Brookfield Expands its Operations in Germany with a New Frankfurt Office

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Brookfield Asset Management (Brookfield) reinforces its commitment to the German market with the opening of a new Frankfurt office. With over €25 billion of assets in critical sectors like digital infrastructure, residential decarbonization, student housing, logistics, and renewable power, Brookfield aims to be closer to its investors, portfolio companies, and investment opportunities in the German-speaking region.

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• Brookfield's long-term conviction in Germany is evident from its €25 billion of assets in critical sectors, showcasing its commitment to the German market.
• The new Frankfurt office signifies Brookfield's continued growth in Europe, reflecting significant opportunities for further investment in Germany.

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New office reinforces Brookfield’s commitment to the German market

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Asset Management (“Brookfield”) announced today the opening of its new Frankfurt office. The new office reinforces Brookfield’s long-term conviction in Germany and enables it to be closer to its investors, portfolio companies and investment opportunities across the German-speaking region.

Brookfield has been actively investing in Germany since 2013, and today has over €25 billion of assets across sectors critical to the German economy. Its portfolio spans digital and residential decarbonization infrastructure, student housing, logistics and renewable power, in addition to investments in iconic real estate like the newly redeveloped Potsdamer Platz in the heart of Berlin. Through its operations, Brookfield employs over 4,000 people in Germany.

Connor Teskey, President, Brookfield, said, “The launch of our new Frankfurt office is an exciting milestone in our continued growth in Europe. We have been investing in Germany for over a decade and have built a portfolio of high-quality assets and businesses and see significant opportunities for further investment.”

Sikander Rashid, Head of Europe and Head of European Infrastructure, said, “Germany is home to some of the world’s foremost industrial companies and ranks among the most influential economies globally. We are excited to partner with businesses seeking to reduce carbon emissions, localize supply chains and build out the critical infrastructure that underpins an increasingly digital economy.”

Brookfield’s investments in Germany over the last two years total over €10 billion of equity and include a partnership with Deutsche Telekom on the €10.7 billion GD Towers transaction, the acquisition of Sunovis, a German solar developer, and an investment in alstria REIT.

Brookfield has been investing in Europe since 2003, and today manages approximately €160 billion of assets across the region. With offices in London, Madrid and now Frankfurt, Brookfield is active across all its major strategies in Europe.

About Brookfield Asset Management

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM) is a leading global alternative asset manager with $850 billion of assets under management across renewable power and transition, infrastructure, private equity, real estate, and credit. We invest client capital for the long-term with a focus on real assets and essential service businesses that form the backbone of the global economy. We offer 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. We draw on Brookfield’s heritage as an owner and operator to invest for value and generate strong returns for our clients, across economic cycles.

For more information, please visit our website at https://bam.brookfield.com or contact:

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Brookfield Asset Management
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E: marie.fuller@brookfield.com

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FAQ

What is the significance of Brookfield's new Frankfurt office?

The new office reinforces Brookfield's commitment to the German market and aims to bring the company closer to its investors, portfolio companies, and investment opportunities in the German-speaking region.

How much has Brookfield invested in Germany over the last two years?

Brookfield's investments in Germany over the last two years total over €10 billion of equity, including partnerships with Deutsche Telekom, the acquisition of Sunovis, and an investment in alstria REIT.

In which sectors does Brookfield have assets in Germany?

Brookfield has over €25 billion of assets in critical sectors like digital infrastructure, residential decarbonization, student housing, logistics, and renewable power in Germany.

How many people does Brookfield employ in Germany?

Through its operations, Brookfield employs over 4,000 people in Germany.

What are Brookfield's major strategies in Europe?

With offices in London, Madrid, and now Frankfurt, Brookfield is active across all its major strategies in Europe, managing approximately €160 billion of assets across the region.