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Brookfield Business Corporation operates as a global owner and operator of industrial and business services businesses, with Class A subordinate voting shares listed under BBUC on the NYSE and TSX. News about the company commonly covers operating and financial results, conference-call updates, dividends, annual reporting, material agreements, and capital-structure matters tied to its role as the flagship listed vehicle of Brookfield Asset Management’s Private Equity Group.
The company’s disclosed business mix includes business services, infrastructure services, industrials, and corporate activities. Its industrial operations include energy storage, engineered components manufacturing, water and wastewater operations, electric heat tracing systems, and other industrial businesses. Recent corporate-status coverage also reflects the completed simplification that made Brookfield Business Partners L.P. and the prior Brookfield Business Corporation subsidiaries of the current corporation.
Nielsen Holdings has announced its acquisition by a private equity consortium led by Evergreen Coast Capital and Brookfield Business Partners for $28 per share, totaling approximately $16 billion. This deal reflects a 60% premium over Nielsen's stock price prior to acquisition speculation. A 45-day go-shop period allows for alternative bids. The Board unanimously supports the acquisition, highlighting its potential to reinforce Nielsen's position in the media industry. The transaction awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals, expected to close in the second half of 2022.