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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