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      <invstOrSec>
        <name>iShares MSCI Canada ETF</name>
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        <name>Osaka Exchange</name>
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        <name>Goldman Sachs International</name>
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    <explntrNotes>

      <explntrNote note="Monthly returns presented in Item B.5(a) have been calculated without deducting any applicable sales loads or redemption fees." noteItem="B.5.a"/>




    </explntrNotes>
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      <ncom:dateSigned>2025-10-29</ncom:dateSigned>
      <ncom:nameOfApplicant>BlackRock Funds III</ncom:nameOfApplicant>
      <ncom:signature>Chuck Pulsfort</ncom:signature>
      <ncom:signerName>Chuck Pulsfort</ncom:signerName>
      <ncom:title>Assistant Treasurer</ncom:title>
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