BANK OF MONTREAL current report, Q3 FY2005

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 6-K filing is submitted by the Bank of Montreal, a foreign private issuer, for the month of September 2005. The report was signed and filed on September 7, 2005. The registrant files annual reports under Form 40-F and does not furnish information pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b).

Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, liquidity, or other key financial metrics. This document serves as a cover sheet for an exhibit rather than a financial results report.

Material Changes

The filing text does not provide a clear value regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The primary content of this submission is the inclusion of an exhibit.

Key Facts for Investors

  • Exhibit Filed: The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, which is the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, filed under Canadian National Instrument 58-101 regarding the disclosure of corporate governance practices.
  • Signatories: The report was authorized by Ronald B. Sirkis (Executive Vice-President, General Counsel and Taxation) and Velma J. Jones (Vice President and Secretary).
  • Financial Data Absence: Investors should note that this specific Form 6-K contains no financial performance data; it is a procedural filing for corporate governance documentation.