BCE Management Proxy Circular Now Available

Q: When and how will BCE hold its 2026 annual general shareholder meeting (BCE)?

The meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. ET. According to BCE, it will be held both in person at 1050 Beaver Hall, Montréal and via live video webcast at bce.lumiconnect.com/400-889-333-268.

Q: What matters will shareholders vote on at the BCE (BCE) May 7, 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on director elections, auditor appointment, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and a shareholder proposal. According to BCE, the circular outlines each item and supporting materials for informed voting.

Q: Where can I find BCE's 2026 management proxy circular and 2025 annual financial report?

The documents are available online at BCE.ca, meetingdocuments.com/TSXT/bce, SEDAR+ and EDGAR. According to BCE, shareholders can also request a paper copy as described in the notice of availability.

Q: How can BCE shareholders vote before or during the May 7, 2026 meeting (BCE)?

Shareholders may vote in advance by phone, email, fax, or mail or vote by attending the webcast or in person. According to BCE, voting instructions are in section 2.1 of the circular under 'How to participate and vote.'

Q: Can I attend the BCE 2026 annual meeting online and where is the webcast link?

Yes, the meeting will be webcast live and accessible at bce.lumiconnect.com/400-889-333-268. According to BCE, online attendance allows participation and voting during the meeting.

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BCE (TSX: BCE, NYSE: BCE) filed its 2026 management proxy circular and notice of annual general shareholder meeting for Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. ET.

The circular details matters to be voted on — election of directors, auditor appointment, advisory vote on executive compensation and a shareholder proposal — and describes the board's assessment of named executive officers' 2025 performance and related compensation.

Documents are available via BCE.ca, meetingdocuments.com, SEDAR+ and EDGAR; shareholders may request paper copies and vote in advance or at the live webcast and in person.

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Key Figures

AGM date: May 7, 2026 AGM time: 9:30 a.m. Eastern Financial year: 2025 +3 more

AGM date: May 7, 2026; Scheduled date of 2026 annual general shareholder meeting
AGM time: 9:30 a.m. Eastern; Scheduled start time of 2026 annual general shareholder meeting
Financial year: 2025; Year covered by the annual financial report referenced in the circular
Meeting address: 1050 Beaver Hall, Montréal, Québec; Physical location option for attending the 2026 AGM
Toll-free contact: 1-877-452-7184; Laurel Hill shareholder questions and voting assistance (Canada/US)
International contact: 1-416-304-0211; Laurel Hill shareholder questions and voting assistance (International)

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Key Terms

management proxy circular, notice-and-access, SEDAR+, EDGAR, +1 more

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management proxy circular regulatory

"announced it has filed its notice of annual general shareholder meeting and management proxy circular for 2026."

A management proxy circular is a detailed briefing packet mailed or posted to shareholders before a company meeting that asks them to vote on key matters. It lays out agenda items, background information, management’s recommendations, pay and board candidate details, and instructions for authorizing someone to vote on your behalf. Investors use it like an agenda plus briefing notes to decide how votes could affect who controls the company, its strategy and future returns.

notice-and-access regulatory

"BCE is using notice-and-access to deliver the circular and the 2025 annual financial report to shareholders."

A notice-and-access delivery model sends shareholders a short notice telling them where to find full proxy materials and other corporate documents online instead of receiving bulky paper copies by mail. For investors it matters because it speeds delivery and cuts costs for companies, but also shifts responsibility onto shareholders to retrieve and read the materials before voting or making decisions—like getting a postcard with a link to the full report rather than the report itself.

SEDAR+ regulatory

"These documents can be found online ... on SEDAR+; and on EDGAR."

SEDAR+ is Canada’s centralized online system where publicly traded companies submit required regulatory documents such as financial reports, prospectuses and disclosure statements. It gives investors a single, searchable place — like a public library or online filing cabinet — to check a company’s official records for transparency, compare performance, and verify material information before making investment decisions.

EDGAR regulatory

"These documents can be found online ... on SEDAR+; and on EDGAR."

