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    BMO Announces Election of Board of Directors

    TORONTO, April 15, 2026 /CNW/ - Bank of Montreal (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO) today held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

    At the meeting, all director nominees listed in the bank's management proxy circular dated February 17, 2026 were elected. The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors are set out below.

    Each of the following 14 nominees was elected as a director of Bank of Montreal:

    Nominee

    Votes For

    % Votes For

    Votes Withheld

    % Votes Withheld

    Janice M. Babiak

    354,755,101

    95.98 %

    14,859,714

    4.02 %

    Craig W. Broderick

    367,498,923

    99.43 %

    2,115,892

    0.57 %

    Tammy L. Brown

    368,739,106

    99.76 %

    875,709

    0.24 %

    Hazel Claxton

    368,428,591

    99.68 %

    1,186,224

    0.32 %

    Diane L. Cooper

    368,205,660

    99.62 %

    1,407,884

    0.38 %

    George A. Cope

    357,023,631

    96.59 %

    12,591,185

    3.41 %

    Stephen Dent

    365,401,455

    98.86 %

    4,213,360

    1.14 %

    Martin S. Eichenbaum

    365,964,241

    99.01 %

    3,650,574

    0.99 %

    David Harquail

    368,545,013

    99.71 %

    1,069,802

    0.29 %

    Eric R. La Flèche

    358,092,154

    96.88 %

    11,522,661

    3.12 %

    Brian McManus

    368,811,632

    99.78 %

    803,183

    0.22 %

    Lorraine Mitchelmore

    364,043,370

    98.49 %

    5,571,445

    1.51 %

    Madhu Ranganathan

    368,358,842

    99.66 %

    1,255,973

    0.34 %

    Darryl White

    367,707,076

    99.48 %

    1,907,740

    0.52 %

    Final voting results on all matters voted on at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today will be published shortly on www.bmo.com, and filed with Canadian and U.S. securities regulators.  

    About BMO Financial Group

    BMO Financial Group is the eighth largest bank in North America by assets, with total assets of $1.5 trillion as of January 31, 2026. Serving clients for 200 years and counting, BMO is a diverse team of highly engaged employees providing a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, global markets and investment banking products and services to approximately 13 million clients across Canada, the United States, and in select markets globally. Driven by a single purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life, BMO is committed to driving positive change in the world, and making progress for a thriving economy, sustainable future, and stronger communities. 

    Internet: www.bmo.com                           X: @BMOMedia

    SOURCE BMO Financial Group

    For further information: For News Media Inquiries: John Fenton, Toronto, john.fenton@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996; For Investor Relations Inquiries: Christine Viau, Head, Investor Relations, Toronto, christine.viau@bmo.com, (416) 867-6956; Bill Anderson, Director, Investor Relations, Toronto, Bill2.Anderson@bmo.com, (416) 867-7834