Weber Is Said to Consider Debt Financing From Shareholder BDT

Weber Inc., is considering a debt financing from BDT Capital Partners, the barbecue-grill maker’s largest shareholder, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The company has formed a special committee and is working with adviser Centerview Partners on the potential transaction, one of the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private information. The financing would help the company weather the seasonal business slowdown during the winter, the people said.

Representatives for Weber, Centerview and BDT declined to comment.

Weber’s shares fell 1.6% to $7.23 at 3:48 p.m. in New York trading Tuesday, giving the ...