TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Bank of Montreal (the "Bank") (TSX: BMO)(NYSE: BMO) today announced its intention to redeem all of its 12,000,000 outstanding Non-Cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset Class B Preferred Shares, Series 31 (Non-Viability Contingent Capital (NVCC)) (the "Preferred Shares Series 31") (TSX: BMO.PR.W) for an aggregate total of $300 million on November 25, 2024. The redemption has been approved by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions.

The Preferred Shares Series 31 are redeemable at the Bank's option on November 25, 2024 (the "Redemption Date") at a redemption price of $25.00 per share. Payment of the redemption price will be made by the Bank on the Redemption Date.

Separately from the payment of the redemption price, the final quarterly dividend of $0.240688 per share for the Preferred Shares Series 31 announced by the Bank on August 27, 2024 will be paid in the usual manner on November 25, 2024, to shareholders of record on October 30, 2024.

Notice will be delivered to holders of the Preferred Shares Series 31 in accordance with the terms thereof.

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BMO Financial Group is the eighth largest bank in North America by assets, with total assets of $1.4 trillion as of July 31, 2024. Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a diverse team of highly engaged employees providing a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, global markets and investment banking products and services to 13 million customers across Canada, the United States, and in select markets globally. Driven by a single purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life, BMO is committed to driving positive change in the world, and making progress for a thriving economy, sustainable future, and inclusive society.

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