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BCE reports 2023 Q4 and full-year results, announces 2024 financial targets and 3.1% annual dividend increase to $3.99 per share

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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"BCE is in a good position, having achieved our financial targets for 2023 while having weathered increasing macroeconomic headwinds and an unsupportive public policy environment this past year.

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  • "BCE is in a good position, having achieved our financial targets for 2023 while having weathered increasing macroeconomic headwinds and an unsupportive public policy environment this past year.
  • Adjusted net earnings were up 5.7% in Q4 to $691 million, delivering a 7.0% increase in adjusted EPS to $0.76.
  • BCE capital expenditures in Q4 were $1,029 million, down 37.2% from $1,638 million in Q4 last year, corresponding to a capital intensity13 of 15.9%, compared to 25.4% in Q4 2022.
  • For Q4 2023, Bell Media was ranked number one in full-day viewership in the French-language entertainment and pay specialty market.

TVA Group announces major changes to secure its future

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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MONTRÉAL, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - TVA Group (TSX: TVA.B) is announcing major changes to secure its future at a time of crisis for the global media industry.

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  • MONTRÉAL, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - TVA Group (TSX: TVA.B) is announcing major changes to secure its future at a time of crisis for the global media industry.
  • Given this situation, in the coming months TVA Group will implement a three-pronged reorganization plan approved by its Board of Directors:
    "The deficit TVA Group is currently running is simply no longer sustainable," said Pierre Karl Péladeau, acting President and CEO of TVA Group and President and CEO of Quebecor.
  • The second measure concerns the news outlets of TVA Group and Quebecor: TVA, LCN, Le Journal de Montréal, Le Journal de Québec, QUB radio, 24 heures, TVA Sports, TVA Publications magazines, and the other digital brands.
  • The plan announced today springs from a desire to restore TVA Group to a position of strength and secure its future.

BCE reports third quarter 2023 results

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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"With year-to-date consolidated financial results in line with budget, we're in a great position heading into the end of the year.

Key Points: 
  • "With year-to-date consolidated financial results in line with budget, we're in a great position heading into the end of the year.
  • BCE capital expenditures were $1,159 million, down 12.0% from $1,317 million last year, corresponding to a capital intensity8 of 19.1%, compared to 21.9% in Q3 2022.
  • At the end of Q3 2023, mobile connected device subscribers9 totalled 2,653,802, a 13.1% increase over last year.
  • BCE confirmed its financial guidance targets for 2023, as provided on February 2, 2023, as follows:

BCE reports second quarter 2023 results

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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BCE capital expenditures were $1,307 million, up 7.2% from $1,219 million last year, corresponding to a capital intensity10 of 21.5%, compared to 20.8% in Q2 2022.

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  • BCE capital expenditures were $1,307 million, up 7.2% from $1,219 million last year, corresponding to a capital intensity10 of 21.5%, compared to 20.8% in Q2 2022.
  • Despite contractual increases for premium content, operating costs improved 0.7%, due to the normalization of hockey schedules in 2023 and cessation of CRTC Part II fees in April 2023.
  • BCE's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.9675 per common share, payable on October 16, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on     September 15, 2023.
  • BCE confirmed its financial guidance targets for 2023, as provided on February 2, 2023, as follows:

BCE reports first quarter 2023 results

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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BCE revenue grew a strong 3.5%, despite an economic environment that continues to impact media advertising and our business markets sector.

Key Points: 
  • BCE revenue grew a strong 3.5%, despite an economic environment that continues to impact media advertising and our business markets sector.
  • 17 According to Numeris, P2+ (Persons aged 2 or more) Total Canada, Q1 2023 (01/01/2023 - 03/31/2023) and Numeris, French Québec, Q1 2023 (01/01/2023 to 03/31/2023) P2+ and A25-54, French-language sports channels.
  • BCE's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.9675 per common share, payable on July 17, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2023.
  • BCE confirmed its financial guidance targets for 2023, as provided on February 2, 2023, as follows:

BCE reports 2022 Q4 and full-year results, announces 2023 financial targets

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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"We capped off 2022 with another quarter of consistent and disciplined execution that drove a strong 3.7% increase in total revenue in Q4.

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  • "We capped off 2022 with another quarter of consistent and disciplined execution that drove a strong 3.7% increase in total revenue in Q4.
  • "BCE's fundamentals and competitive position are as strong as ever, as evidenced by our 2022 operating results and consistent financial guidance targets for 2023.
  • BCE capital expenditures in Q4 were $1,638 million, up 11.7% from $1,466 million last year, corresponding to a capital intensity12 of 25.4%, compared to 23.6% in Q4 2021.
  • 19 According to Numeris, P2+ (Persons aged 2 or more) Total Canada, Q4 2022 (10/01/2022 - 12/31/2022) and Numeris, French Québec, Q4 2022 (10/01/2022 to 12/31/2022) P2+ and A25-54, French-language sports channels.

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES TELETOON+, NEW PREMIUM KIDS AND FAMILY STREAMING SERVICE, LAUNCHING IN CANADA SEPTEMBER 1

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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On September 1, Corus' previous kids and family streaming service, Nick+, will be transitioning to TELETOON+.

Key Points: 
  • On September 1, Corus' previous kids and family streaming service, Nick+, will be transitioning to TELETOON+.
  • For existing customers, any questions regarding the TELETOON+ service and its content, please visit the Amazon Prime Video, Bell TV or RiverTV help pages.
  • Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and content company that develops and delivers high quality brands and content across platforms for audiences around the world.
  • The company also owns innovative full-service social digital agency so.da, lifestyle entertainment company Kin Canada, leading 2D animation software supplier Toon Boom and children's book publishing house, Kids Can Press.

Fast and easy access to all your streaming content with the new Bell Streamer

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
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Bell Streamer also features Google Play for access to thousands of apps, a remote control with one-button access to Google Assistant, and the ability to cast your own videos and other content from mobile devices to your TV with Chromecast built in.

Key Points: 
  • Bell Streamer also features Google Play for access to thousands of apps, a remote control with one-button access to Google Assistant, and the ability to cast your own videos and other content from mobile devices to your TV with Chromecast built in.
  • "As Canada's largest TV provider, and the consistent leader in television, streaming and content innovation, Bell is proud to take the viewing experience to the next level with Bell Streamer and Alt TV," said Rizwan Jamal, President of Bell Residential Services.
  • "The tiny but powerful Bell Streamer is a major breakthrough in providing a simplified and convenient way to access all the content you want on the screen of your choice."
  • Bell Streamer joins a wide range of exclusive Bell TV service and content innovations, including the award-winning Fibe TV app that enables you to watch TV on any screen with features like pausing and rewinding live TV; and Alt TV , Bell's app-based live TV streaming service.

Bell team stepping up to serve Canadians through COVID-19 situation

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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"As Canada works through the COVID-19 crisis, the Bell team is continuing to serve our customers and keep our country connected.

Key Points: 
  • "As Canada works through the COVID-19 crisis, the Bell team is continuing to serve our customers and keep our country connected.
  • Bell is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and its impact on our operations, working with all levels of government, major business customers and key suppliers to adapt quickly as the situation evolves.
  • Bell Media's TV and radio news operations across the country continue to deliver the latest updates on the COVID-19 situation to Canadians from a local, regional and national perspective.
  • Bell TV has also made CTV News Channel, CP24 as well as other Canadian news services available as free previews for Bell Fibe TV, Alt TV and Bell Satellite TV customers.