BCE Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

BCE reported its second quarter 2024 financial results, showcasing steady performance in a competitive market. The company's consolidated operating revenue increased by 1.8% year-over-year to $6,070 million, driven by 2.3% higher service revenue. Net earnings saw a slight decline of 0.3% to $781 million. BCE's adjusted EBITDA grew by 3.1% to $2,659 million, with a margin improvement to 43.8%.

The company's wireless segment performed well, with total mobile phone net activations of 110,761 and a 5.1% increase in mobile phone service revenue. BCE's media segment faced challenges, with revenue decreasing by 3.5% due to softer advertising demand. Despite this, digital revenue grew 33% year-over-year. BCE reaffirmed its 2024 financial guidance, projecting revenue growth of 1% to 5% and adjusted EBITDA growth of 2% to 5%.

BCE has advised its shareholders to reject an unsolicited mini-tender offer from TRC Capital, which aims to purchase up to 2,500,000 BCE common shares at C$43.40 per share, a price approximately 4.43% below the market price on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange as of June 24, 2024. BCE emphasized it has no association with TRC Capital and warned that mini-tender offers often avoid regulatory protections. Shareholders who have already tendered their shares can withdraw them before July 25, 2024. Both the Canadian Securities Administrators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have expressed concerns about mini-tender offers, advising investors to be cautious and consult financial advisors.

BCE (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) will announce its Q2 2024 financial results on August 1, 2024, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time. The conference call will be led by President and CEO Mirko Bibic, and CFO Curtis Millen. The event will be accessible via toll-free numbers 1-844-933-2401 or 647-724-5455, with a replay available until September 1, 2024, by dialing 1-877-454-9859 or 647-483-1416 and entering passcode 4867347#. A live audio webcast will be available on BCE's website.

OUTFRONT Media (NYSE: OUT) has finalized the sale of its Canadian business to Bell Media, a subsidiary of BCE (TSX, NYSE: BCE), for C$410 million in cash, subject to adjustments. This transaction enables OUTFRONT Media to reduce financial leverage and refocus on its U.S. operations. The deal is seen as highly beneficial for Bell Media, significantly enhancing its portfolio in the out-of-home advertising sector with additional digital and traditional assets. According to OUTFRONT Media's CEO Jeremy Male, the sale underscores the value of their out-of-home assets.

Bell Media President Sean Cohan highlighted that the acquisition will bolster Bell Media's leadership and deliver superior results for advertising partners.

Bell, trading under the stock symbol BCE, has announced an offering of Medium Term Note (MTN) Debentures. The offering includes $1 billion of 2.35% MTN Debentures due January 30, 2031. The funds raised will be used for general corporate purposes, including the refinancing of existing debts. This move is aimed at improving the company's financial flexibility and capital structure. The offering is expected to close on January 30, 2023, subject to customary closing conditions.

Bell Canada has renewed its Medium Term Notes (MTN) program, filing a prospectus supplement for its base shelf prospectus dated May 9, 2024. This renewal allows Bell to offer MTN Debentures until June 9, 2026, guaranteeing them fully and unconditionally through BCE. The MTN program aims to provide financial flexibility and efficient access to Canadian capital markets. Bell has also signed a dealer agreement, enabling certain dealers to act as agents for future MTN Debenture offerings. The securities will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and cannot be sold in the U.S.

BCE Inc. announced the election of Directors at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Shareholders voted in favor of all items of business, including the election of Directors. The Directors were elected by a majority of votes cast by shareholders present or represented by proxy.

BCE, the telecommunications company, announced their first quarter 2024 results, showing a strong performance with an increase in revenue and earnings per share.