On July 31, 2026, BCE Inc. will trade its Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series AC (TSX: BCE-PRC.TO) ex-dividend for a quarterly dividend of $0.3175, payable on September 1, 2026. This dividend represents approximately 1.46% of BCE.PRC’s recent share price of $21.70, suggesting shares may open 1.46% lower on the ex-dividend date. The annualized yield stands at about 5.85%.
As of the last close, BCE.PRC shares were trading at a 13.20% discount to their liquidation preference amount. Holders of these preferred shares can convert them to Series AD Preferred Shares every five years, with the next conversion date set for March 1, 2023. If fewer than 2,500,000 Series AC or AD Shares remain outstanding, a mandatory conversion may occur.
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