Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) was launched in 2008 and grew to become one of the world’s largest owners and operators of infrastructure assets. When we first discussed Brookfield Infrastructure a few years ago we were enthusiastic about their prospects. Let’s check up on them and see what we might expect from them going forward. You’ll recall, infrastructure […]
May 6, 2015
Brookfield Infrastructure (BIP) Reports 1Q15; Solid Quarter of Progress
Financial Summary: Funds from Operations (FFO), BIP’s measure of cash flow, for the first quarter 2015 (1Q15) was $186 million or $0.89/unit unchanged when compared to 1Q14. Results were unchanged as contributions from new investments and improvements in existing businesses were largely offset by a $15 million impact foreign exchange movements resulting from the strong […]
February 16, 2015
Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) 2014 and 4Q Results that Didn’t Miss a Beat
Brookfield Asset Management (BAM): reported [Source] Funds from Operation (FFO), their primary measure of cash flow, was $2.2 billion for 2014 or $3.17/share a decrease of 38% on a per share basis from the previous year of $3.4 billion or $5.14/share when the company recorded an all time record high. For the fourth quarter 2014 (4Q14) […]
February 3, 2015
Brookfield Infrastructure (BIP) Reports 2014 Results; Another Good Year
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) reported results [Source] for full year 2014 with a total return of 12% compared to its target total return of 12-15%. In the past three and five years annualized returns were 20% and 26% respectively. Funds from Operations (FFO), BIP’s measure of cash flow, for the full year 2014 was $724 […]
November 19, 2014
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) Thesis Update
In 2012 we estimated Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) [Source] would be $40-46/unit (share) in a 3-5 year time frame. The investment thesis is playing out and BIP has reached the lower end of the range a little early for a total return of 43% or about 16%/year. While investors may consider selling to lock in […]
November 7, 2014
Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) 3Q14 Update: Growing Platform of Opportunity
Brookfield Asset Management is a global alternative asset manager with $200 billion in Assets under Management (AUM). They own and operate real assets with a focus on: property, renewable power, infrastructure through listed entities and their asset management franchise. Capital is employed with a long term investment horizon, attention to the business cycles and a […]
November 5, 2014
Brookfield Infrastructure (BIP) 3Q14 Update: Strong Quarter to Underpin Future Returns
Brookfield Infrastructure (BIP) reported a strong 3Q14 [Source] and continues to execute well. Importantly management provides examples of what BIP is doing each quarter to continue their performance in the future through: “(i) the quality of our assets (ii) our track record of internally generated growth (iii) our global business development platform with local presence and (iv) our full […]
August 8, 2014
Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) 2Q14 Results: Strong Growth Continues
Profile: Brookfield Asset Management is a global alternative asset manager with $192 billion in Assets under Management (AUM). They have a 100+ year history of owning and operating real assets with a focus on property, renewable power, infrastructure and private equity sectors. They invest alongside shareholders and institutional investment partners in high quality, simple to […]
August 5, 2014
Brookfield Infrastructure (BIP) Reports 2Q14 Results; It Remains a Solid Long Term Investment
Before jumping into the quarterly report let’s take a moment to review why we’re invested in this business. Good Business: Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) is invested heavily in a class of assets that became known as infrastructure assets and established a preeminent position. Infrastructure assets are long life and require relatively minimal maintenance capital expenditures, they […]
May 10, 2014
Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) 1Q14 At an Inflection Point
Brookfield Asset Management (BAM): reported [Source] Funds from Operation (FFO) the company’s measure of cash flow, was $492 million for 1Q14 increasing 6% over the 1Q13 quarter level of $387 million excluding realized gains on asset sales. The increase was due to stronger pricing in renewable energy operations and increased asset management fees partially offset by […]