BCE Inc. | |||||||
EXHIBIT TO 2021 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | |||||||
EARNINGS COVERAGE | |||||||
The following consolidated financial ratios are calculated for the twelve months ended September 30, 2021, give effect to the issuance and redemption of all long-term debt since October 1, 2020 as if these transactions occurred on October 1, 2020, and are based on unaudited financial information of BCE Inc. | |||||||
September 30, 2021 | |||||||
Earnings coverage of interest on debt requirements based on net earnings attributable to owners of BCE Inc. before interest expense and income tax: | |||||||
4.4 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: | |||||||
4.5 times | |||||||