Investment Summary

Global Infrastructure Partners Invests In Asciano

On August 4, 2008, infrastructure investor Global Infrastructure Partners invested in infrastructure company Asciano

Investment Highlights
  • This is Global Infrastructure Partners’ 1st transaction in the Infrastructure sector.
  • This is Global Infrastructure Partners’ 1st transaction in Australia.

Investment Summary
Date 2008-08-04
Target Asciano
Sector Infrastructure
Investor(s) Global Infrastructure Partners
Deal Type PIPE

Target

Asciano

North Sydney, Australia
Asciano Ltd. is an infrastructure company focused on operating a range of infrastructure assets including ports and rail across Australia. The company brings together the powerful combination of the Pacific National rail operations with the patrick ports and stevedoring businesses to create a unique transport infrastructure company.

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Investor

Global Infrastructure Partners

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Category Infrastructure
Founded 2007
PE ASSETS 115.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is a global investment firm that invests in infrastructure assets worldwide. GIP looks to work in partnership with the public sector and other stakeholders to improve infrastructure for the community by drawing on its global capability and applying industrial best practices to enhance operating efficiencies. The Firm focuses on larger scale investments in assets that provide essential services, have high barriers to entry and offer significant governance positions. GIP primarily targets opportunities in OECD countries, while maintaining a global perspective and the flexibility to pursue assets with the potential for attractive risk-adjusted returns in selected non-OECD countries. Global Infrastructure Partners was established in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 18
Sector (Infrastructure) 1 of 2
Type (PIPE) 1 of 1
Country (Australia) 1 of 2
Year (2008) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-12-01 Exolum

Madrid, Spain

Exolum is a provider of transportation and storage for refined oil products. The company handles a variety of refined fuels which are utilized by the land, aviation and marine transport sectors. Exolum was founded in 1927 and is based in Madrid, Spain.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-10-01 London City Airport

London, United Kingdom

London City Airport an offers access to over 45 destinations within the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States. The airport is an integral part of the London airport system and offers a service proposition based around location, convenience, speed and customer service. London City Airport was founded in 1985 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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