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Strong AGM votes as BCE Inc. (BCE) shareholders back board, pay and auditors

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BCE Inc. held its annual general meeting of shareholders on May 7, 2026, where all 13 director nominees were elected with strong support, generally between 97.98% and 99.10% of votes cast. Shareholders also appointed Ernst & Young LLP as auditors with 99.46% of votes in favour.

An advisory resolution on executive compensation passed with 96.00% support, indicating broad backing for the company’s pay practices. A shareholder proposal to increase participation of shareholders in annual general meetings received 1.84% of votes for and 98.16% against, and therefore was not approved.

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Mirko Bibic election support 353,953,313 votes (98.54%) Votes for director nominee Mirko Bibic at May 7, 2026 AGM
Louis Vachon election support 355,951,816 votes (99.10%) Votes for director nominee Louis Vachon at May 7, 2026 AGM
Auditor appointment support 376,570,574 votes (99.46%) Votes for appointing Ernst & Young LLP as auditors
Say-on-pay support 344,813,557 votes (96.00%) Votes for advisory resolution on executive compensation
Say-on-pay opposition 14,374,583 votes (4.00%) Votes against advisory resolution on executive compensation
Shareholder proposal support 6,604,718 votes (1.84%) Votes for shareholder proposal on AGM participation
Shareholder proposal opposition 352,582,204 votes (98.16%) Votes against shareholder proposal on AGM participation
Annual general meeting of shareholders financial
"At the Annual general meeting of shareholders of BCE Inc. (the “Corporation”) held on May 7, 2026"
National Instrument 51-102 regulatory
"in accordance with section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations"
National Instrument 51-102 is a Canadian securities rule that requires public companies to regularly publish clear, standardized information about their finances and significant developments, such as quarterly and annual reports, management discussion and analysis, and notices of material changes. For investors it acts like a rule forcing businesses to keep their financial “windows” clear and up to date, making it easier to compare companies, spot risks, and make informed decisions.
Advisory Resolution on Executive Compensation financial
"3. Advisory Resolution on Executive Compensation"
Shareholder Proposal financial
"4. Shareholder Proposal No. 1 – Increasing Participation of the Shareholders in Annual General Meetings (AGM)"
A shareholder proposal is a formal suggestion submitted by an owner of a company’s stock asking other investors to vote on a specific change in company policy, governance, or operations at a shareholder meeting. It matters to investors because proposals can force public discussion, lead to changes that affect risk, costs, or reputation, and serve as a signal of investor priorities—like a homeowner proposing a new rule at a building meeting that could change how the whole property is run.
Auditors financial
"Ernst & Young LLP was appointed as the Corporation’s Auditors."
Auditors are independent professionals who examine a company’s financial records, internal controls and reporting to verify accuracy and uncover errors or fraud. For investors they act like a building inspector for a company’s finances: a clean audit boosts confidence in the numbers used to value the business, while audit issues or qualifications can signal higher risk and affect stock price and access to capital.
Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →
 
 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Form 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

May 7, 2026

Commission File Number: 1-8481

 

 

BCE Inc.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

1, carrefour Alexander-Graham-Bell,

Verdun, Québec

Canada H3E 3B3

(514) 870-8777

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☐   Form 40-F ☒

Notwithstanding any reference to BCE Inc.’s Web site on the World Wide Web in the document attached hereto, the information contained in BCE Inc.’s site or any other site on the World Wide Web referred to in BCE Inc.’s site is not a part of this Form 6-K and, therefore, is not furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 
 

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

   

BCE Inc.

Date: May 7, 2026

    

By:

  

/s/ Melanie Schweizer

     

Name: Melanie Schweizer

      Title: Senior Vice-President, Corporate Services and Corporate Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit     
99.1    BCE Inc. Annual General Shareholder Meeting Voting Results

Exhibit 99.1

BCE Inc.

Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

May 7, 2026

Report of Voting Results

At the Annual general meeting of shareholders of BCE Inc. (the “Corporation”) held on May 7, 2026 (the “Meeting”), and in accordance with section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations, the following matters were voted on.

