TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 15, 2013) - BMO Investments Inc. today announced that it is changing the name of BMO Guardian Funds to BMO Mutual Funds to align the existing fund groups under one name. The change is effective April 1^st, 2013. This will result in all the mutual funds managed by BMO Investments Inc. being offered under a single simplified prospectus.

"Streamlining our fund suite represents a further demonstration of BMO's long-standing commitment to providing clarity, given the myriad of investment options available to today's investors," said Rajiv Silgardo, Co-CEO, BMO Global Asset Management. "We're dedicated to continuing to offer the most comprehensive suite of wealth management solutions backed by the strength of the BMO brand."

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BMO Mutual Funds are offered by BMO Investments Inc., a financial services firm and separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus of the mutual fund before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

BMO Global Asset Management comprises BMO Asset Management Inc., BMO Investments Inc., BMO Asset Management U.S., and BMO's specialized investment management firms.

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