BCE Inc. | |||||||
EXHIBIT TO 2021 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | |||||||
EARNINGS COVERAGE | |||||||
The following consolidated financial ratios are calculated for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, give effect to the issuance, redemption and announced redemption of all long-term debt since January 1, 2021 as if these transactions occurred on January 1, 2021, and are based on unaudited financial information of BCE Inc. | |||||||
December 31, 2021 | |||||||
Earnings coverage of interest on debt requirements based on net earnings attributable to owners of BCE Inc. before interest expense and income tax: | |||||||
4.2 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: | |||||||
4.3 times | |||||||