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Harris Expands Business Banking Services to Milwaukee, Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE, February 9, 2007 – Harris is pleased to announce that it is enhancing its Business Banking services in the greater Milwaukee area with the appointment of John Howard, Market Manager, Commercial, Mid-Market, Wisconsin.

Harris has served Business Banking customers in Wisconsin for more than 100 years. Today's announcement ensures that businesses across the state will have increased access to the premier services Harris provides to small and mid-sized businesses.

"Our approach to Business Banking is to forge strong relationships with our customers and become a trusted advisor for all elements of their financial needs," said Peter McNitt, Vice-Chair and Head of Business Banking, Ha rris. "By adding John as a Harris professional dedicated to this market, we add the experience of someone who is well-known to businesses in the area and who has the expertise to deliver the full breadth of Harris solutions. That includes serving the personal financial needs of business owners who often find their individual and business priorities are closely linked."

"With a vibrant business economy, the Wisconsin market represents a tremendous opportunity to help our customers grow their business," Howard said. "Business owners now have the opportunities for expanded access to Harris – a market leader in providing comprehensive financial management."

Howard is a former Executive Vice President with a leading national/regional bank operating in Milwaukee. He has over 24 years of business banking experience in the Wisconsin marketplace and in his most recent role, he was responsible for managing middle market and large corporate relationships in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Iowa.

A Wisconsin native, Howard has an MBA from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and a BA from the University of Wisconsin in Whitewater. He is a Member of the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement of Wisconsin.

About Harris
Harris is an integrated financial service organization providing more than 1 million personal, business and corporate clients with banking, lending, investing and wealth management solutions. The organization is a member of the BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), which also provides corporate and investment banking services in the U.S. under the BMO Capital Markets name.

CONTACTS:
Patrick O'Herlihy, (312) 293-8905

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