Brookfield Takes Full Ownership of Oaktree in $3B Deal
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Summary
Brookfield Asset Management completed its $3 billion acquisition of the remaining 26% stake in Oaktree, taking full ownership and strengthening its credit platform to $365 billion.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · BAM
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Oaktree Acquisition Completed
In a deal valued at approximately $3.0 billion in cash and shares, Brookfield acquired the 26% of Oaktree it did not already own, securing 100% ownership.
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Credit Platform Strengthened
The combination marries Oaktree's cycle-tested expertise with Brookfield's scale, forging a $365 billion global credit platform.
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U.S. Becomes Largest Market
With Oaktree now fully in the fold, the U.S. accounts for over 60% of Brookfield's employee base and nearly half of its revenue.
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Leadership Integration
Howard Marks and Bruce Karsh become Co-Chairs of Oaktree, with Marks also serving as a Director of Brookfield Corporation.
Analysis · BAM · Finance
Brookfield Asset Management has closed the acquisition of the 26% stake in Oaktree it did not already own, paying approximately $3.0 billion in a mix of cash and shares. The move consolidates one of the world's premier credit managers under its umbrella, creating a $365 billion credit platform. It also deepens Brookfield's U.S. presence—now its largest market—and broadens its global credit capabilities. For a company with a market cap near $79 billion, a $3 billion acquisition is a significant strategic move that reshapes its competitive position in alternative asset management.
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