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Capital ratio uplift and refocused portfolio likely support credit metrics and potential valuation multiple expansion; execution risk remains until the remaining portion closes in 2027.
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BMO Financial Group has closed the sale of its Transportation Finance and Vendor Finance units to Stonepeak, transferring about C$11B of a C$14.5B portfolio at closing with the remainder due in fiscal 2027 Q1. BMO retains a 19.9% stake in the Stonepeak-managed entity, renamed Longview Capital Solutions, and will provide transitional services. The move is expected to boost BMO's CET1 ratio by roughly 23 basis points in Q4 FY2026, signaling stronger capital adequacy and potential for improved risk-adjusted returns.
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