Corporate ActionMay 26, 2026, 05:16 PM
Brookfield Wealth Solutions Board Approves Corporate Simplification
AI Summary
Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. and Brookfield Corporation announced that their respective boards of directors have approved a corporate simplification transaction. This will consolidate their corporate structure under one publicly traded company, Brookfield Corporation Ltd., which will be listed on the NYSE and TSX under the symbol "BN". The transaction involves a one-for-one exchange of existing BN and BWS shares for new shares of the combined entity, is expected to be tax-deferred for U.S. and Canadian shareholders, and will maintain current distribution levels. Shareholder approval is sought at the July 16, 2026 AGMs, with completion anticipated by year-end 2026.
Key Highlights
- Brookfield Corporation and Brookfield Wealth Solutions boards approved a corporate simplification transaction.
- All Class A limited voting shares of BN and Class A exchangeable limited voting shares of BWS will be exchanged one-for-one for new shares of Brookfield Corporation Ltd.
- The new entity, Brookfield Corporation Ltd., will be listed on the NYSE and TSX under the symbol "BN".
- Shareholder approval is required at the 2026 annual general meetings of BN and BWS on July 16, 2026.
- The transaction is expected to be tax-deferred for U.S. and Canadian shareholders.
- Brookfield Corporation Ltd. is expected to pay quarterly distributions equal to current BN and BWS distributions.
- Completion is subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals, expected by year-end 2026.
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