Bce Inc 6-K, filed Sep 15, 2021
Bce Inc (BCE)
About this 6-K
Bce Inc filed this 6-K on September 15, 2021.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of: September 2021
Commission File Number: 1-8481
BCE Inc.
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)
1, Carrefour Alexander-Graham-Bell, Verdun, Québec, Canada H3E 3B3,
(514) 870-8777
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☐ Form 40-F ☒
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes ☐ No ☒
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- _________.
Notwithstanding any reference to BCE Inc.’s Web site on the World Wide Web in the document attached hereto, the information contained in BCE Inc.’s site or any other site on the World Wide Web referred to in BCE Inc.’s site is not a part of this Form 6-K and, therefore, is not furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| BCE Inc. |
| (signed) Martin Cossette |
| Martin Cossette Vice-President, Legal and Corporate Secretary |
| September 15, 2021 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| 99.1 | Notice of Special Meeting of Debentureholders |
Page 3
Exhibit 99.1
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BNY Trust Company of Canada Corporate Trust 1 York Street, 6th Floor Toronto, ON M5J 0B6 |
September 15, 2021
| To: | All Canadian Securities Regulatory Authorities |
CDS Clearing and Depository Services
Subject: Bell Canada
Dear Sir/Madam:
Pursuant to a request from the above-mentioned issuer, we advise of the following with respect to the upcoming special meeting of security holders:
| Meeting Type: |
Special Meeting | |
| Record Date for Notice of Meeting: |
September 15, 2021 | |
| Record Date for Voting (if applicable): |
September 15, 2021 | |
| Beneficial Ownership Determination Date: |
September 15, 2021 | |
| Meeting Date: |
November 12, 2021 | |
| Meeting Location: |
Virtual Meeting | |
| Issuer mailing directly to non-objecting beneficial owners: |
No | |
| Issuer will pay for objecting beneficial owner material distribution: |
Yes | |
| Issuer using notice-and-access for registered holders: |
No | |
| Issuer using notice-and-access for non-registered holders: |
No | |
| Notice-and-access stratification criteria: |
No |
Voting Security Details
Debentures 1976 Trust Indenture
| Description |
CUSIP Number | |
| 10% Debentures Series EH due 2041 |
N/A | |
| 9.7% Debentures Series EJ due 2032 |
078149DK4 | |
| 9.25% Debentures Series EO due 2053 |
078149DN8 | |
| 10% Debentures Series EU due 2054 |
078149DR9 | |
| 7% Debentures Series EZ due 2027 |
078149DW8 |
Sincerely,
BNY TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA, Trustee