtained for the issue of an unlimited number of Shares and an unlimited number of C Shares. The<br />
JFSC is protected by the Control of Borrowing (Jersey) Law 1947 (as amended) against liability arising from the discharge<br />
of its functions under that law.<br />
The Company has received a permit under the Collective Investment Funds (Jersey) Law, 1988 (as amended) (the “CIF<br />
Law”) to carry out its functions but is not authorised or regulated in any other jurisdiction. The JFSC is protected by the<br />
CIF Law, against liability arising from its functions under that law. The Manager is licensed to conduct fund services<br />
business in respect of the Company under the Financial Services (Jersey) Law, 1988 (as amended) (the “FSL”). The JFSC is<br />
protected by the FSL against any liability arising from the discharge of its functions under the FSL.<br />
A copy of this document has been delivered to the Jersey registrar of companies in accordance with article 6 of the Companies<br />
(General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 1992 and the registrar has given, and has not withdrawn, his consent to its circulation.<br />
It must be distinctly understood that neither the Jersey registrar of companies nor the JFSC takes responsibility for the<br />
financial soundness of the Company or for the correctness of any statements made, or opinions expressed, with regard to it.<br />
Any change to the Company or amendment to the <strong>Prospectus</strong> which would not be in full compliance with the provisions<br />
set out in the Listed Fund Guide published by the JFSC from time to time requires the prior approval of the JFSC.<br />
Application has been made to the FSA for all of the Shares of the Company issued in connection with the Offer to be<br />
admitted to the Official List and to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s main market for listed securities. It is not<br />
intended that the Shares be admitted to listing in any other jurisdiction. Dealings in the Shares are expected to commence<br />
on a “when issued” basis at 8.00 am (London time) on or about 24 April 2008. It is expected that admission of such shares<br />
to the Official List will become effective and that unconditional dealings will commence at 8.00 am (London time) on<br />
29 April 2008 with delivery of such Shares expected to take place on or about 29 April 2008. Dealings on the London Stock<br />
Exchange before Admission will only be settled if Admission takes place. All dealings before the date of Admission will be<br />
of no effect if Admission does not take place and such dealings will be at the sole risk of the parties concerned.<br />
You are wholly responsible for ensuring that all aspects of this Company are acceptable to you. Investment in listed funds<br />
may involve special risks that could lead to a loss of all or a substantial portion of such investment. Unless you fully<br />
understand and accept the nature of this Company and the potential risks inherent in this Company you should not invest<br />
in this Company. Further information in relation to the regulatory treatment of listed funds domiciled in Jersey may be<br />
found on the website of the JFSC at www.jerseyfsc.org.<br />
If you are in any doubt about the contents of the <strong>Prospectus</strong>, you should seek advice from someone who is licensed<br />
under the Financial Services (Jersey) Law 1998 (as amended) to provide investment advice, or from your stockbroker,<br />
bank manager, solicitor, accountant or other financial adviser.<br />
The Shares have not been and will not be registered under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“US Securities Act”)<br />
or any other applicable law of the United States. The Shares are being offered outside the United States to non-US<br />
persons in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Regulation S of the US Securities Act. The Shares may<br />
not be offered or sold within the United States, or to US Persons. The Company will not be registered under the US<br />
Investment Company Act, and investors will not be entitled to the benefits of such Act.<br />
In addition, prospective investors should note that the Shares may not be acquired by investors using assets of any<br />
employee benefit plan subject to Part 4 of Subtitle B of the Title I of the US Employee Retirement Income Security Act of<br />
1974, as amended (“ERISA”) or Section 4975 of the US Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “US Internal<br />
Revenue Code”) or other federal, state, local or other law or regulation that is substantially similar to the prohibited<br />
transaction provisions of Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the US Internal Revenue Code.<br />
For additional offering and selling restrictions, see “The Offer” in Part 2 of the Securities Note and “Selling Restrictions”<br />
on page 35 of the Registration Document.<br />
The Investment Manager is currently registered with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) as a<br />
commodity pool operator (“CPO”). However, with respect to the Company, the Investment Manager has filed with the US<br />
National Futures Association a claim pursuant to CFTC Rule 4.13(a)(4) for exemption from certain requirements<br />
applicable to a CPO. The Investment Manager is exempt from the CFTC requirements as a commodity pool operator with<br />
respect to the Company because participation in this pool is limited to non US investors. Therefore, the Investment<br />
Manager is not required to deliver a disclosure document and a certified annual report to participants in this pool.<br />
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