BMO Sells C$14.5B Transportation & Vendor Finance Businesses to Stonepeak

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Bank of Montreal announced the strategic sale of its Transportation Finance and Vendor Finance businesses, a C$14.5 billion loan portfolio, to Stonepeak to improve capital efficiency and return on equity.

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• Strategic Divestiture

  BMO is selling its Transportation Finance and Vendor Finance businesses, including a C$14.5 billion loan and lease portfolio, to Stonepeak.

• Capital & ROE Benefits

  The transaction is expected to improve BMO's Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio by approximately 28 basis points and be accretive to its return on equity.

• One-Time Charge

  BMO anticipates recording a net after-tax charge of approximately C$0.9 billion, primarily related to goodwill, in the third quarter of 2026.

• Retained Equity Interest

  BMO will invest in an approximate 19.9% equity interest in the new entity, maintaining participation in the businesses' long-term value creation.

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This transaction represents a significant strategic move for BMO, divesting a C$14.5 billion loan portfolio to enhance capital efficiency and focus on core operations. While it involves a C$0.9 billion goodwill charge, the expected improvement in the Common Equity Tier 1 ratio and accretion to return on equity are key financial benefits. BMO's retention of a minority equity interest allows it to participate in future upside from these businesses without the full capital burden.