From time to time, the Manager may on behalf of the Fund enter into transactions or arrangements with or involving other members of Bank of Montreal Group of Companies, or certain other persons or companies that are related or connected to the Manager of the Fund. These transactions or arrangements may include transactions or arrangements with or involving Bank of Montreal Group of Companies, BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., BMO Harris Investment Management Inc., BMO Asset Management Inc., BMO InvestorLine Inc., HIM Monegy Inc., BMO Trust Company, Pyrford International Ltd., Lloyd George Management, or other BMO Funds, BMO Guardian Funds and BMO ETFs, and may involve the purchase or sale of portfolio securities.