Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K is a report of a foreign private issuer filed by BANK OF MONTREAL for the month of April 2011, dated April 26, 2011. The filing serves primarily to incorporate by reference financial information related to the acquisition of Marshall & Ilsley Corporation (M&I) into various SEC registration statements (Forms F-3 and S-8).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text itself does not contain specific revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity figures for Bank of Montreal. Instead, it references exhibits containing the following data:
- Exhibit 99.1: Consolidated Financial Statements for Marshall & Ilsley Corporation for years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008.
- Exhibit 99.2: Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Consolidated Financial Information for BMO and M&I for the year ended October 31, 2010, and the three months ended January 31, 2011 (BMO) and December 31, 2010 (M&I).
- Exhibit 99.3: Reconciliation of Canadian and United States GAAP for Marshall & Ilsley Corporation.
Specific numerical values for these metrics are not present in the provided text.
Material Changes
The filing indicates a material corporate development: the acquisition of Marshall & Ilsley Corporation. The inclusion of pro forma combined financial information suggests the integration of M&I's financial results with Bank of Montreal's operations is a significant event for the reporting period.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The provided text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, specific risk factors, or details on contingencies. The document is a procedural filing to update registration statements with the acquired company's financial data.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.2 for the pro forma combined financial results to understand the immediate impact of the M&I acquisition on BMO's financial position.
- Examine Exhibit 99.3 to understand the accounting differences between Canadian and US GAAP regarding the acquired entity.
- Verify the status of the referenced registration statements (File Nos. 333-148054, 33-96354, 333-113096, 333-14260, 33-92112) to confirm the incorporation of this data.
- Consult the full text of the exhibits for specific revenue, profit, and liquidity metrics, as they are not summarized in the cover letter.