WEBINAR

Brookfield: Sifting Through Complexities

With Dimitry Khmelnitsky and Ben Butler

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Dimitry Khmelnitsky, Head of Accounting & Special Situations, and Benjamin Butler, Investment Analyst Utilities & Special Situations, will present their outlook for Brookfield Corp. (BN), Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM) and relevant affiliates.

Both BN and BAM are currently rated with SELL recommendations.

Agenda:

  • Insurance Growth Projections: Insurance accounts for ~83% of the expected growth in BN's Distributable Earnings. We reveal why Brookfield's insurance growth targets may fall short, highlighting inconsistencies in management's guidance using their own disclosures.
  • BAM Growth Drivers: Our analysis shows BAM's recent growth stems largely from related-party transactions and goalpost shifts rather than the composition of management's original guidance.
  • Distributable Earnings Quality: We estimate that approximately 40% of BN's Distributable Earnings lack underlying cash flow backing, funded instead by return of capital, intercompany equity infusions, and subsidies.
  • Adjusted Payout Ratios: We detail adjustments Brookfield excludes, such as cash costs and understated sustaining capex.
  • Valuation Misconceptions: Contrary to bullish narratives, BN investors are not "getting" its real estate, insurance, or carried interest businesses for free - they may be fully priced in.

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Dimitry Khmelnitsky

CPA, CA
Vice President, Partner
Head of Accounting & Special Situations

Dimitry is Head of the Accounting & Special Situations Group, focusing on organizations that pose a financial risk. He is also Head of Training, helping our clients analyze complex accounting issues. Prior to joining Veritas in 2006, Dimitry was at Ernst & Young in their assurance practice. Dimitry is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a BBA from York University's Schulich School of Business. 

 

 

   

Benjamin Butler

CFA, CPA
Investment Analyst
Utilities & Special Situations

Ben is an Investment Analyst in the Utilities & Special Situations. Prior to joining Veritas in 2022, he worked as an Investment Associate at CIBC Wood Gundy and in the assurance group at BDO. He graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Accounting. Ben finished his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2024 as well as his Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2022 while at Veritas.