UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May 2020
Commission file number 001-33632
 
BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
73 Front Street, Fifth floor
Hamilton, HM 12
Bermuda
(Address of principal executive office)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F  x             Form 40-F  ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):  
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):  
The information contained in Exhibit 99.1 of this Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the registrant’s following registration statements on Form F-3: File No. 333-235653, 333-232256 and 333-167860.
 





The following documents, which are attached as exhibits hereto, are incorporated by reference herein:

Exhibit
Title
99.1     Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.’s interim report for the quarter ended March 31, 2020
99.2    Certification of Samuel Pollock, Chief Executive Officer, Brookfield Infrastructure Group L.P., pursuant to Canadian law
99.3    Certification of Bahir Manios, Chief Financial Officer, Brookfield Infrastructure Group L.P., pursuant to Canadian law






SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.,
by its general partner, BROOKFIELD
INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS LIMITED
Date:
May 13, 2020
 
By:
/s/ WILLIAM COX                                                            
 
 
 
 
Name: William Cox
 
 
 
 
Title: Director






Exhibit 99.1
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.
Interim Report Q1 2020
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 AND 2019


INDEX
 
 
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3
4
5
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Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (our “partnership” and together with its subsidiary and operating entities “Brookfield Infrastructure”) owns and operates high quality, long-life assets that generate stable cash flows, require relatively minimal maintenance capital expenditures and, by virtue of barriers to entry or other characteristics, tend to appreciate in value over time. Our current operations consist of utilities, transport, energy and data infrastructure businesses in North and South America, Asia Pacific and Europe.
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (together with its affiliates other than Brookfield Infrastructure, “Brookfield”) has an approximate 30% interest in Brookfield Infrastructure. Brookfield Infrastructure has appointed Brookfield as its Service Provider to provide certain management, administrative and advisory services, for a fee, under the Master Services Agreement.






BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
 
 
 
As of
US$ MILLIONS, UNAUDITED
Notes
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
6
 
$
1,226

 
$
827

Financial assets
6
 
516

 
432

Accounts receivable and other
6
 
1,705

 
1,960

Inventory
 
 
193

 
242

Assets classified as held for sale
 
 
38

 
2,380

Current assets
 
 
3,678

 
5,841

Property, plant and equipment
7
 
21,895

 
23,013

Intangible assets
8
 
12,712

 
14,386

Investments in associates and joint ventures
9
 
4,451

 
4,967

Investment properties
 
 
379

 
416

Goodwill
5
 
6,022

 
6,553

Financial assets
6
 
1,334

 
763

Other assets
 
 
314

 
257

Deferred income tax asset
 
 
119

 
112

Total assets
 
 
$
50,904

 
$
56,308

 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Partnership Capital
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable and other
6
 
$
2,223

 
$
2,410

Non-recourse borrowings
6,10
 
1,821

 
1,381

Financial liabilities
6
 
375

 
329

Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale
 
 

 
1,319

Current liabilities
 
 
4,419

 
5,439

Corporate borrowings
6,10
 
2,742

 
2,475

Non-recourse borrowings
6,10
 
15,844

 
17,163

Financial liabilities
6
 
2,010

 
1,844

Other liabilities
 
 
2,459

 
2,570

Deferred income tax liability
 
 
4,352

 
4,620

Preferred shares
6
 
20

 
20

Total liabilities
 
 
31,846

 
34,131

 
 
 
 
 
 
Partnership capital
 
 
 
 
 
Limited partners
14
 
4,008

 
5,048

General partner
14
 
19

 
24

Non-controlling interest attributable to:
 
 
 
 
 
Redeemable Partnership Units held by Brookfield
14
 
1,606

 
2,039

Class A shares of Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation
14
 
625

 

Exchange LP Units
14
 
14

 
18

Interest of others in operating subsidiaries
 
 
11,851

 
14,113

Preferred unitholders
14
 
935

 
935

Total partnership capital
 
 
19,058

 
22,177

Total liabilities and partnership capital
 
 
$
50,904

 
$
56,308


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATING RESULTS
 
 
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS, UNAUDITED
Notes
 
2020

 
2019

Revenues
13
 
$
2,196

 
$
1,593

Direct operating costs
 
 
(1,239
)
 
(798
)
General and administrative expenses
 
 
(61
)
 
(61
)
Depreciation and amortization expense
7,8
 
(400
)
 
(292
)
 
 
 
496

 
442

Interest expense
 
 
(282
)
 
(212
)
Share of earnings from investments in associates and joint ventures
9
 
48

 
18

Mark-to-market on hedging items
6
 
198

 
(18
)
Other (expense) income
 
 
(206
)
 
10

Income before income tax
 
 
254

 
240

Income tax expense
 
 
 
 
 
Current
 
 
(58
)
 
(63
)
Deferred
 
 
(48
)
 
(12
)
Net income
 
 
$
148

 
$
165

 
 
 
 
 
 
Attributable to:
 
 
 
 
 
Limited partners
 
 
$
52

 
$
(6
)
General partner
 
 
46

 
38

Non-controlling interest attributable to:
 
 
 
 
 
Redeemable Partnership Units held by Brookfield
 
 
21

 
(2
)
Class A shares of Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation
 
 

 

Exchange LP Units
 
 

 

Interest of others in operating subsidiaries
 
 
29

 
135

Basic and diluted income (loss) per limited partner unit(1):
14
 
$
0.13

 
$
(0.05
)
1.
Basic and diluted income (loss) per limited partner unit for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019 has been restated to reflect the impact of the special distribution on March 31, 2020. Refer to Note 2, Summary of Accounting Policies for further details.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 

Q1 2020 INTERIM REPORT 3




BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
 
 
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS, UNAUDITED
Notes
 
2020

 
2019

Net income
 
 
$
148

 
$
165

Other comprehensive (loss) income:
 
 
 
 
 
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
 
 
 
 
 
Marketable securities, net of tax
6
 
8

 
29

Unrealized actuarial gains (losses)
 
 
19

 
(8
)
Tax impact of remeasurement of revaluation surplus
 
 
(33
)
 

 
 
 
(6
)
 
21

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation
 
 
(1,835
)
 
118

Cash flow hedge
6
 
(249
)
 
(13
)
Net investment hedge
6
 
134

 
(23
)
Taxes on the above items
 
 
40

 
7

Investment in associates and joint ventures
9
 
106

 
(32
)
 
 
 
(1,804
)
 
57

Total other comprehensive (loss) income
 
 
(1,810
)
 
78

Comprehensive (loss) income
 
 
$
(1,662
)
 
$
243

 
 
 
 
 
 
Attributable to:
 
 
 
 
 
Limited partners
 
 
$
(533
)
 
$
(3
)
General partner
 
 
43

 
38

Non-controlling interest attributable to:
 
 
 
 
 
Redeemable Partnership Units held by Brookfield
 
 
(223
)
 
(1
)
Class A shares of Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation
 
 
(1
)
 

Exchange LP Units
 
 
(2
)
 

Interest of others in operating subsidiaries
 
 
(946
)
 
209

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERSHIP CAPITAL
 
 
Limited Partners
 
 
 
Non-Controlling Interest – Redeemable
Partnership Units held by Brookfield
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED
MARCH 31, 2020
US$ MILLIONS
 
Limited
partners’
capital

 
(Deficit)

 
Ownership
changes

 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)(1)

 
Limited
partners

 
General
partner

 
Redeemable
units held by
Brookfield

 
(Deficit)

 
Ownership
changes

 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)(1)

 
Non-controlling
interest – 
Redeemable
Partnership
Units held by
Brookfield

 
Non-controlling
interest – class A shares of BIPC

 
Non-controlling
interest – Exchange LP Units

 
Non-controlling
interest – in
operating
subsidiaries

 
Preferred
Unitholders
Capital

 
Total
partners’
capital

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as at January 1, 2020
 
$
5,495

 
$
(1,430
)
 
$
510

 
$
473

 
$
5,048

 
$
24

 
$
2,328

 
$
(613
)
 
$
101

 
$
223

 
$
2,039

 
$

 
$
18

 
$
14,113

 
$
935

 
$
22,177

Net income
 

 
52

 

 

 
52

 
46

 

 
21

 

 

 
21

 

 

 
29

 

 
148

Other comprehensive loss
 

 

 

 
(585
)
 
(585
)
 
(3
)
 

 

 

 
(244
)
 
(244
)
 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
(975
)
 

 
(1,810
)
Comprehensive (loss) income
 

 
52

 

 
(585
)
 
(533
)
 
43

 

 
21

 

 
(244
)
 
(223
)
 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
(946
)
 

 
(1,662
)
Unit issuance(2)
 
2

 

 

 

 
2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
2

Partnership distributions(3)
 

 
(158
)
 

 

 
(158
)
 
(46
)
 

 
(65
)
 

 

 
(65
)
 

 
(1
)
 

 

 
(270
)
Partnership preferred distributions(3)
 

 
(9
)
 

 

 
(9
)
 

 

 
(3
)
 

 

 
(3
)
 

 

 

 

 
(12
)
Disposition of subsidiaries(4)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(866
)
 

 
(866
)
Subsidiary distributions to non-controlling interest
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(479
)
 

 
(479
)
Issuance of class A shares of BIPC(5)
 

 
(398
)
 
(61
)
 
18

 
(441
)
 
(2
)
 

 
(174
)
 
(14
)
 
5

 
(183
)
 
626

 

 

 

 

Other items(4)
 
1

 
74

 
98

 
(74
)
 
99

 

 

 
31

 
41

 
(31
)
 
41

 

 
(1
)
 
29

 

 
168

Balance as at March 31, 2020
 
$
5,498

 
$
(1,869
)
 
$
547

 
$
(168
)
 
$
4,008

 
$
19

 
$
2,328

 
$
(803
)
 
$
128

 
$
(47
)
 
$
1,606

 
$
625

 
$
14

 
$
11,851

 
$
935

 
$
19,058

1.
Refer to Note 16 Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income.
2.
Refer to Note 14 Partnership Capital.
3.
Refer to Note 15 Distributions.
4.
Refer to Note 4 Disposition of Businesses.
5.
Refer to Note 2 Summary of Accounting Policies and Note 14 Partnership Capital.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.





Q1 2020 INTERIM REPORT 5



BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERSHIP CAPITAL
 
 
Limited Partners
 
 
 
Non-Controlling Interest – Redeemable
Partnership Units held by Brookfield
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED
MARCH 31, 2019
US$ MILLIONS
 
Limited
partners’
capital

 
(Deficit)

 
Ownership
changes

 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income(1)

 
Limited
partners

 
General
partner

 
Redeemable
units held by
Brookfield

 
(Deficit)

 
Ownership
changes

 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income(1)

 
Non-controlling
interest – 
Redeemable
Partnership
Units held by
Brookfield

 
Non-controlling interest – Exchange LP Units

 
Non-controlling
interest – in
operating
subsidiaries

 
Preferred
Unitholders
Capital

 
Total
partners’
capital

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as at January 1, 2019
 
$
4,911

 
$
(856
)
 
$
249

 
$
209

 
$
4,513

 
$
22

 
$
2,078

 
$
(370
)
 
$
3

 
$
112

 
$
1,823

 
$
71

 
$
7,303

 
$
936

 
$
14,668

Net income
 

 
(6
)
 

 

 
(6
)
 
38

 

 
(2
)
 

 

 
(2
)
 

 
135

 

 
165

Other comprehensive income
 

 

 

 
3

 
3

 

 

 

 

 
1

 
1

 

 
74

 

 
78

Comprehensive (loss) income
 

 
(6
)
 

 
3

 
(3
)
 
38

 

 
(2
)
 

 
1

 
(1
)
 

 
209

 

 
243

Unit issuance(2)
 
2

 

 

 

 
2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
2

Unit repurchases(2)
 
(28
)
 

 

 

 
(28
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(1
)
 
(29
)
Partnership distributions(3)
 

 
(140
)
 

 

 
(140
)
 
(38
)
 

 
(59
)
 

 

 
(59
)
 
(1
)
 

 

 
(238
)
Partnership preferred distributions(3)
 

 
(8
)
 

 

 
(8
)
 

 

 
(4
)
 

 

 
(4
)
 

 

 

 
(12
)
Acquisition of subsidiaries(4)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
1,844

 

 
1,844

Subsidiary distributions to non-controlling interest
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(368
)
 

 
(368
)
Other items
 
50

 
(26
)
 
247

 
26

 
297

 

 

 
(12
)
 
104

 
12

 
104

 
(47
)
 
(189
)
 

 
165

Balance as at March 31, 2019
 
$
4,935

 
$
(1,036
)
 
$
496

 
$
238

 
$
4,633

 
$
22

 
$
2,078

 
$
(447
)
 
$
107

 
$
125

 
$
1,863

 
$
23

 
$
8,799

 
$
935

 
$
16,275

1.
Refer to Note 16 Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income.
2.
Refer to Note 14 Partnership Capital.
3.
Refer to Note 15 Distributions.
4.
Refer to Note 5 Acquisition of Businesses.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
 
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS, UNAUDITED
Notes
 
2020

 
2019

Operating Activities
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
 
$
148

 
$
165

Adjusted for the following items:
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from investments in associates and joint ventures, net of distributions received
9
 
45

 
13

Depreciation and amortization expense
7,8
 
400

 
292

Mark-to-market on hedging items, provisions and other
6
 
181

 
54

Deferred income tax expense
 
 
48

 
12

Changes in non-cash working capital, net
 
 
(100
)
 
25

Cash from operating activities
 
 
722

 
561

 
 
 
 
 
 
Investing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
5
 

 
(2,150
)
Disposal of subsidiaries, net of cash disposed
4
 
722

 

Investments in associates and joint ventures
9
 

 
(188
)
Acquisition funded on behalf of parent
 
 

 
(581
)
Purchase of long-lived assets
7,8
 
(387
)
 
(244
)
Disposal of long-lived assets
7,8
 
11

 
7

Purchase of financial assets
 
 
(263
)
 
(5
)
Sale of financial assets
 
 
110

 
5

Net settlement of foreign exchange hedging items
6
 
82

 
(1
)
Cash used by investing activities
 
 
275

 
(3,157
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions to general partner
15
 
(46
)
 
(38
)
Distributions to other unitholders
15
 
(236
)
 
(212
)
Subsidiary distributions to non-controlling interest
 
 
(479
)
 
(368
)
Capital provided by non-controlling interest
 
 
178

 
1,272

Capital provided to non-controlling interest
4
 
(616
)
 

Proceeds from partial disposition of subsidiaries to non-controlling interest, net of taxes
4
 
168

 
165

Deposit received from parent
17
 

 
367

Proceeds from corporate credit facility
10
 
943

 
1,876

Repayment of corporate credit facility
10
 
(550
)
 
(1,421
)
Proceeds from non-recourse borrowings
10
 
1,640

 
1,899

Repayment of non-recourse borrowings
10
 
(1,481
)
 
(777
)
Lease liability repaid
 
 
(43
)
 
(36
)
Preferred units and preferred shares issued, net of repurchases
14
 

 
72

Partnership units issued, net of costs and repurchases
14
 
2

 
(26
)
Cash from financing activities
 
 
(520
)
 
2,773

 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
 
 
 
 
Change during the period
 
 
477

 
177

Impact of foreign exchange on cash
 
 
(78
)
 
3

Balance, beginning of period
 
 
827

 
540

Balance, end of period
 
 
$
1,226

 
$
720

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Q1 2020 INTERIM REPORT 7



NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 AND 2019
1. ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (our “partnership” and, together with its subsidiaries and operating entities, “Brookfield Infrastructure”) owns and operates utilities, transport, energy and data infrastructure businesses in North and South America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. Our partnership was formed as a limited partnership established under the laws of Bermuda, pursuant to a limited partnership agreement dated May 17, 2007, as amended and restated. Our partnership is a subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (“Brookfield”). Our partnership’s units are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols “BIP” and “BIP.UN”, respectively. Our cumulative Class A preferred limited partnership units, Series 1, Series 3, Series 5, Series 7, Series 9, and Series 11 are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols “BIP.PR.A”, “BIP.PR.B”, “BIP.PR.C”, “BIP.PR.D”, “BIP.PR.E”, and “BIP.PR.F” respectively. Our partnership’s registered office is 73 Front Street, 5th Floor, Hamilton, HM12, Bermuda.
In these notes to the interim condensed and consolidated financial statements, references to “units” are to the limited partnership units in our partnership other than the preferred units, references to our “preferred units” are to preferred limited partnership units in our partnership and references to our “unitholders” and “preferred unitholders” are to the holders of our units and preferred units, respectively. References to “Series 5 Preferred Units”, “Series 7 Preferred Units”, “Series 9 Preferred Units”, and “Series 11 Preferred Units” are to cumulative Class A preferred limited partnership units, Series 5, cumulative Class A preferred limited partnership units, Series 7, cumulative Class A preferred limited partnership units, Series 9, and cumulative Class A preferred limited partnership units, Series 11, in our partnership, respectively.

2. SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation
On August 30, 2019, Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation (“BIPC”) was established by the partnership. On March 30, 2020, the partnership contributed our U.K. regulated distribution operation and Brazilian regulated gas transmission operation to BIPC. On March 31, 2020, the partnership completed a special distribution (the “special distribution”) whereby unitholders as of March 20, 2020 (the “Record Date”) received one class A exchangeable subordinate voting share (“exchangeable share” or the “class A shares of BIPC”) for every nine units held. Immediately prior to the special distribution, the partnership received exchangeable shares through a distribution by Brookfield Infrastructure L.P. (“Holding LP”), or the Holding LP Distribution, of the class A shares to all of its unitholders. As a result of the Holding LP Distribution, (i) Brookfield and its subsidiaries received approximately 13.7 million class A shares and (ii) the partnership received approximately 32.6 million class A shares, which it subsequently distributed to unitholders pursuant to the special distribution. Immediately following the special distribution, (i) holders of units held approximately 70.4% of the issued and outstanding class A shares (ii) Brookfield and its affiliates held approximately 29.6% of the issued and outstanding class A shares, and (iii) a subsidiary of the partnership owned all of the issued and outstanding class B multiple voting shares, or class B shares, which represent a 75.0% voting interest in BIPC, and all of the issued and outstanding class C non-voting shares, or class C shares, of BIPC, which entitle the partnership to the residual value in BIPC after payment in full of the amount due to holders of class A shares and class B shares. The partnership directly and indirectly controlled BIPC prior to the special distribution and continues to control BIPC subsequent to the special distribution through its interests in the company.
The class A shares of BIPC are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “BIPC.”
i)
Class A shares
At any time, holders of class A shares shall have the right to exchange all or a portion of their shares for one unit per class A share held or its cash equivalent based on the NYSE closing price of one unit on the date that the request for exchange is received, on a fixed-for-fixed criterion. The partnership has the ability to redeem class A shares in units instead of cash when the exchange is requested by the shareholder. Additionally, the partnership has the ability to exchange all class A shares for units at our election, on a fixed-for-fixed basis. As a result of the share characteristics, class A shares have been classified as non-controlling interests in the interim condensed and consolidated financial statements of our partnership.
ii)
Basic and diluted income per unit:
The special distribution resulted in the issuance of approximately 46.3 million exchangeable shares. All historical per unit disclosures have been retroactively adjusted for the impact of the special distribution.

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b) Statement of compliance
These interim condensed and consolidated financial statements of our partnership and its subsidiaries (together “Brookfield Infrastructure”) have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting, (“IAS 34”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and using the accounting policies Brookfield Infrastructure applied in its consolidated financial statements as of and for the year-ended December 31, 2019. The accounting policies that our partnership applied in its annual consolidated financial statements as of and for the year-ended December 31, 2019 are disclosed in Note 3 of such financial statements, with which reference should be made in reading these interim condensed and consolidated financial statements.
These interim condensed and consolidated financial statements were authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors of our partnership on May 13, 2020.
c) Critical Accounting Judgments and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty
In preparing our consolidated financial statements, we make judgments in applying our accounting policies. The areas of policy judgment are consistent with those reported in our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019. As disclosed in our 2019 annual consolidated financial statements, our partnership uses critical assumptions and estimates to determine the fair value of our property, plant and equipment and the value-in-use or fair value less costs of disposal of the cash-generating units or groups of cash generating units to which goodwill or an intangible asset has been allocated.
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic related to COVID-19. To date, there have been significant stock market declines and volatility, significant volatility in commodity and foreign exchange markets, restrictions on the conduct of business in many jurisdictions and the global movement of people and some goods has become restricted. In light of the economic environment, our partnership has assessed the impact of COVID-19 on our asset valuations. In making these assessments, we have assumed that the sharp curtailment of economic activities, as a result of social distancing rules imposed by governments worldwide, will not materially persist in the long term. As a provider of essential services, our businesses have remained in operation while we continue to safeguard the health of our employees. In addition, the majority of our businesses are subject to regulated cash flows or long-term take-or-pay contracts with minimal volume risk. Based on our partnership’s assessment, no impairments to our asset values were required as at March 31, 2020. Please refer to Note 7, Property Plant and Equipment, Note 8, Intangible Assets, and Note 9, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures for further details.
3. SEGMENT INFORMATION
IFRS 8, Operating Segments, requires operating segments to be determined based on information that is regularly reviewed by the Executive Management and the Board of Directors for the purpose of allocating resources to the segment and to assess its performance. Key measures used by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) in assessing performance and in making resource allocation decisions are Funds from Operations (“FFO”) and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”), which enable the determination of return on the equity deployed. FFO is calculated as net income excluding the impact of depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes, breakage and transaction costs, and non-cash valuation gains or losses. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as net income excluding the impact of depreciation and amortization, interest expense, current and deferred income taxes, breakage and transaction costs, and non-cash valuation gains or losses.
 
