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Telecommunications Equipment
AGM/EGMMay 7, 2026, 04:10 PM

BCE Shareholders Elect 13 Directors, Approve Auditor & Comp

AI Summary

BCE Inc. held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on May 7, 2026, where all 13 nominated directors were successfully elected. Shareholders also approved the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Corporation's auditors and passed the advisory resolution on executive compensation. A shareholder proposal aimed at increasing participation in annual general meetings was rejected by a significant majority.

Key Highlights

  • All 13 nominated directors were elected with 'For' votes ranging from 97.98% to 99.10%.
  • Ernst & Young LLP was appointed as the Corporation's Auditors with 99.46% votes For.
  • The advisory resolution on executive compensation was approved with 96.00% votes For.
  • Shareholder Proposal No. 1, regarding increasing participation in AGMs, was rejected with 98.16% votes Against.