Episode 120: BlackRock & Oaktree Take Control of a Hollywood Supplier
BlackRock and Oaktree Capital have jointly taken control of a major production supplier to Hollywood studios, according to the Financial Times. The move puts two of the world's most sophisticated institutional capital allocators inside Hollywood's supply chain — and changes the negotiating posture between studios and the vendors they depend on to make content. Key Takeaways: BlackRock manages over $10 trillion in assets; Oaktree, now under Brookfield, specializes in distressed and credit-stressed situations — their joint takeover signals a recapitalization play, not a passive investment…
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