BMO Confirms Election of Board of Directors

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On April 18, 2023, Bank of Montreal (BMO) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders where the election results for the board of directors were finalized. All 13 nominees listed in the management proxy circular dated February 6, 2023, were elected. Voting results revealed that the majority of directors received over 95% approval, indicating strong shareholder confidence. For example, Janice M. Babiak garnered 97.87% approval with 351 million votes for and 7.6 million against. BMO, the eighth largest bank in North America, reported total assets of $1.15 trillion as of January 31, 2023, with a commitment to customer service and community impact.

Positive

• All 13 director nominees were elected with over 95% approval, reflecting strong shareholder confidence.
• BMO remains the eighth largest bank in North America with total assets of $1.15 trillion.

Negative

• Madhu Ranganathan's election received only 90.42% support, indicating some shareholder dissent.

TORONTO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Bank of Montreal (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO) today held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

At the meeting, all the director nominees listed in the bank's management proxy circular dated February 6, 2023 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	351,265,494	97.87 %	7,642,029	2.13 %
Sophie Brochu	350,385,690	97.63 %	8,521,833	2.37 %
Craig W. Broderick	355,002,307	98.91 %	3,905,215	1.09 %
George A. Cope	343,003,583	95.57 %	15,903,939	4.43 %
Stephen Dent	357,798,594	99.69 %	1,108,927	0.31 %
Christine A. Edwards	349,346,887	97.34 %	9,560,636	2.66 %
Martin S. Eichenbaum	356,306,341	99.28 %	2,601,181	0.72 %
David Harquail	356,718,020	99.39 %	2,189,502	0.61 %
Linda S. Huber	356,564,090	99.35 %	2,343,433	0.65 %
Eric R. La Flèche	355,352,580	99.01 %	3,554,497	0.99 %
Lorraine Mitchelmore	354,474,358	98.76 %	4,433,165	1.24 %
Madhu Ranganathan	324,532,435	90.42 %	34,375,088	9.58 %
Darryl White	356,410,039	99.30 %	2,497,483	0.70 %

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 $1.15 trillion as of January 31, 2023. 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 12 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 more inclusive society. 

Internet: www.bmo.com                                Twitter: @BMOMedia

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SOURCE BMO Financial Group

FAQ

What were the results of the BMO Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 18, 2023?

All 13 nominees for the board of directors were elected with strong shareholder support, the lowest approval being 90.42%.

Who is the new board of directors for BMO elected in 2023?

The board includes nominees like Janice M. Babiak and Sophie Brochu, among others, with high approval ratings.

What does BMO's asset size indicate about its market position?

With total assets of $1.15 trillion, BMO is positioned as the eighth largest bank in North America.