Corporate information

Q: How can I learn more about the Executive Team, the current Board of Directors and governance?
A: View our Leadership page

Q: Where can I learn more about BC Ferries’ fleet?
A: The company website includes information on the current fleet and upcoming or ongoing plans related to fleet renewal and terminal projects.

Q: How can I keep up-to-date on company progress and significant events?
A: You can elect any of the following options to receive updates on BC Ferries:

• View news releases on the website
• Login / register to subscribe to news releases
• Contact the Investor Relations department with your specific questions by emailing investor.relations@bcferries.com

Capital markets information

Q: When does BC Ferries announce their financial results?
A: See the Calendar of Upcoming Events section on this page.

Q: When is BC Ferries' fiscal year end?
A: Fiscal year ends March 31st.

Q: What are BC Ferries’ credit ratings?
A: A: See the Debt Information section on this page.

Q: How do I access BC Ferries’ regulatory filings?
A: To access BC Ferries' regulatory filings visit the SEDAR website.

Q: Can I buy BC Ferries’ stock?
A: BC Ferries does not have publicly traded stock. The B.C. Ferry Authority (“BCFA”) holds the single voting common share in BC Ferries. The Province of British Columbia owns 75,477 non-voting 8% cumulative preferred shares of BC Ferries (each with a par value of $1,000), but has no voting interest in either the BCFA or BC Ferries.

Q: Does BC Ferries have securities which are available to the public and how do I make an investment?
A: BC Ferries currently has seven series of Senior Secured Bonds outstanding. As publicly traded instruments, the public is permitted to purchase these securities, however, like many corporate bonds, they have been sold to institutional investors and BC Ferries’ bonds may be difficult to purchase in the secondary market through retail brokers.

BC Ferries' plan to minimize our impact on the coastal environment.
 

View our Policies, Plans and Reports

Find information about our Annual General Meeting
 

Credit ratings

Agency: Standard & Poor’s
Long-term debt rating: A+
Outlook: Stable
Last update: November 2024

Agency: DBRS
Long-term debt rating: A (high)
Trend: Stable
Last update: February 2024
 

Bond issues

Instrument: Senior secured bonds
Amount ($ millions): 250
Coupon: 6.25
Tenor: 30 years
Maturity date: October 13, 2034
Currency: CAD

Instrument: Senior secured bonds
Amount ($ millions): 250
Coupon: 5.021
Tenor: 30 years
Maturity date: March 20, 2037
Currency: CAD

Instrument: Senior secured bonds
Amount ($ millions): 200
Coupon: 5.581
Tenor: 30 years
Maturity date: January 11, 2038
Currency: CAD

Instrument: Senior secured bonds
Amount ($ millions): 200
Coupon: 4.702
Tenor: 30 years
Maturity date: October 23, 2043
Currency: CAD

Instrument: Senior secured bonds
Amount ($ millions):200
Coupon: 4.289
Tenor: 30 years
Maturity date: April 28, 2044
Currency: CAD

Instrument: Senior secured bonds
Amount ($ millions):250
Coupon: 2.794
Tenor: 30 years
Maturity date: October 15, 2049
Currency: CAD

Instrument: Senior secured bonds
Amount ($ millions): 75
Coupon: 2.474
Tenor: 25 years
Maturity date: March 27, 2049
Currency: CAD
 

Credit facility

BC Ferries has a $105 million 4-year revolving credit facility with a syndicate of Canadian banks, maturing April 2028.

Other loans:

• In 2015, BC Ferries entered into a $135 million loan agreement with KfW IPEX-Bank. These funds were released in 2016 and 2017 coinciding with the conditional acceptance of the three Salish Class vessels.

Prospectuses