Company Story
1899 - Brookfield's predecessor, the São Paulo Railway, Light and Power Company, is founded in Brazil.
1904 - The company begins to expand into electricity generation and distribution in Brazil.
1912 - The company is renamed to Brazilian Traction, Light and Power Company.
1950s - The company begins to expand into other countries in South America.
1960s - The company starts to invest in real estate and infrastructure projects.
1970s - The company is renamed to Brascan Limited.
1980s - The company begins to expand into North America and Europe.
1990s - The company is renamed to Brookfield Asset Management Inc.
2000s - The company begins to focus on global investments in real estate, infrastructure, and renewable energy.
2018 - The company is renamed to Brookfield Corporation.
2020s - The company continues to expand its global presence and invest in sustainable infrastructure.