Brookfield Announces Reset Dividend Rate on Its Series 40 Preference Shares
September 03 2024 - 4:48PM
Brookfield Corporation (“Brookfield”) (NYSE: BN, TSX:
BN) today announced that it has determined the fixed
dividend rate on its Cumulative Class A Preference Shares, Series
40 (“Series 40 Shares”) (TSX: BN.PF.F) for the five years
commencing October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2029.
If declared, the fixed quarterly dividends on
the Series 40 Shares during the five years commencing
October 1, 2024 will be paid at an annual rate of 5.833%
($0.3645625 per share per quarter).
Holders of Series 40 Shares have the right, at
their option, exercisable not later than 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time)
on September 16, 2024, to convert all or part of their Series 40
Shares, on a one-for-one basis, into Cumulative Class A Preference
Shares, Series 41 (the “Series 41 Shares”), effective September 30,
2024. The quarterly floating rate dividends on the Series 41 Shares
will be paid at an annual rate, calculated for each quarter, of
2.86% over the annual yield on three-month Government of Canada
treasury bills. The actual quarterly dividend rate in respect of
the October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 dividend period for the
Series 41 Shares will be 1.78077% (7.065% on an annualized basis)
and the dividend, if declared, for such dividend period will be
$0.4451925 per share, payable on December 31, 2024.
Holders of Series 40 Shares are not required to
elect to convert all or any part of their Series 40 Shares into
Series 41 Shares.
As provided in the share conditions of the
Series 40 Shares, (i) if Brookfield determines that there would be
fewer than 1,000,000 Series 40 Shares outstanding after September
30, 2024, all remaining Series 40 Shares will be automatically
converted into Series 41 Shares on a one-for-one basis effective
September 30, 2024; and (ii) if Brookfield determines that there
would be fewer than 1,000,000 Series 41 Shares outstanding after
September 30, 2024, no Series 40 Shares will be permitted to be
converted into Series 41 Shares. There are currently 11,841,025
Series 40 Shares outstanding.
The Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) has
conditionally approved the listing of the Series 41 Shares
effective upon conversion. Listing of the Series 41 Shares is
subject to Brookfield fulfilling all the listing requirements of
the TSX.
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).
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at www.bn.brookfield.com or contact:
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618-3469Email: kerrie.mchugh@brookfield.com |
Investor RelationsLinda NorthwoodTel: (416)
359-8647Email: linda.northwood@brookfield.com |
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