28 Aug 2013 07:00

28 August 2013
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BILFINGER BERGER GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE SICAV S.A.
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Acquisition of Four Projects in Germany from Hochtief for ÂŁ11.4m
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Bilfinger Berger Global Infrastructure SICAV S.A. ('BBGI' or the 'Company')*, the listed global infrastructure investment company, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to acquire a 50% equity and loan note interest in four operational PPP Projects in Germany from Hochtief PPP Solutions GmbH which currently holds 100% of the interest.
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Frankfurt Schools project is a 22 year concession to design, build/refurbish and maintain four schools in the City of Frankfurt am Main with the concession expiring in July 2029.
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Cologne Schools project is a 25 year concession to design, build and maintain seven schools at five locations in the City of Cologne with the concession expiring in December 2029.
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Cologne-Rodenkirchen Comprehensive School consists of a comprehensive school serving 1,200 students. The project is a 25 year concession which expires in November 2034.
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FĂĽrst Wrede Military Base Munich consists of various accommodation, office and training buildings, vehicle depots and gymnasiums in the Munich region. The project is a 20 year concession which expires in March 2028.
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All of the projects are availability-based with no volume risk.
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The total consideration paid by BBGI is €13.2 million or approximately £11.4m which is in line with the current valuations in the portfolio. The acquisition will be funded from the Company`s existing cash and debt resources. The acquisition is conditional on, inter alia, third party consents and is expected to be completed by year end.
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These projects are all operational and are supported by contracted, public sector-backed revenue streams, with inflation-protection characteristics.Â
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*Any reference to the Company or BBGI refers also to its subsidiaries (where applicable).
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Enquiries:
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For further information please contact:
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BBGI Management Team +352 2634791
Frank Schramm
Duncan Ball
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Maitland +44 (0)20 7379 5151
Liz Morley
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