Bank of Montreal group files 13G showing 3.51M CBIZ holdings (CBZ)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
CBIZ, Inc. Schedule 13G reports that a Bank of Montreal group of entities beneficially owns 3,508,094 shares of CBIZ common stock, representing 7% of the class. The filing breaks out voting and dispositive powers across related BMO entities and affiliated holders, with 2,549,917 shares held with sole voting power by Bank of Montreal and 3,505,334 shares held with sole dispositive power by 1001271606 Ontario Inc. The filing is signed by Kathryn Cenac on behalf of the reporting persons.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership: 3,508,094 shares
Percent of class: 7%
Sole voting power (Bank of Montreal): 2,549,917 shares
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6 metrics
Beneficial ownership
3,508,094 shares
Item 4 aggregate beneficially owned
Percent of class
7%
Item 4 percent of class
Sole voting power (Bank of Montreal)
2,549,917 shares
Item 4(i) sole power to vote
Sole dispositive power (1001271606 Ontario Inc)
3,505,334 shares
Item 4(iii) sole power to dispose
CUSIP
124805102
Security identifier listed on cover
Signature date
05/13/2026
Filing signed by Kathryn Cenac
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, sole voting power
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Schedule 13G regulatory
"Item 1. Name of issuer: CBIZ, Inc.; form header"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
beneficially owned regulatory
"Item 4. Ownership (a) Amount beneficially owned: 3,508,094"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
sole dispositive power regulatory
"Item 4(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
sole voting power regulatory
"Item 4(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: Bank of Montreal - 2,549,917"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
FAQ
What voting power does Bank of Montreal hold in CBIZ?
Bank of Montreal reports sole voting power over 2,549,917 shares. The filing lists per-entity allocations of voting power across BMO subsidiaries and affiliated entities in the group.
What percent of CBIZ does the reported position represent?
The aggregated position equals 7% of the class. That percent is reported alongside the 3,508,094 share count in Item 4 of the Schedule 13G disclosure.
Who signed the Schedule 13G for these reporting persons?
Kathryn Cenac, Managing Director - Regulatory Solutions Group, signed the filing. The filing includes multiple signatures with the same name and title dated 05/13/2026.