 
Total attributable to Brookfield Infrastructure
 
 
 
 
 
 
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED
MARCH 31, 2020
US$ MILLIONS
 
Utilities
 
Transport
 
Energy
 
Data
Infrastructure
 
Corporate
 
Total
 
Contribution
from
investments
in associates
 
Attributable to non-controlling
interest
 
As per IFRS
financials
(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
$
275

 
$
325

 
$
277

 
$
109

 
$

 
$
986

 
$
(329
)
 
$
1,539

 
$
2,196

Costs attributed to revenues
 
(82
)
 
(159
)
 
(129
)
 
(53
)
 

 
(423
)
 
137

 
(953
)
 
(1,239
)
General and administrative costs
 

 

 

 

 
(61
)
 
(61
)
 

 

 
(61
)
Adjusted EBITDA
 
193

 
166

 
148

 
56

 
(61
)
 
502

 
(192
)
 
586

 
 
Other (expense) income
 
(12
)
 
(1
)
 
3

 
(2
)
 
19

 
7

 
4

 
(29
)
 
(18
)
Interest expense
 
(35
)
 
(45
)
 
(36
)
 
(12
)
 
(23
)
 
(151
)
 
42

 
(173
)
 
(282
)
FFO
 
146

 
120

 
115

 
42

 
(65
)
 
358

 
(146
)
 
384

 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
(45
)
 
(90
)
 
(64
)
 
(48
)
 

 
(247
)
 
111

 
(264
)
 
(400
)
Deferred taxes
 
(39
)
 
8

 
(5
)
 

 
(3
)
 
(39
)
 
10

 
(19
)
 
(48
)
Mark-to-market on hedging items and other
 
(10
)
 
(66
)
 
(25
)
 
(18
)
 
166

 
47

 
(23
)
 
(72
)
 
(48
)
Share of earnings from associates
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
48

 

 
48

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(29
)
 
(29
)
Net income (loss) attributable to partnership(2)
 
$
52

 
$
(28
)
 
$
21

 
$
(24
)
 
$
98

 
$
119

 
$

 
$

 
$
119



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Total attributable to Brookfield Infrastructure
 
 
 
 
 
 
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED
MARCH 31, 2019
US$ MILLIONS
 
Utilities
 
Transport
 
Energy
 
Data
Infrastructure
 
Corporate
 
Total
 
Contribution
from
investments
in associates
 
Attributable to non-controlling
interest
 
As per IFRS
financials
(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
$
269

 
$
389

 
$
245

 
$
62

 
$

 
$
965

 
$
(368
)
 
$
996

 
$
1,593

Costs attributed to revenues
 
(88
)
 
(200
)
 
(118
)
 
(26
)
 

 
(432
)
 
177

 
(543
)
 
(798
)
General and administrative costs
 

 

 

 

 
(61
)
 
(61
)
 

 

 
(61
)
Adjusted EBITDA
 
181

 
189

 
127

 
36

 
(61
)
 
472

 
(191
)
 
453

 
 
Other (expense) income
 
(10
)
 
(1
)
 
8

 
1

 
21

 
19

 
3

 
(38
)
 
(16
)
Interest expense
 
(34
)
 
(49
)
 
(28
)
 
(9
)
 
(20
)
 
(140
)
 
41

 
(113
)
 
(212
)
FFO
 
137

 
139

 
107

 
28

 
(60
)
 
351

 
(147
)
 
302

 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
(45
)
 
(91
)
 
(59
)
 
(25
)
 

 
(220
)
 
98

 
(170
)
 
(292
)
Deferred taxes
 
(13
)
 
6

 
(2
)
 
4

 
3

 
(2
)
 
(4
)
 
(6
)
 
(12
)
Mark-to-market on hedging items and other
 
(11
)
 
(40
)
 
(14
)
 
(6
)
 
(28
)
 
(99
)
 
35

 
9

 
(55
)
Share of earnings from associates
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
18

 

 
18

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(135
)
 
(135
)
Net income (loss) attributable to partnership(2)
 
$
68

 
$
14

 
$
32

 
$
1

 
$
(85
)
 
$
30

 
$

 
$

 
$
30

1.
The above table provides each segment’s results in the format that management organizes its segments to make operating decisions and assess performance. Each segment is presented on a proportionate basis, taking into account Brookfield Infrastructure’s ownership in operations accounted for using the consolidation and equity methods under IFRS. The above table reconciles Brookfield Infrastructure’s proportionate results to our partnership’s Consolidated Statements of Operating Results on a line by line basis by aggregating the components comprising the earnings from our partnership’s investments in associates and joint ventures and reflecting the portion of each line item attributable to non-controlling interests.
2.
Includes net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests—Redeemable Partnership Units held by Brookfield, non-controlling interests—Exchange LP Units, general partner, limited partners and class A shares of BIPC.
Segment assets
For the purpose of monitoring segment performance and allocating resources between segments, the CODM monitors the assets, including investments accounted for using the equity method, attributable to each segment.
The following is an analysis of Brookfield Infrastructure’s assets by reportable operating segment.
 
Total Attributable to Brookfield Infrastructure
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AS OF MARCH 31, 2020
Utilities
 
Transport
 
Energy
 
Data
Infrastructure
 
Corporate
 
Total
 
Contribution
from
investments
in associates
 
Attributable
to non-
controlling
interest
 
Working
capital
adjustment
and other
 
As per
IFRS
financials(1)
US$ MILLIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
5,102

 
$
5,709

 
$
5,407

 
$
2,063

 
$
(952
)
 
$
17,329

 
$
(2,752
)
 
$
28,739

 
$
7,588

 
$
50,904

 
Total Attributable to Brookfield Infrastructure
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019
Utilities
 
Transport
 
Energy
 
Data
Infrastructure
 
Corporate
 
Total
 
Contribution
from
investments
in associates
 
Attributable
to non-
controlling
interest
 
Working
capital
adjustment
and other
 
As per
IFRS
financials(1)
US$ MILLIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
5,825

 
$
6,916

 
$
5,589

 
$
2,204

 
$
(1,284
)
 
$
19,250

 
$
(2,884
)
 
$
32,621

 
$
7,321

 
$
56,308

1.
The above table provides each segment’s assets in the format that management organizes its segments to make operating decisions and assess performance. Each segment is presented on a proportionate basis, taking into account Brookfield Infrastructure’s ownership in operations using consolidation and the equity method whereby our partnership either controls or exercises significant influence over the investment respectively. The above table reconciles Brookfield Infrastructure’s proportionate assets to total assets presented on our partnership’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Position by removing net liabilities contained within investments in associates and joint ventures and reflecting the assets attributable to non-controlling interests, and adjusting for working capital assets which are netted against working capital liabilities.

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4. DISPOSITION OF BUSINESSES
a) Disposition of Colombian Regulated Distribution Operation
On January 14, 2020, Brookfield Infrastructure, alongside institutional partners (collectively the “EBSA consortium”) completed the sale of its 17% interest in a Colombian regulated distribution operation for proceeds of approximately $88 million (EBSA consortium total of approximately $495 million). Our partnership recognized a gain of $36 million (EBSA consortium total of $197 million) in the Consolidated Statement of Operating Results. The partnership’s share of accumulated revaluation surplus was $61 million which was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income directly to retained earnings and recorded within Other items on the Consolidated Statements of Partnership Capital. The partnership’s share of net losses relating to previous foreign exchange movements and cash flow hedges was $44 million which were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to other (expense) income on the Consolidated Statement of Operating Results.
b) Partial Disposition of our Interest in our Chilean Toll Road Business
On February 6, 2020, Brookfield Infrastructure completed the sale of a further 33% interest in its Chilean toll road business for net proceeds of approximately $170 million. Brookfield Infrastructure will retain control over the business subsequent to the sale. As a result of the partial disposition, a gain of approximately $140 million (net of tax) and accumulated other comprehensive losses of $44 million were recognized directly in retained earnings (deficit) on the Consolidated Statements of Partnership Capital.
c) Disposition of the Australian Portion of our North American Rail Operation
On February 15, 2020, Brookfield Infrastructure, together with institutional partners, completed the sale of its 51% interest in the Australian operations of its North American rail infrastructure business for total consideration of approximately $420 million, of which approximately $40 million is attributable to our partnership. The total consideration includes deferred consideration of approximately $195 million. Our partnership recognized no gain or loss on disposition.
5. ACQUISITION OF BUSINESSES
2019 Business Combinations
a) Acquisition of a Western Canadian natural gas midstream business (federally regulated)
On December 31, 2019, Brookfield Infrastructure, alongside institutional partners (the “NorthRiver consortium”), acquired an effective 29% interest in the federally regulated portion of Enbridge Inc.’s Canadian natural gas midstream business for total consideration of $377 million (NorthRiver consortium total of $1.3 billion). Under Brookfield’s ownership, the business is operated alongside the provincial assets acquired in 2018 and rebranded NorthRiver Midstream Inc. (“NorthRiver”). The acquisition was funded through equity of $246 million (NorthRiver consortium total of $861 million) and the remainder with asset level debt raised on closing. Brookfield Infrastructure entered into a voting agreement with an affiliate of Brookfield, providing Brookfield Infrastructure the right to direct the relevant activities of the entity, thereby providing Brookfield Infrastructure with control. Accordingly, Brookfield Infrastructure consolidated the entity effective December 31, 2019. Acquisition costs of $8 million were recorded as Other (expense) income within the Consolidated Statements of Operating Results in 2019.

Consideration transferred
US$ MILLIONS
 
Cash
$
377

Total Consideration
$
377



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Fair value of assets and liabilities acquired as of December 31, 2019 (provisional)(1):
US$ MILLIONS
 
Accounts receivable and other
$
5

Property, plant and equipment
1,198

Intangible assets
74

Goodwill
218

Deferred income tax assets
41

Accounts payable and other liabilities
(218
)
Net assets acquired before non-controlling interest
1,318

Non-controlling interest(2)
(941
)
Net assets acquired
$
377


1.
The fair values of certain acquired assets and liabilities for this operation have been determined on a provisional basis given the proximity of the acquisition to the reporting date, pending finalization of the determination of the fair values of the acquired assets and liabilities. Our partnership is in the process of obtaining additional information primarily related to the fair value of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and the resulting impact to goodwill as at the date of acquisition.
2.
Non-controlling interest represents the consideration paid for the interest not acquired by Brookfield Infrastructure, measured at fair value at the acquisition date.
The goodwill recorded on acquisition is largely reflective of the potential to obtain long-term contracts for the business’ unutilized capacity and production growth in certain locations. The goodwill recognized is deductible for income tax purposes.
b) Acquisition of a North American rail business
On December 30, 2019, Brookfield Infrastructure, alongside institutional partners (the “G&W consortium”), acquired an effective 9% interest in Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (“G&W”), a North American rail infrastructure business, for total consideration of approximately $602 million (G&W consortium total of $6.5 billion). The acquisition was funded through equity of $502 million (G&W consortium total of $5.4 billion) and the remainder with asset level debt raised on closing. Concurrently, Brookfield Infrastructure entered into a voting agreement with affiliates of Brookfield, providing Brookfield Infrastructure the right to direct the relevant activities of the entity, thereby providing Brookfield Infrastructure with control. Accordingly, Brookfield Infrastructure consolidated the entity effective December 30, 2019. Acquisition costs of $38 million were recorded within Other (expense) income in the Consolidated Statements of Operating Results in 2019.

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Consideration transferred
US$ MILLIONS
 
Cash
$
602

Total Consideration
$
602


Fair value of assets and liabilities acquired as of December 30, 2019 (provisional)(1):
US$ MILLIONS
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
67

Accounts receivable and other
509

Assets classified as held for sale(2)
1,584

Property, plant and equipment
5,283

Intangible assets
1,992

Investment in associate
48

Goodwill
2,042

Accounts payable and other liabilities
(612
)
Non-recourse borrowings
(1,567
)
Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale(2)
(893
)
Other liabilities
(566
)
Deferred income tax liabilities
(1,111
)
Net assets acquired before non-controlling interest
6,776

Non-controlling interest(3)
(6,174
)
Net assets acquired
$
602


1.
The fair values of certain acquired assets and liabilities for this operation have been determined on a provisional basis given the proximity of the acquisition to the reporting date, pending finalization of the determination of the fair values of the acquired assets and liabilities. Our partnership is in the process of obtaining additional information primarily in order to assess the fair values of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, deferred income taxes and other tax matters, provisions and the resulting impact to goodwill as at the date of the acquisition.
2.
Brookfield Infrastructure agreed to sell the Australian operations of G&W. As a result, the assets and liabilities of these businesses were classified as held for sale as at December 31, 2019. The sale was completed on February 15, 2020. Refer to Note 4 Disposition of Businesses for further details.
3.
Non-controlling interest represents the consideration paid for the interest not acquired by Brookfield Infrastructure, measured at fair value at the acquisition date.
The goodwill recorded on acquisition reflects potential growth prospects and a strong market position as a key provider of rail infrastructure in North America. None of the goodwill recognized is deductible for income tax purposes.
c) Acquisition of a U.K. telecommunication business
On December 19, 2019, Brookfield Infrastructure, alongside institutional partners (the “consortium”), acquired an effective 25% interest in Wireless Infrastructure Group Limited (“WIG”), a U.K. telecommunication business, for total consideration by Brookfield Infrastructure of approximately $141 million (consortium total of $564 million). Brookfield Infrastructure’s consideration consists of $73 million in cash (consortium total of $293 million) and deferred consideration of $68 million (consortium total of $270 million) payable over two years from the close of the transaction. Concurrently, Brookfield Infrastructure entered into a voting agreement with an affiliate of Brookfield, providing Brookfield Infrastructure the right to direct the relevant activities of the entity, thereby providing Brookfield Infrastructure with control. Accordingly, Brookfield Infrastructure consolidated the entity effective December 19, 2019. Acquisition costs of $6 million were recorded as Other (expense) income within the Consolidated Statements of Operating Results in 2019.

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Consideration transferred
US$ MILLIONS
 
Cash
$
73

Deferred consideration
68

Total Consideration
$
141


Fair value of assets and liabilities acquired as of December 19, 2019 (provisional)(1):
US$ MILLIONS
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
9

Accounts receivable and other
18

Property, plant and equipment
95

Intangible assets
465

Goodwill
301

Accounts payable and other liabilities
(53
)
Non-recourse borrowings
(195
)
Deferred income tax liability
(76
)
Net assets acquired before non-controlling interest
564

Non-controlling interest(2)
(423
)
Net assets acquired
$
141


1.
The fair values of certain acquired assets and liabilities for this operation have been determined on a provisional basis given the proximity of the acquisition to the reporting date, pending finalization of the determination of the fair values of the acquired assets and liabilities. Our partnership is in the process of obtaining additional information primarily in order to assess the fair values of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, non-recourse borrowings, deferred income taxes and other tax matters, and the resulting impact to goodwill as at the date of the acquisition.
2.
Non-controlling interest represents the consideration paid for the interest not acquired by Brookfield Infrastructure, measured at fair value at the acquisition date.
Upon consolidation of WIG, an additional deferred tax liability of $25 million was recorded. The deferred income tax liability arose as the tax bases of the net assets acquired were lower than their fair values. The inclusion of this liability in the net book value of the acquired business gave rise to goodwill of $25 million, which is recoverable so long as the tax circumstances that gave rise to the goodwill do not change. To date, no such changes have occurred. The remaining goodwill recognized on acquisition is largely reflective of potential customer growth, arising from the business’ position as one of the key telecommunication infrastructure providers in the U.K., and the increasing reliance on core telecom networks.
d) Acquisition of a natural gas pipeline in India
On March 22, 2019, Brookfield Infrastructure, along with institutional partners (the “EWPL consortium”), acquired an effective 24% interest in a cross country gas pipeline business in India, East-West Pipeline (“EWPL”), for total consideration of $443 million (EWPL consortium total of $1,879 million). The partnership’s share of the acquisition was funded through equity of $226 million (EWPL consortium total of $959 million) and $217 million (EWPL consortium total of $920 million) of asset level debt raised on closing. Concurrently, Brookfield Infrastructure entered into a voting agreement with an affiliate of Brookfield, providing Brookfield Infrastructure the right to direct the relevant activities of the entity, thereby providing Brookfield Infrastructure with control. Accordingly, Brookfield Infrastructure consolidated the entity effective March 22, 2019. Acquisition costs of $3 million were recorded within Other (expense) income in the Consolidated Statements of Operating Results in 2019.

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Consideration transferred
US$ MILLIONS
 
Cash
$
443

Total Consideration
$
443

Fair value of assets and liabilities acquired as of March 22, 2019:
US$ MILLIONS
 
Accounts receivable and other
$
94

Property, plant and equipment
2,134

Intangible assets
295

Accounts payable and other liabilities
(66
)
Net assets acquired before non-controlling interest
2,457

Non-controlling interest(1)
(2,014
)
Net assets acquired
$
443

1.
Non-controlling interest represents the consideration paid for the interest not acquired by Brookfield Infrastructure, measured at fair value at the acquisition date.
e) Acquisition of DCI Data Centers
On January 4, 2019, Brookfield Infrastructure, alongside institutional partners (the “DCI consortium”), acquired an effective 29% interest in DCI Data Centers (“DCI”), an Australian data storage business, for total consideration of $78 million (DCI consortium total of $272 million). The partnership’s share of the acquisition was funded through equity of $48 million (DCI consortium total of $166 million) and the remainder with asset level debt raised on closing. Concurrently, Brookfield Infrastructure entered into a voting agreement with an affiliate of Brookfield, providing Brookfield Infrastructure the right to direct the relevant activities of the entity, thereby providing Brookfield Infrastructure with control. Accordingly, Brookfield Infrastructure consolidated the entity effective January 4, 2019. Acquisition costs of $11 million were recorded within Other (expense) income in the Consolidated Statements of Operating Results in 2019.
Consideration transferred
US$ MILLIONS
 
Cash
$
78

Total Consideration
$
78

Fair values of assets and liabilities acquired as of January 4, 2019:
US$ MILLIONS
 
Accounts receivable and other
$
2

Investment properties
211

Goodwill
68

Accounts payable and other liabilities
(9
)
Net assets acquired before non-controlling interest
272

Non-controlling interest(1)
(194
)
Net assets acquired
$
78

1.
Non-controlling interest represents the consideration paid for the interest not acquired by Brookfield Infrastructure, measured at fair value at the acquisition date.
The goodwill recorded on acquisition is largely reflective of potential customer growth, arising from the business’ position as one of the key data storage providers in Australia, and the increasing rate of worldwide data consumption. None of the goodwill recognized is deductible for income tax purposes.

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f) Individually insignificant business combinations
The following table summarizes the purchase price allocation of individually insignificant business combinations that were completed in 2019.
US$ MILLIONS
 
Cash
$
24

Pre-existing interest in business(1)
30

Total consideration
$
54

1.
Prior to the acquisition, Brookfield held an interest in two of the acquirees which were accounted for using the equity method.
Fair value of assets and liabilities acquired during 2019 (provisional)(1):
US$ MILLIONS
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
16

Accounts receivable and other
6

Intangible assets
422

Goodwill
15

Accounts payable and other liabilities
(21
)
Non-recourse borrowings
(210
)
Deferred income tax liabilities
(55
)
Net assets acquired before non-controlling interest
173

Non-controlling interest(2)
(119
)
Net assets acquired
$
54

1.
The fair values of certain acquired assets and liabilities have been determined on a provisional basis given the proximity of the acquisitions to the reporting date. Our partnership is in the process of obtaining additional information primarily related to the fair value of intangible assets, goodwill and provisions as at the date of acquisition.
2.
Non-controlling interest represents the interest not acquired by Brookfield Infrastructure, measured at fair value at the acquisition date.
6. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair values are determined by reference to quoted bid or ask prices, as appropriate. Where bid and ask prices are unavailable, the closing price of the most recent transaction of that instrument is used. In the absence of an active market, fair values are determined based on prevailing market rates such as bid and ask prices, as appropriate for instruments with similar characteristics and risk profiles or internal or external valuation models, such as option pricing models and discounted cash flow analyses, using observable market inputs.
Fair values determined using valuation models require the use of assumptions concerning the amount and timing of estimated future cash flows and discount rates. In determining those assumptions, Brookfield Infrastructure looks primarily to external readily observable market inputs such as interest rate yield curves, currency rates, and price and rate volatilities as applicable. The fair value of interest rate swap contracts which form part of financing arrangements is calculated by way of discounted cash flows using market interest rates and applicable credit spreads.
Classification of Financial Instruments
Financial instruments classified as fair value through profit or loss are carried at fair value on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Changes in the fair values of financial instruments classified as fair value through profit or loss are recognized in profit or loss. Mark-to-market adjustments on hedging items for those in an effective hedging relationship and changes in the fair value of securities designated as fair value through other comprehensive income are recognized in other comprehensive income.

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Carrying Value and Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following table provides the allocation of financial instruments and their associated classifications as at March 31, 2020:
US$ MILLIONS
Financial Instrument Classification
MEASUREMENT BASIS
Fair value through profit or loss
 
Fair value through OCI
 
Amortized Cost
 
Total
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$

 
$

 
$
1,226

 
$
1,226

Accounts receivable and other

 

 
1,705

 
1,705

Financial assets (current and non-current)(1)
1,346

 
16

 
321

 
1,683

Marketable securities
89

 
78

 

 
167

Total
$
1,435

 
$
94

 
$
3,252

 
$
4,781

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate borrowings
$

 
$

 
$
2,742

 
$
2,742

Non-recourse borrowings (current and non-current)

 

 
17,665

 
17,665

Accounts payable and other

 

 
2,223

 
2,223

Preferred shares(2)

 

 
20

 
20

Financial liabilities (current and non-current)(1)
773

 

 
1,612

 
2,385

Total
$
773

 
$

 
$
24,262

 
$
25,035

1.
Derivative instruments which are elected for hedge accounting totaling $999 million are included in financial assets and $550 million of derivative instruments are included in financial liabilities.
2.
$20 million of preferred shares issued to wholly-owned subsidiaries of Brookfield.
The following table provides the allocation of financial instruments and their associated classifications as at December 31, 2019:
US$ MILLIONS
Financial Instrument Classification
MEASUREMENT BASIS
Fair value through profit or loss
 
Fair value through OCI
 
Amortized Cost
 
Total
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$

 
$

 
$
827

 
$
827

Accounts receivable and other

 

 
1,960

 
1,960

Financial assets (current and non-current)(1)
893

 
16

 
144

 
1,053

Marketable securities
69

 
73

 

 
142

Total
$
962

 
$
89

 
$
2,931

 
$
3,982

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate borrowings
$

 
$

 
$
2,475

 
$
2,475

Non-recourse borrowings (current and non-current)

 

 
18,544

 
18,544

Accounts payable and other

 

 
2,410

 
2,410

Preferred shares(2)

 

 
20

 
20

Financial liabilities (current and non-current)(1)
490

 

 
1,683

 
2,173

Total
$
490

 
$

 
$
25,132

 
$
25,622

1.
Derivative instruments which are elected for hedge accounting totaling $694 million are included in financial assets and $285 million of derivative instruments are included in financial liabilities.
2.
$20 million of preferred shares issued to wholly-owned subsidiaries of Brookfield.

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The following table provides the carrying values and fair values of financial instruments as at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
US$ MILLIONS
Carrying Value
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying Value
 
Fair Value
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,226

 
$
1,226

 
$
827

 
$
827

Accounts receivable and other
1,705

 
1,705

 
1,960

 
1,960

Financial assets (current and non-current)
1,683

 
1,683

 
1,053

 
1,053

Marketable securities
167

 
167

 
142

 
142

Total
$
4,781

 
$
4,781

 
$
3,982

 
$
3,982

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate borrowings(1)
$
2,742

 
$
2,718

 
$
2,475

 
$
2,507

Non-recourse borrowings(2)
17,665

 
17,421

 
18,544

 
18,891

Accounts payable and other (current and non-current)
2,223

 
2,223

 
2,410

 
2,410

Preferred shares(3)
20

 
20

 
20

 
20

Financial liabilities (current and non-current)
2,385

 
2,381

 
2,173

 
2,173

Total
$
25,035

 
$
24,763

 
$
25,622

 
$
26,001

1.
Corporate borrowings are classified under level 1 of the fair value hierarchy; quoted prices in an active market are available.
2.
Non-recourse borrowings are classified under level 2 of the fair value hierarchy with the exception of certain borrowings at the U.K. port operation, which are classified under level 1. For level 2 fair values, future cash flows are estimated based on observable forward interest rates at the end of the reporting period.
3.
$20 million of preferred shares issued to wholly-owned subsidiaries of Brookfield.
Hedging Activities
Brookfield Infrastructure uses derivatives and non-derivative financial instruments to manage or maintain exposures to interest and currency risks. For certain derivatives which are used to manage exposures, Brookfield Infrastructure determines whether hedge accounting can be applied. When hedge accounting can be applied, a hedge relationship can be designated as a fair value hedge, cash flow hedge or a hedge of foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation with a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar. To qualify for hedge accounting, the derivative must be designated as a hedge of a specific exposure and the hedging relationship must meet all of the hedge effectiveness requirements in accomplishing the objective of offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows attributable to the hedged risk both at inception and over the life of the hedge. If it is determined that the hedging relationship does not meet all of the hedge effectiveness requirements, hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively.
Cash Flow Hedges
Brookfield Infrastructure uses interest rate swaps to hedge the variability in cash flows related to a variable rate asset or liability and highly probable forecasted issuances of debt. The settlement dates coincide with the dates on which the interest is payable on the underlying debt, and the amount accumulated in equity is reclassified to profit or loss over the period that the floating rate interest payments on debt affect profit or loss. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, pre-tax net unrealized losses of $249 million (2019: $13 million) were recorded in other comprehensive income for the effective portion of the cash flow hedges. As of March 31, 2020, there was a net derivative asset balance of $392 million relating to derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges (December 31, 2019: $363 million).
Net Investment Hedges
Brookfield Infrastructure uses foreign exchange contracts and foreign currency denominated debt instruments to manage its foreign currency exposures arising from net investments in foreign operations having a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, gains of $134 million (2019: losses of $23 million) were recorded in other comprehensive income relating to the effective portion of hedges of net investments in foreign operations. Further, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, Brookfield Infrastructure received $82 million (2019: paid $1 million) relating to the settlement of foreign exchange contracts in the periods. As of March 31, 2020, there was a net unrealized derivative asset balance of $57 million relating to derivative contracts designated as net investment hedges (December 31, 2019: $46 million).

