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TORONTO - Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) has initiated an automatic securities purchase plan (ASPP) with its broker, BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., as a step to facilitate the repurchase of its common shares. This move comes in line with the bank's previously declared intention to buy back up to 20 million common shares for cancellation under a normal course issuer bid.
The plan is subject to regulatory approval by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). The commencement of share repurchases is contingent upon these approvals and will adhere to market conditions and capital adequacy considerations. The bank will consult with OSFI before executing any purchases.
Bank of Montreal intends to file a notice of intention to the TSX, and pending regulatory approvals, the repurchase program is expected to start following TSX acceptance and may extend for a period of up to one year.
The bank's statement includes forward-looking information, which is subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the bank's expectations. These risks include changes in economic conditions, market volatility, and regulatory changes, among others.
Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The bank has outlined that the forward-looking statements are made within the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities legislation.
The press release statement serves as the source of information for this news article. The Bank of Montreal's decision to enter into an ASPP reflects its strategic approach to capital management and shareholder value. The actual impact of this plan will unfold over the coming financial quarters, as the bank proceeds with its share repurchase program within the regulatory framework and market conditions.
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