BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. (Translation of Registrant s Name into English)

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1 FORM 6-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the month of September 2017 Commission File Number: BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. (Translation of Registrant s Name into English) Suite 300, Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street, P.O. Box 762, Toronto, Canada M5J 2T3 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Exhibit 99.1 of this Form 6-K shall be incorporated by reference as an exhibit to the Registration Statement of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. on Form F-10 (File No ). Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F oform 40-F x Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of Yes ono x (If Yes is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-.

2 See the Exhibit Index to this Form 6-K. DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

3 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. Date: September 13, 2017 By: /s/ Brian D. Lawson Name: Brian D. Lawson Title: Chief Financial Officer

4 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description 99.1 BROOKFIELD COMPLETES C$300 MILLION PREFERRED SHARE ISSUE

5 Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE BROOKFIELD COMPLETES C$300 MILLION PREFERRED SHARE ISSUE NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION TO THE UNITED STATES Brookfield, September 13, 2017 Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM.A, Euronext: BAMA) today announced the completion of its previously announced Class A Preference Shares, Series 48 issue in the amount of C$300,000,000. The offering was underwritten on a bought deal basis by a syndicate led by CIBC Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets, Scotiabank and TD Securities Inc. The Preferred Shares, Series 48 were issued at a price of C$25.00 per share, for gross proceeds of C$300,000,000. Holders of the Preferred Shares, Series 48 will be entitled to receive a cumulative quarterly fixed dividend yielding 4.75% annually for the initial period ending December 31, Thereafter, the dividend rate will be reset every five years at a rate equal to the greater of: (i) the 5-year Government of Canada bond yield plus 3.10%, and (ii) 4.75%. The Preferred Shares, Series 48 will commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange this morning under the ticker symbol BAM.PF.J. The Preferred Shares, Series 48 may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the U.S. Securities Act. *** Brookfield Asset Management Brookfield Asset Management Inc. is a global alternative asset manager with over US$250 billion in assets under management. The company has more than a 100- year history of owning and operating assets with a focus on property, renewable power, infrastructure and private equity. Brookfield offers a range of public and private investment products and services, and is co-listed on the New York, Toronto and Euronext stock exchanges under the symbol BAM, BAM.A and BAMA, respectively. For more information, please visit our website at or contact: Claire Holland Communications and Media Tel: (416) Claire.holland@brookfield.com Linda Northwood Investor Relations Tel: (416) Linda.northwood@brookfield.com