Investment Strategy
BBI’s investment strategy is to identify infrastructure investment opportunities that arise both in Australia and internationally and to optimise those assets when they are integrated into the portfolio. All investments are subject to rigorous due diligence and analysis, with each investment opportunity examined on its merits against the following key investment criteria:
- Strategic – the asset is essential infrastructure, eg key economic transport facilities such as port or rail networks, energy distribution and transmission assets and power generation assets associated with energy transmission and distribution assets
- Securityholder Wealth – the acquisition price, earnings and funding structure of the investment are expected to contribute positively to securityholder wealth
- Appropriate Risk/Return – including strong asset quality and condition, proven management, acceptable market and regulatory risks, sound long-term contractual arrangements, demand for services and attractive returns with prospects for growth, that are commensurate with the risks accepted.
- Ability to Optimise Capital Structure – ensuring appropriate leverage to accommodate the investment risk profile and optimise returns to security holders.
Supported by Babcock & Brown
Babcock & Brown Infrastructure has access to Babcock & Brown's global network to source new investment opportunities. Babcock & Brown is an international investment bank that has a proven capability in infrastructure investments, and brings a high level of infrastructure and structuring related experience to BBI in sourcing, analysing and implementing investment opportunities.