BMO Mutual Funds 2014

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1 BMO Mutual Funds 2014 Annual Financial Statements

2 Independent Auditor's Report To the Unitholders and Trustee of: BMO Canadian Equity Fund (formerly BMO Equity Fund) BMO Canadian Small Cap Equity Fund (formerly BMO Special Equity Fund) BMO Resource Fund BMO Mortgage and Short-Term Income Fund BMO Money Market Fund BMO Bond Fund BMO Canadian Equity ETF Fund BMO Asset Allocation Fund BMO Dividend Fund BMO Precious Metals Fund BMO Monthly Income Fund BMO Diversified Income Portfolio BMO Global Infrastructure Fund BMO Laddered Corporate Bond Fund BMO Enhanced Equity Income Fund BMO Emerging Markets Bond Fund BMO LifeStage Plus 2015 Fund BMO LifeStage Plus 2020 Fund BMO LifeStage Plus 2025 Fund BMO LifeStage Plus 2030 Fund BMO LifeStage Plus 2017 Fund BMO LifeStage Plus 2022 Fund BMO LifeStage Plus 2026 Fund BMO SelectTrust Fixed Income Portfolio BMO FundSelect Income Portfolio (formerly BMO FundSelect Security Portfolio) BMO FundSelect Balanced Portfolio BMO FundSelect Growth Portfolio BMO FundSelect Equity Growth Portfolio (formerly BMO FundSelect Aggressive Growth Portfolio) BMO Target Yield ETF Portfolio BMO Target Enhanced Yield ETF Portfolio BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio BMO Income ETF Portfolio (formerly BMO Security ETF Portfolio) BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio BMO Growth ETF Portfolio BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio BMO World Bond Fund BMO Emerging Markets Fund BMO European Fund BMO North American Dividend Fund BMO U.S. Equity ETF Fund BMO U.S. Equity Fund BMO Global Dividend Fund (formerly BMO Global Science & Technology Fund) BMO International Equity ETF Fund BMO Global Monthly Income Fund BMO Preferred Share Fund BMO Tactical Dividend ETF Fund BMO Global Strategic Bond Fund BMO U.S. High Yield Bond Fund BMO U.S. Dollar Money Market Fund BMO U.S. Dollar Equity Index Fund BMO U.S. Dollar Monthly Income Fund BMO U.S. Dollar Dividend Fund BMO U.S. Dollar Balanced Fund To the Shareholders and Directors of BMO Global Tax Advantage Funds Inc.: BMO Global Dividend Class BMO Canadian Equity Class BMO Global Equity Class BMO Global Energy Class BMO Dividend Class BMO Greater China Class BMO International Value Class BMO Short-Term Income Class BMO Canadian Tactical ETF Class BMO Global Tactical ETF Class BMO LifeStage 2017 Class BMO LifeStage 2020 Class BMO LifeStage 2025 Class BMO LifeStage 2030 Class BMO LifeStage 2035 Class BMO LifeStage 2040 Class BMO SelectClass Income Portfolio (formerly BMO SelectClass Security Portfolio) BMO SelectClass Balanced Portfolio BMO SelectClass Growth Portfolio BMO SelectClass Equity Growth Portfolio (formerly BMO SelectClass Aggressive Growth Portfolio) BMO Income ETF Portfolio Class (formerly BMO Security ETF Portfolio Class) BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio Class BMO Growth ETF Portfolio Class BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio Class (formerly BMO Aggressive Growth ETF Portfolio Class) BMO U.S. Equity Class (formerly BMO American Equity Class) (collectively the Funds)

3 Independent Auditor's Report We have audited the accompanying financial statements of each of the Funds, which comprise the statement of investment portfolio as at and the statements of net assets, operations and changes in net assets as at and for the periods indicated in note 1, and the related notes, which comprise a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management s responsibility for the financial statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements of each of the Funds in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor s responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements of each of the Funds based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements of each of the Funds present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds, the results of each of their operations and the changes in each of their net assets as at and for the periods indicated in note 1 in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants Toronto, Ontario December 19, 2014

