Brookfield Announces Initial Close of First European Core-Plus Real Estate Fund

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Brookfield Asset Management announced the first closing of its European core-plus real estate fund, Brookfield European Real Estate Partnership (BEREP), with €725 million in equity commitments. This fund focuses on European real estate, joining existing core-plus funds in North America and Australia. BEREP's first investment is in a high-quality office space in Paris, showcasing Brookfield's European real estate strategy. The firm manages $31 billion in European assets and is one of the largest alternative asset managers globally, overseeing over $515 billion in total assets.

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• Initial closing of Brookfield European Real Estate Partnership with €725 million in equity commitments.
• Strategic investment in European real estate, enhancing Brookfield’s existing asset management capabilities.
• First investment in a high-quality office building in Paris highlights growth opportunities.

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BROOKFIELD NEWS, July 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (“Brookfield”) (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM.A) today announced the initial closing of its first European core-plus real estate fund, Brookfield European Real Estate Partnership (“BEREP” or the “Fund”), with total equity commitment to date of €725 million.

The core-plus fund dedicated to European real estate investments continues Brookfield’s focus on establishing core-plus real estate funds in large, developed regions, which also includes funds focused on North America and Australia. BEREP committed equity in mid-April to its first investment, 42 rue de Paradis, a high-quality office building in Paris.

“Evolving market dynamics are creating new opportunities and a substantial pipeline in core-plus real estate throughout Europe,” said Zachary Vaughan, Head of Europe Real Estate at Brookfield. “This fund, combined with our on-the-ground presence and operations across Europe, should continue to serve us well over the long term.”

Brookfield’s cornerstone investors include a mix of public and private pensions, insurance companies as well as a commitment from Brookfield Asset Management through Brookfield Property Partners (NASDAQ: BPY, TSX: BPY.UN).

Brookfield has a significant real estate presence in Europe, with $31 billion of assets under management. Its existing core-plus investments include iconic mixed-use properties such as Canary Wharf in London and Potsdamer Platz in Berlin.

Brookfield Asset Management
Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager with over US$515 billion of assets under management across real estate, infrastructure, renewable power, private equity and credit. Brookfield owns and operates long-life assets and businesses, many of which form the backbone of the global economy. Utilizing its global reach, access to large-scale capital and operational expertise, Brookfield offers a range of alternative investment products to investors around the world—including public and private pension plans, endowments and foundations, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, insurance companies and private wealth investors.

Brookfield Asset Management is listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the symbols BAM and BAM.A, respectively. For more information, please visit www.brookfield.com.

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FAQ

What is the Brookfield European Real Estate Partnership (BEREP)?

BEREP is Brookfield's first European core-plus real estate fund, announced with €725 million in equity commitments.

What was the first investment made by BEREP?

The first investment by BEREP is in a high-quality office building located at 42 rue de Paradis in Paris.

How much does Brookfield manage in European real estate assets?

Brookfield manages $31 billion in real estate assets in Europe.

What is the total assets under management by Brookfield Asset Management?

Brookfield Asset Management oversees over $515 billion in total assets globally.

When was the announcement of BEREP made?

The announcement of the Brookfield European Real Estate Partnership was made on July 16, 2020.