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Brookfield Business Partners (BBU) folds into BBUC as Brookfield gains 69% stake

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brookfield Business Partners L.P. and affiliates completed a major reorganization in which all limited partnership units, BBHC exchangeable shares and redemption-exchange units were exchanged one-for-one for new Class A subordinate voting shares of Brookfield Business Corporation (BBUC).

After the arrangement, Brookfield Corporation, Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. and subsidiaries own 142,749,301 BBUC Class A Shares, representing 69.0% of that class, plus all outstanding Class B and Special Shares, giving them full voting control. BBU has become a subsidiary of BBUC, its units will be delisted from the NYSE, and the issuer plans to file Form 15 so SEC reporting for the units under Section 13(d) will end.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • Loss of NYSE listing and SEC reporting for BBU units: Following the arrangement, BBU units will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and a Form 15 will be filed, ending Section 13(d) reporting for these units and potentially reducing trading transparency for former unitholders.

Insights

Brookfield restructures BBU into BBUC-controlled vehicle and ends U.S. listing.

The arrangement moves investors from BBU limited partnership units and related exchangeable securities into BBUC Class A shares on a one-for-one basis. BBU becomes a subsidiary of BBUC, concentrating control at the corporate parent level rather than the original partnership.

Brookfield Corporation, Brookfield Wealth Solutions and subsidiaries now hold 142,749,301 BBUC Class A Shares, or 69.0% of that class, plus all Class B and Special Shares, which together represent 100% of those classes. This structure centralizes voting power and may affect future governance dynamics and capital allocation decisions.

The units of BBU are set to be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange, with a planned Form 15 filing to terminate SEC registration and Section 13(d) reporting. Future disclosures in BBUC’s filings will provide the primary window into the combined business services and industrial operations platform.

Beneficial ownership of BBU units and equivalents 207,007,465 units Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person prior to arrangement
Percent of BBU class owned 100% Percent of BBU units represented by 207,007,465 units
BBUC Class A Shares held 142,749,301 shares Owned by Brookfield Corporation, Brookfield Wealth Solutions and subsidiaries after arrangement
Control stake in BBUC Class A 69.0% Percentage of issued and outstanding BBUC Class A Shares held
Class B Shares held 4 shares Represents 100% of BBUC Class B multiple voting shares after arrangement
Special Shares held 4 shares Represents 100% of outstanding BBUC Special Shares after arrangement
Open‑market BBU units purchased 98,088 units BN purchases between March 23 and March 26, 2026 under normal course issuer bid
Purchase price range $30.7678–$33.1115 per unit Average prices paid by BN for 98,088 BBU units in March 2026
plan of arrangement financial
"completed the previously announced plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") pursuant to which, among other things"
A plan of arrangement is a formal, court-approved agreement that reorganizes ownership or assets of a company—such as merging businesses, exchanging shares for cash or other securities, or splitting off parts of the company. Investors should care because it can change the value, number, and rights of their holdings and is often binding once approved by both shareholders and a court, offering more legal certainty than a simple vote. Think of it as a legally supervised recipe for how a company will be reshaped and who ends up with what.
normal course issuer bid financial
"per Unit in accordance terms of the Issuer's previously announced normal course issuer bid"
A Normal Course Issuer Bid is when a company buys back its own shares from the stock market over time. This usually shows that the company believes its stock is undervalued and wants to support its price, which can be important for investors to watch.
Class A subordinate voting shares financial
"exchanged for newly issued class A subordinate voting shares of BBUC ("BBUC Class A Shares")"
Class A subordinate voting shares are a type of common stock that carries limited voting power compared with a superior share class; holders own the economic interest in the company but usually have less influence over major decisions than holders of higher-vote shares. For investors this matters because these shares can trade at different prices and offer the same upside and dividend rights but less control—like owning a seat on a bus instead of the driver’s seat.
Form 15 regulatory
"intends to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a certification and notice on Form 15"
A Form 15 is a short filing a public company uses with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to stop or pause its routine public reporting requirements when it meets certain legal thresholds (such as a low number of public shareholders) or other qualifying conditions. Investors should care because filing one typically means less public financial information and lower trading liquidity—similar to a shop taking down its public notice board, making it harder to track performance and buy or sell shares.
registration rights agreement financial
"the registration rights agreement dated June 1, 2016 between BBU and BN"
A registration rights agreement is a contract that gives investors the option to have their ownership stakes officially registered with the government, making it easier to sell their shares later. This agreement matters because it provides investors with a clearer path to cash out their investments if they choose, offering more liquidity and confidence in their ability to sell their holdings when desired.
voting agreement financial
"the voting agreement dated September 26, 2024 between BN and BNT in respect of the Units was amended"
A voting agreement is a legally binding pact in which shareholders promise to cast their votes the same way on certain corporate matters, such as electing directors or approving a merger. It matters to investors because it changes who controls company decisions and makes outcomes more predictable—like a group of neighbors agreeing in advance to vote the same way on a community rule, it can strengthen or limit the influence of other shareholders and affect the company’s future direction.

