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BMO Financial Group Chief Financial and Administrative Officer to Present at Smith Barney Citigroup Financial Services Conference

Karen Maidment, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, BMO Financial Group, will be a presenter at the Citigroup Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. EST.

Ms Maidment will outline BMO's vision to become the top performing North American financial institution, building upon its unique strengths on both sides of the Canada – U.S. border, including a renowned capability for credit risk management.

The conference is taking place at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City. It will be audio webcast at www.bmo.com/investorrelations.

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