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Fair Value Hierarchical Levels—Financial Instruments
Fair value hierarchical levels are directly determined by the amount of subjectivity associated with the valuation inputs of these assets and liabilities, and are as follows:
Level 1 – Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.
Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability through correlation with market data at the measurement date and for the duration of the instrument’s anticipated life. Fair valued assets and liabilities that are included in this category are primarily certain derivative contracts and other financial assets carried at fair value in an inactive market.
Level 3 – Inputs reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Consideration is given to the risk inherent in the valuation technique and the risk inherent in the inputs to determining the estimate. Fair valued assets and liabilities that are included in this category are interest rate swap contracts, derivative contracts, certain equity securities carried at fair value which are not traded in an active market and the non-controlling interest’s share of net assets of limited life funds.
The fair value of our partnership’s financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The following table summarizes the valuation techniques and significant inputs for Brookfield Infrastructure’s financial assets and financial liabilities:
US$ MILLIONS
Fair value
hierarchy
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Marketable securities
Level 1(1)
 
$
167

 
$
142

Foreign currency forward contracts
Level 2(2)
 
 
 
 
Financial asset
 
 
$
214

 
$
140

Financial liability
 
 
51

 
97

Interest rate swaps & other
Level 2(2)
 
 
 
 
Financial asset
 
 
$
1,144

 
$
765

Financial liability
 
 
634

 
311

Other contracts
Level 3(3)
 
 
 
 
Financial asset
 
 
$
4

 
$
4

Financial liability
 
 
88

 
82

1.
Valuation technique: Quoted bid prices in an active market.
2.
Valuation technique: Discounted cash flow. Future cash flows are estimated based on forward exchange and interest rates (from observable forward exchange and interest rates at the end of the reporting period) and contract forward rates, discounted at a rate that reflects our credit risk and the credit risk of various counterparties.
3.
Valuation technique: Discounted cash flow. Future cash flows primarily driven by assumptions concerning the amount and timing of estimated future cash flows and discount rates.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis include $1,529 million (2019: $1,051 million) of financial assets and $773 million (2019: $490 million) of financial liabilities which are measured at fair value using valuation inputs based on management’s best estimates.
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, no transfers were made between level 1 and 2 or level 2 and 3. The following table categorizes financial assets and liabilities, which are carried at fair value, based upon the level of input.
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
US$ MILLIONS
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketable securities
$
167

 
$

 
$

 
$
142

 
$

 
$

Financial assets (current and non-current)

 
1,358

 
4

 

 
905

 
4

Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial liabilities (current and non-current)
$

 
$
685

 
$
88

 
$

 
$
408

 
$
82



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7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
US$ MILLIONS
Utilities
Assets
 
Transport
Assets
 
Energy
Assets
 
Data Infrastructure
Assets
 
Total
Assets
Gross Carrying Amount:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2019
$
4,020

 
$
2,485

 
$
4,681

 
$
444

 
$
11,630

Change in accounting policies
21

 
356

 
197

 
633

 
1,207

Additions, net of disposals
467

 
122

 
419

 
8

 
1,016

Non-cash (disposals) additions
(2
)
 
49

 
(270
)
 
(51
)
 
(274
)
Acquisitions through business combinations(1)

 
5,283

 
3,332

 
95

 
8,710

Assets reclassified as held for sale
(458
)
 

 

 

 
(458
)
Net foreign currency exchange differences
135

 
4

 
72

 
2

 
213

Balance at December 31, 2019
$
4,183

 
$
8,299

 
$
8,431

 
$
1,131

 
$
22,044

Additions, net of disposals
108

 
89

 
128

 
6

 
331

Non-cash additions (disposals)
1

 
14

 

 
(2
)
 
13

Net foreign currency exchange differences
(311
)
 
(430
)
 
(440
)
 
(13
)
 
(1,194
)
Balance at March 31, 2020
$
3,981

 
$
7,972

 
$
8,119

 
$
1,122

 
$
21,194

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated depreciation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2019
$
(613
)
 
$
(744
)
 
$
(492
)
 
$

 
$
(1,849
)
Depreciation expense
(171
)
 
(178
)
 
(328
)
 
(87
)
 
(764
)
Disposals (additions)
7

 
2

 
(4
)
 

 
5

Assets reclassified as held for sale
194

 

 

 

 
194

Non-cash disposals (additions)
3

 
(27
)
 
50

 

 
26

Net foreign currency exchange differences
(14
)
 
(3
)
 
(11
)
 
(1
)
 
(29
)
Balance at December 31, 2019
$
(594
)
 
$
(950
)
 
$
(785
)
 
$
(88
)
 
$
(2,417
)
Depreciation expense
(38
)
 
(108
)
 
(103
)
 
(25
)
 
(274
)
Disposals
2

 
16

 
1

 

 
19

Net foreign currency exchange differences
42

 
136

 
33

 
1

 
212

Balance at March 31, 2020
$
(588
)
 
$
(906
)
 
$
(854
)
 
$
(112
)
 
$
(2,460
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated fair value adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2019
$
1,401

 
$
810

 
$
822

 
$

 
$
3,033

Assets reclassified as held for sale
(416
)
 

 

 

 
(416
)
Fair value adjustments
347

 
45

 
327

 

 
719

Net foreign currency exchange differences
38

 
2

 
22

 

 
62

Non-cash disposals

 

 
(12
)
 

 
(12
)
Balance at December 31, 2019
$
1,370

 
$
857

 
$
1,159

 
$

 
$
3,386

Net foreign currency exchange differences
(86
)
 
(100
)
 
(39
)
 

 
(225
)
Balance at March 31, 2020
$
1,284

 
$
757

 
$
1,120

 
$

 
$
3,161

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net book value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2019
4,959

 
8,206

 
8,805

 
1,043

 
23,013

March 31, 2020(2)
$
4,677

 
$
7,823

 
$
8,385

 
$
1,010

 
$
21,895

1.
Refer to Note 5 Acquisition of Businesses for further details.
2.
Includes right-of-use assets of $15 million in our utilities segment, $1,223 million in our transport segment, $246 million in our energy segment and $541 million in our data infrastructure segment. Current lease liabilities of $203 million have been included in accounts payable and other and non-current lease liabilities of $1,508 million have been included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

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The partnership’s property, plant, and equipment is measured at fair value on a recurring basis with an effective date of revaluation for all asset classes of December 31, 2019 and 2018. Brookfield Infrastructure determined fair value under the income method or on a depreciated replacement cost basis. Assets under development were revalued where fair value could be reliably measured.
Due to the recent volatility observed in capital market prices and the interruption to global supply chains, our partnership reviewed the significant inputs to the valuation of our property, plant, and equipment. In our assessment, we considered the nature of the operations’ cash flows, whether the asset is exposed to volume risk, the applicable regulatory framework and the business’ actual performance against plan, amongst other factors. While some of the assumptions used in determining fair values have changed, the overall valuation of our assets have not been significantly impacted. In making the assessment, we have also assumed that the economic impact of COVID-19 will not materially persist in the long term. Our partnership undertook a process to assess the appropriateness of discount rates considering changes to risk-free rates, changes to credit spreads as well as changes to our businesses’ operating cash flows and changes to any risk premium inherent in such cash flows. These considerations led us to conclude the discount rates for the current period should remain consistent with year-end rates. Our partnership considered changes to risk-free borrowing rates, equity risk premiums as well as any impact to asset level cash flows built into the models which we believe at this time addresses future cash flow risks. Terminal values and investment horizons are largely unaffected as the partnership employs a long-term investment strategy for critical infrastructure assets. In addition, the partnership has had to make assumptions with respect to the length and severity of these restrictions and closures as well as the recovery period in estimating the impact and timing of future cash flows. Based on our analysis, no impairments to our property, plant and equipment were required as at March 31, 2020.

Property, plant and equipment within our Utilities segment is predominantly comprised of last mile utility connections at our U.K. regulated distribution operation and gas distribution infrastructure at our South American natural gas distribution operation. These businesses provide essential services and generate regulated cash flows. For our U.K. regulated distribution operation, tariffs are established using our regulated asset base, they provide inflation protection and are typically adjusted annually. Our U.K. operation has a diverse customer base throughout England, Scotland, and Wales, which underpins its cash flows. Our South American natural gas distribution business earns a regulated return on the replacement cost of the system plus a charge to cover operating expenses. The regulated nature of these cash flows minimizes business risk during economic downturns.

Property, plant and equipment within our Transport segment is predominantly comprised of railroads and freight equipment at our North American and Australian rail operations as well as terminals and logistics equipment at our U.K. and Australian port operations. Revenues at our Australian rail operation have been unaffected due to fixed long-term contracts. Our North American rail operations include short line and regional freight railroads connecting customers to Class I track which enables transport for large volumes of commodities. Its diversified commodity and customer mix were not significantly impacted during the current period. Cash flows from our U.K. Port operations were stable as a large component is generated through fixed-price rental agreements and toll-like revenues earned on all volumes moved through the harbor. Our Australian port operations were exposed to softer shipping and trade volumes. Overall, our Transport businesses are the most gross domestic product sensitive and have therefore experienced some impacts following the outbreak of COVID-19. We currently view the impacts of COVID-19 to be a short-term disruption which does not significantly impact the long-term outlook of these infrastructure businesses or the recoverable amount of their property, plant and equipment.

Property, plant and equipment within our Energy segment is predominantly comprised of critical residential infrastructure in North America, compression and storage facilities at our North American gas storage operation, and pipelines at our natural gas operations in India. Our North American residential energy infrastructure operation has been unaffected by COVID-19 as the vast majority of its cash flows are generated through long-term annuity-based rental contracts with customers. Natural gas storage revenues have performed in line with plans as higher than anticipated volumes have been partially offset by weaker pricing in the current environment. Cash flows earned from our pipeline in India are supported by fixed take-or-pay contracts which minimize volume and price risk.

Property, plant and equipment within our Data Infrastructure segment is predominantly comprised of data center facilities at our North American data center operation and communication networks at our U.K. telecommunications business. Cash flows from these businesses are supported by long-term contracts which have not been affected by the current market environment.


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8. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 
As of
US$ MILLIONS
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Cost
$
13,944

 
$
15,695

Accumulated amortization
(1,232
)
 
(1,309
)
Total
$
12,712

 
$
14,386

Intangible assets are allocated to the following cash generating units, or group of cash generating units:
 
As of
US$ MILLIONS
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Brazilian regulated gas transmission operation
$
2,986

 
$
3,885

North American rail operations
2,017

 
1,992

North American residential energy infrastructure operation
1,666

 
1,806

Australian regulated terminal
1,535

 
1,758

Peruvian toll roads
1,122

 
1,159

Indian toll roads(1)
720

 
769

Chilean toll roads
706

 
814

U.K telecom towers operation
442

 
472

Brazilian electricity transmission operation
314

 
401

U.K. port operation
265

 
283

Other(2)
939

 
1,047

Total
$
12,712

 
$
14,386

1.
Indian toll roads include $639 million of intangible assets at our investment in Simhapuri Expressway Ltd and Rayalseema Expressway Private Limited and $81 million at BIF India Holdings Pte Ltd.
2.
Other intangibles are comprised of customer contracts at our Australian port operation, our contracted order book at our U.K. regulated distribution operation, and pipeline authorization agreements at our cross country gas pipeline business in India.

Due to the recent volatility observed in capital market prices and the interruption to global supply chains as a result of COVID-19, our partnership performed an evaluation of potential impairment indicators on each of our intangible assets for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020. Based on the analysis performed, our intangible assets remain largely unaffected, with no impairment required. Our intangible assets represent long-term critical infrastructure supported by regulated or highly contracted revenues which help protect value over the long term.
The intangible assets at our Brazilian gas transmission operation relate to concession arrangements with the local energy regulator, Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis (“ANP”). Total capacity is fully contracted under long-term “ship-or-pay” gas transportation agreements (“GTA”) and therefore the business is exposed to no volume or price risk. Each GTA took into account a return on regulatory asset base (“RAB”), and the tariffs were calculated on an inflation adjusted regulatory weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”) fixed for the GTA life.
The intangible assets at Brookfield Infrastructure’s North American rail operations mainly relate to customer relationships, operating network agreements and track access rights. The business provides critical first and last mile rail services which connect large Class I railroad operators to end customers. Our North American freight revenue is diversified across numerous commodities and the business largely performed in line with expectations. Customer relationships and operating network agreements as well as trackage rights, which are long-term leases, are not expected to be negatively impacted in the long term.
The intangible assets at our North American residential infrastructure operation are comprised of contractual customer relationships, customer contracts, proprietary technology and brands. The contractual customer relationships and customer contracts represent ongoing economic benefits from leasing customers and annuity-based management agreements. Proprietary technology is recognized for the development of new metering technology, which allows the business to generate revenue through its sub-metering business. Brands represent the intrinsic value customers place on the operation’s various brand names. The business generates revenues under long-term contracts with a diversified customer base across North America and is exposed to minimum volume risk. The business has continued to benefit from strong volumes and organic growth initiatives during the first three months of the year.


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The terms and conditions of access granted to our Australian regulated terminal’s services, including tariffs that can be charged to users, are regulated by the Queensland Competition Authority. Our Australian regulated terminal operation has Standard Access Agreements with customers which entail 100% take-or-pay contracts at a designated tariff rate. Therefore, the business is not exposed to volume risks and we expect minimal impact as a result of the current market environment. The concession arrangement has an expiration date of 2051 with an option to extend the arrangement for an additional 49 years.

The intangible assets at our Peruvian, Chilean and Indian toll roads relate to concession arrangements with local transportation authorities. While our toll roads operations have experienced reduced volumes as a result of local government imposed shutdowns, we have initiated processes to determine if we will be compensated under the regulatory frameworks either through increased tariffs or extensions of our concession agreements and believe that the long-term value of our concession arrangements will be not impacted.
The following table presents the change in the cost balance of intangible assets:
US$ MILLIONS
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020
 
For the 12 month period ended December 31, 2019
Cost at beginning of the period
$
15,695

 
$
12,515

Additions through business combinations

 
3,248

Additions, net of disposals
24

 
109

Held for sale

 
(1
)
Non-cash additions
74

 
15

Foreign currency translation
(1,849
)
 
(191
)
Ending Balance
$
13,944

 
$
15,695

The following table presents the accumulated amortization for Brookfield Infrastructure’s intangible assets:
US$ MILLIONS
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020
 
For the 12 month period ended December 31, 2019
Accumulated amortization at beginning of the period
$
(1,309
)
 
$
(880
)
Disposals
2

 
12

Amortization
(126
)
 
(450
)
Foreign currency translation
201

 
9

Ending Balance
$
(1,232
)
 
$
(1,309
)




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9. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES
The following table represents the change in the balance of investments in associates and joint ventures:
US$ MILLIONS
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020
 
For the 12 month period ended December 31, 2019
Balance at the beginning of the period
$
4,967

 
$
4,591

Share of earnings for the period
48

 
224

Foreign currency translation and other
(577
)
 
(62
)
Share of other reserves for the period—OCI
106

 
54

Distributions
(93
)
 
(254
)
Disposition of interest(1)

 
(135
)
Held for sale(2)

 
(38
)
Acquisitions(3),(4),(5)

 
587

Ending Balance(6)
$
4,451

 
$
4,967


1.
In June 2019, Brookfield Infrastructure sold its 40% interest in its European port operation to a third party for $135 million.
2.
On December 19, 2019, Brookfield Infrastructure agreed to sell its 11% interest in a Texas electricity transmission operation for total consideration of approximately $60 million. The investment was classified as held for sale effective December 31, 2019.
3.
In March 2019, Brookfield Infrastructure, alongside its institutional partners, acquired an effective 12% interest in a Brazilian data center operation, Ascenty Participacoes S.A (“Ascenty”), for approximately $190 million. Brookfield maintains 50% of the voting rights of Ascenty in a joint venture with Digital Realty Trust Inc. Brookfield Infrastructure has joint control through its position in the business. Accordingly, our partnership equity accounts for the entity. Subsequent to the initial acquisition, Brookfield Infrastructure has made additional injections into the business to fund growth capital expenditures.
4.
In July 2019, Brookfield Infrastructure, alongside its institutional partners, acquired an effective 12% interest in a New Zealand integrated data provider, Vodafone New Zealand (“VNZ”), for approximately $170 million. Brookfield maintains 50% of the voting rights of VNZ in a joint venture with Infratil Limited. Brookfield Infrastructure has joint control through its position in the business. Accordingly, our partnership equity accounts for the entity.
5.
Brookfield Infrastructure acquired a 13% interest in Ramones II Norte (“Norte”) on October 7, 2019 and an 11% interest in Ramones II Sur (“Sur”) on October 21, 2019, collectively the regulated North American natural gas transmission operation (“Los Ramones”), for approximately $140 million. Brookfield maintains 50% of the voting rights in Norte and 45% of the voting rights in Sur. Brookfield Infrastructure has joint control of Los Ramones through its ownership and governance rights.
6.
Investments in associates include a shareholder loan of $500 million receivable from our North American natural gas transmission operation.

Due to the recent volatility observed in capital market prices and the interruption to global supply chains as a result of COVID-19, our partnership performed an evaluation of potential impairment indicators on each of our investments in associates and joint ventures for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020. Based on the analysis performed, our investments in associates and joint ventures remain largely unaffected, with no impairment required. Investments in associates and joint ventures represent long-term critical infrastructure supported by regulated or highly contracted revenues and are not substantively impacted over a long-term horizon.

Our investments in associates and joint ventures are predominantly comprised of our North American natural gas transmission operation, our European telecommunications infrastructure operations, and our Brazilian toll road operation. Our North American natural gas transmission operation generates cash flows through capacity based “ship-or-pay” agreements with high-quality investment grade counterparties which minimize volume and price risk. Our European telecommunications business includes approximately 7,000 multi-purpose towers and active rooftop sites and 5,500 kilometers of fiber backbone located in France. Cash flows are supported by long-term contracts which have not been affected by the current market environment. Investments in associates and joint ventures at our Brazilian toll road operation relate to concession arrangements with local transportation authorities. While our toll road operations have experienced reduced volumes as a result of local government imposed shutdowns, we have initiated a process to determine if we will be compensated under the regulatory framework either through increased tariffs or extension of our concession agreement and believe that the long-term value of our concession arrangement will be not impacted.

The following table represents the carrying value of our partnership’s investments in associates and joint ventures:
 
As of
US$ MILLIONS
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Utilities
$
194

 
$
245

Transport
1,903

 
2,398

Energy
1,283

 
1,267

Data infrastructure
923

 
1,029

Corporate
148

 
28

Ending Balance
$
4,451

 
$
4,967



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The following tables summarize the aggregate balances of investments in associates and joint ventures on a 100% basis:
 
As of
US$ MILLIONS
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Financial position:
 
 
 
Total assets
$
41,332

 
$
45,480

Total liabilities
(23,690
)
 
(25,537
)
Net assets
$
17,642

 
$
19,943

 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS
2020
 
2019
Financial performance:
 
 
 
Total revenue
$
1,787

 
$
1,531

Total income for the period
149

 
51

Brookfield Infrastructure’s share of net income
$
48

 
$
18

10. BORROWINGS
a) Corporate Borrowings
Brookfield Infrastructure has a $1.975 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility used for general working capital purposes including acquisitions. The $1.975 billion is available on a revolving basis for the full term of the facility. All amounts outstanding under this facility will be repayable on June 28, 2024. All obligations of Brookfield Infrastructure under the facility are guaranteed by our partnership. Loans under this facility accrue interest at a floating rate based on LIBOR plus 1.2%. Brookfield Infrastructure is required to pay an unused commitment fee under the facility of 13 basis points per annum. As at March 31, 2020, draws on the credit facility were $1,213 million (2019: $820 million) and $43 million of letters of credit were issued (2019: $54 million).
 
Maturity
 
Annual Rate
 
Currency
 
As of
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Corporate revolving credit facility
June 28, 2024
 
LIBOR plus 1.2%
 
US$
 
$
1,213

 
$
820

Medium-term notes(1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-current:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Public - Canadian
March 11, 2022
 
3.5%
 
C$
 
320

 
346

Public - Canadian
February 22, 2024
 
3.3%
 
C$
 
213

 
231

Public - Canadian
February 22, 2024
 
3.3%
 
C$
 
285

 
308

Public - Canadian
September 11, 2028
 
4.2%
 
C$
 
354

 
384

Public - Canadian
October 9, 2029
 
3.4%
 
C$
 
357

 
386

Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
2,742

 
$
2,475

1.
See Note 12 Subsidiary Public Issuers for further details.
Brookfield Infrastructure has entered into a $500 million revolving credit facility with Brookfield to provide additional liquidity for general corporate purposes and capital expenditures, if required. The revolving credit facility automatically renews for four consecutive one-year terms, which would result in the facility ultimately maturing on February 8, 2023. Brookfield has the option to terminate the agreement prior to February 8 each year by providing Brookfield Infrastructure with written notice. Loans under this facility accrued interest on LIBOR plus 2.0% and no commitment fees were incurred for any undrawn balance. As of March 31, 2020, there were $nil (2019: $nil) borrowings outstanding.
On April 14, 2020, the partnership secured an incremental $1.0 billion syndicated revolving credit facility. The facility was secured to fund new investment opportunities that may arise while other sources of capital, including asset sales, are temporarily paused. The facility matures on April 14, 2022 and all amounts not previously repaid will be due on such date. All obligations under the facility are guaranteed by our partnership and BIPC Holdings Inc. Loans under this facility accrue interest at LIBOR plus 2.1% during the period prior to April 14, 2021, and 2.2% thereafter. The annual unused commitment fee is 20% of the applicable margin.

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On April 7, 2020, Brookfield Infrastructure Finance ULC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield Infrastructure, issued C$400 million of medium-term notes. C$200 million of the medium-term notes mature September 11, 2028 and have a coupon rate of 4.2% per annum. These notes were issued at a premium with an effective interest rate of 4.1% per annum. The remaining C$200 million medium term notes mature on October 9, 2029 and have a coupon rate of 3.4% per annum. These notes were issued a discount with an effective interest rate of 4.1%. Refer to Note 12 Subsidiary Public Issuer, for further details.
On October 7, 2019, Brookfield Infrastructure Finance ULC issued C$500 million of medium-term notes maturing October 9, 2029 with a coupon of 3.4% per annum. On November 6, 2019, the proceeds were used to early redeem C$375 million of medium-term notes maturing October 30, 2020.
The increase in corporate borrowings of $267 million during the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 is attributable to draws on the corporate revolving credit facility, partially offset by the impact of foreign exchange on our Canadian denominated medium-term notes.
b) Non-Recourse Borrowings
 
As of
US$ MILLIONS
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Current
$
1,821

 
$
1,381

Non-current
15,844

 
17,163

Total
$
17,665

 
$
18,544

Non-recourse borrowings have decreased by $0.9 billion since year-end. The decrease is attributable to a decrease in foreign denominated debt as most currencies underlying non-recourse borrowings depreciated relative to the U.S. dollar during the three-month period ended March 31, 2020. The decrease was partially offset by additional net borrowings associated with growth initiatives.
11. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Our partnership’s approach to capital management is focused on maximizing returns to unitholders and ensuring capital is deployed in a manner consistent with achieving our investment return objectives.
Invested Capital, which tracks the amount of capital that has been contributed to our partnership, is a measure we utilize to assess returns on capital deployed, relative to targeted returns. Investment decisions are based on, amongst other measures and factors, targeted returns on Invested Capital of 12% to 15% annually over the long term. We measure return on Invested Capital as Adjusted Funds from Operations (“AFFO”), less estimated returns of capital on operations that are not perpetual in life, divided by the weighted average Invested Capital for the period.
We define Invested Capital as partnership capital removing the impact of the following items: non-controlling interest in operating subsidiaries, retained earnings or deficit, accumulated other comprehensive income and ownership changes.
 
