6-K
BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/ (BMO)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| For the month of: August, 2024 | Commission File Number: 001-13354 |
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BANK OF MONTREAL
(Name of Registrant)
| 100 King Street West | |
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| 1 First Canadian Place | 129 rue Saint-Jacques |
| Toronto, Ontario | Montreal, Quebec |
| Canada, M5X 1A1 | Canada, H2Y 1L6 |
| (Executive Offices) | (Head Office) |
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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 | ||
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| By: | /s/ Tayfun Tuzun | |
| Name: | Tayfun Tuzun | |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |
| Date: August 27, 2024 | By: | /s/ Paul V. Noble |
| Name: | Paul V. Noble | |
| Title: | Corporate Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit | Description of Exhibit |
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| 99.1 | Earnings Coverage Ratio |
EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
BANK OF MONTREAL
EXHIBIT TO FINANCIALSTATEMENTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED
JULY 31, 2024
EARNINGS COVERAGE RATIO
The following consolidated financial ratios for the Bank, are calculated for the 12 months ended July 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023*.*
| 12 Months Ended<br><br><br>July 31, 2024 | 12 Months Ended<br><br><br>October 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Actual | Actual | |
| Interest coverage on<br> <br>subordinated indebtedness | 20.14 times | 14.80 times |
In calculating the interest coverage ratios, foreign currency amounts have been converted to Canadian dollars using rates of exchange as at the end of each month. For the 12 month period ending July 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023 the average monthly exchange rates were $1.3592 per US$1.00 and $1.3492 per US$1.00, respectively.
The Bank’s earnings before interest on subordinated indebtedness and income tax for the 12 months ended July 31, 2024 were $9,164.00 million, which is 20.14 times the Bank’s aggregate interest on subordinated indebtedness requirement for this period. The Bank’s earnings before interest on subordinated indebtedness and income tax for the 12 months ended October 31, 2023 were $6,364.74 million, which is 14.80 times the Bank’s aggregate interest on subordinated indebtedness requirement for this period.
The amounts and ratios reported above are derived from information in the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024 and the consolidated financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2023. Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with the current period’s presentation.