Brookfield's acquisition of the remaining interest in Oaktree is a significant move that will see Brookfield owning 100% of Oaktree, a premier credit manager. The proposed transaction is valued at approximately $3 billion and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
The acquisition is expected to bolster Brookfield’s market-leading and broad-based credit platform. With the addition of Oaktree, Brookfield's fee-related earnings over the last twelve months amounted to approximately $2.8 billion, further establishing its position as one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers.
Upon completion of the acquisition, more than 50% of Brookfield’s employees will be based in the U.S., and approximately 50% of its revenue will be generated there. This solidifies the U.S. as Brookfield’s largest and most significant market, where it manages over $550 billion of critical assets and services operating across the country.
In terms of the transaction details, Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM) and Brookfield Corporation (BN) will fund approximately $1.6 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively, reflecting their proportional ownership of Oaktree today. BAM will acquire an incremental 26% interest in Oaktree’s fee-related earnings, carried interest from certain funds, and partner manager interest in 17Capital and DoubleLine. On the other hand, BN will acquire an incremental 26% interest in Oaktree’s balance sheet investments and the remaining carried interest.
This acquisition is expected to be accretive to both Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. and Brookfield Corporation. It's also worth noting that this transaction will not result in any material changes to the operations or strategic plans of BAM or BN.
Furthermore, the acquisition will deepen Brookfield’s long-standing presence in the U.S., strengthen its commitment to investing in the U.S. economy, and expand its U.S. shareholder base. This move aligns the company with broader inclusion in U.S. market indices.
Following these announcements, the company's shares moved 3.45%, and are now trading at a price of $56.96. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.
