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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO
RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of November 2018
Commission File Number: 001-37775
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BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PARTNERS L.P.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
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73 Front Street, 5th Floor
Hamilton, HM 12 Bermuda
(441) 294-3309
(Address of principal executive office)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ý Form 40-F o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o
Exhibit 99.1 included in this Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the registrant's registration statement on Form F-3: File No: 333-220346
EXHIBIT LIST
| Exhibit | Title | |
| 99.1 | Brookfield Business Partners L.P.'s interim report for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. | |
| 99.2 | Form 52 — 109F2 — Certification of Interim Filings — CEO. | |
| 99.3 | Form 52 — 109F2 — Certification of Interim Filings — CFO. | |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PARTNERS L.P., by its general partner, BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PARTNERS LIMITED | |||
| /s/ Jane Sheere | |||
| Date: November 8, 2018 | By: | Name: Jane Sheere Title: Corporate Secretary | |
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