EPS of 40c beat estimates of 39c; revenue of $1.06B missed estimates. But things look good. Momentum in Brookfield Asset Management's credit unit remains robust, and the business could drive 2025 fee-related and distributable earnings growth in line with the manager's mid- to high-teens percentage midterm targets. Organic fundraising improved in 4Q, and a better realization environment, expanded complementary products and improved capabilities in the insurance and high-net-worth channels may push 2025 fundraising above 2024 levels. Available cash is building, and there likely will be increased deployment in 2025 to support fee-bearing capital growth. FRE-margin expansion benefits from slower cost growth, and could push to 60% this year. The dividend increase -- to $1.75 a share annually from $1.52 -- may reflect management's confidence in distributable-earnings expansion. We would be comfortable buyers.
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