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  1. BCE has acquired Bell Canada and Bell Mobility, companies that operate across various Canadian markets.
  2. BCE Inc. stock performance is being discussed in the context of the Canadian market.

BCE Inc. Announces Preferred Share Conversion and Dividend Structure

3 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 19
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What happened

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BCE Inc. announced a conversion of preferred shares on October 19, 2026. On November 2, 2026, 400 of its Series T Preferred Shares will convert into Series S Preferred Shares, while 676,765 of its Series S Preferred Shares will convert into Series T Preferred Shares. Following the conversion, BCE Inc. will have 5,474,698 Series T Preferred Shares and 1,190,512 Series S Preferred Shares issued and outstanding.

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Why it matters

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The conversion establishes specific dividend payment structures for the preferred shares. Series T Preferred Shares will pay a fixed cash dividend of 5.523% quarterly, while Series S Preferred Shares will pay a monthly floating adjustable cash dividend based on the prime rate.

BCE Inc. operates across various Canadian markets, having acquired Bell Canada and Bell Mobility.

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Who's involved

  • Bell MediaA segment of BCE Inc. whose parent company is undertaking the share conversion.
  • Bell CanadaA segment of BCE Inc. whose parent company is undertaking the share conversion.
  • Toronto Stock ExchangeThe stock exchange where the shares of BCE Inc. are listed.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Bell MediaSpeculative

    Investors in Bell Media might see changes in investment returns due to the new dividend structures of the parent company.

  • Bell CanadaSpeculative

    Investors in Bell Canada might see changes in investment returns due to the new dividend structures of the parent company.

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Within BCE has acquired Bell Canada and Bell Mobility, companies that operate across various Canadian markets.

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