Brookfield affiliate closes $2.5 bln acquisition of Associated Estates
An affiliate of Brookfield Asset Management has completed its previously-announced acquisition of Associated Estates Realty Corp, a U.S. real estate investment trust with a portfolio of 56 apartment communities containing 15,004 units located in 10 states. The deal was valued at US$2.5 billion, including the assumption of debt. Associated Estates, whose common shares ceased trading on the NYSE and the Nasdaq last week, is now managed by Fairfield Residential Co LLC.





