Brookfield: PE Dealmaking in Rational, Reasonable Place

What is the primary focus of Brookfield in generating returns in the private equity industry?

• Margin expansion

• Revenue growth

• Cost reduction

• Multiple expansion

What trend is being observed in the private equity industry regarding client preferences?

• Clients are avoiding private equity investments.

• Clients are diversifying their investments across many managers.

• Clients are choosing fewer managers with strong capabilities.

• Clients are focusing on short-term gains.

What challenge do firms face if they lack the capacity to originate deals?

• They may struggle to attract clients.

• They will have an abundance of liquidity.

• They will face no significant challenges.

• They will easily expand their market share.

How is liquidity described in the current private equity market?

• Scarce but available to capable firms

• Non-existent

• Abundant and easily accessible

• Freely available to all firms

What is a positive outcome of the current market conditions in private equity?

• Higher number of bids in auctions

• A more disciplined environment

• Easier access to cheap financing

• Increased aggressive deal-making