JPNU 6-K, filed May 26, 2021, 0001193125-21-173716

FORM6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of: May, 2021		Commission File Number: 001-13354

BANK OF MONTREAL

(Name of Registrant)

100 King Street West
1 First Canadian Place		129 rue Saint-Jacques
Toronto, Ontario		Montreal, Quebec
Canada, M5X 1A1		Canada, H2Y 1L6
(Executive Offices)		(Head Office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F ☐ Form 40-F ☑

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

The information contained in this Form 6-K and any exhibits hereto shall be deemed filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) solely for purposes of incorporation by reference into and as part of the following registration statements of the registrant on file with and declared effective by the SEC:

	1.	Registration Statement – Form F-3 – File No. 333-237342
	2.	Registration Statement – Form F-3 – File No. 333-214934
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	3.	Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-191591
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	4.	Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-180968
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	5.	Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-177579
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	6.	Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-177568
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	7.	Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-176479
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	8.	Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-175413
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	9.	Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-175412
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	10.	Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-113096
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	11.	Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-14260
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	12.	Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 33-92112
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	13.	Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-207739
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	14.	Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-237522
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	BANK OF MONTREAL
	By:	/s/ Tayfun Tuzun
	Name:	Tayfun Tuzun
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 26, 2021	By:	/s/ Barbara M. Muir
	Name:	Barbara M. Muir
	Title:	Corporate Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit		Description of Exhibit
99.1		Press Release – BMO Financial Group Declares Dividend

EX-99.1

<br><br><br><br>		News

FOR IMMEDIATERELEASE

BMO Financial Group Declares Dividends

TORONTO,May 26, 2021 – Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $1.06 per share on paid-up common shares of Bank of Montreal for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 (“Q3 2021 Dividend”).

The Board of Directors also declared dividends of:

•	$0.112813 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 25;<br>
•	$0.078704 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 26;<br>
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•	$0.24075 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 27;<br>
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•	$0.2265 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 29;<br>
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•	$0.240688 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 31;<br>
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•	$0.190875 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 33;<br>
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•	$0.303125 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 38;<br>
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•	$0.28125 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 40;<br>
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•	$0.275 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 42;<br>
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•	$0.303125 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 44; and<br>
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•	$0.31875 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 46.<br>
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The dividend on the common shares is payable on August 26, 2021, to shareholders of record on August 3, 2021. The dividends on the preferred shares are payable on August 25, 2021, to shareholders of record on August 3, 2021.

The above-mentioned dividends on the common and preferred shares are designated as “eligible” dividends for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any similar provincial and territorial legislation.

Common shareholders may elect to have their cash dividends reinvested in common shares of the Bank in accordance with the Bank’s Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan (the “Plan”). For the Q3 2021 Dividend declared today and subsequently until further notice, such additional common shares will be purchased on the open market.

For registered shareholders who wish to participate in the Plan, Enrolment Forms must be received by the Bank’s transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company of Canada, by the close of business on August 5, 2021. Beneficial or non-registered holders must contact their financial institution or broker well in advance of the above date for instructions on how to participate.

More information about the Plan and how to enroll can be found at:

http://www.bmo.com/home/about/banking/investor-relations/shareholder-information/dividend-reinvestment-plan

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For News Media Enquiries:

Paul Gammal, Toronto, paul.gammal@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996

For Investor Relations Enquiries:

Bill Anderson, Toronto, bill2.anderson@bmo.com, (416) 867-7834

Internet: www.bmo.com		Twitter: @BMOmedia

Bank Of Montreal /Can/ 6-K, filed May 26, 2021

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