As of
US$ MILLIONS
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Partnership Capital
$
19,058

 
$
22,177

Remove impact of the following items since inception:
 
 
 
Non-controlling interest - in operating subsidiaries
(11,851
)
 
(14,113
)
Deficit
2,105

 
2,048

Accumulated other comprehensive income
236

 
(705
)
Ownership changes and other
(537
)
 
(398
)
Invested Capital
$
9,011

 
$
9,009


26 BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.




The following table presents the change in Invested Capital during the three-month period ended March 31, 2020:
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS
2020
 
2019
Opening balance
$
9,009

 
$
8,156

Issuance of preferred units and preferred shares, net of repurchases

 
72

Issuances of limited partnership units and redeemable partnership units, net of repurchases
2

 
(26
)
Ending balance
$
9,011

 
$
8,202

Weighted Average Invested Capital
$
9,009

 
$
8,180

12. SUBSIDIARY PUBLIC ISSUERS
An indenture dated as of October 10, 2012 between certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of our partnership, Brookfield Infrastructure Finance ULC, Brookfield Infrastructure Finance LLC, Brookfield Infrastructure Finance Pty Ltd and Brookfield Infrastructure Finance Limited (collectively, the “Debt Issuers”), and Computershare Trust Company of Canada, as supplemented and amended from time to time (“Indenture”) provides for the issuance of one or more series of unsecured notes of the Debt Issuers.
On April 7, 2020, the Debt Issuers issued C$200 million of medium-term notes under the Indenture maturing September 11, 2028 in the Canadian bond market with a coupon of 4.2%. The principal balance was hedged to U.S. dollars using foreign exchange contracts.
On April 7, 2020, the Debt Issuers issued C$200 million of medium-term notes under the Indenture maturing October 9, 2029 in the Canadian bond market with a coupon of 3.4%. The principal balance was hedged to U.S. dollars using foreign exchange contracts.
On October 7, 2019, the Debt Issuers issued C$500 million of medium-term notes under the Indenture maturing October 9, 2029 in the Canadian bond market with a coupon of 3.4%. Our partnership swapped $92 million of the total issuance to U.S. dollars on a matched maturity basis at an all-in rate of 3.5% and the remaining principal balance of the issuance was subsequently hedged using foreign exchange contracts. On November 6, 2019, the proceeds were used to early redeem C$375 million of medium-term notes maturing October 30, 2020.
On September 10, 2018, the Debt Issuers issued C$500 million of medium-term notes under the Indenture maturing September 11, 2028 in the Canadian bond market with a coupon of 4.2%, which was swapped into U.S. dollars on a matched maturity basis at an all-in rate of 4.7%.
On April 17, 2017, the Debt Issuers issued C$400 million of medium-term notes under the Indenture maturing February 22, 2024 in the Canadian bond market with a coupon of 3.3%, which was swapped into U.S. dollars on a matched maturity basis at an all-in rate of 4.0%.
On February 22, 2017, the Debt Issuers issued C$300 million of medium-term notes under the Indenture maturing February 22, 2024 in the Canadian bond market with a coupon of 3.3%, which was swapped into U.S. dollars on a matched maturity basis at an all-in rate of 4.1%.
As they matured, the Debt Issuers repaid C$400 million of medium-term notes on October 10, 2017 and C$125 million of medium-term notes on October 30, 2018.
These notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by our partnership and its subsidiaries, Brookfield Infrastructure L.P. (the “Holding LP”), Brookfield Infrastructure Holdings (Canada) Inc., Brookfield Infrastructure US Holdings I Corporation, BIP Bermuda Holdings I Limited (collectively, the “BIP Guarantors”) and BIPC Holdings Inc. (“BIPC Holdings”).
The BIP Guarantors will also fully and unconditionally guarantee the payment obligations of Brookfield Infrastructure Preferred Equity Inc. (“Pref Finco” and collectively with the Debt Issuers, the “Fincos”) in respect of any Class A preference shares issued to the public by the Pref Finco, if and when issued.

A base shelf prospectus of BIP Investment Corporation (“BIPIC”) dated as of November 23, 2018 provides for the issuance of one or more series of senior preferred shares of BIPIC. The BIP Guarantors and BIPC Holdings will fully and unconditionally guarantee the payment obligations of BIPIC in respect of any senior preferred shares issued by BIPIC under the prospectus.


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Each of the Fincos and BIPIC are subsidiaries of our partnership. In the tables below, information relating to the Fincos has been combined. The Fincos have not guaranteed the obligations of BIPIC, nor has BIPIC guaranteed the obligations of the Fincos.

On February 5, 2019, BIPIC issued 4 million Series 1 Senior Preferred Shares at C$25 per share with a quarterly fixed dividend at a rate of 5.85% annually for the initial period ending March 31, 2024. In total, C$100 million or $75 million of gross proceeds were raised, $2 million in underwriting costs were incurred and less than $1 million in issuance costs were incurred. The preferred shares are retractable at the option of the holders and are therefore classified as liabilities.

BIPC Holdings has also fully and unconditionally guaranteed the payment obligations of the partnership in respect of the partnership’s currently outstanding cumulative class A preferred limited partnership units and may guarantee the payment obligations of the partnership in respect of additional cumulative class A preferred limited partnership units issued to the public, if and when issued.


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The following tables set forth consolidated summary financial information for our partnership, the Fincos, and BIPIC:
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED
MARCH 31, 2020
US$ MILLIONS
 
Our 
partnership(2)
 
The
Fincos
 
BIPIC
 
BIPC
Holdings
 
Subsidiaries of our
partnership other
than the Fincos, BIPIC, and BIPC Holdings(3)
 
Consolidating
adjustments(4)
 
Our
partnership
consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,196

 
$
2,196

Net income (loss) attributable to partnership(1)
 
52

 

 

 

 
119

 
(52
)
 
119

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED
MARCH 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,593

 
$
1,593

Net (loss) income attributable to partnership(1)
 
(6
)
 

 

 

 
30

 
6

 
30

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AS OF MARCH 31, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
3,678

 
$
3,678

Non-current assets
 
4,943

 

 
975

 
2,238

 
6,058

 
33,012

 
47,226

Current liabilities
 

 

 
69

 

 

 
4,350

 
4,419

Non-current liabilities
 

 
1,529

 

 
535

 

 
25,363

 
27,427

Non-controlling interests – Redeemable Partnership Units held by Brookfield
 

 

 

 

 

 
1,606

 
1,606

Non-controlling interests – Class A shares of Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation
 

 

 

 

 

 
625

 
625

Non-controlling interests – Exchange LP Units
 

 

 

 

 

 
14

 
14

Non-controlling interests – in operating subsidiaries
 

 

 

 

 

 
11,851

 
11,851

Preferred unitholders
 

 

 

 

 

 
935

 
935

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
5,841

 
$
5,841

Non-current assets
 
5,983

 

 
889

 

 
8,905

 
34,690

 
50,467

Current liabilities
 

 

 
75

 

 

 
5,364

 
5,439

Non-current liabilities
 

 
1,655

 

 

 

 
27,037

 
28,692

Non-controlling interests – Redeemable Partnership Units held by Brookfield
 

 

 

 

 

 
2,039

 
2,039

Non-controlling interests – Exchange LP Units
 

 

 

 

 

 
18

 
18

Non-controlling interests – in operating subsidiaries
 

 

 

 

 

 
14,113

 
14,113

Preferred unitholders
 

 

 

 

 

 
935

 
935

1.
Includes net income attributable to non-controlling interest Redeemable Partnership Units held by Brookfield, Exchange LP units, class A shares of BIPC, general partner and limited partners.
2.
Includes investments in all subsidiaries of our partnership under the equity method.
3.
Includes investments in all other subsidiaries of the Holding LP, Brookfield Infrastructure Holdings (Canada) Inc., Brookfield Infrastructure US Holdings I Corporation and BIP Bermuda Holdings I Limited under the equity method.
4.
Includes elimination of intercompany transactions and balances necessary to present our partnership on a consolidated basis.

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13. REVENUE
The following table disaggregates revenues by our operating segments:
US$ MILLIONS
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020
 
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2019
Transport
$
827

 
$
336

Utilities
687

 
728

Energy
594

 
450

Data Infrastructure
88

 
79

Total
$
2,196

 
$
1,593

Substantially all of our partnership’s revenues are recognized over time as services are rendered.
The following table disaggregates revenues by geographical region:
US$ MILLIONS
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020
 
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2019
United States of America
$
526

 
$
212

Canada
384

 
272

United Kingdom
318

 
162

Brazil
274

 
289

Colombia
222

 
249

Australia
209

 
269

India
123

 
40

Chile
34

 
42

Peru
23

 
29

Other
83

 
29

Total
$
2,196

 
$
1,593


Brookfield Infrastructure’s customer base is comprised predominantly of investment grade companies. Our revenues are well diversified by region and counterparty with only one customer that makes up greater than 10% of our partnership’s consolidated revenues. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, revenue generated from this customer within the utilities segment was $262 million (2019: $289 million). Our partnership has completed a review of the credit risk of key counterparties. Based on their liquidity position, business performance, and aging of our accounts receivable, we do not have any significant changes in expected credit losses at this time. Our partnership continues to monitor the credit risk of our counterparties in light of the economic impact resulting from COVID-19.
14. PARTNERSHIP CAPITAL
As at March 31, 2020, our partnership’s capital structure was comprised of three classes of partnership units: limited partnership units, preferred units and general partnership units. Limited partnership units entitle the holder to their proportionate share of distributions. Preferred units entitle the holder to cumulative preferential cash distributions in accordance with their terms. General partnership units entitle the holder to the right to govern the financial and operating policies of our partnership. The Holding LP’s capital structure is composed of four classes of partnership units: special general partner units, Holding LP Class A preferred units, managing general partner units and redeemable partnership units held by Brookfield.

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(a) Special General and Limited Partnership Capital
 
Special General Partner Units
 
Limited Partnership Units
 
Total
UNITS MILLIONS
As of and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020
 
As of and for the 12 month period ended
Dec. 31, 2019
 
As of and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020
 
As of and for the 12 month period ended
Dec. 31, 2019
 
As of and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020
 
As of and for the 12 month period ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Opening balance
1.6

 
1.6

 
293.5

 
277.3

 
295.1

 
278.9

Issued for cash

 

 
0.1

 
13.8

 
0.1

 
13.8

Conversion from Exchange LP Units

 

 
0.1

 
3.2

 
0.1

 
3.2

Repurchased and cancelled

 

 

 
(0.8
)
 

 
(0.8
)
Ending balance
1.6

 
1.6

 
293.7

 
293.5

 
295.3

 
295.1

The weighted average number of special general partner units outstanding for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 was 1.6 million (20191.6 million). The weighted average number of limited partnership units outstanding for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 was 293.6 million (2019: 278.1 million).
 
Special General Partner
 
Limited Partners
 
Total
US$ MILLIONS
As of and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020
 
As of and for the 12 month period ended
Dec. 31, 2019
 
As of and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020
 
As of and for the 12 month period ended
Dec. 31, 2019
 
As of and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020
 
As of and for the 12 month period ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Opening balance
$
19

 
$
19

 
$
5,495

 
$
4,911

 
$
5,514

 
$
4,930

Unit issuance

 

 
2

 
559

 
2

 
559

Conversion from Exchange LP Units

 

 
1

 
53

 
1

 
53

Repurchased and cancelled

 

 

 
(28
)
 

 
(28
)
Ending balance
$
19

 
$
19

 
$
5,498

 
$
5,495

 
$
5,517

 
$
5,514

During the three-month period ending March 31, 2020, our partnership did not repurchase or cancel any units (2019: less than 1 million units for a total cost of $28 million, including less than $1 million of commission costs).

In July 2019, Brookfield Infrastructure issued 13.5 million L.P units at $42.5 per unit under shelf registrations in the U.S. and Canada. In total, $575 million of gross proceeds were raised through the issuance and $24 million in equity issuance costs were incurred. Concurrently, Brookfield Infrastructure issued approximately 6.1 million Redeemable Partnership Units to Brookfield for gross proceeds of $250 million. As Brookfield participated in the unit offering at a percentage greater than its ownership interest in the Holding LP prior to the equity offering, this resulted in a slight decrease in our partnership’s ownership interest in the Holding LP without resulting in a loss of control. The difference between the proportionate amount by which the non-controlling interest in Holding LP was increased and the proceeds of the Redeemable Partnership Unit offering resulted in a gain of $8 million that was recognized directly in equity.

In June 2010, we implemented a distribution reinvestment plan (the “Plan”) that allows eligible holders of our partnership to purchase additional units by reinvesting their cash distributions. Under the Plan, units are acquired at a price per unit calculated by reference to the volume weighted average of the trading price for our units on the New York Stock Exchange for the five trading days immediately preceding the relevant distribution date. During the three-month period ending March 31, 2020, our partnership issued less than 1 million units for proceeds of $2 million (2019: less than 0.1 million units for proceeds of $2 million).

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(b) Non-controlling interest – Redeemable Partnership Units held by Brookfield
 
Non-controlling interest –
Redeemable Partnership Units held
by Brookfield
UNITS MILLIONS
As of and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020
 
As of and for the
12 month period ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Opening balance
121.9

 
115.8

Issued for cash

 
6.1

Ending balance
121.9

 
121.9

The weighted average number of Redeemable Partnership Units outstanding for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 was 121.9 million (2019: 115.8 million).
 
Non-controlling interest – 
Redeemable Partnership Units held 
by Brookfield
US$ MILLIONS
As of and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020
 
As of and for the
12 month period ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Opening balance
$
2,328

 
$
2,078

Unit issuance

 
250

Ending balance
$
2,328

 
$
2,328

(c) Non-controlling interest – Class A shares of Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation
 
Non-controlling interest – Class A shares of Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation
UNITS MILLIONS
As of and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020
 
As of and for the
12 month period ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Opening balance

 

Non-cash issuance
46.3

 

Ending balance
46.3

 


On March 31, 2020, BIPC, a subsidiary of our partnership, issued 46.3 million class A shares of BIPC to unit holders as part of a special distribution. The distribution resulted in no cash proceeds to the partnership. The class A shares provide holders with economic terms that are substantially equivalent to those of our units and are exchangeable, on a one-for-one basis, for our units. Given the exchangeable feature, the class A shares are presented as a component of non-controlling interests.
Refer to Note 2, Summary of Accounting Policies, for further details.

32 BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.




(d) Non-controlling interest – Exchange LP Units
 
Non-controlling interest – 
Exchange LP Units
UNITS MILLIONS
As of and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020
 
As of and for the
12 month period ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Opening balance
1.2

 
4.4

Special distribution
0.1

 

Exchange LP conversion
(0.1
)
 
(3.2
)
Ending balance
1.2

 
1.2

 
Non-controlling interest – 
Exchange LP Units
US$ MILLIONS
As of and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020
 
As of and for the
12 month period ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Opening balance
$
159

 
$
212

Special distribution

 

Exchange LP conversion
(1
)
 
(53
)
Ending balance
$
158

 
$
159


On October 16, 2018, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners Exchange LP (“Exchange LP”), a subsidiary of our partnership, issued 5.7 million Exchange LP units for proceeds of $232 million in connection with the privatization of Enercare Inc. The Exchange LP units provide holders with economic terms that are substantially equivalent to those of our units and are exchangeable, on a one-for-one basis, for our units. Given the exchangeable feature, we present the Exchange LP units as a component of non-controlling interests.
On March 31, 2020, the partnership executed a special distribution of its Exchange LP units whereby each Exchange LP unitholder received one additional Exchange LP unit for every nine Exchange LP units held. The special distribution resulted in no cash proceeds to the partnership. In total, 0.1 million Exchange LP units were issued.
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, Exchange LP unitholders exchanged 0.1 million (2019: 3.1 million) Exchange LP units for $1 million (2019: $50 million) of our units.
(e) Preferred Unitholders’ Capital
 
Preferred Units
UNITS MILLIONS
As of and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020
 
As of and for the
12 month period ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Opening balance
49.9

 
49.9

Repurchased and cancelled

 

Ending balance
49.9

 
49.9

 
Preferred Units
US$ MILLIONS
As of and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020
 
As of and for the
12 month period ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Opening balance
$
935

 
$
936

Repurchased and cancelled

 
(1
)
Ending balance
$
935

 
$
935

During the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, our partnership did not repurchase or cancel any preferred units (2019: less than 0.1 million preferred units for $1 million).

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15. DISTRIBUTIONS
The following table outlines distributions made to each class of partnership units, including class A shares of BIPC and Exchange LP units that are exchangeable into limited partner units.
 
For the three-month period ended March 31
 
2020
 
2019
US$ MILLIONS EXCEPT PER UNIT INFORMATION
Total
 
Per Unit(1)
 
Total
 
Per Unit(1)
Limited Partners
$
158

 
$
0.4850

 
$
140

 
$
0.4523

General Partner - Incentive Distributions
46

 
 
 
38

 
 
Non-controlling interest attributable to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Redeemable Partnership Units held by Brookfield
65

 
0.4850

 
59

 
0.4523

Class A shares of Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation

 

 

 

Exchange LP Units
1

 
0.4850

 
1

 
0.4523

Preferred unitholders
12

 
0.24

 
12

 
0.24

Total Distributions
$
282

 
 
 
$
250

 
 

1.
Our partnership paid a distribution of $0.5375 per unit in March 2020. On March 31, 2020, our partnership completed the previously announced creation of BIPC with a special distribution of class A shares of BIPC. The special distribution resulted in the issuance of approximately 46.3 million class A shares of BIPC. Current and historical per unit disclosures have been retroactively adjusted for the impact of the special distribution. Refer to Note 2, Summary of Accounting Policies for further details.


34 BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.




16. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
a) Attributable to Limited Partners
US$ MILLIONS
Revaluation
surplus
 
Foreign
currency
translation
 
Net
investment
hedges
 
Cash flow
hedges
 
Marketable securities
 
Unrealized
actuarial
losses
 
Equity
accounted
investments
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
Balance at January 1, 2020
$
899

 
$
(1,324
)
 
$
30

 
$
(82
)
 
$

 
$
(18
)
 
$
968

 
$
473

Other comprehensive (loss) income
(16
)
 
(630
)
 
50

 
(73
)
 
6

 
3

 
75

 
(585
)
Issuance of class A shares of BIPC(1)

 
18

 

 

 

 

 

 
18

Other items(2),(3)
(43
)
 
(31
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(74
)
Balance at March 31, 2020
$
840

 
$
(1,967
)
 
$
80

 
$
(155
)
 
$
6

 
$
(15
)
 
$
1,043

 
$
(168
)
US$ MILLIONS
Revaluation
surplus
 
Foreign
currency
translation
 
Net
investment
hedges
 
Cash flow
hedges
 
Marketable securities
 
Unrealized
actuarial
losses
 
Equity
accounted
investments
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
Balance at January 1, 2019
$
667

 
$
(1,336
)
 
$
95

 
$
(96
)
 
$
(33
)
 
$
(18
)
 
$
930

 
$
209

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 
7

 
(16
)
 
17

 
20

 
(2
)
 
(23
)
 
3

Other items(4)

 
20

 
6

 

 

 

 

 
26

Balance at March 31, 2019
$
667

 
$
(1,309
)
 
$
85

 
$
(79
)
 
$
(13
)
 
$
(20
)
 
$
907

 
$
238

b) Attributable to General Partner
US$ MILLIONS
Revaluation
surplus
 
Foreign
currency
translation
 
Net
investment
hedges
 
Cash flow
hedges
 
Marketable securities
 
Unrealized
actuarial
losses
 
Equity
accounted
investments
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
Balance at January 1, 2020
$
6

 
$
(9
)
 
$
2

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
5

 
$
4

Other comprehensive loss

 
(3
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(3
)
Balance at March 31, 2020
$
6

 
$
(12
)
 
$
2

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
5

 
$
1

US$ MILLIONS
Revaluation
surplus
 
Foreign
currency
translation
 
Net
investment
hedges
 
Cash flow
hedges
 
Marketable securities
 
Unrealized
actuarial
losses
 
Equity
accounted
investments
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
Balance at January 1, 2019
$
5

 
$
(9
)
 
$
2

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
5

 
$
3

Balance at March 31, 2019
$
5

 
$
(9
)
 
$
2

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
5

 
$
3

c) Attributable to Non-controlling interest – Redeemable Partnership Units held by Brookfield
US$ MILLIONS
Revaluation
surplus
 
Foreign
currency
translation
 
Net
investment
hedges
 
Cash flow
hedges
 
Marketable securities
 
Unrealized
actuarial
losses
 
Equity
accounted
investments
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
Balance at January 1, 2020
$
391

 
$
(546
)
 
$
14

 
$
(37
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(4
)
 
$
407

 
$
223

Other comprehensive (loss) income
(7
)
 
(261
)
 
21

 
(31
)
 
2

 
1

 
31

 
(244
)
Issuance of class A shares of BIPC(1)

 
5

 

 

 

 

 

 
5

Other items(2),(3)
(18
)
 
(13
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(31
)
Balance at March 31, 2020
$
366

 
$
(815
)
 
$
35

 
$
(68
)
 
$

 
$
(3
)
 
$
438

 
$
(47
)
US$ MILLIONS
Revaluation
surplus
 
Foreign
currency
translation
 
Net
investment
hedges
 
Cash flow
hedges
 
Marketable securities
 
Unrealized
actuarial
losses
 
Equity
accounted
investments
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
Balance at January 1, 2019
$
296

 
$
(552
)
 
$
40

 
$
(43
)
 
$
(16
)
 
$
(4
)
 
$
391

 
$
112

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 
2

 
(7
)
 
7

 
9

 
(1
)
 
(9
)
 
1

Other items(4)

 
9

 
3

 

 

 

 

 
12

Balance at March 31, 2019
$
296

 
$
(541
)
 
$
36

 
$
(36
)
 
$
(7
)
 
$
(5
)
 
$
382

 
$
125


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d) Attributable to Non-controlling interest – Class A shares of Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation
US$ MILLIONS
Revaluation
surplus
 
Foreign
currency
translation & other
 
Net
investment
hedges
 
Cash flow
hedges
 
Marketable securities
 
Unrealized
actuarial
losses
 
Equity
accounted
investments
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
Balance at January 1, 2020
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Other comprehensive loss

 
(1
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(1
)
Issuance of class A shares of BIPC(1)

 
(23
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(23
)
Balance at March 31, 2020
$

 
$
(24
)
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(24
)
e) Attributable to Non-controlling interest – Exchange LP Units
US$ MILLIONS
Revaluation
surplus
 
Foreign
currency
translation
 
Net
investment
hedges
 
Cash flow
hedges
 
Marketable securities
 
Unrealized
actuarial
losses
 
Equity
accounted
investments
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
Balance at January 1, 2020
$
3

 
$
1

 
$

 
$
(1
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
2

 
$
5

Other comprehensive loss

 
(2
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(2
)
Balance at March 31, 2020
$
3

 
$
(1
)
 
$

 
$
(1
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
2

 
$
3

US$ MILLIONS
Revaluation
surplus
 
Foreign
currency
translation
 
Net
investment
hedges
 
Cash flow
hedges
 
Marketable securities
 
Unrealized
actuarial
losses
 
Equity
accounted
investments
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
Balance at January 1, 2019
$
2

 
$
1

 
$

 
$
(1
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
2

 
$
4

Balance at March 31, 2019
$
2

 
$
1

 
$

 
$
(1
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
2

 
$
4


1.
In relation to the special distribution of BIPC, $23 million of accumulated other comprehensive income was reallocated to class A shares of BIPC. Refer to Note 2, Summary of Accounting Policies for further details.
2.
In relation to the partial disposition of a further 33% interest in our Chilean toll road business, $44 million of accumulated other comprehensive loss was reclassified directly to retained earnings in the Consolidated Statements of Partnership Capital. Refer to Note 4 Disposition of Businesses for further details.
3.
In relation to the disposition of a 17% interest in our Colombian regulated distribution operation, $61 million (net of tax) of revaluation surplus gains were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income directly to retained earnings and recorded within Other items on the Consolidated Statements of Partnership Capital. Refer to Note 4 Disposition of Businesses for further details.
4.
In relation to the initial partial disposition of a 33% interest in our Chilean toll road business, $38 million of accumulated other comprehensive loss was reclassified directly to retained earnings in the Consolidated Statements of Partnership Capital.

