Bank of Montreal reports passive ownership of 1,804,050 common shares (10.75%) of STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists the reporting group members—Bank of Montreal, BMO Financial Corp., BMO Capital Markets Corp., BMO Bank N.A., and BMO Family Office, LLC—and shows sole voting and dispositive power associated with the reported holdings. The schedule notes some shares are held in the ordinary course of business for clients.
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Insights
Holding surpasses the 5% threshold, triggering Schedule 13G disclosure.
The filing documents a passive ownership position of 1,804,050 shares, equal to 10.75% of common stock as of 03/31/2026, reported by a group of BMO entities. It states sole voting and dispositive power figures for each reporting entity, which clarifies internal allocation of authority among the group.
Watch for any future amendments that would indicate an active intent to influence (e.g., a switch to Schedule 13D). Current language emphasizes ordinary-course client holdings, limiting governance implications in this excerpt.
A 10.75% passive stake is sizable but presented as ordinary-course holdings.
The disclosure lists per-entity allocations (for example, BMO Bank N.A.: 1,803,786 shares and BMO Capital Markets Corp.: 100 shares), which may reflect custody and trading allocations rather than a single active economic actor. The filing explicitly notes some securities are held for clients in the ordinary course of business.
Market effects depend on whether the position is traded or remains passive; subsequent filings would clarify trading intentions or plan changes.
Key Figures
Total shares beneficially owned:1,804,050 sharesPercent of class:10.75%BMO Bank N.A. reported holding:1,803,786 shares+2 more
5 metrics
Total shares beneficially owned1,804,050 sharesas of 03/31/2026
Percent of class10.75%as of 03/31/2026
BMO Bank N.A. reported holding1,803,786 sharesper-entity sole voting/dispositive power
BMO Capital Markets Corp. reported holding100 sharesper-entity sole voting/dispositive power
BMO Family Office, LLC reported holding164 sharesper-entity sole dispositive power
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power
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Schedule 13Gregulatory
"Item 2. | (a) | Name of person filing: Bank of Montreal"
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 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 powerregulatory
"Item 4. | (iii) Sole power to dispose: Bank of Montreal - 1,804,050"
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.
What stake does Bank of Montreal report in STARZ (STRZ)?
Bank of Montreal reports ownership of 1,804,050 shares, equal to 10.75%. The Schedule 13G shows this position as of 03/31/2026, reported across multiple BMO entities with sole voting and dispositive power figures listed.
Does the Schedule 13G indicate active control over STARZ?
No — the filing is a Schedule 13G, indicating passive ownership. The statement notes holdings are in the ordinary course of business for clients and does not assert an intent to influence or control the company.
Which BMO entities hold STARZ shares and in what amounts?
Reported allocations include BMO Bank N.A. 1,803,786; BMO Capital Markets Corp. 100; BMO Family Office, LLC 164. The filing lists these per-entity sole voting and dispositive power figures alongside the group total.
As of what date is the 10.75% ownership reported?
The ownership percentage and share count are reported as of 03/31/2026. Signatures on the filing are dated 04/07/2026 and attest to the information provided for that reporting period.
Will this Schedule 13G filing change STARZ governance immediately?
No immediate governance change is implied by this filing. A Schedule 13G signals passive holdings; any change to active intent or group coordination would typically appear in an amended filing such as a Schedule 13D.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/
(Name of Issuer)
Common Shares, no par value per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
855919106
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
855919106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Bank of Montreal
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
Unknown
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,804,050.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,804,050.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,804,050.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
10.75 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
855919106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BMO FINANCIAL CORP.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,804,050.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,804,050.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,804,050.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
10.75 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
855919106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BMO CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
100.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
100.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
100.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
855919106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BMO BANK N.A.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
ILLINOIS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,803,786.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,803,786.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,803,786.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
10.75 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
BK
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
855919106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BMO FAMILY OFFICE, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
164.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
164.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1647 STEWART ST., SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
90404
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Bank of Montreal
BMO FINANCIAL CORP.
BMO CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.
BMO BANK N.A.
BMO FAMILY OFFICE, LLC
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
1 First Canadian Place
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5X1A1
(c)
Citizenship:
Bank of Montreal - UNKNOWN
BMO FINANCIAL CORP. - DELAWARE
BMO CAPITAL MARKETS CORP. - DELAWARE
BMO BANK N.A. - ILLINOIS
BMO FAMILY OFFICE, LLC - DELAWARE
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Shares, no par value per share
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
855919106
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
1804050
(b)
Percent of class:
10.75 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Bank of Montreal - 1,804,050
BMO FINANCIAL CORP. - 1,804,050
BMO CAPITAL MARKETS CORP. - 100
BMO BANK N.A. - 1,803,786
BMO FAMILY OFFICE, LLC - 0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
Bank of Montreal - 0
BMO FINANCIAL CORP. - 0
BMO CAPITAL MARKETS CORP. - 0
BMO BANK N.A. - 0
BMO FAMILY OFFICE, LLC - 0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Bank of Montreal - 1,804,050
BMO FINANCIAL CORP. - 1,804,050
BMO CAPITAL MARKETS CORP. - 100
BMO BANK N.A. - 1,803,786
BMO FAMILY OFFICE, LLC - 164
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Bank of Montreal - 0
BMO FINANCIAL CORP. - 0
BMO CAPITAL MARKETS CORP. - 0
BMO BANK N.A. - 0
BMO FAMILY OFFICE, LLC - 0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Certain of the securities reported herein are held in the ordinary course of business of the Reporting Person on behalf of certain clients who have the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of such securities.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Documents.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
Each reporting person may be deemed to be a member of a group with respect to the issuer or securities of the issuer for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act. Each reporting person declares that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be construed as an admission that such person is, for the purposes of Section13(d) or 13(g) of the Act or any other purpose, (i) acting (or has agreed or is agreeing to act) with any other person as a partnership, limited partnership, syndicate, or other group for the purpose of acquiring, holding, or disposing of securities of the issuer or otherwise with respect to the issuer or any securities of the issuer or (ii) a member of any syndicate or group with respect to the issuer or any securities of the issuer.
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
Each reporting person may be deemed to be a member of a group with respect to the issuer or securities of the issuer for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act. Each reporting person declares that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be construed as an admission that such person is, for the purposes of Section13(d) or 13(g) of the Act or any other purpose, (i) acting (or has agreed or is agreeing to act) with any other person as a partnership, limited partnership, syndicate, or other group for the purpose of acquiring, holding, or disposing of securities of the issuer or otherwise with respect to the issuer or any securities of the issuer or (ii) a member of any syndicate or group with respect to the issuer or any securities of the issuer.
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