4 STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS September 30 September 30 As at ASSETS Cash Investments at fair value 57,299 45,463 Subscriptions receivable Total assets 58,418 46,324 LIABILITIES Due to broker 127 Accrued expenses Redemptions payable Total liabilities Net assets representing shareholders' equity 58,246 45,947 Net assets representing shareholders' equity Advisor Series Shares 50,833 43,089 Series F Shares 3,642 Series H Shares 3,771 2,858 Net assets per share Advisor Series Shares $ $ Series F Shares $ $ Series H Shares $ $ STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS September 30 September 30 For the periods ended INVESTMENT INCOME Interest 0 0 Distributions from underlying funds 1,418 1,227 EXPENSES 1,418 1,227 Management fees (note 5) 1,290 1,007 Fixed administration fees (note 5) Independent Review Committee fees 1 2 Fund Facts fees 0 1 1,525 1,190 Net investment income (loss) for the period (107) 37 Realized gain on sale of investments Change in unrealized appreciation in value of investments 5,152 2,853 Increase in net assets from operations 5,217 3,503 Increase in net assets from operations Advisor Series Shares 4,848 3,335 Series F Shares 34 Series H Shares Increase in net assets from operations per share (note 2) Advisor Series Shares Series F Shares 0.17 Series H Shares The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

5 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars) September 30 September 30 For the periods ended Advisor Series Shares Net assets - beginning of period 43,089 28,988 Increase in net assets from operations 4,848 3,335 SHARE TRANSACTIONS: Proceeds from sale of shares 12,407 30,203 Amounts paid on shares redeemed (9,511 ) (19,437 ) Total share transactions 2,896 10,766 Net assets - end of period 50,833 43,089 September 30 September 30 For the periods ended Total Fund Net assets - beginning of period 45,947 29,534 Increase in net assets from operations 5,217 3,503 SHARE TRANSACTIONS: Proceeds from sale of shares 16,915 32,773 Amounts paid on shares redeemed (9,833 ) (19,863 ) Total share transactions 7,082 12,910 Net assets - end of period 58,246 45,947 Series F Shares Net assets - beginning of period Increase in net assets from operations 34 SHARE TRANSACTIONS: Proceeds from sale of shares 3,764 Amounts paid on shares redeemed (156 ) Total share transactions 3,608 Net assets - end of period 3,642 Series H Shares Net assets - beginning of period 2, Increase in net assets from operations SHARE TRANSACTIONS: Proceeds from sale of shares 744 2,570 Amounts paid on shares redeemed (166 ) (426 ) Total share transactions 578 2,144 Net assets - end of period 3,771 2,858 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

6 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO As at (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted) Number of Units Cost + Fair Value HOLDING IN UNDERLYING INVESTMENT FUND 98.4% BMO Asian Growth and Income Fund, Series I * ,792, , ,299 Total Investment Portfolio 98.4% , ,299 Other Assets Less Liabilities 1.6% NET ASSETS 100.0% ,246 + Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio. * THE TABLE BELOW IS THE ASSET MIX OF THE UNDERLYING FUND AS AT: September 30 September Consumer Discretionary % % Consumer Staples % % Corporate Bonds % % Energy % % Financials % % Health Care % % Industrials % % Information Technology % % Materials % % Telecommunication Services % % Utilities % % Other Assets Less Liabilities % % % % The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

7 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. BMO Global Tax Advantage Funds BMO Global Tax Advantage Funds Inc. ("the Corporation") is a mutual fund corporation incorporated on September 5, 2000 under the Canada Business Corporations Act. The Corporation commenced operations on October 19, Effective June, 2013, the Corporation was continued under the Ontario Business Corporations Act. The authorized capital consists of an unlimited number of Class A, Class B and twenty-six classes of redeemable special shares. The Corporation is authorized to issue an unlimited number of special shares in each of Series A, Series I, Series F, Advisor Series, Series H, Series D, Series T5, Series T6, and Series T8. Each series is intended for different kinds of investors and has different management fees and fixed administration fees. (the "Fund") is a class of the special shares of the Corporation. Refer to Note 7(a) for the series issued in this Fund, and Note 7(d) for management fee rates and fixed administration fee rates for each series. BMO Investments Inc., (the "Manager") has determined that the Articles of Continuance (the "Articles") filed in 2013 contain certain errors, including the inadvertent omission of references to Series T6 and Series I shares in respect of certain of the funds. The Manager has filed corrected Articles with the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. While the Manager believes the corrected Articles will be endorsed, the outcome and timing of this effort is not known at this time. There are 100 Class A shares and one Class B share outstanding which are held by the Manager, a subsidiary of Bank of Montreal. The information provided in these audited financial statements is as at and for the period(s) ended and September 30, Financial information provided for a series established during the period(s) is presented from the launch date as noted in Note 7(a). 2. Summary of significant accounting policies These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles ( Canadian GAAP ), including estimates and assumptions made by management that may affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses during the reported periods. Actual results could differ from estimates. Valuation of investments Canadian GAAP requires the use of bid prices for long positions and ask prices for short positions in the fair valuation of investments traded in an active market, rather than the use of closing prices currently used for the purpose of determining Net Asset Value ( NAV ). For investments that are not traded in an active market, Canadian GAAP requires the use of valuation techniques, incorporating factors that market participants would consider in setting a price. The NAV is the value of the total assets of a Fund less the fair value of its total liabilities at a Valuation Date (the Valuation Date is each day on which the Toronto Stock Exchange is open for trading) determined in accordance with Part 14 of National Instrument Investment Fund Continuous Disclosure ( NI ) for the purpose of processing shareholder transactions. For financial statement purposes, valuations are determined in accordance with Canadian GAAP. This may result in a difference between the NAV per share for each series and the net assets per share for each series. Refer to Note 7(b) for the comparison between NAV per share and net assets per share for each series. Investments are deemed to be held for trading. Investments are recorded at their fair value with the change between this amount and average cost being recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments in the Statement of Operations. Securities listed on a recognized public securities exchange in North America are valued for financial statement purposes at their bid prices for long positions and ask prices for short positions. Procedures are in place to fair value securities traded in countries outside of North America daily, to avoid stale prices and to take into account, among other things, any significant events occurring after the close of a foreign market. For bonds, debentures, asset-backed securities and other debt securities, the fair value represents the bid price provided by independent security pricing services. Short-term investments, if any, are amortized at cost which approximates fair value. Unlisted warrants, if any, are valued based on a pricing model which considers factors such as the market value of the underlying security, strike price and terms of the warrant. Mutual fund units and exchange traded funds held as investments are valued at their respective NAVs

