Brookfield to Acquire Westinghouse for $4.6 Billion

Brookfield Business Partners, a unit of Brookfield Asset Management, is acquiring Westinghouse for $4.6 billion. This move is part of Brookfield's strategy to expand its assets to $500 billion in five years and compete with major private equity firms. The acquisition includes the entire company, not just its assets, and aligns with US interests in selling nuclear technology to the Middle East.

Which company acquired Westinghouse for $4.6 billion?

• Cerberus

• Brookfield Business Partners

• Apollo

• Blackstone

What is Brookfield's strategy regarding its assets over the next five years?

• To maintain current asset levels

• To double its assets to $500 billion

• To focus solely on real estate

• To reduce its assets by half

Which sector is Brookfield known for, aside from private equity?

• Technology

• Automotive

• Healthcare

• Real Estate

What was the initial expected sale price of Westinghouse before the final deal?

• $3 billion

• $5 billion

• $4 billion

• $6 billion

Why is Westinghouse significant to the US government's international plans?

• It is a key player in the tech industry

• It is a top automotive manufacturer

• It is a major player in nuclear technology

• It is a leader in renewable energy