TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2024
/CNW/ - Bank of Montreal (the "Bank") (TSX: BMO)(NYSE: BMO)
today announced its intention to redeem all of its 12,000,000
outstanding Non-Cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset Class B Preferred
Shares, Series 31 (Non-Viability Contingent Capital (NVCC)) (the
"Preferred Shares Series 31") (TSX: BMO.PR.W) for an aggregate
total of $300 million on November 25, 2024. The redemption has been
approved by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial
Institutions.
The Preferred Shares Series 31 are redeemable at the Bank's
option on November 25, 2024 (the
"Redemption Date") at a redemption price of $25.00 per share. Payment of the redemption price
will be made by the Bank on the Redemption Date.
Separately from the payment of the redemption price, the final
quarterly dividend of $0.240688 per
share for the Preferred Shares Series 31 announced by the Bank on
August 27, 2024 will be paid in the
usual manner on November 25, 2024, to
shareholders of record on October 30,
2024.
Notice will be delivered to holders of the Preferred Shares
Series 31 in accordance with the terms thereof.
About BMO Financial Group
BMO Financial Group is the eighth largest bank in North
America by assets, with total assets of $1.4 trillion as of July
31, 2024. Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a
diverse team of highly engaged employees providing a broad range of
personal and commercial banking, wealth management, global markets
and investment banking products and services to 13 million
customers across Canada, the United
States, and in select markets globally. Driven by a single
purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life, BMO
is committed to driving positive change in the world, and making
progress for a thriving economy, sustainable future, and inclusive
society.
Internet: www.bmo.com X: @BMOMedia
SOURCE BMO Financial Group