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 June 2004. The report was signed on June 14, 2004, by Ronald B. Sirkis (Executive Vice-President, General Counsel and Taxation) and Velma J. Jones (Vice President and Secretary). The registrant files annual reports under Form 40-F.
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 certifications 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 document primarily lists the following exhibits:
- Exhibit 99.1: Form 52-109FT2 – Certification of Interim Filings during Transition Period (Chief Executive Officer).
- Exhibit 99.2: Form 52-109FT2 – Certification of Interim Filings during Transition Period (Chief Financial Officer).
These exhibits are filed in accordance with Canadian Multilateral Instrument 52-109 regarding the certification of disclosure in issuers' annual and interim filings.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the actual financial results in the referenced interim filings certified by the CEO and CFO, as this Form 6-K does not contain numerical data.
- Confirm the company's status as a filer under Form 40-F for annual reports.
- Note the filing date of June 14, 2004, for compliance and timing purposes.