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National Bank increases its common share dividend by 4 cents

Montreal, December 4, 2024

National Bank of Canada’s (TSX: NA) Board of Directors announces an increase of 4 cents per common share to $1.14 per common share for the quarter ending January 31, 2025. This dividend is payable on February 1, 2025, to common shareholders of record on December 30, 2024.

The Board of Directors also declares quarterly dividends on the following series of first preferred shares. These dividends are payable on February 15, 2025, to first preferred shareholders of record on January 6, 2025.

Series

Ticker symbol (TSX)

Dividend number

Dividends per share

30

NA.PR.S

No.   44

$0.3869375

32

NA.PR.W

No.   41

$0.2399375

38

NA.PR.C

No.   30

$0.4391875

40

NA.PR.E

No.   28

$0.363625

42

NA.PR.G

No.   26

$0.4410

The above-mentioned dividends on the common and preferred shares are designated as eligible dividends for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any similar applicable provincial legislation.

Eligible shareholders may elect to have their cash dividend reinvested, free of charge, in common shares in accordance with the Bank’s Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan. For more information, please contact Computershare Trust Company of Canada at 1-888-838-1407. Beneficial or non-registered common and preferred shareholders must contact their financial institution or broker for instructions on how to participate in such Plan.

About National Bank of Canada
With $462 billion in assets as at October 31, 2024, National Bank of Canada is one of Canada's six systemically important banks. The Bank has approximately 30,000 employees in knowledge-intensive positions and operates through three business segments in Canada: Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management and Financial Markets. A fourth segment, U.S. Specialty Finance and International, complements the growth of its domestic operations. Its securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). Follow the Bank’s activities at nbc.ca or via social media.


Information:

Marianne Ratté

Vice-President and Head, Investor Relations
National Bank of Canada

Debby Cordeiro

Senior Vice-President, Communication, Public Affairs and ESG
National Bank of Canada