Brookfield to raise bid for Australian freight giant Asciano: Reuters

Brookfield Asset Management is planning a fresh US$6.4 billion bid for Australian port and rail firm Asciano Ltd with Qatar's sovereign fund, sources told Reuters, widening the global battle for the haulage heavyweight. Brookfield is also bringing Canadian pension fund manager PSP Investments into the new offer, sources said.

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