BMO Announces Election of Board of Directors

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Bank of Montreal (BMO) announced the successful election of its Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. All 13 director nominees were elected, with high percentages of votes in favor. The detailed results of the vote were disclosed, showcasing strong shareholder support for the elected directors.

TORONTO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) today held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

At the meeting, all director nominees listed in the bank's management proxy circular dated February 7, 2024 were elected. The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors are set out below.

Each of the following 13 nominees was elected as a director of Bank of Montreal:

Nominee	Votes For		Votes Withheld
Janice M. Babiak	342,157,861	97.36 %	9,271,842	2.64 %
Craig W. Broderick	347,929,389	99.00 %	3,500,313	1.00 %
Hazel Claxton	350,277,619	99.67 %	1,152,183	0.33 %
George A. Cope	334,780,073	95.26 %	16,649,729	4.74 %
Stephen Dent	350,489,694	99.73 %	939,655	0.27 %
Christine A. Edwards	340,920,673	97.01 %	10,508,676	2.99 %
Martin S. Eichenbaum	349,808,876	99.54 %	1,620,472	0.46 %
David Harquail	350,281,227	99.67 %	1,148,121	0.33 %
Linda S. Huber	350,224,200	99.66 %	1,205,559	0.34 %
Eric R. La Flèche	346,253,767	98.53 %	5,176,036	1.47 %
Lorraine Mitchelmore	347,954,785	99.01 %	3,474,973	0.99 %
Madhu Ranganathan	318,658,988	90.68 %	32,770,815	9.32 %
Darryl White	349,208,736	99.37 %	2,221,067	0.63 %

Final voting results on all matters voted on at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today will be published shortly on www.bmo.com, and filed with Canadian and U.S. securities regulators.  

About BMO Financial Group
BMO Financial Group is the eighth largest bank in North America by assets, with total assets of $1.3 trillion as of January 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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FAQ

Who were elected as directors of Bank of Montreal?

Janice M. Babiak, Craig W. Broderick, Hazel Claxton, George A. Cope, Stephen Dent, Christine A. Edwards, Martin S. Eichenbaum, David Harquail, Linda S. Huber, Eric R. La Flèche, Lorraine Mitchelmore, Madhu Ranganathan, and Darryl White were elected as directors of Bank of Montreal.

What percentage of votes were in favor of Janice M. Babiak?

Janice M. Babiak received 97.36% of votes in favor.

Who received the highest percentage of votes in the election?

Stephen Dent received the highest percentage of votes with 99.73% in favor.

Where will the final voting results be published?

The final voting results will be published shortly on www.bmo.com and filed with Canadian and U.S. securities regulators.