# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000927971
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-241078
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
**Character Count:** 6777
**Document Hash:** a505cfbee705ec3cd8ff4bf473ccddb2
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-241078.hdr.sgml**: 20260527

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-241078

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 6-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 3

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260527

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260527

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260527

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000927971
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** COMMERCIAL BANKS, NEC [6029]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 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:** 261024249

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1 FIRST CANADIAN PLACE
- **CITY:** TORONTO
- **STATE:** A6
- **ZIP:** M5X 1A1
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 000-000-0000

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

**UNITED STATES** 

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** 

**Washington, D.C. 20549** 

**FORM 6-K** 

**Report of Foreign Private Issuer** 

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

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of: May, 2026 Commission File Number: 001-13354

## 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 ☒

**<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. 333-285508

&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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-276007

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**EXHIBIT INDEX** 

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| Exhibit | Description of Exhibit |
| 99.1 | **Press Release** – BMO Financial Group Increases Common Share Dividend by 4 cents from the prior quarter, up 5 percent from the prior year |

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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/ Rahul Nalgirkar |
|  | Name: | Rahul Nalgirkar |
|  | Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
| **Date**: May 27, 2026 | By: | /s/ Pascale Elharrar |
|  | Name: | Pascale Elharrar |
|  | Title: | Corporate Secretary |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**![LOGO](g32869g0225181036464.jpg)

## NEWS
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** 

**BMO Financial Group Increases Common Share Dividend by 4 cents from the prior quarter, up 5 percent from the prior year** 

**TORONTO, May 27, 2026 –** Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $1.71 per share on paid-up common shares of Bank of Montreal for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, a 4 cent, or 2 percent, increase from the prior quarter, up 5 percent from the prior year.

The Board of Directors also declared a dividend of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $0.426 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 44.

The dividend on the common shares is payable on August 26, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 30, 2026. The dividend on Class B Preferred Shares Series 44 is payable on August 25, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 30, 2026.

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"). Such additional common shares will be purchased on the open market without a discount until further notice.

For registered shareholders who wish to participate in the Plan, Enrolment Forms must be received by the Bank's transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company of Canada, by the close of business on August 3, 2026. 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>

**For News Media Enquiries:** 

John Fenton, Toronto, <u>john.fenton@bmo.com</u>, (416) 867-3996

**For Investor Relations Enquiries:** 

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

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

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