8 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (cont d) on each Valuation Date, as these values are the most readily and regularly available. When the price of a security held in the Fund is unavailable, unreliable or not considered to reflect the current fair value, the Manager determines another value which it considers to be fair and reasonable using the services of third-party valuation service providers, or using a valuation technique that, to the extent possible, makes maximum use of inputs and assumptions based on observable market data including volatility, comparable companies and other applicable rates or prices. Investment transactions Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from the sale of investments and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of investments are calculated with reference to the average cost of the related investments which exclude brokerage commissions and other trading expenses. All net realized gains (losses), unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value, and transaction costs are attributable to investments and derivative instruments which are deemed held for trading, and are included in the Statement of Operations. Client brokerage commissions, where applicable, are used as payment for order execution services or research services. The portfolio advisors or Manager may select brokers, including their affiliates, who charge a commission in excess of that charged by other brokers ( soft dollars ) if they determine in good faith that the commission is reasonable in relation to the order execution and research services utilized. It is the Manager s objective that over time, all clients receive benefits from the client brokerage commissions. Transaction costs, such as brokerage commissions, incurred in the purchase and sale of securities by the Fund are expensed and included in Commissions and other portfolio transaction costs in the Statement of Operations. Cost of investments The cost of investments represents the amount paid for each security and is determined on an average cost basis. Income recognition Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Dividend income and distributions from investment trust units are recognized on the ex-dividend and exdistribution date, respectively. Interest on inflation-indexed bonds will be paid based on the principal value, which is adjusted for inflation. The inflation adjustment of the principal value is recognized as part of interest income in the Statement of Operations. If held to maturity, the Fund will receive, in addition to a coupon interest payment, a final payment equal to the sum of the par value and the inflation compensation accrued from the original issue date. Interest is accrued on each Valuation Date based on the inflation adjusted par value at that time and is included in Interest in the Statement of Operations. Translation of foreign currencies The fair value of investments and other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into the Fund s functional currency at the rates of exchange prevailing at the period-end date. Purchases and sales of investments, and income and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Foreign exchange gains (losses) on completed transactions are included in Realized gain (loss) on sale of investments and unrealized foreign exchange gains (losses) are included in Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments in the Statement of Operations. Realized and unrealized foreign exchange gains (losses) on assets (other than investments) and liabilities are included in Realized gain (loss) on foreign exchange in the Statement of Operations. Forward currency contracts A forward currency contract is an agreement between two parties (the Fund and the counterparty) to purchase or sell a currency against another currency at a set price on a future date. The Fund may enter into forward currency contracts for hedging purposes which can include the hedging of all or a portion of the currency exposure of an investment or group of investments, either directly or indirectly. The Fund may also enter into these contracts for non-hedging purposes which can include increasing the exposure to a foreign currency or to shift exposure to foreign currency fluctuations from one country to another. The value of forward currency contracts entered into by the Fund is recorded as the difference between the

