# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000927971
**File Stem:** 0001193125-23-053589
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
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**Document Hash:** f7fc54fc3593cd0cc074b776e2abb7a4
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-23-053589.hdr.sgml**: 20230228

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-23-053589

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 6-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 3

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230228

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230228

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230228

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000927971
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** COMMERCIAL BANKS, NEC [6029]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** A6
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1031

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 6-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-13354
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23684293

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1 FIRST CANADIAN PLACE
- **CITY:** TORONTO
- **STATE:** A6
- **ZIP:** M5X 1A1
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 4168677191

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1 FIRST CANADIAN PLACE
- **CITY:** TORONTO
- **STATE:** A6
- **ZIP:** M5X 1A1

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**FORM 6-K** 

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** 

**Washington, D.C. 20549** 

**Report of Foreign Private Issuer** 

**Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16** 

**of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934** 

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| **For the month of: February, 2023** | **Commission File Number: 001-13354** |

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## BANK OF MONTREAL
**(Name of Registrant)** 

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| 100 King Street West |  |
| 1 First Canadian Place | 129 rue Saint-Jacques |
| Toronto, Ontario | Montreal, Quebec |
| Canada, M5X 1A1 | Canada, H2Y 1L6 |
| *(Executive Offices)* | *(Head Office)* |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F ☐ Form 40-F ☑

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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐

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**<u>INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE</u>**

The information contained in this Form 6-K and any exhibits hereto shall be deemed filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") solely for purposes of incorporation by reference into and as part of the following registration statements of the registrant on file with and declared effective by the SEC:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Registration Statement – Form F-3 – File No. 333-214934

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Registration Statement – Form F-3 – File No. 333-264388

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-191591

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-180968

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-177579

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-177568

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-176479

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-175413

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-175412

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-113096

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-14260

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 33-92112

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-207739

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-237522

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**SIGNATURES** 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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|  | BANK OF MONTREAL | BANK OF MONTREAL |
|  | By: | /s/ Tayfun Tuzun |
|  | Name: | Tayfun Tuzun |
|  | Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
| **Date**: February 28, 2023 | By: | /s/ Paul V. Noble |
|  | Name: | Paul V. Noble |
|  | Title: | Corporate Secretary |

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**EXHIBIT INDEX** 

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| Exhibit | Description of Exhibit |
| **99.1** | **Press Release –** BMO Financial Group Declares Dividends |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1** 

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| ![LOGO](g438360g47l11.jpg) | News<br>|

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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** 

**BMO Financial Group Declares Dividends** 

**TORONTO, February 28, 2023 –** Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $1.43 per share on paid-up common shares of Bank of Montreal for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 ("Q2 2023 Dividend"), unchanged from the prior quarter.

The Board of Directors also declared dividends of:

• $0.24075 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 27;

• $0.2265 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 29;

• $0.240688 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 31;

• $0.190875 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 33;

• $0.303125 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 44;

• $0.31875 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 46;

• $36.865 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 50<sup>(1)</sup>; and

• $22.23438356 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 52<sup>(1)</sup>.

The dividend on the common shares is payable on May 26, 2023, to shareholders of record on April 28, 2023. The dividends on the preferred shares, except for Class B Preferred Shares Series 50 and Series 52, are payable on May 25, 2023, to shareholders of record on April 28, 2023. The dividends on the Class B Preferred Shares Series 50 and Series 52 are payable on May 26, 2023, to shareholders of record on April 28, 2023.

The above-mentioned dividends on the common and preferred shares are designated as "eligible" dividends for the purposes of the *Income Tax Act* (Canada) and any similar provincial and territorial legislation.

Common shareholders may elect to have their cash dividends reinvested in common shares of the Bank in accordance with the Bank's Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan (the "Plan").

As previously announced, and until further notice, such additional common shares will be issued from treasury with a two percent discount from the Average Market Price (as defined in the Plan). The discount will not apply to common shares purchased under the "Optional Cash Payment" feature of the Plan.

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For existing members of the Plan, the discount will automatically be applied to the reinvestment of the Q2 2023 Dividend. For registered shareholders who wish to participate in the Plan and thereby receive the two percent discount in respect of the Q2 2023 Dividend, Enrolment Forms must be received by the Bank's transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company of Canada, by the close of business on May 2, 2023. Beneficial or non-registered holders must contact their financial institution or broker well in advance of the above date for instructions on how to participate.

More information about the Plan and how to enroll can be found at:

<u>http://www.bmo.com/home/about/banking/investor-relations/shareholder-information/dividend-reinvestment-plan</u> 

*<sup>(1)</sup> The Class B Preferred Shares Series 50 and 52 are not listed on any stock exchanges.* 

**For News Media Enquiries:** 

Jeff Roman, Toronto, <u>Jeff.Roman@bmo.com</u>, (416) 867-3996

**For Investor Relations Enquiries:** 

Bill Anderson, Toronto, <u>bill2.anderson@bmo.com</u>, (416) 867-7834

**For Bank Transfer Agent Enquiries:** 

Computershare Trust Company of Canada

100 University Avenue, 8th Floor

Toronto, ON M5J 2Y1

Tel: 1-800-340-5021 (Canada and U.S.)

514-982-7800 (All other countries)

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| **Internet:** <u>www.bmo.com</u> | **Twitter:** @BMOmedia |

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