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Planned BIP Inc merger reshapes Brookfield Infrastructure Corp (BIPC) stake

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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Brookfield Corporation and affiliated entities report beneficial ownership and a planned restructuring involving Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation’s class A exchangeable subordinate voting shares. Brookfield beneficially owns 13,012,789 Class A.2 exchangeable non-voting shares, with a corresponding 9.6% interest in the BIPC class, based on 123,009,048 BIPC shares outstanding as of July 21, 2026. An Ownership Cap currently permits exchange of up to 12,912,552 of these Class A.2 shares into BIPC shares, which would equate to 9.5% ownership. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. beneficially owns all Class B multiple voting shares, representing 75.0% of BIPC’s voting power.

On July 21, 2026, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P., BIPC and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners Inc. agreed to pursue a court-approved plan of arrangement to combine BIP and BIPC into a single Canadian public company, BIP Inc. If approved by securityholders and the British Columbia Supreme Court, all BIPC shares, limited partnership units and related exchangeable securities would be exchanged one-for-one for BIP Inc. class A subordinate voting shares, with Brookfield and its subsidiaries expected to hold 204,711,975 BIP Inc class A shares, or 26.4% of that class, and all BIP Inc class B multiple voting shares.

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Filing Explained

The restructuring remains conditional: the October 14, 2026 vote determines whether BIPC shares enter the new company.

A Schedule 13D/A updates an above-5% holder's ownership or stated plans; this amendment adds mechanics for the proposed BIP-BIPC combination, which has not yet closed.

The filing specifies that the BIPC share exchange will occur only if BIPC shareholders approve, while the broader transaction can proceed after BIP unitholder approval even if BIPC shareholders reject the exchange.

Special meetings are scheduled for October 14, 2026, with holders of record at the close of business on August 21, 2026 eligible to vote; completion is anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to other conditions and British Columbia Supreme Court approval.

The reporting persons state that they had no BIPC-share transactions during the preceding 60 days other than matters described in this amendment.

Class A.2 Shares beneficially owned 13,012,789 Class A.2 Shares Brookfield beneficial ownership of Class A.2 exchangeable non-voting shares related to BIPC
Ownership Cap exchangeable amount 12,912,552 Class A.2 Shares Maximum Class A.2 Shares exchangeable into BIPC shares due to the Ownership Cap as of July 21, 2026
BIPC shares outstanding 123,009,048 BIPC Shares Aggregate BIPC class A exchangeable subordinate voting shares outstanding as of July 21, 2026
Brookfield’s BIPC ownership percentage 9.6% Percent of BIPC class represented by Brookfield’s beneficially owned Class A.2 Shares
BIP voting control in BIPC 75.0% voting interest Voting interest in BIPC represented by Class B multiple voting shares held by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.
Expected BIP Inc Class A holdings 204,711,975 BIP Inc Class A Shares BIP Inc Class A shares expected to be owned by Brookfield and its subsidiaries, about 26.4% of that class
Expected BIP Inc Class I holdings 2,400,631 BIP Inc Class I Shares BIP Inc Class I shares expected to be owned by Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. and its subsidiaries, representing 100% of that class
Ownership Cap financial
"which are subject to the Ownership Cap (as previously described in Item 4"
plan of arrangement regulatory
"implemented pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement under the Business"
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.
class A.2 exchangeable non-voting shares financial
"represents class A.2 exchangeable non-voting shares of Brookfield Infrastructure"
redemption-exchange limited partner units financial
"Class A.2 Shares and redemption-exchange limited partner units of Brookfield"
multiple voting shares financial
"class B multiple voting shares of BIP Inc. ("BIP Inc. Class B Shares")"
Shares that carry more votes per share than regular shares, giving their holders greater control over corporate decisions such as board elections and major strategic moves. For investors this matters because a small group holding multiple voting shares can steer the company’s direction irrespective of economic ownership, similar to a few people holding the keys to a car even if many others own parts of it, which affects governance risk and influence on value.

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FAQ

What ownership stake in Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation (BIPC) does Brookfield Corporation report?

Brookfield Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 13,012,789 Class A.2 exchangeable shares related to BIPC, corresponding to 9.6% of the BIPC class, based on 123,009,048 BIPC shares outstanding as of July 21, 2026.

What corporate simplification transaction involving Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation (BIPC) is described?