EDGAR is a system used by companies to share important financial and business information with the public. It functions like an online filing cabinet where investors can access official reports and documents that help them understand a company's financial health and operations. This transparency allows investors to make more informed decisions, much like checking a company's report card before investing.

proxy solicitation agent regulatory

"Shareholders ... may contact BCE's proxy solicitation agent, Laurel Hill Advisory Group (Laurel Hill)"

A proxy solicitation agent is a professional or firm hired to contact shareholders and gather their voting instructions for corporate matters such as board elections or mergers. Think of them as a trusted messenger who explains the choices, collects permission slips, and reports back so a company or shareholder group can accurately count votes; investors care because effective solicitation can sway outcomes that affect management, strategy, and shareholder value.

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03/26/2026 - 12:07 PM EDT

MONTRÉAL, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) today announced it has filed its notice of annual general shareholder meeting and management proxy circular for 2026.

The circular contains information about BCE's annual general meeting, scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. (Eastern time). It outlines the matters to be voted on, including the election of directors, the appointment of the company's auditors, an advisory vote on executive compensation and a shareholder proposal. It also presents a detailed description of the board's assessment of the performance of BCE's named executive officers for 2025 and related compensation decisions.

BCE is using notice-and-access to deliver the circular and the 2025 annual financial report to shareholders. These documents can be found online on the investor section of BCE.ca; at www.meetingdocuments.com/TSXT/bce; on SEDAR+; and on EDGAR. Shareholders may also request a paper copy of these documents as indicated in the circular and in the notice of availability of meeting materials, which will be mailed to shareholders.

We encourage shareholders and those interested to attend and participate to BCE's 2026 annual general shareholder meeting to visit our website at BCE.ca in advance of the meeting for more details. The meeting will be held by live video webcast, at bce.lumiconnect.com/400-889-333-268, as well as in person at 1050 Beaver Hall, Montréal, Québec.

Shareholders are encouraged to vote their shares in advance of the meeting using the various methods available – by phone, by email, by fax or by mail. You can also vote by attending the meeting online via live video webcast or in person. Instructions are available in section 2.1 of the circular, entitled How to participate and vote.

Shareholder Questions & Voting Assistance

Shareholders with questions or who require voting assistance may contact BCE's proxy solicitation agent, Laurel Hill Advisory Group (Laurel Hill), by calling 1-877-452-7184 (toll-free in Canada and the United States) or 1-416-304-0211 (International), by texting "INFO" to either number, or by email at assistance@laurelhill.com.

About BCE

BCE is Canada's largest communications company¹, leading the way in advanced fibre and wireless networks, enterprise services and digital media. By delivering next-generation technology that leverages cloud-based and AI-driven solutions, we're keeping customers connected, informed and entertained while enabling businesses to compete on the world stage. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.

¹ Based on total revenue and total combined customer connections.

Media inquiries:
Ellen Murphy
ellen.murphy@bell.ca

Investor inquiries:
Richard Bengian
richard.bengian@bell.ca

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When and how will BCE hold its 2026 annual general shareholder meeting (BCE)?

The meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. ET. According to BCE, it will be held both in person at 1050 Beaver Hall, Montréal and via live video webcast at bce.lumiconnect.com/400-889-333-268.

What matters will shareholders vote on at the BCE (BCE) May 7, 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on director elections, auditor appointment, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and a shareholder proposal. According to BCE, the circular outlines each item and supporting materials for informed voting.

Where can I find BCE's 2026 management proxy circular and 2025 annual financial report?

The documents are available online at BCE.ca, meetingdocuments.com/TSXT/bce, SEDAR+ and EDGAR. According to BCE, shareholders can also request a paper copy as described in the notice of availability.

How can BCE shareholders vote before or during the May 7, 2026 meeting (BCE)?

Shareholders may vote in advance by phone, email, fax, or mail or vote by attending the webcast or in person. According to BCE, voting instructions are in section 2.1 of the circular under 'How to participate and vote.'

Can I attend the BCE 2026 annual meeting online and where is the webcast link?

Yes, the meeting will be webcast live and accessible at bce.lumiconnect.com/400-889-333-268. According to BCE, online attendance allows participation and voting during the meeting.

Who can shareholders contact for questions or voting assistance about BCE (BCE) materials?

Shareholders may contact proxy agent Laurel Hill Advisory Group for assistance by calling 1-877-452-7184 (Canada/US) or 1-416-304-0211, texting 'INFO', or emailing assistance@laurelhill.com, according to BCE.

BCE Management Proxy Circular Now Available