Babcock & Brown Infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get further information about BBI?

BBI's Annual Report (comprising the Annual Review and Financial Statements), along with the Investor Overview, are key sources of information about the fund. You can access the electronic versions of these reports here, or you can request a hard copy of any report by calling 1800 883 072 or emailing bbi@babcockbrown.com
Additional information about the Fund, such as Results and Presentations by BBI executives can also be found within the website Investor Information pages.


What is a stapled security?

A stapled security is a security that is made up of a unit in a Trust and a share in a Company. Because they are stapled together you cannot trade one without the other. In the case of listed securities, they are jointly quoted on the Australian Stock Exchange ("ASX") as "stapled securities". BBI investors hold one Babcock & Brown Infrastructure Limited (BBIL) share and Babcock & Brown Infrastructure Trust (BBIT) unit "stapled" together and jointly quoted on the ASX under the code "BBI".


How do I invest / how do I buy securities / how do I sell securities?

BBI is listed on ASX. Therefore to purchase or sell securities it is necessary to contact your broker. If you do not already have a broker you can call ASX Broker Referral Service on 1300 300 279 or go to their website: www.asx.com.au


How do I redeem my investment?

BBI is a listed vehicle therefore it is not possible to redeem your securities. To dispose of your investment you need to sell your securities on ASX via your broker. If you do not already have a broker you can call ASX Broker Referral Service on 1300 300 279 or go to their website: www.asx.com.au


What is my investment worth?

The value of your investment in BBI can be determined by multiplying the number of securities held by the current security price. The number of securities can be found on your latest Distribution/Dividend Advice or CHESS statement. Share price information is available at Share Price or www.asx.com.au or from the BBI website homepage.


In what form are payments (distributions) from BBI made?

Security Holders can elect to:

  • receive a cheque, or
  • have their payment paid directly into their bank, building society or credit union.
  • reinvest their payments directly back into BBI by participating in BBI's Distribution Reinvestment Plan.

What is the DRP?

DRP stands for Distribution Reinvestment Plan, and allows investors to reinvest their distribution payments by subscribing for additional BBI stapled securities under the DRP, in lieu or receiving a cash distribution. 


When is the next scheduled distribution from BBI?

See Key Dates.


When will I receive the information I need to prepare my annual income tax return?

To prepare your annual income tax return you will need your Interim Distribution Statement, your Final Distribution Statement and the BBI Taxation Statement Guide. BBI arranges for the Share Registry to provide Security Holders with a distribution statement each time it pays a distribution. The interim distribution for the period ended 31 December is accompanied by an Interim Distribution Statement and the final distribution for the year ended 30 June is accompanied by a Final Distribution Statement. In addition, each year BBI provides all Security Holders with a Taxation Statement Guide ('the Guide')which includes information regarding the tax implications associated with receipt of the relevant year's distributionsThe Guide is sent to Security Holders with the Final Distribution Statement for each yearFor Security Holders who may wish to prepare their income tax return before the final distribution is paid, each year's Guide is also published on the BBI Website during the period between announcement of the final distribution and prior to payment. Please see Taxation Information for further details of the Guide.


How do I change my address / bank details?

To do this, you need to send written authorisation to the Registry quoting your SRN or HIN and signing your request. Unfortunately, it is not possible to do this over the internet as your signature is required.


How can I access details of my holdings of shares in BBI?

Through the web pages of the Fund's share registrar, Link Market Services, you can check on your current shareholding and dividends and access the relevant forms to notify us of any changes to your holdings such as address and direct credit details.
You will need your Shareholder Reference Number or Holder Identification Number.

Link Market Services

Level 12, 680 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Telephone: 1800 883 072 / +61 2 8280 7183
Email: registrars@linkmarketservices.com.au
Website: www.linkmarketservices.com.au


How can I give notification of my Tax File Number (TFN)?

Advice of TFNs can be made over the phone or in writing to the Registry. You may choose not to provide your TFN, but if you are an Australian tax resident individual and you do not provide your TFN, distributions to you that are assessable income will have income tax deducted from them at the highest marginal rate.

When are the Fund's results announced to the market?

See Key Dates.


How can I choose to receive or no longer receive the Annual Report?

This can be requested by writing to the Share Registry.


What is my SRN or HIN?

SRN

Shareholder Reference Number for Issuer Sponsored holdings

HIN

Holder Identification Number for Broker Sponsored holdings.


These can be found on your latest Distribution Advice.


What is the difference between Issuer Sponsored and Broker Sponsored?

Issuer Sponsored

An Issuer Sponsored holding is maintained by the issuer of your shares via the share registry. Issuer sponsored shares can be traded through any broker whom you have given permission to access your holding for the purposes of buying or selling shares. Issuer Sponsored holdings are allocated a Shareholder Reference Number (SRN) prefixed by an 'I' and can be found on your holding statement.

Broker Sponsored

Broker Sponsored holdings are allocated a Holder Identification Number (HIN). Your SRN will then become your HIN prefixed by an 'X'.



What is required if a holder dies?

When a holder dies, their assets form part of their estate. The administration of an estate can be complex, time consuming and sometimes distressing. The BBI Share Registry has created a range of services for assistance when dealing with an estate. BBI's Share Registrars Dealing with the Security Holding of a Deceased Investor is a helpful tool for first-time administrators


Can I transfer my BBI shares to another person?

Yes, you can transfer your shares to another person by off-market transfer. Simply contact the Link Market Services to have one mailed to you.


Where can I find information about distributions?

Simply visit our distributions page.


I am having trouble printing off the website. What do I do?

Some versions of Netscape do not support the coding on the BBI website. If you are using Netscape as your internet browser and are continuing to have difficulty printing off the site you may wish to try downloading Internet Explorer to print from.