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P., BIPC and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners Inc. agreed on July 21, 2026 to pursue a plan of arrangement to combine BIP and BIPC into a single Canadian public company, BIP Inc., by exchanging all BIPC shares and related units for BIP Inc. class A subordinate voting shares.

How will Brookfield’s ownership in BIP Inc look if the BIPC (BIPC) transaction is completed?

Assuming the transaction and Share Exchange are approved, Brookfield and its subsidiaries are expected to own 204,711,975 BIP Inc class A shares, or 26.4% of that class (or 30.9% if the Share Exchange does not occur), plus all BIP Inc class B multiple voting shares.

When will BIPC (Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation) and BIP securityholders vote on the proposed BIP Inc transaction?

A special meeting of BIP limited partners and a special meeting of BIPC shareholders are scheduled for October 14, 2026. Securityholders of record at the close of business on August 21, 2026 are entitled to vote on the proposed BIP Inc plan of arrangement.





11276H106

(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)
07/21/2026

(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 and 10 above, this amount represents class A.2 exchangeable non-voting shares of Brookfield Infrastructure Holdings Corporation ("Class A.2 Shares") held by BIPC Holding LP and beneficially owned by BIPC GP Holdings Inc., the general partner of BIPC Holding LP, and Brookfield Corporation ("Brookfield"). In aggregate, Brookfield beneficially owns 13,012,789 Class A.2 Shares, which are subject to the Ownership Cap (as previously described in Item 4 of Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D). As of July 21, 2026, the total number of Class A.2 Shares that may be exchanged into class A exchangeable subordinate voting shares (the "BIPC Shares") of Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation (the "Issuer" or "BIPC") due to the Ownership Cap is 12,912,552. In reference to Row 13 above, the percentage ownership is based on an aggregate of 123,009,048 BIPC Shares outstanding as of July 21, 2026. Percentage ownership would be 9.5% assuming only 12,912,552 Class A.2 Shares are exchanged into 12,912,552 BIPC Shares due to the Ownership Cap. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. ("BIP") beneficially owns all of the issued and outstanding class B multiple voting shares of the Issuer (the "Class B Shares"), which represent a 75.0% voting interest in the Issuer.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
In reference to Rows 8, 10 and 11 above, this amount represents BIPC Shares that may be issued to Brookfield upon exchange of Class A.2 Shares without giving effect to the Ownership Cap. In reference to Row 13 above, the percentage ownership is based on an aggregate of 123,009,048 BIPC Shares outstanding as of July 21, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
In reference to Rows 8, 10 and 11 above, this amount represents BIPC Shares that may be issued to BIPC Holding LP upon exchange of Class A.2 Shares. In reference to Row 13 above, the percentage ownership is based on an aggregate of 123,009,048 BIPC Shares outstanding as of July 21, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
In reference to Rows 8, 10 and 11 above, this amount represents BIPC Shares that may be issued to BIPC Holding LP, for which BIPC GP Holdings Inc. serves as general partner, upon exchange of Class A.2 Shares. In reference to Row 13 above, the percentage ownership is based on an aggregate of 123,009,048 BIPC Shares outstanding as of July 21, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
BIP beneficially owns all of the issued and outstanding Class B Shares, which represent a 75.0% voting interest in the Issuer. Percentage ownership reflects deemed shared beneficial ownership with Brookfield Infrastructure Partners Limited, which serves as the general partner of BIP.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Reflects beneficial ownership of the Class B Shares held by BIP.


SCHEDULE 13D


BROOKFIELD CORPORATION
Signature:/s/ Swati Mandava
Name/Title:Swati Mandava, Managing Director, Legal and Regulatory
Date:07/23/2026
BAM PARTNERS TRUST
Signature:by its trustee, BAM CLASS B PARTNERS INC., /s/ Kathy Sarpash
Name/Title:Kathy Sarpash, Secretary
Date:07/23/2026
BIPC HOLDING LP
Signature:by its general partner, BIPC GP HOLDINGS INC., /s/ Aaron Kline
Name/Title:Aaron Kline, Director
Date:07/23/2026
BIPC GP HOLDINGS INC.
Signature:/s/ Aaron Kline
Name/Title:Aaron Kline, Director
Date:07/23/2026
BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.
Signature:by its general partner, BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS LIMITED, /s/ Jane Sheere
Name/Title:Jane Sheere, Secretary
Date:07/23/2026
BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS LIMITED
Signature:/s/ Jane Sheere
Name/Title:Jane Sheere, Secretary
Date:07/23/2026