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Bank of Montreal (BMO) is a leading North American financial services provider with a 200-year legacy in banking, wealth management, and capital markets. This page aggregates official BMO press releases and financial news updates, offering investors and stakeholders timely insights into corporate developments.
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Key areas of focus include BMO's digital banking innovations, cross-border financial services expansion, and sustainability initiatives. Bookmark this page for direct access to primary source materials and analysis-free reporting straight from the company.
BMO Financial Group has announced a direct equity investment of $6 million in a redevelopment project led by DL3 Realty Advisors in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago. This project aims to transform a vacant retail site into a corporate call center, generating 1,000 new jobs in the local community. This marks BMO's first direct equity investment in commercial real estate, emphasizing a commitment to revitalizing historically disinvested neighborhoods. The investment aligns with BMO's broader community initiatives, which have exceeded $2 billion in commitments to support underserved communities.
BMO Capital Markets will host its 31st Global Metals & Mining Conference from February 28 to March 2, 2022 in Hollywood, Florida. The event will gather over 1,100 industry leaders from 500 organizations across 36 countries to discuss critical themes like decarbonization, ESG, and global economic recovery. Notable companies participating include Agnico Eagle, Alcoa, and BHP. BMO has been recognized for 13 consecutive years as the best investment bank for metals and mining, highlighting its expertise in this sector.
BMO Financial Group (TSX: BMO) has secured a US$250 million Sustainability-Linked Revolving Credit Facility with Seaspan, a leading containership leasing company. This financing deal ties interest rates to Seaspan's carbon intensity alignment with the International Maritime Organization's 2050 decarbonization goals. It reflects BMO's commitment to sustainable finance, marking its 14th Sustainability Linked Loan in the past year. BMO aims to deploy $300 billion in sustainable lending by 2025, supporting clients in their transition to a net-zero economy.
BMO Economics has launched the BMO Economics Inflation Monitor, a weekly report detailing factors impacting inflation in Canada and the U.S.. The inaugural report notes a significant increase in U.S. consumer prices, which surged 7.5% year-over-year in January, the highest since 1982. It highlights a rise in small business pricing and escalating oil prices due to Russia-Ukraine tensions. The report aims to provide insights into inflation trends, with further updates scheduled throughout 2022.
BMO Financial Group will announce its first quarter 2022 financial results on March 1, 2022, with a news release at approximately 5:30 a.m. ET.
A conference call for the investor community is scheduled for 7:15 a.m. ET, accessible via telephone or the internet. Presentation materials will be available online.
Rebroadcast of the call will be available until April 1, 2022, and the webcast will be accessible until June 1, 2022.
BMO Financial Group (TSX: BMO) has announced a partnership with Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, aiming to accelerate climate innovation and clean technologies. The bank will contribute $50 million over five years to support advancements in areas like clean hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel. This makes BMO the first Canadian company to join this initiative. Furthermore, BMO is committed to deploying $300 billion in sustainable lending by 2025, reinforcing its leadership in sustainability efforts recognized by various global rankings.
BMO Financial Group announced availability of its sectoral and technical experts for commentary on the anticipated interest rate announcements from the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve on Jan. 26, 2022. With rising expectations for rate increases, experts will provide insights on monetary policy implications for inflation and investment strategies. Key representatives include Chief Economist Doug Porter and Deputy Chief Economist Michael Gregory. BMO, the 8th largest bank in North America, holds total assets of $988 billion as of October 31, 2021.
Bank of Montreal (TSX: BMO) has introduced a 2% discount on common shares issued from treasury under its Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan. This discount applies to the Q1 2022 Dividend, payable on February 28, 2022, to shareholders of record by February 1, 2022. Existing members of the Plan will automatically receive the discount on reinvested dividends. For new participants, enrolment forms must be submitted by February 3, 2022. More information is available on BMO's investor relations website.
BMO Financial Group has announced its acquisition of Bank of the West for US$16.3 billion. This strategic move, aimed at expanding BMO's presence in the U.S., particularly in California, will be funded primarily through existing capital. The transaction is projected to be immediately accretive to BMO's adjusted earnings per share and is expected to add US$56 billion in loans and US$89 billion in deposits. BMO plans to retain all front-line employees of Bank of the West and maintain its branch network, enhancing its operational capabilities and customer base.
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