BMO Financial Group Declares Dividends

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Bank of Montreal (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.59 per share on common shares for Q2 2025, unchanged from the previous quarter. The board also declared dividends on various preferred shares: $0.190875 per share on Class B Series 33, $0.426 per share on Class B Series 44, $36.865 per share on Class B Series 50, and $35.285 per share on Class B Series 52.

The common share dividend is payable on May 27, 2025, to shareholders of record on April 29, 2025, while preferred share dividends are payable on May 26, 2025, to shareholders of record on the same date. All dividends are designated as "eligible" for Canadian tax purposes.

Shareholders can reinvest their cash dividends in BMO common shares through the Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan, with additional shares purchased on the open market without a discount.

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• Quarterly dividend of $1.59 per share maintained
• Dividend reinvestment plan available for shareholders

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TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Bank of Montreal (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $1.59 per share on paid-up common shares of Bank of Montreal for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 ("Q2 2025 Dividend"), unchanged from the prior quarter.

The Board of Directors also declared dividends of:

• $0.190875 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 33;
• $0.426 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 44;
• $36.865 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 50⁽¹⁾; and
• $35.285 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 52⁽¹⁾.

The dividend on the common shares is payable on May 27, 2025, to shareholders of record on April 29, 2025.  The dividends on preferred shares are payable on May 26, 2025, to shareholders of record on April 29, 2025. 

The above-mentioned dividends on the common and preferred shares are designated as "eligible" dividends for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any similar provincial and territorial legislation.

Common shareholders may elect to have their cash dividends reinvested in common shares of the Bank in accordance with the Bank's Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan (the "Plan").  Such additional common shares will be purchased on the open market without a discount until further notice.

For registered shareholders who wish to participate in the Plan, Enrolment Forms must be received by the Bank's transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company of Canada, by the close of business on May 1, 2025. Beneficial or non-registered holders must contact their financial institution or broker well in advance of the above date for instructions on how to participate.

More information about the Plan and how to enroll can be found at:

http://www.bmo.com/home/about/banking/investor-relations/shareholder-information/dividend-reinvestment-plan

⁽¹⁾ The Class B Preferred Shares Series 50 and 52 are not listed on any stock exchanges.

Internet: www.bmo.com     X: @BMOmedia

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SOURCE BMO Financial Group

FAQ

When is BMO's Q2 2025 dividend payment date?

BMO's Q2 2025 dividend on common shares is payable on May 27, 2025, to shareholders of record on April 29, 2025.

How much is BMO's quarterly dividend for Q2 2025?

BMO declared a quarterly dividend of $1.59 per share on common shares for Q2 2025, unchanged from the previous quarter.

How can BMO shareholders reinvest their dividends?

BMO shareholders can reinvest cash dividends through the Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan, with additional common shares purchased on the open market without a discount.

What is the record date for BMO's Q2 2025 dividend?

The record date for BMO's Q2 2025 dividend is April 29, 2025, for both common and preferred shares.

What are the dividend amounts for BMO's preferred shares?

BMO declared dividends of $0.190875 per share on Class B Series 33, $0.426 per share on Series 44, $36.865 per share on Series 50, and $35.285 per share on Series 52 preferred shares.