BCE announces election of Directors

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BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) announced today that shareholders approved all items at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, including the election of directors. Notable votes included Mirko Bibic with 99.57% approval and David F. Denison with 98.12%. The meeting reflected strong shareholder support for the board's leadership. BCE, Canada's largest communications company, provides advanced broadband, media, and business communications services. For complete director biographies, visit BCE.ca.

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• Shareholders approved all business items, indicating confidence in company leadership.
• High approval ratings for directors, with Mirko Bibic receiving 99.57% support.

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MONTRÉAL, May 5, 2022 /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 Withheld		% Withheld
Mirko Bibic		344,695,971		99.57%		1,496,430		0.43%
David F. Denison		339,661,796		98.12%		6,523,699		1.88%
Robert P. Dexter		343,780,877		99.31%		2,404,618		0.69%
Katherine Lee		343,213,645		99.14%		2,971,875		0.86%
Monique F. Leroux		342,160,684		98.84%		4,030,705		1.16%
Sheila A. Murray		343,308,523		99.17%		2,875,771		0.83%
Gordon M. Nixon (Chair of the Board)		344,264,891		99.45%		1,919,378		0.55%
Louis P. Pagnutti		342,701,749		98.99%		3,482,520		1.01%
Calin Rovinescu		344,107,209		99.40%		2,077,060		0.60%
Karen Sheriff		343,468,366		99.22%		2,715,928		0.78%
Robert C. Simmonds		342,512,730		98.94%		3,671,539		1.06%
Jennifer Tory		344,033,722		99.38%		2,150,572		0.62%
Cornell Wright		342,392,737		98.90%		3,791,532		1.10%

 

Please visit BCE.ca for complete Director biographies. Information regarding all matters subject to a vote during BCE's Annual Meeting is available on SEDAR.com.

About BCE

BCE is Canada's largest communications company, providing advanced Bell broadband wireless, Internet, TV, media and business communications services. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.

Through Bell for Better, we are investing to create a better today and a better tomorrow by supporting the social and economic prosperity of our communities. This includes the Bell Let's Talk initiative, which promotes Canadian mental health with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns like Bell Let's Talk Day and significant Bell funding of community care and access, research and workplace initiatives throughout the country. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.

Media inquiries:

Marie-Eve Francoeur
514-391-5263
marie-eve.francoeur@bell.ca

Investor inquiries:

Thane Fotopoulos
514-870-4619
thane.fotopoulos@bell.ca

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SOURCE Bell Canada

FAQ

What was the outcome of BCE's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 5, 2022?

All items of business were approved by shareholders, including the election of directors.

Who received the highest approval in the election of directors at BCE's meeting?

Mirko Bibic received the highest approval at 99.57%.

What percentage of votes was withheld from David F. Denison during BCE's director elections?

David F. Denison had 1.88% of votes withheld.

What does BCE Inc. do?

BCE is Canada's largest communications company, offering broadband, media, and business communications services.

Where can I find the biographies of BCE's board members?

Complete biographies of BCE's board members can be found at BCE.ca.