Bank of Montreal (BMO) CEO and CFO sign quarterly 6-K certifications

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bank of Montreal filed a Form 6-K to furnish officer certifications related to its quarterly report for the period ended January 31, 2026. The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer each certify that the report is accurate, fairly presents the bank’s financial condition and results, and that disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting have been designed, evaluated, and updated as needed.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of: February, 2026 Commission File Number: 001-13354

BANK OF MONTREAL

(Name of Registrant)

100 King Street West
1 First Canadian Place		129 rue Saint-Jacques
Toronto, Ontario		Montreal, Quebec
Canada, M5X 1A1		Canada, H2Y 1L6
(Executive Offices)		(Head Office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F ☐   Form 40-F ☒

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

The information contained in this Form 6-K and any exhibits hereto shall be deemed filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) solely for purposes of incorporation by reference into and as part of the following registration statements of the registrant on file with and declared effective by the SEC:

1. Registration Statement – Form F-3 – File No. 333-214934

2. Registration Statement – Form F-3 – File No. 333-285508

3. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-191591

4. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-180968

5. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-177579

6. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-177568

7. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-176479

8. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-175413

9. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-175412

10. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-113096

11. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-14260

12. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 33-92112

13. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-207739

14. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-237522

15. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-276007

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit		Description of Exhibit
99.1		Officers’ Certificates Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or Rule 15d-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

				BANK OF MONTREAL
				By:		/s/ Rahul Nalgirkar
				Name:		Rahul Nalgirkar
				Title:		Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 25, 2026				By:		/s/ Pascale Elharrar
				Name:		Pascale Elharrar
				Title:		Corporate Secretary

Exhibit 99.1

Certifications

Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Darryl White, Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Montreal, certify that:

1.   I have reviewed the quarterly report for the period ended January 31, 2026 (the “report”) of Bank of Montreal (the “issuer”);

2.   Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.   The issuer’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the issuer and have:

(a)  Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)  Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)  Evaluated the effectiveness of the issuer’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)  Disclosed in this report any change in the issuer’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the issuer’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.   The issuer’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the issuer’s auditors and the audit committee of the issuer’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)  All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the issuer’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)  Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the issuer’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: February 25, 2026

/s/ Darryl White

Darryl White

Chief Executive Officer

Certifications

Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Rahul Nalgirkar, Chief Financial Officer of Bank of Montreal, certify that:

1.   I have reviewed the quarterly report for the period ended January 31, 2026 (the “report”) of Bank of Montreal (the “issuer”);

2.   Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.   The issuer’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the issuer and have:

(a)  Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)  Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)  Evaluated the effectiveness of the issuer’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)  Disclosed in this report any change in the issuer’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the issuer’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.   The issuer’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the issuer’s auditors and the audit committee of the issuer’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)  All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the issuer’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)  Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the issuer’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: February 25, 2026

/s/ Rahul Nalgirkar

Rahul Nalgirkar

Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What does Bank of Montreal (BMO) report in this Form 6-K?

Bank of Montreal submits officer certifications for its quarterly report ended January 31, 2026. The CEO and CFO confirm accuracy of the report and the design and evaluation of disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting, as required under U.S. securities regulations.

Which period does Bank of Montreal’s certified report cover?

The certified report covers the quarter ended January 31, 2026. Both the CEO and CFO state they have reviewed this report and that it fairly presents, in all material respects, Bank of Montreal’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented.

Who signed the officer certifications for Bank of Montreal (BMO)?

The certifications are signed by Darryl White, Chief Executive Officer, and Rahul Nalgirkar, Chief Financial Officer. Each signs separate Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302 certifications dated February 25, 2026, confirming the design and evaluation of disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting.

What controls does Bank of Montreal’s management describe in this filing?

Management describes disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting. The CEO and CFO certify these controls are designed to ensure material information is known to them, support reliable financial reporting, and that changes affecting internal control during the recent quarter have been disclosed in the report.

How does this Form 6-K relate to Bank of Montreal’s U.S. registration statements?

The Form 6-K states that the information it contains, including the officer certifications, is incorporated by reference into certain Bank of Montreal registration statements previously declared effective by the SEC. This allows those U.S. offering documents to include the latest certification information.

What disclosures must Bank of Montreal’s officers make about internal control issues?

The CEO and CFO certify they have disclosed to the auditors and audit committee any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, and any fraud involving management or employees with significant control roles, as identified in their most recent evaluation of internal controls.

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