BCE Inc. | ||||||||
EXHIBIT TO 2022 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | ||||||||
EARNINGS COVERAGE | ||||||||
The following consolidated financial ratios are calculated for the twelve months ended September 30, 2022, give effect to the issuance and redemption of all long-term debt since October 1, 2021 as if these transactions occurred on October 1, 2021, and are based on unaudited financial information of BCE Inc. | ||||||||
September 30, 2022 | ||||||||
Earnings coverage of interest on debt requirements based on net earnings attributable to owners of BCE Inc. before interest expense and income tax: | ||||||||
4.1 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: | ||||||||
4.1 times | ||||||||