Brookfield Seeks Around $800 Million Loan for World Freight LBO
Original Report
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. is seeking a loan of around $800 million to back its proposed purchase of air cargo specialist World Freight Co., according to people familiar with the matter, adding...
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. is seeking a loan of around $800 million to back its proposed purchase of air cargo specialist World Freight Co., according to people familiar with the matter, adding to a recent wave of acquisition financings in Asia.
Glass House Analysis
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