9 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (cont d) value of the contract on the Valuation Date and the value on the date the contract originated. Changes in the value of open forward currency contracts at each Valuation Date are recognized in the Statement of Operations as Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of forward currency contracts. Amounts realized at the close of the contracts are recorded as Realized gain (loss) on forward currency contracts in the Statement of Operations. Securities lending A Fund may engage in securities lending pursuant to the terms of an agreement which includes restrictions as set out in Canadian securities legislation. Collateral held is government Treasury Bills and qualified Notes. Income from securities lending, where applicable, is included in the Statement of Operations and is recognized when earned. The securities on loan continue to be displayed in the Statement of Investment Portfolio. The market value of the securities loaned and collateral held is determined daily. Aggregate fair values of securities on loan and related collateral held in trust as at September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, where applicable, are disclosed in Note 7(h). Increase or decrease in net assets from operations per share Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations per share of a series in the Statement of Operations represents the increase (decrease) in net assets from operations attributable to the series, divided by the weighted average number of shares of the series outstanding during the period. Short-term trading penalty To discourage excessive trading, the Fund may, at the Manager s sole discretion, charge a short-term trading penalty. This penalty is paid directly to the Fund and is included in Interest in the Statement of Operations, if any. Other assets and liabilities Income receivable, subscriptions receivable and due from broker are designated as loans and receivables and recorded at cost or amortized cost. Similarly, amounts due to broker, redemptions payable, distributions payable and accrued expenses are designated as financial liabilities and reported at amortized cost. Other assets and liabilities are shortterm in nature, and are carried at cost or amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Future accounting standards Canadian investment entities will be required to prepare their financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ( IFRS ), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ( IASB ), for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, As a result, the Fund will report its financial results for the interim period ending March 31, 2015, prepared on an IFRS basis. It will also provide comparative data on an IFRS basis, including an opening balance sheet as at October 1, 2013, or the date of seeding, for a fund launched during the comparative period ( transition date ). The differences between the Fund s accounting policies under Canadian GAAP and IFRS requirements will result in measurement and recognition differences on transition to IFRS. The net impact of these differences will be recorded in the increase/decrease in net assets attributable to redeemable shareholders. Significant accounting changes resulting from our adoption of IFRS The main accounting changes listed below should not be considered a comprehensive list of impacts of adopting IFRS, but rather the most significant of certain key changes. The framework for fair valuation is set out under IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement ( IFRS 13 ), which includes the requirements for the measurement and disclosure of fair value. If an asset or liability measured at fair value has a bid price and an ask price, the standard requires valuation to be based on a price within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value. The standard allows the use of mid-market pricing or other pricing conventions that are used by market participants as a practical means for fair value measurements within a bid-ask spread. Thus this standard will impact the net assets per share for financial statement reporting purposes compared to current standards, and may also result in the elimination of the differences between the net asset per share and NAV per share at the financial statement reporting date. IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosure ( IFRS 7 ) requires the Fund to identify and disclose financial assets and or financial liabilities that have been, or could in future, be offset. IAS

10 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (cont d) 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation ( IAS 32 ) requires that the balance(s) of such offsetting financial assets and or financial liabilities be presented on a net basis provided that the Fund has both the intention and ability to settle the transaction on net basis. If it is determined that both conditions are present, the Fund will present the positions on a net basis on the financial statements and disclose the gross positions in the notes; otherwise the positions will be presented on a gross basis on the financial statements. When the Fund has the ability but does not intend to settle the positions on a net basis, they will be presented on a gross basis on the financial statements along with a note disclosing the net impact of the positions held. The Manager is currently reviewing the Fund's financial assets and liabilities to determine the appropriate presentation and disclosure. While IFRS does not require interest income to be disclosed for debt instruments measured at Fair Value through Profit or Loss, when interest income is disclosed, IFRS requires that the effective interest rate method of calculating accrued interest be used rather than the straight-line amortization method. The Manager has not identified any changes that will impact NAVPU as a result of the transition to IFRS. Where the Fund holds controlling interest in an investment, it is the Manager s expectation that the Fund will qualify as an Investment Entity in accordance with IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements ( IFRS 10 ). As such, the Fund will not be required to consolidate its investments, but rather to hold the investments at Fair Value through Profit or Loss regardless of whether those investments are controlled. If the Fund fair values the investments it controls, it may be required to make additional financial statement disclosures on its controlled investments (subsidiaries). Additional disclosures are also required with respect to interest in other entities such as joint arrangements, associates and or structured entities as applicable, in accordance with IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities ( IFRS 12 ). IFRS 12 also requires additional disclosures if the Fund is determined to qualify as an investment entity without having all of the typical characteristics of an investment entity. The criteria contained within IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation ( IAS 32 ) will result in the classification of the shareholders equity as a liability within the Fund s Statement of Net Assets, unless all conditions required for equity classification are met. The Manager has assessed the Fund s shareholder structure and currently expects that liability treatment will be appropriate for the Fund s shares. The Manager s current evaluation may be subject to change due to issuance of new standards or new interpretations of existing standards. Under IFRS, statement of cash flows is one of the primary financial statements required to be presented. The Fund will therefore be presenting statement of cash flows in its set of financial statements in accordance with the presentation requirements in IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows ( IAS 7 ). 3. Share valuation Shares of the Fund are offered for sale on a continuous basis and may be purchased or redeemed on any Valuation Date at the NAV per share of a particular series. The NAV per share of a series for the purposes of subscription or redemption is computed by dividing the NAV of the Fund attributable to the series (that is, the total fair value of the assets attributable to the series less the liabilities attributable to the series) by the total number of shares of the series of the Fund outstanding at such time. This amount may be different from the net assets per share of a series calculation, which is presented on the Statement of Net Assets. Generally, any differences are due to valuing actively traded securities at bid prices for Canadian GAAP purposes while NAV typically utilizes closing price to determine fair value for the purchase and redemption of shares. See Note 7(b) for the comparison between NAV per share and net assets per share for each series. Expenses directly attributable to a series are charged to that series. Other expenses, income, realized and unrealized gains and losses from investment transactions are allocated proportionately to each series based upon the relative NAV of each series. Capital The capital of the Fund is represented by issued and redeemable shares with no par value. The shares are entitled to distributions, if any, and to payment of a proportionate share based on the Fund s NAV per share upon redemption. The Fund has no restrictions or specific capital requirements on the subscriptions and redemptions of shares except as disclosed in Note 7(a), if any. The relevant movements in capital are shown on