17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In the normal course of operations, Brookfield Infrastructure entered into the transactions below with related parties. The immediate parent of Brookfield Infrastructure is our partnership. The ultimate parent of Brookfield Infrastructure is Brookfield. Other related parties of Brookfield Infrastructure represent its subsidiary and operating entities.
Throughout the year, the General Partner, in its capacity as our partnership’s general partner, incurs director fees, a portion of which are charged at cost to our partnership in accordance with our limited partnership agreement. Director fees of less than $1 million were incurred during the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 (2019: less than $1 million).
Since inception, Brookfield Infrastructure has had a management agreement (the “Master Services Agreement”) with certain service providers (the “Service Provider”), which are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Brookfield.
Pursuant to the Master Services Agreement, on a quarterly basis, Brookfield Infrastructure pays a base management fee, referred to as the Base Management Fee, to the Service Provider equal to 0.3125% per quarter (1.25% annually) of the market value of our partnership. The Base Management Fee was $59 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 (2019: $59 million). As of March 31, 2020, $58 million was outstanding as payable to the Service Provider (December 31, 2019: $76 million).
For purposes of calculating the Base Management Fee, the market value of our partnership is equal to the aggregate value of all the outstanding units of our partnership (assuming full conversion of Brookfield’s Redeemable Partnership Units in the Holdings LP into units of our partnership), preferred units and securities of the other Service Recipients (as defined in Brookfield Infrastructure’s Master Services Agreement) that are not held by Brookfield Infrastructure, plus all outstanding third party debt with recourse to a Service Recipient, less all cash held by such entities.

36 BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.




As of March 31, 2020, Brookfield Infrastructure had a receivable balance of $21 million from subsidiaries of Brookfield (December 31, 2019: $21 million) and loans payable of $97 million to subsidiaries of Brookfield (December 31, 2019: $99 million). The loans are payable in full between 2020 and 2026 with interest rates ranging from 3.8% to 8.5% per annum.
Brookfield Infrastructure, from time to time, will place deposits with, or receive deposits from, Brookfield. As of March 31, 2020, Brookfield Infrastructure’s deposit balance with Brookfield was less than $1 million (December 31, 2019: less than $1 million) and earned interest of less than $1 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 (2019: $nil). As at March 31, 2020, Brookfield Infrastructure’s deposit balance from Brookfield was $nil (December 31, 2019: $nil) and Brookfield Infrastructure incurred interest expense of $nil for three-month period ended March 31, 2020 (2019: less than $1 million). Deposits bear interest at market rates.
Brookfield Infrastructure has entered into a $500 million revolving credit facility with Brookfield to provide additional liquidity for general corporate purposes and capital expenditures, if required. As of March 31, 2020, there were $nil borrowings outstanding (December 31, 2019: $nil).
Brookfield Infrastructure’s subsidiaries provide heating, cooling and connection services in the normal course of operations on market terms to subsidiaries and associates of Brookfield Property Partners L.P. In addition, our subsidiaries lease office space and obtain construction, consulting and engineering services in the normal course of operations on market terms from subsidiaries and associates of Brookfield Property Partners L.P. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, revenues of $2 million were generated (2019: $4 million) and expenses of $1 million were incurred (2019: $2 million). In addition, subsidiaries of Brookfield Infrastructure reported lease assets and liabilities with Brookfield Property Partners L.P. of $12 million (2019: $11 million).
Brookfield Infrastructure utilizes a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brookfield to negotiate and purchase insurance and assess the adequacy of insurance on behalf of our partnership and certain subsidiaries. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, Brookfield Infrastructure paid less than less than $1 million for these services (2019: less than $1 million).
Brookfield Infrastructure’s U.K. port operation provides port marine services on market terms to a subsidiary acquired by Brookfield Business Partners L.P. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, revenues of $1 million, were generated (2019: $1 million).
Brookfield Infrastructure’s subsidiaries purchase electricity from, and distribute electricity on behalf of, a subsidiary of Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. in the normal course of operations on market terms. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, no revenues were generated (2019: less than $1 million) and expenses of $1 million were incurred (2019: $11 million).


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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 AND 2019
INTRODUCTION
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) is the responsibility of management of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (our “partnership” collectively with its subsidiary and operating entities “Brookfield Infrastructure”). This MD&A is dated May 13, 2020 and has been approved by the Board of Directors of the general partner of our partnership for issuance as of that date. The Board of Directors carries out its responsibility for review of this document principally through its audit committee, comprised exclusively of independent directors. The audit committee reviews and, prior to its publication, approves this document, pursuant to the authority delegated to it by the Board of Directors. The terms “Brookfield Infrastructure,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P., and our partnership’s direct and indirect subsidiaries and operating entities as a group. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.’s most recently issued annual and interim financial statements. Additional information, including Brookfield Infrastructure’s Form 20-F, is available on its website at www.bip.brookfield.com, on SEDAR’s website at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR’s website at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml.
Business Overview
Brookfield Infrastructure owns and operates high quality, long-life assets that generate stable cash flows, require relatively minimal maintenance capital expenditures and, by virtue of barriers to entry and other characteristics, tend to appreciate in value over time. Our current operations consist of utilities, transport, energy and data infrastructure businesses in North and South America, Asia Pacific and Europe. Our mission is to own and operate a globally diversified portfolio of high-quality infrastructure assets that will generate sustainable and growing distributions over the long term for our unitholders. To accomplish this objective, we will seek to leverage our operating platforms to acquire infrastructure assets and actively manage them to extract additional value following our initial investment. An integral part of our strategy is to participate with institutional investors in Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (together with its affiliated entities other than us, “Brookfield”) sponsored partnerships that target acquisitions that suit our profile. We will focus on partnerships in which Brookfield has sufficient influence or control to deploy an operations-oriented approach.
Performance Targets and Key Measures
We target a total return of 12% to 15% per annum on the infrastructure assets that we own, measured over the long term. We intend to generate this return from the in-place cash flows from our operations plus growth through investments in upgrades and expansions of our asset base, as well as acquisitions. We determine our distributions to unitholders based primarily on an assessment of our operating performance. Funds from operations (“FFO”) is used to assess our operating performance and can be used on a per unit basis as a proxy for future distribution growth over the long term. In addition, we have performance measures that track the key value drivers for each of our operating segments. Refer to the “Segmented Disclosures” section of this MD&A for more detail.
Distribution Policy
Our distributions are underpinned by stable, highly regulated and contracted cash flows generated from operations. The partnership’s objective is to pay a distribution that is sustainable on a long-term basis. The partnership has set its target payout ratio target at 60-70% of FFO. In sizing what we believe to be a conservative payout ratio, we typically retain approximately 15-20% of AFFO that we utilize to fund some or all of our internally funded growth capital expenditures. In light of the current prospects for our business, the Board of Directors of our General Partner approved a 7% increase in our annual distribution for 2020 to $2.15 per unit, or $0.5375 per unit quarterly, starting with the distribution paid in March 2020. On March 31, 2020, our partnership completed the previously announced creation of Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation (“BIPC”) with a special distribution (the “special distribution”) of class A exchangeable subordinate voting shares of BIPC (“exchangeable shares,” “Shares,” or the “class A shares of BIPC”). Each unitholder of record on March 20, 2020 received one Share for every nine units held. As a result of the special distribution, our partnership’s regular quarterly distribution per unit has been reduced such that the aggregate distribution received by a holder of units and Shares, when taken together, will remain approximately the same as it would have been had the special distribution never occurred. Therefore, the annual distribution for 2020 will now be $1.94 per unit, or $0.4850 per unit quarterly, which has been adjusted to reflect the special distribution. Dividends on the class A shares of BIPC are expected to be declared and paid at the same time and in the same amount per share as distributions on each unit. The increase in the per unit distribution since 2019 reflects the forecasted contribution from our recently commissioned capital projects, as well as the expected cash yield on acquisitions that we closed in the past year. Since inception, we have increased our quarterly distribution from $0.16 per unit to $0.4850 per unit ($0.5375 per unit prior to adjusting for the impact of the special distribution), a compound annual growth rate of 10%. We target 5% to 9% annual distribution growth in light of the per unit and per Share growth we foresee in our operations.

38 BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.




Basis of Presentation
Our unaudited interim condensed and consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting (“IAS 34”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and using the accounting policies Brookfield Infrastructure applied in its consolidated financial statements as of and for the year-ended December 31, 2019. Our unaudited interim condensed and consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Brookfield Infrastructure and the entities over which it has control. Brookfield Infrastructure accounts for investments over which it exercises significant influence, but does not control, using the equity method.
Our partnership’s equity interests include units held by public unitholders and redeemable partnership units (“Redeemable Partnership Units”) held by Brookfield. Our units and the Redeemable Partnership Units have the same economic attributes in all respects, except that the Redeemable Partnership Units provide Brookfield the right to request that its units be redeemed for cash consideration. In the event that Brookfield exercises this right, our partnership has the right, at its sole discretion, to satisfy the redemption request with our units, rather than cash, on a one-for-one basis. As a result, Brookfield, as holder of Redeemable Partnership Units, participates in earnings and distributions on a per unit basis equivalent to the per unit participation of our partnership. However, given the redeemable feature referenced above, we present the Redeemable Partnership Units as a component of non-controlling interests.
Our partnership’s equity interests include units held by public unitholders and shareholders of the class A shares of BIPC. Our units and the class A shares of BIPC have the same economic attributes in all respects, except that the class A shares of BIPC provide shareholders the right to request that its shares be redeemed for cash consideration. In the event that the class A shareholders of BIPC exercise this right, our partnership has the right, at its sole discretion, to satisfy the redemption request with our units, rather than cash, on a one-for-one basis. As a result, holders of class A shares of BIPC participate in earnings and distributions on a per share basis equivalent to the per unit participation of our partnership. However, given the redeemable feature referenced above, we present the class A shares as a component of non-controlling interests.
When we discuss the results of our operating segments, we present Brookfield Infrastructure’s proportionate share of results for operations accounted for using consolidation and the equity method, in order to demonstrate the impact of key value drivers of each of these operating segments on our partnership’s overall performance. As a result, segment revenues, costs attributable to revenues, other income, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, deferred taxes, fair value adjustments and other items will differ from results presented in accordance with IFRS as they (1) include Brookfield Infrastructure’s proportionate share of earnings from investments in associates and joint ventures attributable to each of the above noted items, and (2) exclude the share of earnings (losses) of consolidated investments not held by Brookfield Infrastructure apportioned to each of the above noted items. However, net income for each segment is consistent with results presented in accordance with IFRS. Refer to the “Reconciliation of Operating Segment Measures” section of this MD&A for a reconciliation of segment results to our partnership’s statement of operating results in accordance with IFRS.
Our presentation currency and functional currency is the U.S. dollar. There were no changes in accounting policies that have had a material impact on the comparability of the results between financial years since the adoption of IFRS.

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OUR OPERATIONS
We own a portfolio of infrastructure assets that are diversified by sector and by geography. We have a stable cash flow profile with approximately 95% of our Adjusted EBITDA supported by regulated or contracted revenues. In order to assist our unitholders and preferred unitholders in evaluating our performance and assessing our value, we group our businesses into operating segments based on similarities in their underlying economic drivers.
Our operating segments are summarized below:
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Segment
 
Asset Type
 
Primary Location
Utilities
 
 
 
 
Regulated or contractual businesses
which earn a return on their asset base
 
•   Regulated Transmission
 
•   North & South America
 
•   Regulated Distribution
 
•   Europe & South America
 
•   Regulated Terminal
 
•   Asia Pacific
 
 
 
Transport
 
 
 
 
Provide transportation for freight,
bulk commodities and passengers
 
•   Rail
 
•   North & South America, Asia Pacific
 
•   Toll Roads
 
•   Asia Pacific & South America
 
•   Ports
 
•   Europe, North America & Asia Pacific
 
 
 
 
 
Energy
 
 
 
 
Systems that provide energy transmission, gathering, processing and storage services
 
•   Natural Gas Midstream
 
•   North America & Asia Pacific
 
•   Distributed Energy
 
•   North America & Asia Pacific
 
 
 
 
 
Data Infrastructure
 
 
 
 
Provide critical infrastructure and services to global communication companies
 
•   Data Transmission & Distribution
 
•   Europe, Asia Pacific
 
•   Data Storage
 
•   North & South America, Asia Pacific

During these challenging times, we have continued our ongoing commitment to doing our part to support the communities in which we operate. We are making a concerted effort across our various offices and portfolio companies to donate funds, time, and essential equipment and supplies to support communities and first responders. The following examples highlight some of the initiatives that are underway:

In North America, our Western Canadian Midstream business is contributing to a number of local causes including donating equipment such as portable generators to indigenous communities to generate electricity.

In Asia Pacific, our New Zealand Data Distribution business has provided mobile connectivity to an isolation center that was used to quarantine people who returned to New Zealand from China, removed data limits on home broadband while reducing prices for data plans, and provided charging stations at local hospitals to benefit frontline health workers.

In emerging markets such as India and Brazil, our businesses have undertaken programs to distribute food and personal protective equipment and have donated funds to support public health initiatives and various community projects.


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REVIEW OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
In this section we review our consolidated performance and financial position as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019. Further details on the key drivers of our operations and financial position are contained within the “Segmented Disclosures” section of this MD&A.
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER UNIT INFORMATION
2020
 
2019
Summary Statements of Operating Results
 
 
 
Revenues
$
2,196

 
$
1,593

Direct operating costs
(1,239
)
 
(798
)
General and administrative expenses
(61
)
 
(61
)
Depreciation and amortization expense
(400
)
 
(292
)
Interest expense
(282
)
 
(212
)
Share of earnings from investments in associates and joint ventures
48

 
18

Mark-to-market on hedging items
198

 
(18
)
Other (expenses) income
(206
)
 
10

Income tax expense
(106
)
 
(75
)
Net income
148

 
165

Net income attributable to our partnership(1)
119

 
30

Net income (loss) per limited partnership unit
$
0.13

 
$
(0.05
)
1.
1ncludes net income attributable to non-controlling interests—Redeemable Partnership Units held by Brookfield, non-controlling interests—Exchange LP Units, non-controlling interests - class A shares of BIPC, general partner and limited partners.
Three-month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019
Net income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 was $148 million, of which $119 million was attributable to our partnership. This compares to net income of $165 million in the prior year, of which $30 million was attributable to our partnership. Net income for the period benefited from organic growth across most of our operating groups, contributions from new investments completed in the last year and gains on our corporate hedging program. These increases were partially offset by a non-recurring tax expense following an increase in the U.K. tax rate, and the depreciation of the Brazilian real relative to the U.S. dollar during the period.
Revenues for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 were $2,196 million, which represents an increase of $603 million compared to the same period in 2019. Transport segment revenues increased by $513 million, primarily as a result of the initial contribution from our North American rail operation. Our energy segment contributed additional revenue of $147 million as a result of the acquisition of the federally-regulated assets of our Western Canadian midstream operation and a contracted gas pipeline in India, partially offset by lost revenues associated with the sale of our Australian district energy business in November 2019. Revenues from our utilities segment increased by $45 million due to the benefits of inflation-indexation and organic growth, primarily at our Brazilian natural gas transmission operation, our U.K. regulated distribution operation and our Colombian natural gas distribution operation. These increases were partially offset by the sale of our Colombian regulated distribution operation in January 2020. Revenues from our data infrastructure segment increased by $10 million as a result of the initial contribution from a U.K. telecom tower business acquired in December 2019. Overall, these positive impacts were partially offset by $112 million of foreign exchange across our segments, as all of the major currencies in which we operate depreciated against the U.S. dollar relative to the prior year.
Direct operating expenses for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 were $1,239 million, an increase of $441 million compared to the three-month period ended March 31, 2019. The current period includes $436 million of incremental costs related to our recently completed acquisitions and $93 million of costs associated with organic growth initiatives. These increases were partially offset by the impacts of foreign exchange as well as the dispositions of our Colombian regulated distribution operation and our Australian district energy business which reduced direct costs by $48 million and $40 million, respectively.
General and administrative expenses totaled $61 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 which was consistent with the same period in 2019. This line item primarily consists of the base management fee that is paid to Brookfield, which is equal to 1.25% of our partnership’s market value plus preferred units outstanding and net recourse debt.
Depreciation and amortization expense for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 was $400 million, an increase of $108 million from the prior year. This increase is primarily associated with incremental charges from recently completed acquisitions.

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Interest expense for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 was $282 million, an increase of $70 million compared to the same period in 2019. Interest expense increased $79 million due to additional asset-level borrowings associated with recently completed acquisitions, partially offset by the impact of foreign exchange.
Our partnership’s share of earnings from investments in associates and joint ventures was $48 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, representing an increase of $30 million relative to the same period in 2019. The increase is the result of organic growth in the current period and gains recognized on foreign exchange contracts held within our Brookfield-sponsored private infrastructure funds.
Mark-to-market gains on hedging items for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 were $198 million, compared to losses of $18 million in the prior year. Amounts in both the current and comparative periods consist primarily of mark-to-market movements relating to foreign exchange hedging activities at the corporate level. The gain in the current period resulted from the depreciation of the Canadian dollar, Australian dollar, British pound, Colombian Peso and Chilean Peso relative to the U.S. dollar.
Other expenses for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 were $206 million, compared to income of $10 million for the same period in 2019. Items included in the current quarter results are a make-whole payment related to a refinancing at our U.K. port operations, restructuring and business development costs at our recently acquired North American rail operations, and recycling of previous foreign exchange movements associated with the sale of our Colombian regulated distribution operation. Other income in the prior year included unrealized gains on our financial asset portfolio.
Income tax expense for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 was $106 million compared to $75 million for the same period in 2019. The increase is primarily due to an increase in the U.K. income tax rate from 17% to 19% which resulted in $31 million of additional charges in the first quarter. The current period was also impacted by $21 million of incremental taxes associated with investments completed in the last twelve months. These increases were partially offset by tax recoveries and foreign exchange which lowered taxes by $9 million and $12 million, respectively.
US$ MILLIONS
Summary Statements of Financial Position Key Metrics
As of
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,226

 
$
827

Property, plant and equipment
21,895

 
23,013

Intangible assets
12,712

 
14,386

Total assets
50,904

 
56,308

Corporate borrowings
2,742

 
2,475

Non-recourse borrowings
17,665

 
18,544

Total liabilities
31,846

 
34,131

Limited Partners’ capital
4,008

 
5,048

General Partner capital
19

 
24

Non-controlling interest – Redeemable Partnership Units held by Brookfield
1,606

 
2,039

Non-controlling interest – Class A shares of Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation
625

 

Non-controlling interest – Exchange LP Units
14

 
18

Non-controlling interest – in operating subsidiaries
11,851

 
14,113

Preferred unitholders
935

 
935

Total assets were $50.9 billion at March 31, 2020, compared to $56.3 billion at December 31, 2019. Financial asset mark-to-market movements, additional asset-level borrowings and organic growth initiatives increased consolidated assets by $1.5 billion. These increases were offset by dispositions completed in 2020, including the sale of our Colombian regulated distribution operation and the Australian portion of our North American rail operation, the impact of foreign exchange, and depreciation and amortization charges which reduced total assets by $2.3 billion, $4.2 billion and $0.4 billion, respectively.
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic related to COVID-19. To date, there has been significant volatility in the stock, commodity and foreign exchange markets, restrictions on the conduct of business in many jurisdictions and the global movement of people and some goods has become restricted. Our partnership has assessed the impact of the economic environment on our asset valuations, including our property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. In making these assessments, we have assumed that the sharp curtailment of economic activities, as a result of social distancing rules imposed by governments worldwide, will not materially persist in the long term. Our total assets are predominantly comprised of property, plant and equipment as well as intangible assets which are geographically dispersed, diversified across our operating segments, and largely underpinned by regulated tariffs or highly contracted cash flows. Based on our partnership’s assessment, no impairments to our asset values were required as at March 31, 2020.

42 BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.





Property, plant and equipment decreased from $23.0 billion to $21.9 billion as additions of $0.4 billion were more than offset by depreciation expense $0.3 billion and the impact of foreign exchange of $1.2 billion. Intangible assets decreased from $14.4 billion to $12.7 billion as additions of $0.1 billion were more than offset by amortization expense of $0.1 billion and the impact of foreign exchange of $1.7 billion.

Our accounting policy is to recognize property, plant and equipment at fair value and intangible assets at amortized cost. Our last revaluation date for the measurement of property, plant and equipment as well as for impairment testing of intangible assets and goodwill was December 31, 2019. During the quarter ended March 31, 2020, there have been significant changes in the macro-economic environment as a result of COVID-19 which have caused us to reassess key inputs and assumptions used in our revaluation and to evaluate whether there are potential indicators of impairment for our intangible assets and goodwill. We have considered the following with respect to the valuation of long-term assets, including those held within equity accounted investments:
Within our utilities, energy and data infrastructure segments, our valuation of property, plant and equipment and cost associated with intangible assets are underpinned by stable, regulated or contracted cash flows. Regulated revenues have been predominantly unaffected to date as we earn a fixed return on our asset base in exchange for making our critical infrastructure assets available to customers. Our contracted cash flows in these sectors have also demonstrated resilience in this current economic environment as they are generally secured by take-or-pay contracts that insulate us from price and volume risk.

Our transport businesses have been more impacted by the economic shutdowns that local governments have imposed. These shutdowns vary in timing and severity by region; however, they have impacted the flow of people and commerce at a relatively small portion of our businesses. Although circumstances continue to evolve, we do not believe that the curtailments as a result of isolation measures will be long-term in nature. Rail volumes have been resilient thus far, with no observable impact to our operations in Australia and only modest declines relative to plan witnessed at our Brazilian and North American operations. Our toll roads operations have experienced lower volumes. However, we have initiated processes to determine whether we will be compensated under the respective regulatory frameworks, either through increased tariffs or extension of our concession agreements and believe that the value of these assets has not changed over a long-term horizon. Container terminal volumes at of our port operations were lower during the first quarter as a result of the disruption to global trade. Although volumes continue to remain lower than plan, we anticipate a substantial recovery when isolation measures are lifted. The long-term value of these assets has also not changed significantly since our most recent valuation.
The increase in corporate borrowings during the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 is due to higher amounts drawn on the corporate revolving credit facility to fund the initial investment in a communication towers operation in India which is currently awaiting regulatory approval, partially offset by a depreciation of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar.
Non-recourse borrowings have decreased by $0.9 billion since December 31, 2019. The decrease is attributable to the impact of foreign exchange and mark-to-market movements of approximately $1.1 billion as asset-level debt denominated in non-U.S. dollar currencies have depreciated relative to the U.S. dollar. These decreases were partially offset by additional borrowings of $0.2 billion.
Partnership capital has decreased by $0.9 billion since December 31, 2019. The decrease is attributable to foreign exchange as most of the foreign currencies in which we operate have depreciated relative to the U.S. dollar and distributions paid to our unitholders. These decreases were partially offset by income generated during the period and a gain of approximately $140 million on the partial disposition of our Chilean toll road business recognized directly in equity.

