Corporate Simplification Finalized with Reduced Credit Facility and Parent Registration Rights

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Brookfield Business Corp. finalized its corporate simplification, including new corporate articles, amendments to key agreements, a significant reduction in its credit facility from $1 billion to $500 million, and the establishment of registration rights for its parent company.

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• Corporate Simplification Completed

  The company finalized its corporate simplification (Arrangement) on March 27, 2026, resulting in Brookfield Business Corp. (BBUC) becoming the primary public entity. This involved exchanging units/shares of Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBP) and Brookfield Business Holdings Corporation (BBHC) for BBUC shares, and Brookfield Corporation receiving Class B Multiple Voting Shares.

• Credit Facility Reduced

  The Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement was executed, reducing the available credit facility from $1 billion to $500 million, effective April 27, 2026. The maturity date for the facility was extended to April 27, 2029.

• Registration Rights Granted to Parent

  A new Registration Rights Agreement was established, granting Brookfield Corporation (the parent company) the right to register and sell its shares in Brookfield Business Corp. in future public offerings.

• Updated Corporate Governance Documents

  New corporate articles, a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, an Audit Committee Charter, and a Clawback Policy were adopted, reflecting the new corporate structure and governance framework.

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This 6-K filing provides the comprehensive legal and structural details of Brookfield Business Corp.'s corporate simplification, which was previously announced as completed. The most impactful elements are the significant reduction in the company's credit facility by $500 million, which substantially decreases its financial flexibility, and the establishment of registration rights for the parent company, creating a potential overhang for future share sales. Investors should note the reduced capital availability and the implications of the parent's ability to monetize its stake. The new corporate governance documents are standard for a restructured public entity.