BMO Financial Group Proxy Circular Now Available

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BMO Financial Group (TSX: BMO) announced the filing of its 2021 Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Management Proxy Circular on March 8, 2021. The virtual meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. EDT. Key items for shareholder votes include the election of directors, auditor appointment, and an advisory vote on executive compensation. The Management Proxy Circular is accessible online, and shareholders are encouraged to vote by proxy early. BMO, North America's 8th largest bank by assets, had total assets of $973 billion as of January 31, 2021.

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• BMO is the 8th largest bank in North America by assets.
• The bank has total assets of $973 billion as of January 31, 2021.
• The meeting provides an opportunity for shareholders to engage and vote on significant corporate matters.

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TORONTO, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - BMO Financial Group (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO) today announced that it has filed its 2021 Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Management Proxy Circular with applicable securities regulators. 

BMO's Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held virtually on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. EDT. The Management Proxy Circular contains key information for shareholders on the meeting, including the items to be voted on, which are the election of directors, the appointment of auditors, the advisory vote on the bank's approach to executive compensation, and one shareholder proposal.  A detailed description of these items is contained in the circular.

This year, BMO is using notice-and-access to deliver the circular to its shareholders. The circular can be found online: on the BMO Annual Meeting website at www.bmo.com/home/about/banking/investor-relations/annual-general-meeting; on the website of BMO's transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company of Canada at www.envisionreports.com/BMO2021; on SEDAR at www.sedar.com; and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Shareholders can request a paper copy free of charge as described in the circular.

BMO encourages shareholders to vote by proxy as early as possible to ensure their shares are represented at the meeting. Shareholders can join the meeting and ask questions through a live webcast or participate by teleconference. Shareholders can access the webcast platform, related instructions and dial-in information on the Annual Meeting website. Please check the website regularly for updates.

About BMO Financial Group
Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial services provider - the 8th largest bank, by assets, in North America. With total assets of $973 billion as of January 31, 2021, and a team of diverse and highly engaged employees, BMO provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment banking products and services to more than 12 million customers and conducts business through three operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking, BMO Wealth Management and BMO Capital Markets.

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SOURCE BMO Financial Group

FAQ

What is BMO Financial Group's annual meeting date for 2021?

BMO Financial Group's annual meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2021.

Where can I find BMO's Management Proxy Circular?

BMO's Management Proxy Circular is available on their Annual Meeting website and other specified online platforms.

What key items will be voted on during BMO's annual meeting?

Key items include the election of directors, appointment of auditors, and an advisory vote on executive compensation.

How can shareholders participate in BMO's annual meeting?

Shareholders can participate via a live webcast or teleconference, with details provided on the Annual Meeting website.

What assets does BMO Financial Group hold?

BMO Financial Group reported total assets of $973 billion as of January 31, 2021.