Brookfield Business Partners Stock Price, News & Analysis

Brookfield (BBU) agreed to acquire Fosber, a global designer and manufacturer of high-speed corrugating machinery, from Guangdong Dongfang Precision in a carve-out valued at approximately $900 million. The business, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Lucca, Italy, has operations in Italy, the U.S., and China and provides machinery, parts, maintenance and digital monitoring for corrugated box manufacturers.

Brookfield will fund the deal with about $480 million of equity from Brookfield Capital Partners, with affiliate Brookfield Business Partners expected to invest roughly $170 million. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in 2026.

Clarios (NYSE:BBU) said on Nov 11, 2025 it will accelerate multiple initiatives to expand U.S. battery recycling and critical mineral processing capacity as part of its $6 billion American Energy Manufacturing Strategy. Key actions include fast-tracking restart of idled infrastructure at its Florence, South Carolina facility, advancing site selection and engineering for a new U.S. greenfield recycling and refining plant, and deploying A.I., automation, and capacity upgrades across North American operations in Mexico. Collectively the initiatives could add up to 400,000 MT of recycling capacity and include continued evaluation of acquisitions to scale capacity.

Brookfield Business Partners (NYSE: BBU / BBUC) reported third quarter 2025 results for the period ended September 30, 2025, posting a $59 million net loss versus $301 million net income a year earlier and Adjusted EBITDA of $575 million (down from $844 million). The company completed the $2.6 billion privatization of First National Financial (BBU invested $146 million for an 11% interest), generated $180 million from capital recycling, and announced a corporate reorganization to convert partnership units to a single listed Canadian corporation, subject to security holder and court approvals with meetings set for January 13, 2026.

Corporate liquidity was ~$2.3 billion (pro forma ~$2.9 billion) and a quarterly distribution of $0.0625 per unit was declared.

Brookfield Business Partners (NYSE: BBU) will host its Third Quarter 2025 Conference Call & Webcast on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET. The company will release Q3 2025 results prior to 8:00 a.m. ET that same day; results will be posted at https://bbu.brookfield.com. Participants may join via pre-registered conference call (a unique dial-in and PIN will be provided) or by webcast; a replay of the webcast will be available on the company website. Contact information: Media — Marie Fuller; Investors — Alan Fleming. The release notes investor investment options through Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (NYSE: BBU) or Brookfield Business Corporation (NYSE: BBUC).

Brookfield Business Partners (NYSE:BBUC) announced plans to simplify its corporate structure by converting Brookfield Business Partners LP (BBU) and Brookfield Business Corporation (BBUC) into a single publicly traded Canadian corporation (BBU Inc.). The conversion will be executed through a one-for-one share exchange, with BBU Inc. expected to list on both NYSE and TSX.

Currently, BBUC shares trade at a 25% premium to BBU limited partnership units. The reorganization aims to broaden investor access, increase index demand, and enhance trading liquidity. BBU Inc. will maintain an annual dividend of $0.25 per share. The transaction, subject to regulatory and shareholder approval, is expected to complete in Q1 2026.

Brookfield Business Partners (NYSE: BBU, BBUC; TSX: BBU.UN, BBUC) has announced the renewal of its normal course issuer bids for both its limited partnership units and exchangeable shares. The company is authorized to purchase up to 4,441,425 Units and 3,499,836 Exchangeable Shares, representing 5% of the issued and outstanding securities as of August 8, 2025.

The buyback program will run from August 19, 2025 to August 18, 2026. Daily purchase limits are set at 10,076 Units and 11,100 Exchangeable Shares on the TSX. Under the previous program, the company purchased 3,611,689 Units at an average price of US$22.54 and 2,957,523 Exchangeable Shares at an average price of US$25.93.

The company has implemented automatic repurchase plans to facilitate purchases during blackout periods, with all purchased securities to be cancelled upon acquisition.

Brookfield Business Partners (NYSE: BBUC) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with net income of $26 million ($0.12 per unit), compared to a net loss of $20 million in Q2 2024. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $591 million from $524 million year-over-year.

The company completed several strategic initiatives, including the sale of partial interests in three businesses for approximately $690 million in fund units, and invested $300 million to acquire two market-leading businesses. Additionally, BBU repurchased 2.2 million units for $56 million during the quarter and maintained strong liquidity of $2.3 billion at the corporate level.

The Board declared a quarterly distribution of $0.0625 per unit, payable on September 29, 2025.

Brookfield Business Partners (NYSE: BBUC) has announced a significant transaction involving the sale of partial interests in three portfolio companies to seed a new evergreen private equity strategy managed by Brookfield Asset Management. The company will sell approximately 12% of DexKo, 7% of CDK Global, and 5% of BrandSafway to the New Fund.

The transaction, valued at approximately $690 million, will be executed at an 8.6% discount to NAV. Brookfield Business Partners will receive units in the New Fund, which are expected to be redeemed for cash within an 18-month period following the fund's initial closing. The transaction has received a fairness opinion from independent advisors and is expected to close on July 4, 2025.

Brookfield Business Partners (NYSE: BBUC) announced it will host its Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call and Webcast on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The company will release its Q2 2025 results prior to 8:00 a.m. ET on the same day.

Brookfield Business Partners operates as a global business services and industrials company, focusing on owning and operating high-quality businesses that provide essential products and services. Investors can participate in the company through either Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (NYSE: BBU; TSX: BBU.UN) or Brookfield Business Corporation (NYSE, TSX: BBUC). The company is part of Brookfield Asset Management's Private Equity Group, which manages over $1 trillion in assets.