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Foreign Currency Translation
Due to the nature of our global operations, current period financial results may be impacted by foreign currency movements. The most significant currency exchange rates that impact our business are shown in the following table:
 
Period End Rate
 
Average Rate
 
As of
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
 
Change
 
2020
 
2019
 
Change
Australian dollar
0.6131
 
0.7018
 
(13
)%
 
0.6582
 
0.7125
 
(8
)%
Brazilian real
0.1924
 
0.2481
 
(22
)%
 
0.2239
 
0.2654
 
(16
)%
British pound
1.2420
 
1.3255
 
(6
)%
 
1.2799
 
1.3024
 
(2
)%
Canadian dollar
0.7112
 
0.7699
 
(8
)%
 
0.7450
 
0.7521
 
(1
)%
As at March 31, 2020, our consolidated partnership capital of $19.1 billion was invested in the following currencies: United States dollars - 32%; Canadian dollars - 21%; Brazilian reais - 14%; British pounds - 11%; Australian dollars - 7%; Indian rupees - 7%; and other currencies - 8%. As a result of our currency hedging program, 58% of our partnership capital is effectively denominated in U.S. dollars. Currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar as at March 31, 2020 were lower than December 31, 2019 for all of our significant non-U.S. dollar investments, which decreased the carrying values of the assets and liabilities of our operations in these in these regions.
The following table disaggregates the impact of foreign currency translation on our partnership capital by the most significant non-U.S. currencies:
US$ MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER UNIT INFORMATION(1)
For the three-month
period ended March 31
 
2020
 
2019
Australian dollar
$
(261
)
 
$
12

Brazilian real
(1,057
)
 
(27
)
British pound
(228
)
 
39

Canadian dollar
(228
)
 
76

Other
(61
)
 
18

 
(1,835
)
 
118

Currency hedges(2)
262

 
(61
)
 
$
(1,573
)
 
$
57

Attributable to:
 
 
 
Unitholders
$
(775
)
 
$
(24
)
Non-controlling interests
(798
)
 
81

 
$
(1,573
)
 
$
57

1.
Excludes the impact of reclassification of prior period currency translation gains and losses.
2.
Includes net investment and cash flow hedges for foreign currencies of subsidiaries and associates, and excludes cash flow hedges for interest rates.
The impact of foreign currency translation on partnership capital, including those attributable to non-controlling interests for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 was a reduction of $1.6 billion.
We use financial contracts and locally denominated debt to hedge most foreign currency exposures. We are largely hedged against the Australian, Canadian and European currencies and partially hedged against the British pounds. As a result, the negative impact of currency movements was partially offset by gains recognized on our currency hedges. We have also entered into hedges to reduce foreign currency exposures to Chilean and Peruvian currencies.
Average currency exchange rates impact the U.S. dollar equivalents of revenues and net income from non-U.S. operations on a comparative basis. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, the majority of the foreign currencies in which we operate have depreciated relative to the U.S. dollar, decreasing U.S. dollar revenue and net income in these currencies.

44 BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.




Summary of Quarterly Results
Quarterly results for the eight most recent quarters are as follows:
US$ MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER UNIT AMOUNTS
2020
 
2019
 
2018
Three-month period ended
Q1
 
Q4
 
Q3
 
Q2
 
Q1
 
Q4
 
Q3
 
Q2
Revenues
$
2,196

 
$
1,655

 
$
1,664

 
$
1,685

 
$
1,593

 
$
1,428

 
$
1,167

 
$
1,044

Direct operating costs
(1,239
)
 
(907
)
 
(850
)
 
(840
)
 
(798
)
 
(729
)
 
(603
)
 
(467
)
Earnings (losses) from investment in associates and joint ventures
48

 
136

 
36

 
34

 
18

 
23

 
(32
)
 
1

Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest
(282
)
 
(222
)
 
(229
)
 
(241
)
 
(212
)
 
(176
)
 
(140
)
 
(125
)
General and administrative expenses
(61
)
 
(79
)
 
(75
)
 
(64
)
 
(61
)
 
(54
)
 
(57
)
 
(54
)
Valuation items
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value changes and other
(8
)
 
(191
)
 
34

 
64

 
(8
)
 
(45
)
 
5

 
80

Depreciation and amortization
(400
)
 
(282
)
 
(317
)
 
(323
)
 
(292
)
 
(232
)
 
(188
)
 
(188
)
Income tax expense
(106
)
 
(84
)
 
(58
)
 
(61
)
 
(75
)
 
(42
)
 
(65
)
 
(72
)
Net income
148

 
26

 
205

 
254

 
165

 
173

 
87

 
219

Net income attributable to others
96

 
39

 
176

 
212

 
171

 
147

 
107

 
155

Net income (loss) attributable to limited partners
52

 
(13
)
 
29

 
42

 
(6
)
 
26

 
(20
)
 
64

Net income (loss) per limited partnership unit
$
0.13

 
$
(0.06
)
 
$
0.06

 
$
0.11

 
$
(0.05
)
 
$
0.05

 
$
(0.09
)
 
$
0.19

A significant driver of our results continues to be from organic growth which consists of inflation-indexation, GDP-linked volume increases and reinvested capital. In addition, results have benefited over the last eight quarters from the contribution of new investments. On a constant currency basis, these items resulted in increases in our revenues, direct operating costs, interest charges and depreciation and amortization expense. In addition to the aforementioned items, net income is impacted by fair value adjustments, and other income and expenses which primarily consist of foreign currency hedges. During the period ended March 31, 2020, our partnership realized gains on a portion of our hedge portfolio in response to the depreciation of non-U.S. dollar currencies in markets in which our businesses operate.
We do not consider the effects of seasonality to be significant to the business overall. This is primarily due to the diversification of our business from a geographic and a segment perspective. While macroeconomic events following the outbreak of COVID-19 impacted our GDP sensitive businesses, our diversified portfolio and regulated or highly contracted cash flows mitigated the effects on our partnership’s financial results for the period ending March 31, 2020.

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SELECTED STATEMENTS OF OPERATING RESULTS AND FINANCIAL POSITION INFORMATION
To measure performance, we focus on net income, an IFRS measure, as well as certain non-IFRS measures, including but not limited to FFO, AFFO, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings and Invested Capital. We define FFO as net income excluding the impact of depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes, breakage and transaction costs, and non-cash valuation gains or losses. We define AFFO as FFO less capital expenditures required to maintain the current performance of our operations (maintenance capital expenditures). We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income excluding the impact of depreciation and amortization, interest expense, current and deferred income taxes, breakage and transaction costs, and non-cash valuation gains or losses. We define Adjusted Earnings as net income attributable to our partnership, excluding the impact of depreciation and amortization expense from revaluing property, plant and equipment and the effects of purchase price accounting, mark-to-market on hedging items and disposition gains or losses. We define Invested Capital as partnership capital removing the following items: non-controlling interest - in operating subsidiaries, retained earnings or deficit, accumulated other comprehensive income and ownership changes.
Along with net income and other IFRS measures, FFO, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings and Invested Capital are key measures of our financial performance that we use to assess the results and performance of our operations on a segmented basis. AFFO is also a measure of operating performance and represents the ability of our businesses to generate sustainable earnings. Adjusted Earnings is a measure of operating performance used to assess the ability of our businesses to generate recurring earnings which allows users to better understand and evaluate the underlying financial performance of our partnership. Invested Capital, which tracks the amount of capital that has been contributed to our partnership, is a measure we utilize to assess returns on capital deployed, relative to targeted returns.
Since they are not calculated in accordance with, and do not have any standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS, FFO, AFFO, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings and Invested Capital are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers and have limitations as analytical tools. Specifically, our definition of FFO may differ from the definition used by other organizations, as well as the definition of Funds from Operations used by the Real Property Association of Canada (“REALPAC”) and the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. (“NAREIT”), in part because the NAREIT definition is based on U.S. GAAP, as opposed to IFRS.
For further details regarding our use of FFO, AFFO, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings and Invested Capital, as well as a reconciliation of the most directly comparable IFRS measures to these measures, see the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section of this MD&A.

46 BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.




US$ MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER UNIT INFORMATION
For the three-month
period ended March 31
 
Key Metrics
2020
 
2019
 
Net income attributable to partnership(1)
$
119

 
$
30

 
Net income (loss) per limited partnership unit(2)
0.13

 
(0.05
)
 
Funds from Operations (FFO)(3)
358

 
351

 
Per unit FFO(4)
0.77

 
0.79

 
Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO)(5)
301

 
297

 
Return on invested capital(6)
12

%
13

%
Adjusted EBITDA(7)
502

 
472

 
Adjusted earnings(8)
131

 
164

 
Adjusted earnings per unit(4)
0.28

 
0.37

 
Distributions per unit
0.4850

 
0.4523

 
FFO payout ratio(9)
79

%
71

%
1.
Net income attributable to partnership includes net income attributable to non-controlling interests—Redeemable Partnership Units held by Brookfield, non-controlling interests—Exchange LP Units, non-controlling interests—class A shares of BIPC, general partner and limited partners.
2.
Average number of limited partnership units outstanding on a time weighted average basis for the three-month period was 293.6 million (2019: 278.1 million). Net income (loss) per limited partnership unit has been adjusted to reflect the dilutive impact of the special distribution.
3.
FFO is defined as net income excluding the impact of depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes, breakage and transaction costs, and non-cash valuation gains or losses. Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section of this MD&A for reconciliation from net income to FFO.
4.
Average units outstanding, adjusted for the BIPC special distribution as if it had been completed prior to the periods presented, for the three-month period was 464.8 million (2019: 443.0 million), being inclusive of limited partnership units, the Redeemable Partnership Units, the Exchange LP Units, class A shares of BIPC and the general partner units. Average units outstanding, prior to the impact of the special distribution, for the three-month period was 418.3 million (2019: 398.7 million).
5.
AFFO is defined as FFO less maintenance capital expenditures. Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section of this MD&A for reconciliation from net income to AFFO.
6.
Return on invested capital is calculated as AFFO adjusted for an estimate of the portion of earnings that represent a return of capital on concession-based businesses, divided by Invested Capital. The return of capital estimate for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 was $31 million (2019: $26 million). Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section of this MD&A for reconciliation from partnership capital to Invested Capital.
7.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income excluding the impact of depreciation and amortization, interest expense, current and deferred income taxes, breakage and transaction costs, and non-cash valuation gains or losses. Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section of this MD&A for reconciliation from net income to Adjusted EBITDA.
8.
Adjusted Earnings is defined as net income attributable to our partnership, excluding the impact of depreciation and amortization expense from revaluing property, plant and equipment and the effects of purchase price accounting, mark-to-market on hedging items and disposition gains or losses. Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section of this MD&A for reconciliation from net income to Adjusted Earnings.
9.
Payout ratio is defined as distributions paid per unit (inclusive of GP incentive and preferred unit distributions) divided by FFO.
For the three months ended March 31, 2020, FFO totaled $358 million ($0.77 per unit) which is equivalent to $0.86 per unit prior to our March 31, 2020 unit split. This compares to FFO of $351 million ($0.79 per unit) for the same quarter in 2019. Results for the quarter reflect organic growth of 6% and earnings associated with $1.6 billion of capital deployed during the past year. These positive factors were partially offset by the sale of four businesses, the impact of COVID-19 and the depreciation of the Brazilian real relative to the U.S. dollar. COVID-19 related impacts were primarily felt at our port and toll road operations with results impacted by $10 million, while the lower Brazilian real reduced results by $17 million.
The first quarter results continued to reflect our commitment to our asset rotation strategy, a critical part of our full cycle investment plan. The partnership completed the disposition of our interest in a Colombian regulated distribution operation, the Australian portion of our North American rail operation, and the partial disposition of our interest in a Chilean toll road business. We expect to deploy this capital into the acquisition of over 130,000 high-quality telecom towers in India following receipt of regulatory approval.


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The following tables present selected statement of operating results and financial position information by operating segment on a proportionate basis:
US$ MILLIONS
For the three-month
period ended March 31
Statements of Operating Results
2020
 
2019
Net income (loss) by segment
 
 
 
Utilities
$
52

 
$
68

Transport
(28
)
 
14

Energy
21

 
32

Data Infrastructure
(24
)
 
1

Corporate
98

 
(85
)
Net income
$
119

 
$
30

Adjusted EBITDA by segment
 
 
 
Utilities
$
193

 
$
181

Transport
166

 
189

Energy
148

 
127

Data Infrastructure
56

 
36

Corporate
(61
)
 
(61
)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
502

 
$
472

FFO by segment
 
 
 
Utilities
$
146

 
$
137

Transport
120

 
139

Energy
115

 
107

Data Infrastructure
42

 
28

Corporate
(65
)
 
(60
)
FFO
$
358

 
$
351

US$ MILLIONS
As of
Statements of Financial Position
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Total assets by segment
 
 
 
Utilities
$
5,102

 
$
5,825

Transport
5,709

 
6,916

Energy
5,407

 
5,589

Data Infrastructure
2,063

 
2,204

Corporate
(952
)
 
(1,284
)
Total assets
$
17,329

 
$
19,250

Net debt by segment
 
 
 
Utilities
$
3,336

 
$
3,647

Transport
2,473

 
2,925

Energy
2,479

 
2,461

Data Infrastructure
875

 
886

Corporate
1,894

 
2,202

Net debt
$
11,057

 
$
12,121

Partnership capital by segment
 
 
 
Utilities
$
1,766

 
$
2,178

Transport
3,236

 
3,991

Energy
2,928

 
3,128

Data Infrastructure
1,188

 
1,318

Corporate
(2,846
)
 
(3,486
)
Partnership capital
$
6,272

 
$
7,129


48 BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.




SEGMENTED DISCLOSURES
In this section, we review the results of our principal operating segments: utilities, transport, energy and data infrastructure. Each segment is presented on a proportionate basis, taking into account Brookfield Infrastructure’s ownership in operations accounted for using the consolidation and equity methods, whereby our partnership either controls or exercises significant influence or joint control over its investments. Refer to the “Discussion of Segment Reconciling Items” of this MD&A for a reconciliation of segment results to our partnership’s statement of operating results in accordance with IFRS.
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Our utilities segment is comprised of businesses from which we earn a regulated return. These include regulated transmission (natural gas and electricity), regulated distribution (electricity and natural gas connections), and a regulated terminal. These businesses earn a return on a regulated or notionally stipulated asset base, which we refer to as rate base, or from revenues in accordance with long-term concession agreements, private bilateral contracts approved or ratified by the regulator, or price control frameworks. Our rate base increases with capital that we invest to upgrade and expand our systems. Depending on the jurisdiction, our rate base may also increase by inflation and maintenance capital expenditures and decrease by regulatory depreciation. The return that we earn is typically determined by a regulator for prescribed periods of time. Thereafter, it may be subject to customary reviews based upon established criteria. Our diversified portfolio of assets allows us to mitigate exposure to any single regulatory regime. In addition, due to the franchise frameworks and economies of scale of our businesses, we often have significant competitive advantages in competing for projects to expand our rate base and earn incremental revenues. Accordingly, we expect this segment to produce stable revenue and margins over time that should increase with investment of additional capital and inflation. Nearly all our utilities segment’s Adjusted EBITDA is supported by regulated or contractual revenues.

The objectives for our utilities segment are to invest capital in the expansion of our rate base, as well as to provide safe and reliable service for our customers on a cost-efficient basis. If we do so, we will be in a position to earn an appropriate return on our rate base. Our performance can be measured by the growth in our rate base, the return on our rate base, and the growth in our AFFO.
Our utilities segment is comprised of the following:
Regulated Transmission
Approximately 2,700 kilometers of natural gas pipelines in North and South America
Approximately 2,200 kilometers of operating transmission lines in North and South America along with an additional 3,900 kilometers of greenfield electricity transmission under development in South America
Regulated Distribution
Approximately 6.6 million connections, predominantly electricity and natural gas, and approximately 1.4 million acquired smart meters
Regulated Terminal
Australian-based terminal forming a critical component of the global steel production supply chain




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Results of Operations
The following table presents our proportionate share of the key metrics of our utilities segment:
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
 
US$ MILLIONS
2020
 
2019
 
Rate base
$
4,507

 
$
4,728

 
Funds from Operations (FFO)(1)
146

 
137

 
Maintenance capital expenditures
(5
)
 
(3
)
 
Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO)(1)
$
141

 
$
134

 
Return on rate base(2),(3)
12

%
12

%
1.
Non-IFRS measure. Refer to the Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Reconciliation of Operating Segment Measures sections of this MD&A for reconciliation from net income.
2.
Return on rate base is Adjusted EBITDA divided by time weighted average rate base.
3.
Return on rate base excludes impact of connections revenues at our U.K. regulated distribution operation.
Our partnership earns a return on a regulated or notionally stipulated asset base, which we refer to as rate base. Our rate base reflects the current amount, either as defined by the regulator or as implied by our contracted cash flows, on which we earn our return. Our rate base increases with capital that we invest to expand our systems and is indexed to local inflation. The return that we earn is typically determined by a regulator for prescribed periods of time or is derived based on the contracted cash flows we have secured. We believe that the rate base is useful for investors as it provides them with an understanding of the unlevered returns that our asset base can currently generate and enhances comparability across other utility investments as it assists in assessing the operating performance of our businesses by eliminating the effect of its current capital structure and tax profile.
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, our utilities segment generated FFO of $146 million, compared to $137 million for the same period in the prior year. FFO increased due to the benefits of inflation-indexation, capital commissioned into rate base over the last 12 months and the contribution from a North American regulated gas transmission business acquired in October 2019. These positive impacts were partially offset by the impact of a decrease in the Brazilian real relative to the U.S. dollar which reduced U.S. dollar results by $9 million.
The following table presents our proportionate Adjusted EBITDA and FFO for the businesses in this operating segment:
 
Adjusted EBITDA(1)
 
FFO(1)
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
Regulated Transmission
$
82

 
$
76

 
$
61

 
$
58

Regulated Distribution
82

 
77

 
66

 
61

Regulated Terminal
29

 
28

 
19

 
18

Total
$
193

 
$
181

 
$
146

 
$
137

1.
Non-IFRS measure. Refer to the Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Reconciliation of Operating Segment Measures sections of this MD&A for reconciliation from net income.
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, our regulated transmission operations generated Adjusted EBITDA of $82 million and FFO of $61 million, compared to $76 million and $58 million, respectively, in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA and FFO increased due to the benefits of inflation-indexation and the contribution from a North American regulated gas transmission business acquired in October 2019. These positive factors were partially offset by the impact of a decrease in the Brazilian real relative to the U.S. dollar.
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, our regulated distribution operations generated Adjusted EBITDA of $82 million and FFO of $66 million, compared to $77 million and $61 million, respectively, in 2019. Adjusted EBITDA and FFO increased due to the benefits of inflation-indexation, additions to rate base and higher exchange rates on our British pound hedge contracts. These positive factors were partially offset by the loss of earnings associated with the sale of a regulated electricity distribution business in Colombia that closed in January 2020.


50 BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.




For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, our regulated terminal reported Adjusted EBITDA of $29 million and FFO of $19 million, compared to $28 million and $18 million, respectively, in the same period of 2019. Adjusted EBITDA and FFO increased due to the benefit of inflation-indexation and higher foreign exchange rates on our Australian dollar hedging program.
The following table presents the roll-forward of our proportionate rate base:
US$ MILLIONS
For the three-month period
ended March 31, 2020
 
For the 12 month period
ended December 31, 2019
Rate base, start of period
$
5,116

 
$
4,511

Acquisitions

 
266

Impact of asset sales
(82
)
 

Capital expenditures commissioned
76

 
302

Inflation and other indexation
18

 
187

Regulatory depreciation
(11
)
 
(86
)
Foreign exchange and other
(610
)
 
(64
)
Rate base, end of period
$
4,507

 
$
5,116

As of March 31, 2020, our rate base was $4.5 billion, representing a decrease over the prior year. Our rate base decreased compared to year-end as new connections at our U.K. regulated distribution business and inflation-indexation at our Brazilian regulated gas transmission business were more than offset by the impact of asset sales and foreign exchange.
The following table presents the roll-forward of our proportionate share of capital backlog and capital to be commissioned:
US$ MILLIONS
For the three-month period
ended March 31, 2020
 
For the 12 month period
ended December 31, 2019
Capital backlog, start of period
$
718

 
$
815

Impact of asset sales
(5
)
 

Additional capital project mandates
90

 
432

Less: capital expenditures
(122
)
 
(416
)
Foreign exchange and other
(91
)
 
(113
)
Capital backlog, end of period
590

 
718

Construction work in progress
305

 
316

Total capital to be commissioned
$
895

 
$
1,034

As of March 31, 2020, capital backlog was $590 million compared to $718 million as of December 31, 2019. Capital backlog relates to projects that have been awarded or filed with regulators with anticipated commissioning into rate base in the next three years. Total capital to be commissioned decreased as new connection mandates awarded during the period at our U.K. regulated distribution business and the addition of 300 km of greenfield electricity transmission lines in Brazil was more than offset by the impact of foreign exchange and capital projects commissioned into rate base. Our U.K. regulated distribution business and Brazilian electricity transmission business are the largest contributors to our total capital expected to be commissioned into rate base; comprised of approximately $595 million and $255 million of total projects, respectively.


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Our transport segment is comprised of open access systems that provide transportation, storage and handling services for freight, bulk commodities and passengers, for which we are paid an access fee or for services provided. Profitability is based on the volume and price achieved for the provision of these services. This operating segment is comprised of businesses such as our rail and toll road operations, which may be subject to price ceiling or other rate regulation focused on maintaining competition, as well as unregulated businesses, such as our ports. Transport businesses typically have high barriers to entry and, in many instances, have very few substitutes in their local markets. While these businesses have greater sensitivity to market prices and volume than our utilities segment, revenues are generally stable and, in many cases, are supported by contracts or customer relationships. The diversification within our transport segment mitigates the impact of fluctuations in demand from any particular sector, commodity or customer. Approximately 85% of our transport segment’s Adjusted EBITDA is supported by contractual or regulated revenues and approximately 30% of revenues have no volume risk.

Our objectives for our transport segment are to provide safe and reliable service to our customers and to satisfy their growth requirements by increasing the utilization of our assets and expanding our capacity in a capital efficient manner. If we do so, we will be able to charge an appropriate price for our services and earn an attractive return on the capital deployed. Our performance can be measured by our revenue growth and our Adjusted EBITDA margin.
Our transport segment is comprised of the following:
Rail
116 short line freight railroads comprising over 22,000 kilometers of track in North America and Europe
Sole provider of rail network in southern half of Western Australia with approximately 5,500 kilometers of track and operator of approximately 4,800 kilometers of rail in Brazil
Toll Roads
Approximately 4,000 kilometers of motorways in Brazil, Chile, Peru and India
Ports
13 terminals in North America, U.K., and Australia
Results of Operations
The following table presents our proportionate share of the key metrics of our transport segment:
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
 
US$ MILLIONS
2020
 
2019
 
Growth capital expenditures
$
30

 
$
53

 
Adjusted EBITDA margin(1)
51

%
49

%
Funds from Operations (FFO)(2)
120

 
139

 
Maintenance capital expenditures
(32
)
 
(41
)
 
Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO)(2)
$
88

 
$
98

 
1.
Adjusted EBITDA margin is Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenues. It is calculated net of construction revenues and costs which are incurred at our Peruvian toll road operation during the construction of our toll roads. Adjusted EBITDA margin is a non-IFRS measure. Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of Operating Segment Measures” sections of this MD&A for reconciliation from net income to Adjusted EBITDA.
2.
Non-IFRS measure. Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of Operating Segment Measures” sections of this MD&A for reconciliation from net income.

