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We previously emphasized our larger position in BCE Inc. preferred shares and predicted a dividend cut in the common shares. BCE's new annual dividend is set at $1.75 to support deleveraging and enhance financial flexibility, aiming for a 3.5x net debt leverage ratio by 2027. We look at the Q1-2025 and highlight the hybrid bonds for a safe income choice.

MONTRÉAL, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) today announced that shareholders voted in favour of all items of business put forth by BCE at the company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders today, including the election of the Directors by a majority of the votes cast by shareholders present or represented by proxy: Nominee Votes For % For Votes Against % Against Mirko Bibic ...

BCE Inc. has cut its dividend by 56%, reducing the annual payout to $1.75 per share, to address its high debt levels. The company is focusing on U.S. market expansion, particularly through its acquisition of Ziply, which offers higher growth potential and margins. BCE has partnered with PSP Investments to manage debt from the Ziply acquisition, allowing BCE to not consolidate Ziply's debt on it...

BCE Inc. (NYSE:BCE ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 8, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Richard Bengian - IR Mirko Bibic - President and CEO Curtis Millen - CFO Conference Call Participants Maher Yaghi - Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets Drew McReynolds - RBC Capital Markets Vince Valentini - TD Cowen Matthew Griffiths - BofA Securities Sebastiano Petti - JPMorgan Chase & Co Jerom...

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This news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled "Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" later in this news release.

This news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled "Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" later in this news release.