Burgundy Asset Management

BMO is acquiring Burgundy Asset Management for $625 million in BMO shares to expand its wealth management services. This deal significantly strengthens BMO’s capabilities for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. Burgundy, with $27 billion in assets under management, will integrate into BMO Wealth Management, enhancing BMO’s position in the Canadian Investment Counsel market. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2025.