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Bank of Montreal reports developments across a diversified North American banking franchise that includes personal and commercial banking, wealth management, capital markets, global markets and investment banking. Company news commonly covers financial results, dividend actions, client and market research, U.S. and Canadian banking activity, and expansion of wealth management services.
BMO updates also include technology and infrastructure initiatives tied to applied artificial intelligence, quantum capabilities, tokenized cash, payments and institutional settlement. Sustainable finance is another recurring theme, including labelled bond activity and frameworks connected to green, social and transition finance categories.
BMO has launched an enhanced BMO Premium Rewards Credit Card with Mastercard, designed to help customers make real financial progress. The card offers increased rewards on everyday spending, including:
- 4x points on gas, electric vehicle charging, groceries, and dining (up to $2,000 in combined spend per quarter)
- 2x points on hotels and airfare (up to $2,000 in combined spend per quarter)
- 1x points on all other purchases
- 10% anniversary bonus points based on net purchases from the previous year
The card also provides access to Mastercard offers and benefits. Points never expire and can be redeemed for gift cards, cash, statement credits, travel, and more. The enhancements apply to both new and existing cardholders automatically.
BMO Financial Group has announced a quarterly dividend increase for its common shares to $1.55, marking a 4 cent or 3% rise from the previous quarter and a 5% increase from the previous year. The dividend will be paid on August 27, 2024, to shareholders of record as of July 30, 2024.
Additionally, dividends were declared for several series of Class B Preferred Shares: $0.2265 for Series 29, $0.240688 for Series 31, $0.190875 for Series 33, and $0.426 for Series 44, payable on August 26, 2024.
Common shareholders can opt for dividend reinvestment through the Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan, with enrolment forms due by August 1, 2024.
BMO Financial Group reported second quarter 2024 results with net income of $1,866 million, up from $1,029 million in the same period last year. Adjusted net income was $2,033 million, down from $2,186 million. Reported EPS rose to $2.36 from $1.26, while adjusted EPS decreased to $2.59 from $2.89. The provision for credit losses dropped to $705 million from $1,023 million. ROE increased to 9.9% from 5.5%, but adjusted ROE fell to 10.9% from 12.6%. The CET1 ratio improved to 13.1% from 12.2%. A quarterly dividend of $1.55 per common share was declared, up 5% from last year.
Year-to-date net income reached $3,158 million, compared to $1,162 million last year; adjusted net income was $3,926 million, down from $4,344 million. Reported EPS rose to $4.08 from $1.42, while adjusted EPS fell to $5.14 from $5.94. The provision for credit losses amounted to $1,332 million, up from $1,240 million. ROE increased to 8.5% from 3.0%, but adjusted ROE decreased to 10.7% from 12.8%.
CEO Darryl White emphasized strong earnings growth, good operating leverage, and a solid balance sheet, despite economic challenges. BMO was recognized by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024.
BMO will host its 19th annual Farm to Market | Chemicals Conference on May 15 and 16, 2024 in New York, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of the agriculture and food sector amidst dynamic operating environments. Global institutional investors, financial sponsors, and companies will have access to presentations and panel discussions on key topics such as capital markets, sustainability, protein innovation, and more.
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