Brookfield to acquire Fosber in $900M transaction

Brookfield, through its private equity strategy, has agreed to acquire Fosber, a global leader in the design and production of advanced machinery, parts, and services for the corrugated packaging industry. The transaction, a carve-out from Guangdong Dongfang Precision, values the business at approximately $900M. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Lucca, Italy, Fosber designs and manufactures high-speed corrugating machinery and provides vital aftersales parts, maintenance and digital monitoring solutions to box manufacturers worldwide. With operations across Italy, the U.S., and China, Fosber is recognized for its innovative product and technology development, and strong customer service. Brookfield’s investment through its Brookfield Capital Partners strategy is being funded with approximately $480M of equity, of which its affiliate Brookfield Business Partners (BBU) is expected to invest approximately $170M. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in 2026.