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FAQ

What restructuring involving Brookfield Business Partners (BBU) was completed?

Brookfield completed a plan of arrangement where all BBU units, BBHC exchangeable shares and redemption-exchange units were exchanged one-for-one for new BBUC Class A subordinate voting shares, making Brookfield Business Partners L.P. a subsidiary of Brookfield Business Corporation (BBUC).

How much of Brookfield Business Corporation does Brookfield now own after the BBU arrangement?

After the arrangement, Brookfield Corporation, Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. and subsidiaries own 142,749,301 BBUC Class A Shares, representing 69.0% of that class, plus all four Class B Shares and all four Special Shares, giving them complete control of those classes.

What happens to Brookfield Business Partners (BBU) units after this transaction?

Following completion of the arrangement, BBU units will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. The issuer also plans to file Form 15 after deregistration under Section 12(b) becomes effective, which will end Section 13(d) reporting obligations for those units.

Did Brookfield make recent open‑market purchases of BBU units before the arrangement?

Yes. From March 23 to March 26, 2026, Brookfield Corporation purchased an aggregate 98,088 BBU units in open‑market trades, at average prices ranging from $30.7678 to $33.1115 per unit, under the issuer’s previously announced normal course issuer bid program.

Which Brookfield entities ceased to be 5% owners of BBU units?

On March 27, 2026, BNT BBU Holding LP and BPEG BN Holdings LP each ceased to be beneficial owners of more than five percent of BBU units, reflecting ownership changes following the completion of the broader arrangement involving exchanges into BBUC Class A shares.

What key agreements were affected by the Brookfield–BBU arrangement?

Upon completion of the arrangement, the 2016 registration rights agreement between BBU and Brookfield Corporation and a 2024 rights agreement with Wilmington Trust were automatically terminated. A 2024 voting agreement between Brookfield Corporation and Brookfield Wealth Solutions was amended to govern voting of BBUC Class A shares.





G16234109

(CUSIP Number)
Swati Mandava
Brookfield Corporation, Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street, Suite 100
Toronto, A6, M5J 2T3
416-363-9491

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
03/27/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
In reference to Rows 8, 10 and 11 above, amounts for Brookfield Corporation ("BN") includes 87,221,258 limited partnership units ("Units") of Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (the "Issuer" or "BBU"), 51,599,716 redemption-exchange units ("REUs") of Brookfield Business L.P. ("Holding LP") and 68,186,491 class A exchangeable subordinate voting shares (the "BBHC exchangeable shares") of Brookfield Business Holdings Corporation, formerly known as Brookfield Business Corporation prior to the Arrangement (as defined herein) ("BBHC"), in each case beneficially owned by Brookfield Business Corporation (formerly 1559985 B.C. Ltd. prior to the Arrangement) ("BBUC").


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
In reference to Rows 8, 10 and 11 above, this amount includes 87,221,258 Units, 51,599,716 REUs and 68,186,491 BBHC exchangeable shares beneficially owned by BBUC.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
In reference to Rows 8, 10 and 11 above, this amount includes 87,221,258 Units, 51,599,716 REUs and 68,186,491 BBHC exchangeable shares beneficially owned by BBUC.


SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






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SCHEDULE 13D


BROOKFIELD CORPORATION
Signature:/s/ Swati Mandava
Name/Title:Swati Mandava, Managing Director, Legal and Regulatory
Date:03/30/2026
BROOKFIELD BUSINESS CORPORATION
Signature:/s/ A.J. Silber
Name/Title:A.J. Silber, Managing Director and Corporate Secretary
Date:03/30/2026
BAM PARTNERS TRUST
Signature:/s/ Kathy Sarpash
Name/Title:Kathy Sarpash, Secretary, BAM CLASS B PARTNERS INC., trustee to BAM PARTNERS TRUST
Date:03/30/2026
BNT BBU HOLDING LP
Signature:/s/ A.J. Silber
Name/Title:A.J. Silber, Director, BROOKFIELD BBU GP INC., general partner of BNT BBU HOLDING LP
Date:03/30/2026
BPEG BN HOLDINGS LP
Signature:/s/ A.J. Silber
Name/Title:A.J. Silber, Director, BROOKFIELD PRIVATE EQUITY INC., general partner of BPEG BN HOLDINGS LP
Date:03/30/2026
BROOKFIELD TITAN HOLDINGS LP
Signature:/s/ Ron Bloom
Name/Title:Ron Bloom, Managing Partner & Vice Chairman, TITAN CO-INVESTMENT GP, LLC, general partner of BROOKFIELD TITAN HOLDINGS LP
Date:03/30/2026