DBRS Assigns A (low) Rating to Brookfield Finance Inc.'s USD 1.0 Billion Senior Unsecured Notes
Real EstateDBRS Limited (DBRS) assigned an A (low) rating with a Stable trend to Brookfield Finance Inc.’s USD 650 million 3.90% Senior Unsecured Notes due January 25, 2028, and to its USD 350 million re-opening of 4.70% Senior Unsecured Notes due September 20, 2047 (collectively, the Notes). The net proceeds from the note issuance will be used for general corporate purposes.
The assigned rating is based on the A (low) Issuer Rating of Brookfield Asset Management Inc., which fully and unconditionally guarantees the Notes.
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