11 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (cont d) the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. In accordance with its investment objectives and strategies, and the risk management practices outlined in Note 6, the Fund endeavours to invest the subscriptions received in appropriate investments while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet redemptions, such liquidity being augmented by short-term borrowings or disposal of investments where necessary. 4. Income taxes The Corporation is a mutual fund corporation as defined in the Income Tax Act ( Canada ) with a September 30th tax year-end. All of the outstanding share classes are aggregated in determining the tax position of the corporation as a whole. Interest and foreign income are taxed at corporate rates subject to permitted deductions for expenses. The taxable portion of net capital gains is subject to tax at corporate rates applicable to mutual fund corporations, but taxes paid thereon are refundable. This tax is refundable by virtue of refunding provisions in tax legislation as redemptions occur or by payment of capital gains dividends to shareholders. It is the intention of the corporation to pay sufficient capital gains dividends to eliminate this tax. Non-capital losses that arose in 2004 and 2005 are available to be carried forward for ten years and applied against future taxable income. Non-capital losses that arose in 2006 and there after are available to be carried forward for twenty years. Capital losses for income tax purposes may be carried forward indefinitely and applied against capital gains realized in future years. The Corporation s non-capital and capital losses for income tax purposes as of the tax year-ended are included in Note 7(c). 5. Related party transactions (a) Management fees The Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund and its investment portfolio in compliance with the Fund s constating documents. The Manager monitors and evaluates the performance of the Fund, pays for the investment management services of the investment advisors and provides all related administrative services required by the Fund. As compensation for its services the Manager is entitled to receive a fee payable monthly, calculated at the maximum annual rates included in Note 7(d). (b) Fixed administration fees The Manager pays certain operating expenses of the series A, Advisor, T5, T6, T8, F, H, I, and Classic including audit and legal fees and expenses; custodian and transfer agency fees; costs attributable to the issue, redemption and change of securities, including the cost of the securityholder record keeping system; expenses incurred in respect of preparing and distributing prospectuses, financial reports and other types of reports, statements and communications to securityholders; fund accounting and valuation costs; filing fees, including those incurred by the manager (collectively the Administration Expenses ). In return, the Fund pays a fixed administration fee to the Manager. The fixed administration fee is calculated daily as a fixed annual percentage of the average NAV of the Fund. Refer to Note 7(d) for the fixed administration fee rates charged to the Fund. (c) Fund expenses The Fund also pays certain operating expenses directly ( Fund Expenses ), including expenses incurred in respect of preparing and distributing fund facts; interest or other borrowing expenses; all reasonable costs and expenses incurred in relation to compliance with NI , including compensation and expenses payable to Independent Review Committee ( IRC ) members and any independent counsel or other advisors employed by the IRC, the costs of the orientation and continuing education of IRC members and the costs and expenses associated with IRC meetings; taxes of all kinds to which the Fund is or might be subject; and costs associated with compliance with any new governmental or regulatory requirement introduced after December 1, The Manager may, in some years and in certain cases, absorb a portion of management fees, fixed administration fees or certain specified expenses of the Fund or series of the Fund. The decision to absorb these expenses is reviewed periodically and determined at the discretion of the Manager, without notice to shareholders. (d) Commissions and other portfolio transaction costs The Fund may execute trades with and or through BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., an affiliate of the Manager, based on established standard brokerage agreements at market prices. These fees are included in Commissions and other portfolio transaction costs

