Brookfield completes acquisition of Oaktree
Brookfield announced the completion of its acquisition of Oaktree, concluding a partnership that began in 2019 and fully combining the two firms' platforms. The addition brings Oaktree's credit capabilities across opportunistic credit, real asset credit, asset-backed finance and corporate performing credit into Brookfield's global operations, enlarging its product set and geographic reach across 18 countries. Howard Marks and Bruce Karsh will serve as co-chairs of Oaktree while holding Brookfield roles. The transaction makes the U.S. Brookfield's largest market, with over 60% of employees and nearly half of revenue tied to the country.
Brookfield acquires Oaktree, expanding its global credit platform
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Brookfield and Oaktree began partnering in 2019. Brookfield has now completed the acquisition, bringing Oaktree into its global credit platform. The combined firm may expand credit offerings and deploy capital across more countries.
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