Brookfield Business Partners (BBU) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
12 Aug, 2026Strategic focus and investment approach
Operates as the flagship listed vehicle for private equity, targeting strong long-term returns and compounding value for investors.
Invests in market-leading industrial and services businesses, leveraging the broader ecosystem for competitive advantage.
Employs a repeatable playbook: acquire quality businesses, enhance operations, and recycle capital for growth.
Targets annual returns of 15–20% through disciplined value investing and operational improvements.
Maintains a global, integrated team with over 150 investment professionals and 57,000 operating employees.
Financial performance and capital allocation
Achieved $2.4 billion in annual Adjusted EBITDA with a 24% margin across diversified operations.
Net asset value per share doubled from $28 in 2020 to $54 in 2025.
Shares trade at a significant discount to intrinsic value, with a trading price of $30 versus a $54 NAV.
Realized approximately $9 billion in proceeds since inception, with aggregate realized value in line with NAV.
Maintains $2.8 billion in pro forma corporate liquidity and a weighted average debt maturity of 5.9 years.
Recent business developments
Generated over $1.2 billion in capital recycling proceeds year-to-date, including the $650 million sale of Multiplex.
Invested $300 million in World Freight Company and Gregg Distributors.
Delivered 5% same-store Adjusted EBITDA growth in Q2 year-over-year.
Repurchased over $320 million in shares since last year, allocating $150 million from capital recycling to buybacks.
Latest events from Brookfield Business Partners
- Q2 net income up, $1.2B asset sales, $587M EBITDA, and $2.8B liquidity drive growth.BBU
Q2 2026 - US$1.5 billion equity shelf targets global business growth amid detailed risk and governance disclosures.BBU
Registration filing - Q1 2026 driven by $1B tax credits, asset sales, and strategic AI investment, boosting liquidity.BBU
Q1 2026 - Plans to raise up to $1.5B in equity for global operations, with broad risk disclosures.BBU
Registration filing - Reported $2.4B Adjusted EBITDA in 2025 and doubled NAV per unit over five years.BBU
Investor presentation - 2025 net income rebounded, $2.4B Adjusted EBITDA, and strategic moves set up for 2026 growth.BBU
Q4 2025 - Targeting $2B in proceeds and $800M+ free cash flow, with strong upside over 3-5 years.BBU
Investor Day 2024 - Q3 2024 net income rose to $301M, with Adjusted EBITDA up 29% to $844M on IRA credits and asset sales.BBU
Q3 2024 - Q2 2024 delivered improved net loss, $524M EBITDA, and strong liquidity amid asset sales and one-time impacts.BBU
Q2 2024