12 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (cont d) in the Statement of Operations. Refer to Note 7(e) for related party fees charged to the Fund for the periods ended and September 30, 2013, where applicable. (e) Initial investments In order to establish a new fund, the Manager makes an initial investment in the Fund. Pursuant to the policies of the Canadian Securities Administrators, an initial investor cannot redeem its investments until an additional $500 has been received from other investors with respect to the same series of shares. Refer to Note 7(d) for the investment in shares of the Fund held by the Manager as at and September 30, 2013, where applicable. (f) Other related party transactions From time to time, the Manager may, on behalf of the Fund enter into transactions or arrangements with or involving subsidiaries and affiliates of Bank of Montreal, 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 subsidiaries and affiliates of Bank of Montreal, 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 Inc., F&C Asset Management plc, or other investment funds offered by BMO, and may involve the purchase or sale of Fund securities through or from a subsidiary or affiliate of Bank of Montreal, the purchase or sale of securities issued or guaranteed by a subsidiary or affiliate of Bank of Montreal, the purchase or redemption of units or shares of other BMO Mutual Funds or the provision of services to the Manager. 6. Financial Instrument risk The Fund may be exposed to a variety of financial risks that are concentrated in its investment holdings, including derivative instruments. The Statement of Investment Portfolio groups securities by asset type, geographic region and/or market segment. The Fund's risk management practice includes the monitoring of compliance to investment guidelines. The Manager manages the potential effects of these financial risks on the Fund's performance by employing and overseeing professional and experienced portfolio managers that regularly monitor the Fund's positions, market events and diversify investment portfolios within the constraints of the investment guidelines. Where the Fund invests in other investment fund(s), it may be indirectly exposed to the financial instrument risks of the underlying fund(s), depending on the investment objectives and the type of securities held by the underlying fund(s). The decision to buy or sell an underlying fund is based on the investment guidelines and positions, rather than the exposure of the underlying fund(s). (a) Currency risk Currency risk is the risk that the value of financial assets and liabilities denominated in currencies, other than the functional currency of the Fund, will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. Investments in foreign markets are exposed to currency risk as the prices denominated in foreign currencies are converted to the Fund's functional currency in determining fair value. The Fund may enter into forward currency contracts for hedging purposes to reduce foreign currency exposure or to establish exposure to foreign currencies. The Fund's exposure to currency risk, if any, is further discussed in Note 7(f). (b) Interest rate risk Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of the Fund's interest-bearing investments will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. The Fund's exposure to interest rate risk is concentrated in its investment in debt securities (such as bonds, money market instruments, short-term investments and debentures) and interest rate derivative instruments, if any. Other assets and liabilities are short-term in nature and/or non-interest bearing. The Fund's exposure to interest rate risk, if any, is further discussed in Note 7(f). (c) Other market risk Other market risk is the risk that the fair value of a financial instrument will fluctuate as a result of changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk or currency risk), whether those changes are caused by factors specific to the individual financial instrument or its issuer, or factors affecting all similar financial instruments traded in a market. Other assets and liabilities are monetary items that are shortterm in nature, as such they are not subject to other market risk. The Fund's exposure to other market risk, if any, is further discussed in Note 7(f).

13 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (cont d) (d) Credit risk Credit risk is the risk that a loss could arise from a security issuer or counterparty to a financial instrument not being able to meet its financial obligations. The fair value of debt securities includes consideration of the credit worthiness of the debt issuer. Credit risk exposure for over-the-counter derivative instruments is based on the Fund's unrealized gain of the contractual obligations with the counterparty as at the reporting date. The credit exposure of other assets is represented by its carrying amount. The Fund's exposure to credit risk, if any, is further discussed in Note 7(f). The Fund may enter into securities lending transactions with approved counterparties. Credit risk associated with these transactions is considered minimal as all counterparties have a sufficient approved credit rating and the market value of collateral held by the Fund must be at least 102% of the fair value of securities loaned, as disclosed in Note 7(h). (e) Liquidity risk The Fund's exposure to liquidity risk is concentrated in the daily cash redemptions of shares. The Fund primarily invests in securities that are traded in active markets and can be readily disposed. In addition, the Fund retains sufficient cash and cash equivalent positions to maintain liquidity. The Fund may, from time to time, enter into over-the-counter derivative contracts or invest in unlisted securities, which are not traded in an organized market and may be illiquid. Securities for which a market quotation could not be obtained and may be illiquid are identified on the Statement of Investment Portfolio. The proportion of illiquid securities to the NAV of the Fund is monitored by the Manager to ensure it does not exceed the regulatory limit and does not significantly affect the liquidity required to meet the Fund's financial obligations.

