BMO Announces Proposed Termination of Certain BMO ETFs and BMO Mutual Fund

TORONTO, April 1, 2026 /CNW/ - BMO Asset Management Inc. ("BMOAM Inc."), as the manager of the BMO ETFs set out in the table below (each, a "Terminating ETF" and collectively, the "Terminating ETFs"), and BMO Investments Inc. ("BMOII"), as the manager of the BMO Mutual Fund set out in the table below (the "Terminating Fund"), today announced that it will terminate the following funds effective at the close of business on or about June 19, 2026 (the "Termination Date"):

Effective today, no further direct subscriptions for units of the Terminating ETFs or the Terminating Fund will be accepted by BMOAM Inc. and BMOII, respectively. The rights of unitholders of the Terminating ETFs and the Terminating Fund to exchange or redeem units of the Terminating ETFs or the Terminating Fund will cease as of the Termination Date. All units of the Terminating ETFs and the Terminating Fund held by investors after such date will be subject to a mandatory redemption as of the Termination Date.

On or about the Termination Date, each of BMOAM Inc. and BMOII will convert each Terminating ETF's and the Terminating Fund's portfolio to cash, to the extent practicable. Upon the Termination Date, each of the Terminating ETF's and the Terminating Fund's property remaining after paying or providing for the relevant fund's liabilities and obligations will be distributed pro rata among the applicable Terminating ETF's and the Terminating Fund's respective unitholders based on the net asset value per unit of the applicable Terminating ETF or the Terminating Fund.

BMOAM Inc. will request to voluntarily de-list units of each of the Terminating ETFs (ZBBB, ZEAT, and ZGRN) from the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") effective at market close on or about June 15, 2026. Until such date and time, units of the Terminating ETFs will continue to be listed and traded on the TSX.

BMOII will request to voluntarily de-list the ETF Series units of BMO Brookfield Global Real Estate Tech Fund (Cboe Canada: TOWR) effective at market close on or about June 15, 2026. Until such date and time, units of TOWR will continue to be listed and traded on the Cboe Canada.

BMOAM Inc. and BMOII will each issue an additional press release on or about the Termination Date confirming the final details of each Terminating ETF and the Terminating Fund, respectively. Further details of the terminations will be mailed to unitholders of record of the Terminating ETFs and the Terminating Fund at least 60 days prior to the Termination Date.

For more information on BMO ETFs and BMO Mutual Funds, please visit www.bmogam.com.

BMO BBB Corporate Bond Index ETF is not in any way sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted, by FTSE Global Debt Capital Markets Inc. ("FTSE Canada") or Frank Russell Company ("Russell") (together the "Licensor Parties"). The Licensor Parties make no claim, prediction, warranty or representation whatsoever, expressly or impliedly, either as to (i) the results to be obtained from the use of the FTSE Canada Index(es) or the Russell Index(es), (ii) and/or the figure at which the said FTSE Canada Index(es) or Russell Index(es) stands at any particular time on any particular day or otherwise, or (iii) the suitability of the FTSE Canada Index(es) and/or the Russell Index(es) for the purpose to which it is being put in connection with the ETF mentioned herein. The FTSE Canada Index(es) is/are compiled and calculated by and all copyright in the Index values and constituent list vests in FTSE Canada. The Russell Index(es) is/are calculated by Russell or its agent. The Licensor Parties shall not be liable (whether in negligence or otherwise) to any person for any error in the Index and the Licensor Parties shall not be under any obligation to advise any person of any error therein. "Russell®" is a trademark of Frank Russell Company.

BMO MSCI ACWI Paris Aligned Climate Equity Index ETF referred to herein is not sponsored, endorsed, or promoted by MSCI and MSCI bears no liability with respect to the ETF or any index on which such ETF is based. The ETF's prospectus contains a more detailed description of the limited relationship MSCI has with the Manager and any related ETF.

Commissions, management fees and expenses may be associated with investments in mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Trailing commissions may be associated with investments in mutual funds. Please read the Fund Facts, ETF Facts and simplified prospectus of the relevant mutual fund or ETF before investing. Mutual funds and ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

BMO ETFs and ETF Series units of the BMO Mutual Funds trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss. Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination.

BMO Mutual Funds are managed by BMO Investments Inc., an investment fund manager and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal. BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., an investment fund manager, a portfolio manager and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.

"BMO (M-bar roundel symbol)" is a registered trademark of Bank of Montreal, used under licence.

About BMO Financial Group
BMO Financial Group is the eighth largest bank in North America by assets, with total assets of $1.5 trillion as of January 31, 2026. Serving clients for 200 years and counting, BMO is a diverse team of highly engaged employees providing a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, global markets and investment banking products and services to approximately 13 million clients across Canada, the United States, and in select markets globally. Driven by a single purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life, BMO is committed to driving positive change in the world, and making progress for a thriving economy, sustainable future, and stronger communities. 

SOURCE BMO Financial Group

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