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BMO completes sale of 138 U.S. branches to First Citizens Bank

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The Canadian Press. (2026, September 4). BMO completes sale of 138 U.S. branches to First Citizens Bank. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/bmo-completes-sale-of-138-u-s-branches-to-first-citizens-bank/article_f6eedd97-3c86-5b5b-a964-c552f0373149.html

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BMO Financial Group has sold 138 US branches to First Citizens Bank & Trust Co, a move that aligns with its strategy to optimize its US operations. The sale does not provide specific details about the value of the transaction. BMO aims to focus on markets with long-term growth potential through this deal. This sale marks the completion of the transfer of these 138 branches.

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BMO Financial Group, a Canadian bank, has sold 138 branches in the United States to First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co., completing a deal that aligns with BMO's strategy to streamline its US operations and focus on markets with strong growth prospects. This transaction allows BMO to concentrate its efforts on areas with more long-term potential, while First-Citizens gains access to these additional branches. The sale marks a significant move by BMO in optimizing its US network.

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BMO Financial Group says it has completed the sale of 138 branches in the United States to First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co. BMO says the transaction supports its strategy to optimize its U.S. network and focus on markets with long-term growth potential. asserted

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BMO completes sale of 138 U.S. branches to First Citizens Bank

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