14 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (cont d) 7. Fund specific information (a) Fund and series information, change in shares and significant events The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares in each of Advisor Series, Series F and Series H. Series Launch date Advisor Series November 3, 2008 Series F April 8, 2014 Series H November 3, 2008 Advisor Series shares are available to all investors through authorized dealers and brokers. Series F shares are available for purchase by investors who are enrolled in dealer-sponsored wrap programs or flat fee accounts. Instead of paying a commission on each transaction, these investors pay an annual fee to the Manager based on the value of their assets. Series H shares are available to investors who invest a minimum of $10 in Series H shares of the Fund and who maintain a minimum account balance (in Series H shares) of $250. The number of shares of each series that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below. For the periods ended (in thousands of shares) Sep. 30, 2014 Sep. 30, 2013 Advisor Series Shares issued and outstanding, beginning of period 2,505 1,867 Issued 677 1,793 Redeemed during the period (515 ) (1,155 ) Shares issued and outstanding, end of period 2,667 2,505 Series F Shares issued and outstanding, beginning of period Issued 365 Redeemed during the period (15 ) Shares issued and outstanding, end of period 350 For the periods ended (in thousands of shares) Sep. 30, 2014 Sep. 30, 2013 Series H Shares issued and outstanding, beginning of period Issued Redeemed during the period (9 ) (23 ) Shares issued and outstanding, end of period Series name changes As at the close of business on March 28, 2013, the following series names were changed: BMO Guardian Asian Growth and Income Class Advisor Series changed to Advisor Series BMO Guardian Asian Growth and Income Class Series H changed to Series H (b) Comparison of NAV per share to net assets per share Series Sep. 30, 2014 Sep. 30, 2013 Net Assets NAV per Share per Share NAV per Share Net Assets per Share Advisor Series Series F Series H (c) Income taxes As at, the Corporation had the following capital and non-capital losses available for income tax purposes: Total Capital Losses Total Non- Capital Losses 2015 Non-Capital Losses That Expire in and thereafter 19,112 18,065 18,065

15 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (cont d) (d) Related party transactions Management and fixed administration fees The Manager is entitled to receive the following fees payable monthly, calculated at the following maximum annual rates: Series Management Fees (%) Fixed Administration Fees (%) Advisor Series Series F Series H Initial investments The Manager held the following shares of the Fund: Series As at Sep. 30, 2014 As at Sep. 30, 2013 Value of Value of Number of Shares Number of Shares Shares Shares Series F Series H (e) Brokerage commissions and soft dollars There were no brokerage commissions charged to the Fund during the periods ended and September 30, There were no ascertainable soft dollars or client brokerage commissions paid or payable to dealers by the Fund during the periods. (f) Financial instrument risk The Fund s objective is to provide income and capital appreciation. It seeks a similar return to BMO Asian Growth and Income Fund by investing primarily in units of that fund. The Fund may invest directly in securities in which BMO Asian Growth and Income Fund may invest as well as in fixed income securities and cash or cash equivalents. As at and September 30, 2013, the Fund only held units of BMO Asian Growth and Income Fund. The Fund s exposure to financial instrument risk was determined based on the Fund s asset allocation mix and the latest reported information available. No changes to the Fund s objective or strategy, which would have had an affect on the overall level of risk of investing in the Fund, were made during the period. Currency risk The table below summarizes the Fund s exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to currency risk. Amounts shown are based on the carrying value of monetary and non-monetary assets (including derivatives and the underlying principal (notional) amount of forward currency contracts, if any). As at Sep. 30, 2014 Cash and other current receivables & payables Investments Forward currency contracts Net currency exposure As a % of net assets (%) Australian Dollar 27 2,654 2, Hong Kong Dollar 17 10,031 10, Indonesian Rupiah Japanese Yen 72 2,961 (35) 2, Malaysian Ringgit 12 4,870 4, New Zealand Dollar 21 1,675 1, Philippine Peso Pound Sterling Singapore Dollar 10 9,013 9, South Korean Won 6,219 6, Taiwan New Dollar 1,056 1, Thai Baht 16 3,290 3, U.S. Dollar 64 10,300 10, Total ,926 (35) 55, All amounts in Canadian dollars

