Washington, D.C. 20549
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Exhibit 99.1
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All amounts in Canadian dollars unless otherwise
stated.
Brookfield Corporation to Issue C$150 Million
of Preferred Shares
Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services
or dissemination in the United States.
THE BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS IS ACCESSIBLE,
AND THE SHELF PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC OFFERING AND ANY AMENDMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCESSIBLE, WITHIN TWO BUSINESS
DAYS, THROUGH SEDAR+
BROOKFIELD, NEWS, October 15, 2026 –
Brookfield Corporation (“Brookfield”) (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN) today announced that it has agreed to issue 6,000,000 Class
A Preference Shares, Series 56 (“Preferred Shares, Series 56”) on a bought deal basis to a syndicate of underwriters
(the “Underwriters”) led by RBC Capital Markets, BMO Capital Markets, CIBC Capital Markets, National Bank Financial
Inc., Scotiabank and TD Securities Inc. for distribution to the public. The Preferred Shares, Series 56 will be issued at a price of C$25.00
per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of C$150,000,000 (the “Offering”). Holders of the Preferred Shares, Series
56 will be entitled to receive a cumulative quarterly fixed dividend yielding 5.65% annually for the initial period ending December 31,
2031. Thereafter, the dividend rate will be reset every five years at a rate equal to the greater of: (i) the 5-year Government of Canada
bond yield plus 2.15% and (ii) 5.65%.
In connection with the Offering, Brookfield has
granted the Underwriters an option, exercisable until 48 hours prior to closing, to purchase up to an additional 2,000,000 Preferred Shares,
Series 56 which, if exercised, would increase the gross offering size to C$200,000,000. The Preferred Shares, Series 56 will be offered
in all provinces of Canada by way of a supplement (the “Prospectus Supplement”) to Brookfield’s existing short
form base shelf prospectus dated December 19, 2025 (the “Base Shelf Prospectus”). The Preferred Shares, Series 56 may
not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements
under the U.S. Securities Act.
Brookfield intends to use the net proceeds from
the Offering for general corporate purposes. The Offering is expected to close on or about October 22, 2026.
Access
to the Prospectus Supplement, the Base Shelf Prospectus and any amendments to the documents is provided in accordance with securities
legislation relating to procedures for providing access to a shelf prospectus supplement, a base shelf prospectus and any amendments
to those documents. The Base Shelf Prospectus is, and the Prospectus Supplement will be (within two business days of the date hereof),
accessible on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. An electronic or paper copy of the Prospectus Supplement, the Base Shelf Prospectus and any
amendments to those documents may be obtained, without charge, from any of the joint bookrunners by contacting RBC Capital Markets by
email at Distribution.RBCDS@rbccm.com, BMO
Capital Markets by email at torbramwarehouse@datagroup.ca, CIBC Capital Markets by email at mailbox.canadianprospectus@cibc.com, National
Bank Financial Inc. by email at NBF-Syndication@bnc.ca, Scotiabank by email at equityprospectus@scotiabank.com, and TD Securities Inc.
by email at sdcconfirms@td.com.
Prospective
investors should read the Base Shelf Prospectus and the Prospectus Supplement (when filed) in their entirety before making an investment
decision.
This news
release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Preferred Shares, Series 56 described in this
news release, nor will there be any sale of these Preferred Shares, Series 56 in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or
sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The Preferred Shares, Series
56 being offered have not been approved or disapproved by any regulatory authority, nor has any such authority passed upon the accuracy
or adequacy of the base shelf prospectus or the prospectus supplement.
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About Brookfield Corporation
Brookfield Corporation is a leading global investment
firm focused on building long-term wealth for institutions and individuals around the world. We have three core businesses: Asset Management,
Wealth Solutions, and our Operating Businesses which are in infrastructure, energy, private equity, and real estate.
We have a track record of delivering 15%+ annualized
returns to shareholders for over 30 years, supported by our investment and operational experience. Our conservatively managed balance
sheet, extensive operational experience, and global sourcing networks allow us to consistently access unique opportunities. At the center
of our success is the Brookfield Ecosystem, which is based on the fundamental principle that each group within Brookfield benefits from
being part of the broader organization. Brookfield Corporation is publicly traded in New York and Toronto (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN).
For more information,
please visit our website at www.bn.brookfield.com or contact:
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Katie Battaglia
Tel: (416) 359-8544
Email: katie.battaglia@brookfield.com
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Forward-Looking Statements
This news release
contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian provincial securities laws and “forward-looking
statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, “safe harbor”
provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and in any applicable Canadian securities regulations
(collectively, “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature,
depend upon or refer to future results, events or conditions, and include, but are not limited to, statements which reflect management’s
current estimates, beliefs and assumptions and which in turn are based on our experience and perception of historical trends, current
conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors management believes are appropriate in the circumstances. The estimates,
beliefs and assumptions of Brookfield are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive and other uncertainties and
contingencies regarding future events and as such, are subject to change. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words
such as “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “foresee”, “could”, “estimate”,
“goal”, “intend”, “plan”, “seek”, “strive”, “will”, “may”
and “should” and similar expressions. In particular, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release include
statements referring to the Offering, the expected use of proceeds from the Offering and the expected closing date of the Offering.
Although Brookfield
believes that such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable estimates, beliefs and assumptions, certain factors, risks and
uncertainties, which are described from time to time in our documents filed with the securities regulators in Canada and the United States,
not presently known to Brookfield, or that Brookfield currently believes are not material, could cause actual results to differ materially
from those contemplated or implied by forward-looking statements.
Readers are urged
to consider these risks, as well as other uncertainties, factors and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements
and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based only on information available to us
as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, Brookfield undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether written or oral, that may be as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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