SEC Filing Summary: Form 13F-HR
Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by BANK OF MONTREAL (Canada) for the reporting period ended December 31, 2017. The report discloses the equity holdings of the institutional investment manager and includes data for 11 other included managers under its umbrella, such as BMO Harris Bank N.A. and BMO Asset Management Corp.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document reports portfolio holdings rather than the operating financial performance (revenue, profit, cash flow) of the Bank of Montreal itself. The filing provides the following aggregate portfolio metrics:
- Total Portfolio Value: $115,126,358,000 (reported in thousands).
- Total Number of Holdings: 13,720 entries.
- Number of Included Managers: 11.
Note: The filing text does not provide values for revenue, profit, margins, debt, or liquidity for the Bank of Montreal as an operating entity.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior period (e.g., September 30, 2017) to calculate material changes in holdings or portfolio value. The document serves as a snapshot of holdings as of the reporting date.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This form is a regulatory disclosure of holdings and does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies regarding the Bank's future performance. The filing includes a standard disclaimer that the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total reported value of $115.1 billion against the Bank's consolidated assets to understand the scope of the reported investment portfolio.
- Confirm the list of 11 included managers to ensure all relevant investment arms of the Bank are accounted for in this aggregate figure.
- Note that this filing reflects equity holdings managed by the institution, not the Bank's own earnings or balance sheet liabilities.
- Check the signature date of December 31, 2017, signed by Barbara Muir (SVP DGC & Corp Aff & Corp Sec).