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Published: 2023-05-04
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 BCE Inc. 
  
EXHIBIT TO 2023 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
  
EARNINGS COVERAGE 
  The following consolidated financial ratios are calculated for the twelve months ended March 31, 2023, give effect to the issuance and redemption of all long-term debt since April 1, 2022 as if these transactions occurred on April 1, 2022, and are based on unaudited financial information of BCE Inc.  
  March 31, 2023 
  Earnings coverage of interest on debt requirements based on net  earnings attributable to owners of BCE Inc. before  interest expense and income tax: 
 3.3 times  
 Earnings coverage of interest on debt requirements based on net earnings attributable to owners of BCE Inc. before  interest expense, income tax and non-controlling interest:  
 3.3 times