Why American Equity Investment Life Shares Are Popping Today
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co (AEL) shares are up 15% after receiving a $55 per share acquisition proposal from Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd (BNRE). The deal represents a 35% premium to the closing price as of June 23, 2023, and a 42% premium to the 90-day VWAP for AEL shares.

June 27, 2023 | 11:49 am
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Brookfield Asset Management Ltd (BAM) is part of the acquisition proposal for AEL, with AEL shareholders to receive BAM shares of value equivalent to $16.15 based on the unaffected 90-day VWAP.
While BAM is involved in the acquisition proposal, the impact on its stock price is uncertain as the deal is still under review and there is no guarantee that an agreement will be reached or on what terms.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
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AEL shares are up 15% after receiving a $55 per share acquisition proposal from Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd (BNRE), representing a 35% premium to the closing price.
The acquisition proposal from BNRE represents a significant premium to AEL's current share price, which is likely to drive the stock price higher in the short term as investors react to the news.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd (BNRE) has proposed to acquire AEL for $55 per share, which would increase its assets under management (AUM) by around $100 billion.
The acquisition of AEL would significantly increase BNRE's assets under management, which could positively impact its stock price in the short term as investors react to the news.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100