Brookfield Corporation (“Brookfield”) (NYSE: BN, TSX:
BN) today announced it has received approval from
the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) for the renewal of its
normal course issuer bid to purchase up to 142,988,844 Class A
Limited Voting Shares (“Class A Shares”), representing 10% of the
public float of Brookfield’s outstanding Class A Shares. Purchases
under the bid will be made on the open market through the
facilities of the TSX, the New York Stock
Exchange (“NYSE”), and/or alternative trading systems. The
period of the normal course issuer bid will extend from May
27, 2024 to May 26, 2025, or an earlier date should
Brookfield complete its purchases. Brookfield will pay the market
price at the time of acquisition for any Class A Shares purchased
or such other price as may be permitted.
As at May 17, 2024, the number of Class A
Shares issued and outstanding totaled 1,642,975,156 of which
1,429,888,442 shares represented the public float. In accordance
with the rules of the TSX, the maximum daily purchase on the TSX
under this bid will be 399,711 Class A Shares, which is 25% of
1,598,845 (the average daily trading volume for Class A Shares on
the TSX for the six months ended April 30, 2024).
Of the 142,042,619 Class A Shares approved for
purchase under Brookfield’s prior normal course issuer bid that
commenced on May 25, 2023 and will expire on May 24,
2024, Brookfield purchased 27,869,934 Class A Shares as of May
17, 2024; 8,551,236 Class A Shares through open market purchases on
the TSX and 19,318,698 Class A Shares through open market purchases
on the NYSE. The weighted average price that Brookfield paid per
Class A Share acquired under this bid was US$37.24.
Brookfield is renewing its normal course issuer
bid because it believes that, from time to time, the market price
of its Class A Shares may not fully reflect the underlying value of
its business and its future business prospects. Brookfield believes
that, in such circumstances, the outstanding Class A Shares
represent an attractive investment for Brookfield, since a portion
of its excess cash generated on an annual basis can be invested for
an attractive risk adjusted return through the issuer bid. All
Class A Shares acquired by Brookfield under this bid will be
cancelled and/or purchased by a non-independent trustee pursuant to
the terms of Brookfield’s long-term incentive plans.
Brookfield intends to enter into an automatic
share purchase plan on or about the week of June 17,
2024 in relation to the normal course issuer bid. The
automatic share purchase plan will allow for the purchase of Class
A Shares, subject to certain trading parameters, at times when
Brookfield ordinarily would not be active in the market due to its
own internal trading black-out period, insider trading rules or
otherwise. Outside of these periods, Class A Shares will be
repurchased in accordance with management’s discretion and in
compliance with applicable law.
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: Alternative Asset Management, Wealth Solutions, and our
Operating Businesses which are in renewable power, infrastructure,
business and industrial services, and real estate.
We have a track record of delivering 15%+
annualized returns to shareholders for over 30 years, supported by
our unrivaled 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).
Please note that Brookfield Corporation’s
previous audited annual and unaudited quarterly reports have been
filed on EDGAR and SEDAR+ and can also be found in the investor
section of its website at www.brookfield.com. Hard copies of the
annual and quarterly reports can be obtained free of charge upon
request.
For more information, please visit our website
at www.bn.brookfield.com or contact:
Media:Kerrie
McHughTel: (212)
618-3469Email: kerrie.mchugh@brookfield.com |
Investor
Relations: Linda Northwood Tel: (416)
359-8647Email: linda.northwood@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 are in turn 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 potential future purchases
by Brookfield of its Class A Shares pursuant to the
company’s normal course issuer bid and automatic share purchase
plan.
Although Brookfield believes that such
forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable estimates,
beliefs and assumptions, actual results may differ materially from
the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) the
impact or unanticipated impact of general economic, political and
market factors in the countries in which we do business, including
as a result of COVID-19 and related global economic disruptions;
(ii) the behavior of financial markets, including fluctuations in
interest and foreign exchange rates; (iii) global equity and
capital markets and the availability of equity and debt financing
and refinancing within these markets; and (iv) factors detailed
from time to time in our documents filed with the securities
regulators in Canada and the United States.
We caution that the foregoing list of important
factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive and other
factors could also adversely affect future results. 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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