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Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. Limited Partnership Units (BIP) is a Bermuda-based exempted limited partnership that owns and operates high-quality, long-life assets. These assets are characterized by their ability to generate stable cash flows through substantial barriers to entry and features that appreciate in value over time. BIP focuses on acquiring and managing infrastructure assets that entail low maintenance capital costs and provide significant barriers to entry.
The company operates through four main segments:
- Utilities: Involves regulated businesses like electricity and natural gas transmission, and distribution operations.
- Transport: Encompasses railroads, port terminals, and toll roads that facilitate the movement of goods and people.
- Midstream: Includes energy infrastructure assets like natural gas pipelines and storage facilities.
- Data: Comprises data infrastructure such as communication towers and data centers.
Geographically, the company generates the maximum revenue from Canada but also has a substantial presence in Australia, Colombia, the United Kingdom, Brazil, the United States, Chile, Peru, and other countries. BIP leverages its diverse portfolio to deliver stable and growing distributions to its unitholders.
Recent achievements include strategic initiatives aimed at expanding the company’s energy infrastructure footprint, and an active role in forming partnerships, such as its collaboration with Intel Corporation on semiconductor wafer fabrication plants in Chandler, Arizona. This project involves Brookfield Infrastructure owning a 49% share in Arizona Fab LLC, which consists of two semiconductor wafer fabrication buildings, Fab 52 and Fab 62.
Financially, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners has demonstrated strong and consistent performance over the years. The company’s well-diversified portfolio, underpinned by long-term contracts and regulated cash flows, ensures financial stability and growth.
For investors seeking a stable and growing dividend income, BIP’s distribution strategy is particularly appealing. The company regularly declares distributions and dividends, reflecting its robust cash flow generation capabilities.
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE: BIP) encourages Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX: IPL) shareholders to tender to their offer before the August 20 deadline. Shareholders who tender will receive a 50% premium over IPL's unaffected share price and maintain eligibility for IPL’s August cash dividend. Initial tender results indicate a 52% tender rate, with Brookfield anticipating meeting the minimum conditions for the offer. The cash consideration amounts to C$20.00 per share. Post-offer, Brookfield plans to acquire remaining shares not tendered in a subsequent transaction.
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE: BIP) has extended its Offer to acquire outstanding shares of Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX: IPL) until August 20, 2021, following strong initial support with approximately 52% of IPL shares tendered. The Offer provides IPL shareholders with a 49% premium to the unaffected share price, allowing them to elect for cash or shares. Brookfield emphasizes immediate liquidity and tax-deferred options available to shareholders. The firm has received key regulatory approvals and is prepared to finalize the acquisition quickly post-offer expiry.
Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIP) reported a strong second quarter for 2021, achieving net income of $352 million ($0.61 per unit), a significant turnaround from a loss of $61 million the previous year. Funds from Operations (FFO) reached $394 million, up 18% year-over-year, supported by robust organic growth of 9%. The company also completed $1 billion in divestments and made progress on its bid to acquire Inter Pipeline Ltd. (IPL). A dividend of $0.51 per unit was declared, signaling a 5% increase from last year, as Brookfield continues to capitalize on favorable market conditions.
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners reminds Inter Pipeline Ltd. (IPL) shareholders to tender their shares by August 6 to receive a 50% premium on their unaffected share price. The IPL Board has recommended acceptance of Brookfield's offer, which includes a cash consideration of C$20.00 per share or an option for shares in Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation. With all regulatory approvals secured, Brookfield expects to close the transaction within three business days of the offer expiry. Shareholders are encouraged to act promptly to benefit from this significant offer.
On July 27, 2021, Inter Pipeline Ltd. (IPL) Board recommended shareholders accept Brookfield Infrastructure's Offer, which represents a 50% premium to IPL’s unaffected share price. The Offer has received all necessary regulatory approvals and can close within three business days after expiration. Shareholders can choose up to 100% cash consideration of C$20.00 per share or opt for Brookfield’s exchangeable subordinated voting shares. The deadline for tendering shares is August 6, 2021, and stakeholders are advised to act promptly to benefit from this significant offer.
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (BIP) has announced its acquisition offer for Inter Pipeline Ltd. (IPL), which includes options for IPL shareholders to receive C$20.00 in cash or 0.250 BIPC Shares. BIP, through its ownership of class B voting shares in Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation (BIPC), has given consent to the Toronto Stock Exchange, meeting the requirement for BIPC security holder approval. The Offer is open until August 6, 2021, with the potential issuance of up to 36 million BIPC Shares. The transaction is not expected to materially affect control of BIPC.
On July 26, 2021, Inter Pipeline Ltd. (IPL) terminated its alternative transaction with Pembina Pipeline Corporation, leaving Brookfield Infrastructure's enhanced Offer as the sole option for IPL shareholders. This offer, representing a 51% premium over IPL's unaffected share price, is expected to close within three business days of the offer expiry, pending conditions. Shareholders can choose C$20.00 per share in cash or opt for a combination of cash and Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation (BIPC) shares. The offer is open until August 6, 2021.
Brookfield Infrastructure endorses ISS's recommendation for IPL shareholders to vote against Pembina's Alternative Transaction. The offer from Brookfield at $21.23 per IPL share provides an 8% premium over Pembina's bid and includes provisions for 100% cash or a mix with shares. This approach aims to mitigate execution risks and ensure financing certainty. Brookfield encourages IPL shareholders to act before the July 27 proxy deadline, emphasizing the flexibility and certainty of their offer, which includes an option for tax-deferred consideration.
BROOKFIELD, NEWS, July 16, 2021 – Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIP) has successfully finalized the sale of its North American district energy business, Enwave, through two transactions totaling $4.1 billion. Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and IFM Investors acquired the Canadian segment on June 7, while QIC and Ullico took over the U.S. segment on July 16. Net proceeds for Brookfield are around $1 billion, achieving an IRR of over 30% and a multiple of invested capital exceeding six times. Post-transaction, corporate liquidity stands at $4 billion, earmarked for growth initiatives.
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners has revised its offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Inter Pipeline Ltd. (IPL). The new offer provides IPL shareholders with either C$20.00 in cash per share or 0.25 of a BIPC share, reflecting an 8% premium of C$1.53 over the competing proposal from Pembina Pipeline Corporation. This revised offer emphasizes immediate liquidity and value certainty for IPL shareholders, with all necessary regulatory approvals already in place. Brookfield, owning 9.75% of IPL shares, advocates for shareholders to vote against Pembina’s alternative transaction.
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