Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K is a report of a foreign private issuer filed by Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (formerly Brascan Corporation) for the month of August 2006, with a filing date of August 11, 2006. The registrant is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and files annual reports on Form 40-F.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report serves as a notification of a specific corporate action rather than a comprehensive financial statement.
Material Changes
The primary material event disclosed in this filing is the acquisition of additional shares in Fraser Papers Inc. by Brookfield Asset Management Inc. No other material changes to financial position or operations are detailed in the provided text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items. The document focuses solely on the incorporation by reference of a prior June 30, 2006, filing and the disclosure of the Fraser Papers Inc. share acquisition.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the exact number of Fraser Papers Inc. shares acquired and the total transaction value.
- Confirm the resulting ownership percentage of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. in Fraser Papers Inc. post-acquisition.
- Review the incorporated June 30, 2006, Form 6-K for broader context on the investment strategy.
- Check subsequent filings for any further changes in the Fraser Papers Inc. stake.