Brookfield Business Partners to acquire Fosber

Executive Summary

• Brookfield Asset Management, via its private‑equity arm Brookfield Business Partners LP, agreed to acquire Fosber for an enterprise value of approximately $900 million.
• The deal will be financed with roughly $480 million of equity, including about $170 million from Brookfield Business Partners.
• Transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in 2026.

Key Details

• Target: Fosber – a global designer and manufacturer of advanced corrugated‑packaging machinery, parts, and services, headquartered in Lucca, Italy, with operations in Italy, the United States and China.
• Deal Structure: Carve‑out acquisition from Guangdong Dongfang Precision; valuation ≈ $900 million.
• Financing: Approximately $480 million of equity financing; Brookfield Business Partners to contribute ~ $170 million; remainder from other Brookfield Capital Partners affiliates.
• Closing Timeline: Expected to close in 2026, pending customary regulatory approvals.
• Strategic Rationale (CEO Quote): “The transaction demonstrates our strategy of investing in industrial champions headquartered in Europe and, with Fosber’s extensive operations in the U.S. and Asia, the ability to draw on our global platform…we look forward to partnering with the Fosber team, bringing our operational expertise and scale to accelerate digital transformation…” – Anuj Ranjan, CEO, Brookfield Private Equity.
• Brookfield Private‑Equity Context: Manages ~ $150 billion AUM; previous industrial investments include Chemelex, Clarios, and GrafTech.

Notable Quotes

“Fosber is a market‑leading industrial technology business that provides vital products and services to the packaging industry…we look forward to partnering with the Fosber team, bringing our operational expertise and scale to accelerate digital transformation and expand its after‑sales and service offerings as it continues to grow worldwide.” – Anuj Ranjan, CEO, Brookfield Private Equity.