Mr. Jeff Roman reports

BMO FINANCIAL GROUP DECLARES DIVIDENDS

Bank of Montreal's board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.59 per share on paid-up common shares of BMO for the second quarter (Q2) of fiscal year 2025, unchanged from the prior quarter.

The board of directors also declared dividends of:

• 19.0875 cents per share on paid-up Class B preferred shares, Series 33;
• 42.6 cents per share on paid-up Class B preferred shares, Series 44;
• $36.865 per share on paid-up Class B preferred shares, Series 50 (1);
• $35.285 per share on paid-up Class B preferred shares, Series 52 (1).

The dividend on the common shares is payable on May 27, 2025, to shareholders of record on April 29, 2025. The dividends on preferred shares are payable on May 26, 2025, to shareholders of record on April 29, 2025.

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. 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 May 1, 2025. 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 on BMO's website.

(1) The Class B preferred shares, Series 50 and Series 52, are not listed on any stock exchanges.