1. Election of Directors

Each of the following 13 nominees was elected as a director of the Corporation:

 

Nominee

    Votes For      %     Votes
Against		      %  

Mirko Bibic

      353,953,313        98.54 %      5,234,818        1.46 % 

Robert P. Dexter

      353,627,369        98.45 %      5,560,764        1.55 % 

Katherine Lee

      352,455,181        98.13 %      6,732,929        1.87 % 

Monique F. Leroux

      351,935,337        97.98 %      7,253,735        2.02 % 

Sheila A. Murray

      353,097,526        98.30 %      6,089,369        1.70 % 

Louis P. Pagnutti

      355,329,541        98.93 %      3,858,648        1.07 % 

Calin Rovinescu

      353,127,593        98.31 %      6,061,479        1.69 % 

Karen Sheriff

      353,988,345        98.55 %      5,199,837        1.45 % 

Jennifer Tory

      355,078,864        98.86 %      4,109,294        1.14 % 

Louis Vachon

      355,951,816        99.10 %      3,236,372        0.90 % 

Steve Weed

      355,143,310        98.87 %      4,044,880        1.13 % 

Johan Wibergh

      355,295,756        98.92 %      3,892,002        1.08 % 

Cornell Wright

      353,310,385        98.36 %      5,877,329        1.64 % 

2. Appointment of Auditors

Ernst & Young LLP was appointed as the Corporation’s Auditors.

 

Votes For:    376,570,574 (99.46%)
Votes Withheld:    2,040,383 (0.54%)

3. Advisory Resolution on Executive Compensation

 

Votes For:    344,813,557 (96.00%)
Votes Against:    14,374,583 (4.00%)

 

 

LOGO

4. Shareholder Proposal No. 1 – Increasing Participation of the Shareholders in Annual General Meetings (AGM)

 

Votes For:    6,604,718 (1.84%)
Votes Against:    352,582,204 (98.16%)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

How did BCE (BCE) shareholders vote on director elections at the 2026 AGM?

Shareholders elected all 13 nominated directors, each receiving strong support. Vote percentages in favour ranged from 97.98% to 99.10%, with individual “for” totals around 351.9 million to 355.9 million votes, reflecting broad backing for the existing board slate.

Which auditors did BCE (BCE) shareholders approve at the May 2026 AGM?

Shareholders approved Ernst & Young LLP as BCE’s auditors. The appointment received 376,570,574 votes for, representing 99.46% support, with 2,040,383 votes withheld, or 0.54%. This confirms Ernst & Young LLP will continue as the Corporation’s external auditors.

What were the results of BCE (BCE) shareholders’ advisory vote on executive compensation?

The advisory resolution on executive compensation passed comfortably. It received 344,813,557 votes for, representing 96.00% support, and 14,374,583 votes against, or 4.00%. This indicates shareholders generally approve of BCE’s current executive pay practices.

Was BCE (BCE) shareholder proposal on increasing AGM participation approved?

The shareholder proposal to increase participation of shareholders in annual general meetings was not approved. It received 6,604,718 votes for, or 1.84%, and 352,582,204 votes against, or 98.16%. The proposal therefore failed to secure shareholder support.

How strong was support for individual BCE (BCE) directors like Mirko Bibic and Louis Vachon?

Support for individual directors was high. For example, Mirko Bibic received 353,953,313 votes for (98.54%) and 5,234,818 against (1.46%), while Louis Vachon received 355,951,816 votes for (99.10%) and 3,236,372 against (0.90%), indicating strong shareholder confidence.

What was the purpose of BCE (BCE) Form 6-K filed on May 7, 2026?

The Form 6-K transmitted the report of voting results from BCE Inc.’s annual general meeting of shareholders held on May 7, 2026. It detailed outcomes for director elections, auditor appointment, the advisory say-on-pay resolution, and a shareholder proposal on AGM participation.

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