16 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (cont d) As at Sep. 30, 2013 Cash and other current receivables & payables Investments Forward currency contracts Net currency exposure As a % of net assets (%) Australian Dollar 38 3,266 3, Hong Kong Dollar 22 8,874 8, Indonesian Rupiah Japanese Yen 49 3,745 3, Malaysian Ringgit 19 3,220 3, Philippine Peso Pound Sterling Singapore Dollar (870) 7,101 6, South Korean Won 4,002 4, Taiwan New Dollar Thai Baht 12 2,353 2, U.S. Dollar 301 7,864 8, Total (429) 43,380 42, All amounts in Canadian dollars As at and September 30, 2013, if the Canadian dollar had strengthened or weakened by 5% in relation to all foreign currencies, with all other factors remaining constant, net assets could possibly have increased or decreased, respectively, by approximately $2,757 (September 30, 2013 $2,148). In practice, actual results may differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material. Interest rate risk The following table summarizes the Fund s exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to interest rate risk by remaining term to maturity: Interest Rate Exposure as at Number of years Sep. 30, 2014 Sep. 30, 2013 Less than one year 948 1,456 One to three years 263 1,115 Three to five years 1,949 1,387 Five to ten years 1,805 Greater than ten years 1,573 Total 4,965 5,531 All amounts in Canadian dollars As at and September 30, 2013, if the prevailing interest rates had been raised or lowered by 1%, assuming a parallel shift in the yield curve, with all other factors remaining constant, net assets could possibly have decreased or increased, respectively, by approximately $144 (September 30, 2013 $165). The Fund s interest rate sensitivity was determined based on portfolio weighted duration. In practice, actual results may differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material. Other market risk The Fund has significant indirect exposure to other market risk arising from its investment in the underlying fund, which invests in equity securities. The Fund's exposure to equity securities determines the extent to which the Fund reacts to the movements in the relevant benchmark. Using historical correlation between the Fund's return and the return of its benchmark, if the benchmark, MSCI All Country Asia- Pacific Index, had increased or decreased by 10%, with all other variables held constant, the net assets of the Fund would have increased or decreased, respectively, by $3,006 (September 30, 2013 $2,374). Historical correlation may not be representative of future correlation, and accordingly, actual results may differ and the difference could be material.

17 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (cont d) Credit risk The Fund s credit risk exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, grouped by credit ratings, are listed in the following table: As a % of net assets as at Credit Rating Sep. 30, 2014 Sep. 30, 2013 AAA 0.7 AA 3.1 A 1.5 BB Unrated Total (g) Fair value hierarchy The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on unobservable inputs to models. Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Manager s determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities. The tables below show the relevant disclosure. As at Sep. 30, 2014 Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Equity Securities 57,299 57,299 As at Sep. 30, 2013 Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Equity Securities 45,463 45,463 Significant transfers There were no significant transfers between the levels during the periods. (h) Securities lending There were no assets involved in securities lending transactions as at and September 30, 2013.

18 Management s Responsibility for Financial Reporting The accompanying financial statements have been prepared by management of BMO Investments Inc. Management is responsible for the information and representations made in these financial statements. Management has maintained appropriate processes to ensure that relevant and reliable financial information is produced. The financial statements have been produced in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Canada and include certain amounts based on estimates and judgments. The significant accounting policies which management believes are appropriate for the BMO Mutual Funds are described in Note 2 to the financial statements. The Trustee of each of the Trusts is responsible for reviewing and approving the financial statements and overseeing management s performance of its financial reporting responsibilities. The Trustee reviews the financial statements, adequacy of internal controls, the audit process and financial reporting with management and the external auditors. The Board of Directors of BMO Global Tax Advantage Funds Inc. is responsible for reviewing and approving the financial statements and overseeing management s performance of its financial reporting responsibilities. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors reviews the financial statements, adequacy of internal controls, the audit process and financial reporting with management and the external auditors. The Audit Committee reports to the Board of Directors prior to the Board approval of the financial statements. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP are the external auditors of the BMO Mutual Funds. The auditors have been appointed by the respective Boards and cannot be changed without the prior approval of the Independent Review Committee and 60 days notice to the Securityholders. They have audited the financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in Canada to enable them to express their opinion on the financial statements. Their report is included as an integral part of the financial statements. Rajiv Silgardo Chief Executive Officer BMO Investments Inc. December 12, 2014 R.J. Schauer Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer BMO Mutual Funds December 12, 2014