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For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, our transport segment generated FFO of $120 million compared to $139 million for the same period in the prior year. Results for the segment benefitted from higher mineral volumes on our rail network in Australia, inflationary tariff increases across our toll roads and the initial contribution from our North America rail operation acquired in December 2019. These positive factors were more than offset by lower port volumes, the impacts of the sale of our European port operations in June 2019 and partial interest in our Chilean toll road operation in February 2019 and February 2020, and a lower Brazilian real relative to the U.S. dollar which reduced results by $8 million.
The following table presents proportionate Adjusted EBITDA and FFO for each business in this operating segment:
 
Adjusted EBITDA(1)
 
FFO(1)
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
Rail
$
79

 
$
72

 
$
60

 
$
55

Toll Roads
67

 
79

 
45

 
56

Ports
20

 
38

 
15

 
28

Total
$
166

 
$
189

 
$
120

 
$
139

1.
Non-IFRS measure. Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of Operating Segment Measures” sections of this MD&A for reconciliation from net income.
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, our rail business generated Adjusted EBITDA of $79 million and FFO of $60 million compared to $72 million and $55 million, respectively, in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA and FFO increased due to higher mineral volumes in Australia, the initial contribution from our North American rail operation acquired in December 2019 and the impact of higher foreign exchange rates on our Australian dollar hedging program. These positive factors were partially offset by the timing of the soy harvest which resulted in lower agricultural volumes as well as the impact of a lower Brazilian real relative to the U.S. dollar.
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, our toll roads contributed Adjusted EBITDA of $67 million and FFO of $45 million compared to $79 million and $56 million, respectively, in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA and FFO decreased as stable volumes and inflationary tariff increases were more than offset by the depreciation of the Brazilian real relative to the U.S. dollar and the impact of the sale of a partial interest in our Chilean operation.
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, our port operations reported Adjusted EBITDA of $20 million and FFO of $15 million compared to $38 million and $28 million, respectively, in 2019. Adjusted EBITDA and FFO decreased due to lower container volumes at our Australian and U.S. terminals as a result of a slowdown in shipping activity out of China following the outbreak of COVID-19. These results were further impacted by the loss of income associated with the sale of our European port operation which closed in June 2019.
The following table presents the roll-forward of our proportionate share of capital backlog and capital to be commissioned:
US$ MILLIONS
For the three-month period
ended March 31, 2020
 
For the 12 month period
ended December 31, 2019
Capital backlog, start of period
$
357

 
$
500

Impact of acquisitions
6

 

Additional capital project mandates
8

 
77

Less: capital expenditures
(30
)
 
(162
)
Foreign exchange and other
(48
)
 
(58
)
Capital backlog, end of period
293

 
357

Construction work in progress
170

 
184

Total capital to be commissioned
$
463

 
$
541

As of March 31, 2020, capital backlog was $293 million compared to $357 million as of December 31, 2019. Capital to be commissioned includes projects such as upgrading and expanding our rail networks, increasing and widening lanes on certain routes to support traffic growth, and deepening berths and enhancing and modernizing existing infrastructure at our ports. Capital backlog decreased due to capital expenditures made during the period and the impact of foreign exchange. Largest contributors to capital to be commissioned over the next two to three years are our South American toll road businesses and our port operations at approximately $435 million and $15 million, respectively.


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Our energy segment is comprised of systems that provide natural gas midstream (transmission, gathering and processing) and storage services, as well as distributed energy. Profitability is based on the volume and price achieved for the provision of these services. This operating segment is comprised of businesses that are subject to regulation, such as our natural gas transmission business whose services are subject to price ceilings, and businesses that are essentially unregulated like our district energy business. Energy businesses typically have high barriers to entry as a result of significant fixed costs combined with economies of scale or unique positions in their local markets. Our energy segment is expected to benefit from forecasted increases in demand for energy. Although these businesses have greater sensitivity to market prices and volume than our utilities segment, revenues are typically contracted with varying durations and are relatively stable.

Our objectives for our energy segment are to provide safe and reliable service to our customers and to satisfy their growth requirements by increasing the utilization of our assets and expanding our capacity in a capital efficient manner. If we do so, we will be able to charge an appropriate price for our services and earn an attractive return on the capital deployed. Our performance can be measured by our revenue growth, our Adjusted EBITDA margin and our growth in AFFO.
Our energy segment is comprised of the following:
Natural Gas Midstream
Approximately 16,500 kilometers of natural gas transmission pipelines in the U.S. and India
Approximately 600 billion cubic feet (“Bcf”) of natural gas storage in the U.S. and Canada
19 natural gas processing plants with approximately 3.3 Bcf per day of total gross processing capacity and approximately 3,550 kilometers of gas gathering pipelines in Canada
Distributed Energy
Delivers heating and cooling to customers from centralized systems including heating plants capable of delivering 3,320,000 pounds per hour of steam heating capacity, centralized gas distribution and cogeneration for heating, cooling and energy, 310,000 tons of contracted cooling capacity
Provides residential energy infrastructure, including water heater, heating, ventilation, and air conditioner (“HVAC”) rentals, as well as other essential home services to approximately 1.6 million customers annually in Canada and the United States, and delivers approximately 300,000 contracted sub-metering services within Canada
Results of Operations
The following table presents our proportionate share of the key metrics of our energy segment:
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
 
US$ MILLIONS
2020
 
2019
 
Growth capital expenditures
$
68

 
$
22

 
Adjusted EBITDA margin(1)
53

%
51

%
Funds from Operations (FFO)(2)
115

 
107

 
Maintenance capital expenditures
(12
)
 
(8
)
 
Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO)(2)
$
103

 
$
99

 
1.
Adjusted EBITDA margin is Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenues. Adjusted EBITDA margin is a non-IFRS measure. Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of Operating Segment Measures” sections of this MD&A for reconciliation from net income to Adjusted EBITDA.
2.
Non-IFRS measure. Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of Operating Segment Measures” sections of this MD&A for reconciliation from net income.

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For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, our energy segment generated FFO of $115 million compared with $107 million in the same period of the prior year. Results benefited from organic growth of 4% at our North American natural gas transmission business due to strong demand for transport services and the benefit of additional customers secured at our North American residential infrastructure business. Further benefiting results were the contributions from two new investments; a natural gas pipeline in India and the federally regulated portion of our western Canadian midstream business, acquired in March 2019 and December 2019, respectively. These positive factors were partially offset by the loss of income resulting from the sale of our Australian district energy operation in November 2019 and lower revenues at our gas storage operations.
The following table presents proportionate Adjusted EBITDA and FFO for each business in this operating segment:
 
Adjusted EBITDA(1)
 
FFO(1)
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
Natural Gas Midstream
$
114

 
$
97

 
$
87

 
$
83

Distributed Energy
34

 
30

 
28

 
24

Total
$
148

 
$
127

 
$
115

 
$
107

1.
Non-IFRS measure. Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of Operating Segment Measures” sections of this MD&A for reconciliation from net income.
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, our natural gas midstream operations generated Adjusted EBITDA of $114 million and FFO of $87 million compared to $97 million and $83 million, respectively, during the same period of 2019. Adjusted EBITDA and FFO increased due to strong demand for transport services at our North American natural gas transmission business and the incremental earnings associated with the acquisitions of the federally regulated portion of our western Canadian midstream business and a natural
gas pipeline in India. These increases were partially offset by lower revenues at our gas storage operations, which due to timing and weather, handled outsized volumes in the prior period.
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, our distributed energy operations generated Adjusted EBITDA of $34 million and FFO of $28 million, compared to $30 million and $24 million, respectively, during the comparative period. Adjusted EBITDA and FFO
increased due to the benefit of 50,000 new long-term rental contracts secured at our North American residential infrastructure business and eight new commercial customer connections at our district energy operations. These increases were partially offset by the loss of income associated with the sale of our Australian district energy operation.

The following table presents the roll-forward of our proportionate share of capital backlog and capital to be commissioned:
US$ MILLIONS
For the three-month period
ended March 31, 2020
 
For the 12 month period
ended December 31, 2019
Capital backlog, start of period
$
317

 
$
290

Impact of acquisitions

 

Additional capital project mandates
50

 
232

Less: capital expenditures
(68
)
 
(187
)
Foreign exchange and other
(28
)
 
(18
)
Capital backlog, end of period
271

 
317

Construction work in progress
167

 
132

Total capital to be commissioned
$
438

 
$
449

As of March 31, 2020, capital backlog was $271 million compared to $317 million as of December 31, 2019. Capital backlog decreased as additional capital project mandates were more than offset by capital expenditures made during the period and the impact of foreign exchange. Total capital to be commissioned includes approximately $250 million within our Natural Gas Midstream operation and approximately $185 million in our Distributed Energy segment.

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Our data infrastructure segment is comprised of critical infrastructure servicing customers in the telecommunications, fiber and data storage sectors. Our data transmission and distribution operations provide essential services and infrastructure to the media broadcasting and telecom sectors, while our data storage operations provide services and infrastructure to enterprise customers. These services and access to infrastructure are contracted on a medium to long-term basis (up to 20 years in both our data transmission and distribution businesses and data center operations) with inflation escalation mechanisms, leading to predictable recurring revenues and cash flows.

Our data transmission and distribution customer base includes large, prominent telecommunications companies in France and the U.K., and retail and enterprise customers in New Zealand. Within our data storage operations, our customers include more than 1,000 colocation customers predominantly in the United States that are diversified across multiple industries, and global hyperscale customers in Asia Pacific and South America.

Our objectives for the data infrastructure segment are to invest capital to enhance and expand our service offerings while providing safe, reliable and secure access to our properties. If we are able to achieve these objectives, we believe we will be able to attract new customers and maintain low levels of churn on existing customers. Our performance in both our data transmission and distribution and data storage businesses can be measured by the growth in revenues and Adjusted EBITDA margin improvements.
Our data infrastructure segment is comprised of the following:
Data Transmission & Distribution
    Approximately 7,000 multi-purpose towers and active rooftop sites in France
    10,000 kilometers of fiber backbone located in France and Brazil
Approximately 1,600 cell sites and over 10,000 kilometers of fiber optic cable in New Zealand
Approximately 2,100 active telecom towers and 70 distributed antenna systems, primarily in the U.K.
Data Storage
52 data centers, with approximately 1.6 million square feet of raised floors located in five continents
179 megawatts (“MWs”) of critical load capacity
Results of Operations
The following table presents our proportionate share of the key metrics of our data infrastructure segment:
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
 
US$ MILLIONS
2020
 
2019
 
Growth capital expenditures
$
32

 
$
13

 
Adjusted EBITDA margin(1)
51

%
58

%
Funds from Operations (FFO)(2)
42

 
28

 
Maintenance capital expenditures
(8
)
 
(2
)
 
Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO)(2)
$
34

 
$
26

 
1.
Adjusted EBITDA margin is Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenues. Adjusted EBITDA margin is a non-IFRS measure. Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of Operating Segment Measures” sections of this MD&A for reconciliation from net income to Adjusted EBITDA.
2.
Non-IFRS measure. Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of Operating Segment Measures” sections of this MD&A for reconciliation from net income.
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, our data infrastructure segment generated FFO of $42 million compared with $28 million in the same period of the prior year. Results benefited from inflation-indexation and new points-of-presence added at our French telecom business, and the contribution from three recently acquired businesses. In the past year, we have been successful in acquiring a data distribution business in New Zealand, a telecom tower business the U.K. and a portfolio of data centers in Brazil.

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The following table presents our data infrastructure segment’s proportionate share of financial results:
 
Adjusted EBITDA(1)
 
FFO(1)
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
Data Transmission & Distribution
$
43

 
$
25

 
$
34

 
$
21

Data Storage
13

 
11

 
8

 
7

Total
$
56

 
$
36

 
$
42

 
$
28

1.
Non-IFRS measure. Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of Operating Segment Measures” sections of this MD&A for reconciliation from net income.
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, our data transmission and distribution operations generated Adjusted EBITDA of $43 million and FFO of $34 million compared to $25 million and $21 million, respectively, during the same period of 2019. Adjusted EBITDA and FFO increased due to the benefits of inflation-indexation and higher foreign exchange hedge rates at our French towers business, as well as the contribution from the acquisitions of a data distribution business in New Zealand and a telecom tower business in the U.K. completed in July 2019 and December 2019, respectively.
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, our data storage operations generated Adjusted EBITDA of $13 million and FFO of $8 million compared to $11 million and $7 million, respectively, during the same period of 2019. Adjusted EBITDA and FFO increased due to the contribution from the acquisition of our South American data center business completed in March 2019.
The following table presents the roll-forward of our proportionate share of capital backlog and capital to be commissioned:
US$ MILLIONS
For the three-month period
ended March 31, 2020
 
For the 12 month period
ended December 31, 2019
Capital backlog, start of period
$
152

 
$
200

Impact of acquisitions

 
27

Additional capital project mandates
68

 
59

Less: capital expenditures
(32
)
 
(104
)
Foreign exchange and other
(1
)
 
(30
)
Capital backlog, end of period
187

 
152

Construction work in progress
49

 
41

Total capital to be commissioned
$
236

 
$
193

As of March 31, 2020, capital backlog was $187 million compared to $152 million as of December 31, 2019. Capital backlog increased due to the addition of a new data center project at our South American business and an increase in our fibre-to-the-home mandate at our French telecom business. These impacts were partly offset by new towers commissioned, reflecting continued progress in the roll-out of our built-to-suit strategy, and the impact of foreign exchange.
Recent Developments
The closing of our large-scale acquisition of 130,000 telecom towers in India from Reliance Jio is progressing well. The only significant outstanding approval we need is from the Department of Telecommunications in India, and this is anticipated in the coming weeks. We expect to invest up to $500 million of equity (Brookfield Infrastructure’s share) in the business.


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The following table presents the components of the Corporate segment on a proportionate basis:
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS
2020
 
2019
Adjusted EBITDA(1)
$
(61
)
 
$
(61
)
Funds from Operations (FFO)(1)
(65
)
 
(60
)
1.
Non-IFRS measure. Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of Operating Segment Measures” sections of this MD&A for reconciliation from net income.
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, Adjusted EBITDA and FFO for our Corporate segment were losses of $61 million and $65 million, respectively, compared to losses of $61 million and $60 million, respectively, in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA and FFO decreased due to higher financing costs related to higher average net debt balances.
Pursuant to our Master Services Agreement, we pay Brookfield an annual base management fee equal to 1.25% of our partnership’s market value plus preferred units outstanding and net recourse debt. The base management fee of $59 million has remained flat over the prior year as a 5% reduction in the unit price was offset by a higher unit count following our July 2019 equity issuance.
CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
The nature of our asset base and the quality of our associated cash flows enable us to maintain a stable and low-cost capital structure. We attempt to maintain sufficient financial liquidity at all times so that we are able to participate in attractive opportunities as they arise, better withstand sudden adverse changes in economic circumstances and maintain our distribution to unitholders. Our principal sources of liquidity are cash flows from our operations, undrawn credit facilities and access to public and private capital markets. We also structure the ownership of our assets to enhance our ability to monetize them to provide additional liquidity, if necessary. In certain instances, subsidiaries may be subject to limitations on their ability to declare and pay dividends to our partnership. However, no significant limits existed at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
Our group-wide liquidity at March 31, 2020 consisted of the following:
 
As of
US$ MILLIONS
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Corporate cash and financial assets
$
848

 
$
273

Committed corporate credit facility
1,975

 
1,975

Subordinate corporate credit facility
500

 
500

Draws under corporate credit facility
(1,213
)
 
(820
)
Commitments under corporate credit facility
(43
)
 
(54
)
Proportionate cash retained in businesses
384

 
406

Proportionate availability under subsidiary credit facilities
582

 
687

Group-wide liquidity
$
3,033

 
$
2,967

At March 31, 2020, we believe that group-wide liquidity is sufficient to meet Brookfield Infrastructure’s present requirements. We finished the quarter with group-wide liquidity of $3.0 billion, largely in line with our liquidity position as at December 31, 2019. On April 7, 2020, Brookfield Infrastructure Finance ULC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield Infrastructure, issued C$400 million of medium-term notes. On April 14, 2020, the partnership secured an incremental $1.0 billion syndicated revolving credit facility. The medium-term notes and incremental facility were secured to fund new investment opportunities that may arise while other sources of capital, including asset sales, are temporarily paused during these unprecedented economic circumstances.

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We finance our assets principally at the operating company level with debt that generally has long-term maturities, few restrictive covenants and no recourse to either Brookfield Infrastructure or our other operations.
On a consolidated basis as of March 31, 2020, scheduled principal repayments over the next five years are as follows:
 
 
 
 
For the one-year period ended March 31
 
 
 
 
US$ MILLIONS
 
Average Term (years)
 
2021
 
2022
 
2023
 
2024
 
2025
 
Beyond
 
Total
Corporate borrowing
 
5
 
$

 
$
320

 
$

 
$
498

 
$
1,213

 
$
711

 
$
2,742

Non-recourse borrowing
 
8
 
$
1,821

 
$
1,161

 
$
2,047

 
$
2,746

 
$
1,510

 
$
8,380

 
$
17,665

Proportionate debt is presented to assist investors in understanding the capital structure of our underlying investments that are consolidated in our financial statements but are not wholly-owned. When used in conjunction with Adjusted EBITDA, proportionate debt is expected to provide useful information as to how the partnership has financed its businesses at the asset-level. The only differences between consolidated debt presented under IFRS and proportionate debt are the adjustments to remove the share of debt of consolidated investments not held by our partnership and to add proportionate debt of investments in associates. Management utilizes proportionate debt in understanding the capital structure of our underlying consolidated investments that are consolidated in our financial statements, but are not wholly-owned, and our investments in associates and joint ventures. Proportionate debt provides useful information as to how our partnership has financed its businesses at the asset-level and provides a view into our return on capital that we invest at a given degree of leverage.

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On a proportionate basis as of March 31, 2020, scheduled principal repayments over the next five years are as follows:
US$ MILLIONS
Average
Term
(years)
 
2020
 
2021
 
2022
 
2023
 
2024
 
Beyond
 
Total
 
Recourse borrowings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate borrowings
5
 
$

 
$

 
$
320

 
$

 
$
1,711

 
$
711

 
$
2,742

 
Total recourse borrowings
5
 

 

 
320

 

 
1,711

 
711

 
2,742

 
Non-recourse borrowings(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Utilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Regulated Transmission
11
 
13

 
22

 
17

 
303

 
71

 
384

 
810

 
Regulated Distribution
11
 
18

 
15

 

 
255

 

 
1,476

 
1,764

 
Regulated Terminal
2
 
130

 
252

 
164

 
130

 
147

 
42

 
865

 
 
9
 
161

 
289

 
181

 
688

 
218

 
1,902

 
3,439

 
Transport
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rail
5
 
18

 
118

 
148

 
170

 
225

 
508

 
1,187

 
Toll Roads
8
 
89

 
143

 
139

 
109

 
116

 
475

 
1,071

 
Ports
4
 
10

 
2

 
77

 

 
42

 
288

 
419

 
 
6
 
117

 
263

 
364

 
279

 
383

 
1,271

 
2,677

 
Energy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Natural Gas Midstream
6
 
11

 
38

 
511

 
190

 
263

 
830

 
1,843

 
Distributed Energy
17
 
34

 
59

 
57

 
38

 
89

 
387

 
664

 
 
9
 
45

 
97

 
568

 
228

 
352

 
1,217

 
2,507

 
Data Infrastructure
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Data Transmission & Distribution
5
 

 

 
174

 
15

 
228

 
231

 
648

 
Data Storage
5
 
1

 
45

 
23

 
56

 
2

 
149

 
276

 
 
5
 
1

 
45

 
197

 
71

 
230

 
380

 
924

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total non-recourse borrowings(1)
8
 
324

 
694

 
1,310

 
1,266

 
1,183

 
4,770

 
9,547

 
Total borrowings(2),(3)
7
 
$
324

 
$
694

 
$
1,630

 
$
1,266

 
$
2,894

 
$
5,481

 
$
12,289

 
Cash retained in businesses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Utilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
103

 
Transport
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
204

 
Energy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
28

 
Data Infrastructure
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
49

 
Corporate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
848

 
Total cash retained
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,232

 
Net debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Utilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
3,336

 
Transport
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,473

 
Energy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,479

 
Data Infrastructure
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
875

 
Corporate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,894

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
11,057

 
Total net debt
 
 
3

%
6

%
13

%
10

%
24

%
44

%
100

%
1.
Represents non-recourse debt to Brookfield Infrastructure as the holders have recourse only to the underlying operations.
2.
As of March 31, 2020, approximately 46% has been issued as floating rate debt. Brookfield Infrastructure and its subsidiaries have entered into interest rate swaps whereby the floating rate debt has been converted to fixed rate debt, effectively reducing floating rate debt maturities to approximately 30% of our total borrowings. Excluding working capital and capital expenditure facilities, floating rate debt maturities are approximately 18% of our total borrowings, inclusive of the impact of interest rate swaps. Debt maturity weighted average excludes the impact of temporary borrowings on the Partnership’s corporate credit facility.
3.
As of March 31, 2020, approximately $180 million of proportionate net debt was in breach of asset-level financial covenants. This equates to less than 2% of total proportionate debt of the partnership. We anticipate being able to refinance or obtain waivers from our financial institutions and accordingly presented the debt in the contractually obligated year of maturity.

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Our asset-level debt has an average term of eight years. On a proportionate basis, our net debt-to-capitalization ratio as of March 31, 2020 was 55%. The weighted average cash interest rate is 4.3% for the overall business (March 31, 2019: 5.0%), in which our utilities, transport, energy, data infrastructure and corporate segments were 4.0%, 5.4%, 5.2%, 3.5%, and 3.2%, respectively (March 31, 2019: 4.3%, 6.8%, 5.7%, 3.5%, and 3.9%).
Proportionate debt, a non-IFRS measure to assess liquidity, can be reconciled to consolidated debt as follows:
 
As of
US$ MILLIONS
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Consolidated debt
$
20,407

 
$
21,019

Add: proportionate share of debt of investments in associates:
 
 
 
Utilities
413

 
455

Transport
961

 
1,158

Energy
971

 
972

Data Infrastructure
689

 
688

Add: proportionate share of debt directly associated with assets held for sale
72

 
104

Less: borrowings attributable to non-controlling interest(1)
(10,363
)
 
(11,094
)
Premium on debt and cross currency swaps
(861
)
 
(502
)
Proportionate debt
$
12,289

 
$
12,800

1.
Includes draws made under Brookfield's private funds credit facility used to bridge acquisitions over year-end. Borrowings made under the facility are secured by limited partner commitments and are non-recourse to our partnership.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The table below outlines Brookfield Infrastructure’s contractual obligations as at March 31, 2020:
 
Payments due by period
US$ MILLIONS
Less than
1 year
 
1-2 years
 
3-5 years
 
5+ years
 
Total
contractual
cash flows
Accounts payable and other liabilities
$
1,595

 
$
60

 
$
40

 
$
250

 
$
1,945

Corporate borrowings

 
320

 
1,711

 
711

 
2,742

Non-recourse borrowings
1,851

 
1,189

 
6,320

 
8,398

 
17,758

Financial liabilities
375

 
298

 
1,219

 
493

 
2,385

Lease liabilities
213

 
205

 
503

 
1,843

 
2,764

Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate borrowings
71

 
71

 
149

 
106

 
397

Non-recourse borrowings
1,208

 
619

 
1,529

 
2,001

 
5,357

In addition, pursuant to the Master Services Agreement, on a quarterly basis we pay a base management fee to Brookfield equal to 0.3125% (1.25% annually) of the market value of our partnership plus net recourse debt. This fee is estimated to be approximately $236 million per year based on the March 31, 2020 market capitalization of our partnership plus preferred units and recourse corporate net debt.
An integral part of our partnership’s strategy is to participate with institutional investors in Brookfield-sponsored private infrastructure funds that target acquisitions that suit Brookfield Infrastructure’s profile. In the normal course of business, our partnership has made commitments to Brookfield-sponsored private infrastructure funds to participate in these target acquisitions in the future, if and when identified.

