Bank of Montreal Finalizes $1.25 Billion Senior Notes Offering

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Bank of Montreal has completed the issuance of US$1.25 billion in 4.338% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2030, with legal opinions confirming their validity.

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• Senior Notes Issued

  Bank of Montreal issued US$1.25 billion principal amount of 4.338% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2030.

• Legal Validity Confirmed

  U.S. and Canadian legal counsel provided opinions confirming the notes are valid and legally binding obligations of the Bank.

• Follows Prior Registration

  This issuance is part of a larger shelf registration statement (Form F-3) filed in March 2025, allowing for the offer and sale of up to US$75 billion in securities.

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This 6-K filing provides the legal opinions from U.S. and Canadian counsel, confirming the validity and binding nature of Bank of Montreal's US$1.25 billion 4.338% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2030. This issuance, while a substantial capital raise, represents a routine financing activity for a major financial institution like Bank of Montreal, securing long-term funding. It follows the initial registration statement and pricing supplement, finalizing the legal aspects of the offering.