60% dividend increase in 4 years
This section contains information on corporate actions or plans of arrangement completed in the last few years. By clicking on the links below, you will find:
- the summary of each transaction
- the impact on your investment
- the most frequently asked questions
- the tax consequences and methodology to adjust your cost basis if you received Nortel shares in May 2000 and Bell Aliant units in July 2006
| Corporate Actions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nortel distribution | May 1, 2000 | Distribution of 1.570386 share of Nortel per BCE common share |
| Teleglobe acquisition | November 1, 2000 to November 1, 2003 | Exchange of 0.91 of a BCE common share plus cash per Teleglobe common share |
| Bell Aliant Regional Communications Income Fund | July 10, 2006 | Distribution of 0.0725 Bell Aliant units and consolidation of BCE common shares at the rate of 0.915 |
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