Bank of Montreal announces the issuance of Capped Leveraged S&P 500 Index-Linked Notes with a principal amount of $1,000 per note. The notes offer 300% upside participation in S&P 500 Index gains, subject to a maximum settlement amount between $1,256.80 and $1,302.10 per note.The notes' maturity is expected to be within 26-29 months from the trade date. If the final index level exceeds the initial level, investors receive enhanced returns up to the cap. However, if the final level is below the initial level, investors will lose 1% of principal for every 1% decline in the index.The notes carry credit risk of Bank of Montreal and will not be listed on any exchange. The estimated initial value will be between $969.00 and $999.00 per note, below the issue price of $1,000. BMO Capital Markets Corp. serves as calculation agent with no underwriting discount applied.

Bank of Montreal announces the issuance of Capped Leveraged S&P 500 Index-Linked Notes with a principal amount of $1,000 per note. The notes offer 300% upside participation in S&P 500 Index gains, subject to a maximum settlement amount between $1,256.80 and $1,302.10 per note.The notes' maturity is expected to be within 26-29 months from the trade date. If the final index level exceeds the initial level, investors receive enhanced returns up to the cap. However, if the final level is below the initial level, investors will lose 1% of principal for every 1% decline in the index.The notes carry credit risk of Bank of Montreal and will not be listed on any exchange. The estimated initial value will be between $969.00 and $999.00 per note, below the issue price of $1,000. BMO Capital Markets Corp. serves as calculation agent with no underwriting discount applied.