New Issue: BMO sells $1.59 million contingent risk absolute return notes on MSCI EAFE fund

By Tali Rackner

Norfolk, Va., June 7 – Bank of Montreal priced $1.59 million of 0% contingent risk absolute return notes due May 31, 2018 linked to the iShares MSCI EAFE exchange-traded fund, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

If the fund finishes above the initial level, the payout at maturity will be par plus the fund gain.

If the fund falls but not below the barrier level, 66.5% of the initial level, the payout will be par plus the absolute value of the return, up to a maximum downside redemption amount of $1,335 per $1,000 principal amount.

Otherwise, investors will be fully exposed to any losses.

BMO Capital Markets Corp. is the agent.

Issuer:	Bank of Montreal
Issue:	Contingent risk absolute return notes
Underlying fund:	iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
Amount:	$1,585,000
Maturity:	May 31, 2018
Coupon:	0%
Price:	Par of $1,000
Payout at maturity:	If return is positive, par plus the fund gain; if fund falls but not by more than 33.5%, par plus absolute value of return, up to a maximum downside redemption amount of $1,335 per $1,000 principal amount; if fund falls by more than 33.5%, full exposure to any losses
Initial level:	$58.72
Barrier level:	$39.05, 66.5% of initial level
Pricing date:	May 26
Settlement date:	May 31
Agent:	BMO Capital Markets Corp.
Fees:	None
Cusip:	06367TEW6

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