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Foreign Currency Hedging Strategy
To the extent that we believe it is economic to do so, our strategy is to hedge a portion of our equity investments and/or cash flows exposed to foreign currencies. The following key principles form the basis of our foreign currency hedging strategy:
We leverage any natural hedges that may exist within our operations
We utilize local currency debt financing to the extent possible
We may utilize derivative contracts to the extent that natural hedges are insufficient
The following table presents our hedged position in foreign currencies as of March 31, 2020:
 
Net Investment Hedges
US$ MILLIONS
USD
 
AUD
 
NZD
 
GBP
 
BRL
 
CAD(1)
 
EUR
 
PEN
 
INR
 
Other
 
Equity Investment – US$
$
877

 
$
990

 
$
144

 
$
1,462

 
$
1,654

 
$
1,124

 
$
645

 
$
115

 
$
165

 
$
103

 
FX contracts – US$
3,325

 
(803
)
 
(140
)
 
(680
)
 

 
(956
)
 
(645
)
 
(12
)
 

 
(89
)
 
Net unhedged – US$
$
4,202

 
$
187

 
$
4

 
$
782

 
$
1,654

 
$
168

 
$

 
$
103

 
$
165

 
$
14

 
% of equity investment hedged
N/A

%
81

%
97

%
47

%

%
85

%
100

%
10

%

%
86

%
1.
CAD net equity investment excludes $1,007 million of preferred units and preferred shares
At March 31, 2020, 58% of our net equity investment is U.S. dollar functional. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, we recorded income in other comprehensive income of $134 million (March 31, 2019: losses of $23 million) related to these contracts.
CAPITAL REINVESTMENT
We fund growth capital expenditures with cash flow generated from operations, supplemented by non-recourse debt sized to investment grade coverage and covenant thresholds. This is designed to ensure that our investments have stable capital structures supported by a substantial level of equity and that cash flows at the asset level can be remitted freely to the partnership. This strategy also underpins our investment grade profile.
To fund large scale development projects and acquisitions, we will evaluate a variety of capital sources including proceeds from selling mature businesses, in addition to raising money in the capital markets through equity, debt and preferred share issuances. Furthermore, the partnership has a $1.975 billion committed revolving credit facility available for investments and acquisitions, as well as funding the equity component of organic growth initiatives. The facility is intended, and has historically been used, as a bridge to a long-term financing strategy rather than a permanent source of capital.

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The following table reconciles changes in our proportionate cash for the year:
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS
2020
 
2019
Funds from Operations (FFO)
$
358

 
$
351

Maintenance capital
(57
)
 
(54
)
Funds available for distribution (AFFO)
301

 
297

Distributions paid
(282
)
 
(250
)
Funds available for reinvestment
19

 
47

Growth capital expenditures
(252
)
 
(180
)
Debt funding of growth capex
143

 
79

Non-recourse debt issuances (repayments)
140

 
(48
)
Proceeds from capital recycling
258

 
365

New investments

 
(474
)
Draws on corporate credit facility
394

 
455

Partnership unit issuances, net of repurchases
2

 
(26
)
Preferred unit and preferred shares issued, net of repurchases

 
72

Impact of foreign currency movements
(50
)
 
(28
)
Changes in working capital and other
(101
)
 
(24
)
Change in proportionate cash
553

 
238

Opening, proportionate cash
679

 
642

Closing, proportionate cash
$
1,232

 
$
880


We present cash flows generated by our businesses on a proportionate basis as over 40% of our FFO is generated by investments that are not consolidated in our financial statements. The partnership participates in arrangements such as joint ventures or consortiums which provide it with access to partners with local strategic expertise and substantial amounts of capital. When investing in such arrangements, which are not consolidated for financial statement purposes, the partnership nevertheless maintains joint control or significant influence over the business, and is therefore, not a passive investor. We structure governance arrangements to require each of our businesses to distribute all available cash (which is generally defined as cash on hand less any amounts reserved for committed growth projects as approved by the investment’s Board of Directors), ensuring that any decision to not distribute all available cash flow requires our express consent. Consequently, the partnership has access to operating cash flows generated by all of our businesses, including joint ventures and any non-consolidated investments.
The following table highlights the significance of operating cash flow generated from investments which are not consolidated in our financial statements and reconciles consolidated cash flow from operations to AFFO.
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS
2020
 
2019
Cash from operating activities
$
722

 
$
561

Add: FFO from associates and joint ventures
146

 
147

Remove:
 
 
 
Distributions received from associates and joint ventures
(93
)
 
(31
)
Cash from operating activities attributable to non-controlling interests(1)
(459
)
 
(335
)
 
316

 
342

Less: Maintenance capital expenditures
(57
)
 
(54
)
Change in working capital and other items
42

 
9

AFFO(2)
$
301

 
$
297

1.
By removing cash from operating activities attributable to non-controlling interests, the partnership is able to present AFFO attributable to the partnership. We believe our proportionate financial information, when read in conjunction with the partnership’s reported results under IFRS, provides the most meaningful assessment of how our operations are performing. Please refer to the discussion of the limitations of proportional results as an analytical tool within the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section on this MD&A.
2.
The most closely related IFRS measure to AFFO is net income. However, occasionally we believe the alternative reconciliation can be useful and have therefore provided this reconciliation of consolidate cash flow from operations to AFFO. Please see the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section of this MD&A for a reconciliation of AFFO to net income.

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From a treasury management perspective, the partnership manages its cash reserves with a view to minimizing foreign exchange and administrative costs, as well as enhancing our ability to secure asset level debt financing. While capital is primarily raised at the corporate level to fund the equity component of organic growth capital expenditures, actual funding of projects may be executed by injecting cash into subsidiaries or utilizing operating cash flow generated and retained by the business. Importantly, the physical movement of cash has no relevance on Brookfield Infrastructure’s ability to fund capital expenditures or make distributions.
DISTRIBUTION POLICY

Our distributions are underpinned by stable, highly regulated and contracted cash flows generated from operations. The partnership’s objective is to pay a distribution that is sustainable on a long-term basis. The partnership has set its target payout ratio at 60-70% of Funds from Operations. In sizing what we believe to be a conservative payout ratio, we typically retain approximately 15-20% of AFFO that we utilize to fund some or all of our internally funded growth capital expenditures.

The following table presents the partnership’s payout ratios:
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
 
US$ MILLIONS
2020
 
2019
 
Funds from Operations (FFO)
$
358

 
$
351

 
Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO)
301

 
297

 
Distributions (Limited partner, general partner, Exchange LP units, Class A shares of Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation, preferred and incentive distributions)
282

 
250

 
FFO payout ratio
79

%
71

%
AFFO payout ratio(1)
94

%
84

%
1.
AFFO payout ratio increased due to the depreciation of the Brazilian real relative to the U.S. dollar and lower volumes at our transport operations following the outbreak of COVID-19. Excluding these factors, AFFO payout ratio would be 85%.

The partnership’s annual distribution is reviewed with the Board of Directors in the first quarter of each year considering the following:
The results from the prior year as well as the budget for the upcoming year and the five-year business plan based on the partnership’s share of Funds from Operations generated by our assets;
The partnership’s group-wide liquidity and its ability to fund committed capital investments.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Due to the capital-intensive nature of our partnership’s asset base, ongoing capital investment is required for additions and enhancements, life-cycle maintenance and repair of plant and equipment related to our operations. Our partnership reviews all capital expenditures and classifies them in one of the two following categories:
i)
Growth capital expenditures: capital outlays underpinned by incremental revenues that will enhance our partnerships’ returns. These projects are eligible for inclusion in the rate base of our utilities segment, or they are meant to add capacity to further expand our existing infrastructure networks in our transport, energy and data infrastructure operations;
ii)
Maintenance capital expenditures: required capital outlays to maintain the current operating state and reliability of the system while ensuring regulatory and safety requirements are upheld.
We manage separate review and approval processes for each of the two categories of capital expenditures. Growth capital expenditures are underwritten in isolation and must meet our partnership’s target after-tax equity return threshold of 12-15%. Projects that meet these return targets are presented to the Capital Expenditure Committee which is comprised of personnel from the partnership’s senior executive team. The committee reviews proposed project plans considering the target returns and funding plans, in addition to analyzing the various execution risks associated with these projects. Once a project receives approval from the Capital Expenditure Committee, it is generally added to the backlog.

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Maintenance capital expenditures follow a different, though equally robust process, as failure to make necessary investment to maintain our operations could impair the ability of our businesses to serve our customer base or continue existing operations. Firstly, the operations teams involved with a particular business performs a detailed review of all planned and proposed maintenance capital expenditures during the annual budgeting process. These plans are reviewed in the context of the business’s maintenance capital approach that is agreed upon with the partnership at the time of acquisition and take into account drivers of performance that include public and worker health and safety, environmental and regulatory compliance, system reliability and integrity. Maintenance capital projects that receive approval at the asset level are then presented to the partnership’s corporate asset management teams that are responsible for overseeing the partnership’s operations, and have ample experience in managing utilities, transport, energy and data infrastructure assets. Through an iterative process with the companies’ senior operating executives, the plan is refined through a comprehensive review including prioritization of non-discretionary projects and comparisons to industry benchmarks. Once agreed, maintenance capital expenditure plans are approved and form part of the annual and five-year business plans that are presented to the partnership’s senior executive team. Once approved, these maintenance plans are executed on in the following year and performance relative to these plans is closely monitored by both the operations and asset management teams.
In addition to the various levels of internal reviews, our partnership engages a reputable, globally recognized engineering services firm annually to perform an independent review of its overall approach to maintenance capital expenditures and detailed capital program. Each year the engineering services firm will review a portion of the portfolio, covering all assets on a three-year rotating basis. For each asset under review in a given year, the engineering services firm will review the historical and forecasted spend against industry standards, regulatory requirements or other benchmarking data, and determine the reasonableness of the maintenance capex program based on the nature of the business and the age and condition of the assets. We have also engaged a Big 4 accounting firm to review the findings of the report provided by the engineering services firm and to assess the control activities around our process for compiling the annual sustaining maintenance capital expenditure ranges by segment.
Over the last three years, reviews were completed at a number of operations that together make up approximately 85% of our partnership’s FFO. The results from the engagements confirm that our stated ranges of annual sustaining maintenance capital expenditures are reasonable and in-line with industry standard for assets of a similar nature. In the next 2-3 years, the partnership intends to complete reviews at the remainder of its existing operations, and for newly acquired businesses it will endeavor to have reviews conducted within 2-3 years of acquisition.
The following table presents the components of growth capital expenditures by operating segment:
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS
2020
 
2019
Growth capital expenditures by segment
 
 
 
Utilities
$
122

 
$
92

Transport
30

 
53

Energy
68

 
22

Data Infrastructure
32

 
13

 
$
252

 
$
180

Growth capital expenditures for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 were $252 million, an increase from $180 million in the same period in 2019.
The increase in growth capital expenditures is primarily due to increased spend at our U.K. regulated distribution business, the expansion of our North American and western Canadian natural gas midstream businesses, growth projects associated with recent acquisitions within our energy segment and the build-out of several new data centers in Brazil. These increases were partially offset by the completion of major projects at our Brazilian toll road businesses as well as the appreciation of the U.S. dollar relative to non-U.S. dollar currencies in which our businesses operate.

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The following table presents the components of maintenance capital expenditures by operating segment:
 
 
 
Actual Capex
 
Annual Ongoing Estimated
Maintenance Capex
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS
Low
 
High
 
2020
 
2019
Maintenance capital expenditures by segment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Utilities
$
20

 
$
25

 
$
5

 
$
3

Transport
170

 
180

 
32

 
41

Energy
110

 
120

 
12

 
8

Data Infrastructure
10

 
15

 
8

 
2

 
$
310

 
$
340

 
$
57

 
$
54

Maintenance capital expenditures for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 were $57 million, an increase of $3 million over the prior year. The increase in maintenance capital expenditures is commensurate with the acquisitions of a data distribution business in New Zealand, a North American rail operation and the federally regulated portion of our Western Canadian Midstream business, partially offset by the depreciation of Brazilian real relative to the U.S. dollar. We estimate annual maintenance capital expenditures to be $20-25 million, $170-180 million, $110-120 million, and $10-15 million for our utilities, transport, energy, and data infrastructure segments, respectively, for a total range between $310-340 million. As at March 31, 2020, our maintenance capital expenditures were below our estimated range primarily due to timing of maintenance spend in our Energy segment, as the first quarter is typically the lowest due to highest utilization. Our partnership leverages industry data and benchmarks provided by a global engineering services firm to determine the appropriate maintenance capital ranges as disclosed above.
REVIEW OF CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
The following table summarizes the consolidated statements of cash flows:
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS
2020
 
2019
Cash from operating activities
$
722

 
$
561

Cash from (used) by investing activities
275

 
(3,157
)
Cash (used by) from financing activities
(520
)
 
2,773


This statement reflects activities within our consolidated operations and therefore excludes activities within non-consolidated entities.

Three-month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

Cash from operating activities
Cash from operating activities totaled $0.7 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2020, an increase of $0.2 billion from 2019. The increase was primarily due to contributions from recently completed acquisitions, partially offset by the impact of foreign exchange.
Cash from investing activities
Cash from investing activities was $0.3 billion in 2020, as compared to $3.2 billion used in 2019. Current year results included $0.7 billion of proceeds from the sale of our Colombian regulated distribution business and the Australian operations of our North American rail business. Prior year results included capital deployed of $2.9 billion, primarily related to three acquisitions: an Asia-Pacific data center business, a natural gas pipeline business in India, and a Brazilian data center operation. Cash flows from investing activities also included an increase in the net acquisition of long-lived assets and financial assets by $0.2 billion.

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Cash used by financing activities
Cash used by financing activities was $0.5 billion during 2020 as compared to cash flow generated from financing activities of $2.8 billion in 2019. Current year results included $0.7 billion of net capital paid to non-controlling interests, which mainly represents a return of capital from the sale of our Colombian regulated distribution operation and the Australian operations of our North American rail infrastructure business. In contrast, prior year included net capital provided by non-controlling interests of $1.1 billion in 2019 to fund acquisitions. Further decreases were driven by a reduction in capital provided from borrowings of $1.0 billion, a reduction in deposits received from the parent of $0.4 billion. Prior year also included proceeds from the issuance of preferred shares of $0.1 billion.
PARTNERSHIP CAPITAL
The total number of partnership units in the Holding LP outstanding is comprised of the following:
 
As of
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Redeemable Partnership Units, held by Brookfield
121,952,992

 
121,952,992

Special General Partner Units
1,600,410

 
1,600,410

Managing General Partner Units
293,736,418

 
293,528,515

Total
417,289,820

 
417,081,917

An affiliate of Brookfield in its capacity as the special general partner of the Holding LP is entitled to incentive distributions which are based on the amount by which quarterly distributions on the limited partnership units, the exchange LP units and the class A shares of BIPC exceed specified target levels. Prior to the special distribution, to the extent distributions on the limited partnership units and BIPC shares exceed $0.203 per quarter, the incentive distribution rights entitle the special general partner to 15% of incremental distributions above this threshold to $0.22 per unit / share.
To the extent that distributions on limited partnership units and BIPC shares exceed $0.22 per unit / share, the incentive distribution rights entitled the special general partner to 25% of incremental distributions above this threshold. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, an incentive distribution of $46 million was paid to the special general partner (2019: $38 million).
On completion of the special distribution, the above thresholds of $0.203 and $0.22 were reduced to $0.1827 and $0.1980, respectively.
In July 2019, Brookfield Infrastructure issued 13.5 million L.P units at $42.5 per unit under shelf registrations in the U.S. and Canada. In total, $575 million of gross proceeds were raised through the issuance and $24 million in equity issuance costs were incurred. Concurrently, Brookfield Infrastructure issued approximately 6.1 million Redeemable Partnership Units to Brookfield for gross proceeds of $250 million. As Brookfield participated in the unit offering at a percentage greater than its ownership interest in the Holding LP prior to the equity offering, this resulted in a slight decrease in our partnership’s ownership interest in the Holding LP without resulting in a loss of control. The difference between the proportionate amount by which the non-controlling interest in Holding LP was increased and the proceeds of the Redeemable Partnership Unit offering resulted in a gain of $8 million that was recognized directly in equity.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Our partnership’s approach to capital management is focused on maximizing returns to unitholders and ensuring capital is deployed in a manner consistent with achieving our investment return objectives.

Invested Capital, which tracks the amount of capital that has been contributed to our partnership, is a measure we utilize to assess returns on capital deployed, relative to targeted returns. Investment decisions are based on, amongst other measures and factors, targeted returns on Invested Capital of 12% to 15% annually over the long term. We measure return on Invested Capital as Adjusted Funds from Operations (“AFFO”), less estimated returns of capital on operations that are not perpetual in life, divided by the weighted average Invested Capital for the period.
We define Invested Capital as partnership capital removing the impact of the following items: non-controlling interest in operating subsidiaries, retained earnings or deficit, accumulated other comprehensive income and ownership changes.
Weighted average Invested Capital for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 was $9,009 million. Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section of this MD&A for more details.

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ENTERPRISE VALUE
The following section contains information to assist users in the calculation of the enterprise value of our partnership.
Enterprise Value
We define Enterprise Value as the market value of our partnership plus preferred units and proportionate debt, net of proportionate cash.
The following table presents Enterprise Value as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
 
As of
US$ MILLIONS
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Partnership units outstanding, end of period(1)
464.8

 
418.3

Price(2)
$
35.97

 
$
49.99

Market capitalization
16,719

 
20,911

Preferred units and preferred shares(3)
1,007

 
1,007

Proportionate net debt(4)
11,057

 
12,121

Enterprise value
$
28,783

 
$
34,039

1.
Includes limited partner, general partner and redeemable partnership units, as well as class A shares of BIPC and Exchange LP units.
2.
Market value of our partnership is calculated based on the closing price of our units on the New York Stock Exchange.
3.
Includes $935 million of preferred units and $72 million of preferred shares.
4.
Please see “Capital Resources and Liquidity” for a detailed reconciliation of Brookfield Infrastructure’s proportionate net debt to our partnership’s consolidated debt on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.


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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In the normal course of operations, Brookfield Infrastructure entered into the transactions below with related parties. The immediate parent of Brookfield Infrastructure is our partnership. The ultimate parent of Brookfield Infrastructure is Brookfield. Other related parties of Brookfield Infrastructure represent its subsidiary and operating entities.
Throughout the year, the General Partner, in its capacity as our partnership’s general partner, incurs director fees, a portion of which are charged at cost to our partnership in accordance with our limited partnership agreement. Director fees of less than $1 million were incurred during the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 (2019: less than $1 million).
Since inception, Brookfield Infrastructure has had a management agreement (the “Master Services Agreement”) with certain service providers (the “Service Provider”), which are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Brookfield.
Pursuant to the Master Services Agreement, on a quarterly basis, Brookfield Infrastructure pays a base management fee, referred to as the Base Management Fee, to the Service Provider equal to 0.3125% per quarter (1.25% annually) of the market value of our partnership. The Base Management Fee was $59 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 (2019: $59 million). As of March 31, 2020, $58 million was outstanding as payable to the Service Provider (December 31, 2019: $76 million).
For purposes of calculating the Base Management Fee, the market value of our partnership is equal to the aggregate value of all the outstanding units of our partnership (assuming full conversion of Brookfield’s Redeemable Partnership Units in the Holdings LP into units of our partnership), preferred units and securities of the other Service Recipients (as defined in Brookfield Infrastructure’s Master Services Agreement) that are not held by Brookfield Infrastructure, plus all outstanding third party debt with recourse to a Service Recipient, less all cash held by such entities.
As of March 31, 2020, Brookfield Infrastructure had a receivable balance of $21 million from subsidiaries of Brookfield (December 31, 2019: $21 million) and loans payable of $97 million to subsidiaries of Brookfield (December 31, 2019: $99 million). The loans are payable in full between 2020 and 2026 with interest rates ranging from 3.8% to 8.5% per annum.
Brookfield Infrastructure, from time to time, will place deposits with, or receive deposits from, Brookfield. As of March 31, 2020, Brookfield Infrastructure’s deposit balance with Brookfield was less than $1 million (December 31, 2019: less than $1 million) and earned interest of less than $1 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 (2019: $nil). As at March 31, 2020, Brookfield Infrastructure’s deposit balance from Brookfield was $nil (December 31, 2019: $nil) and Brookfield Infrastructure incurred interest expense of $nil for three-month period ended March 31, 2020 (2019: less than $1 million). Deposits bear interest at market rates.
Brookfield Infrastructure has entered into a $500 million revolving credit facility with Brookfield to provide additional liquidity for general corporate purposes and capital expenditures, if required. As of March 31, 2020, there were $nil borrowings outstanding (December 31, 2019: $nil).
Brookfield Infrastructure’s subsidiaries provide heating, cooling and connection services in the normal course of operations on market terms to subsidiaries and associates of Brookfield Property Partners L.P. In addition, our subsidiaries lease office space and obtain construction, consulting and engineering services in the normal course of operations on market terms from subsidiaries and associates of Brookfield Property Partners L.P. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, revenues of $2 million were generated (2019: $4 million) and expenses of $1 million were incurred (2019: $2 million). In addition, subsidiaries of Brookfield Infrastructure reported lease assets and liabilities with Brookfield Property Partners L.P. of $12 million (2019: $11 million).
Brookfield Infrastructure utilizes a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brookfield to negotiate and purchase insurance and assess the adequacy of insurance on behalf of our partnership and certain subsidiaries. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, Brookfield Infrastructure paid less than less than $1 million for these services (2019: less than $1 million).
Brookfield Infrastructure’s U.K. port operation provides port marine services on market terms to a subsidiary acquired by Brookfield Business Partners L.P. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, revenues of $1 million, were generated (2019: $1 million).
Brookfield Infrastructure’s subsidiaries purchase electricity from, and distribute electricity on behalf of, a subsidiary of Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. in the normal course of operations on market terms. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, no revenues were generated (2019: less than $1 million) and expenses of $1 million were incurred (2019: $11 million).

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OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.
We, on behalf of our subsidiaries, provide letters of credit, which include, but are not limited to, guarantees for debt service reserves, capital reserves, construction completion and performance. As at March 31, 2020, letters of credit issued on behalf of our subsidiaries amounted to $43 million (December 31, 2019: $54 million).
In the normal course of operations, we execute agreements that provide for indemnification and guarantees to third parties in transactions such as business dispositions and acquisitions, construction projects, capital projects, and sales and purchases of assets and services. We have also agreed to indemnify our directors and certain of our officers and employees. The nature of substantially all of the indemnification undertakings prevents us from making a reasonable estimate of the maximum potential amount that we could be required to pay third parties, as many of the agreements do not specify a maximum amount and the amounts are dependent upon the outcome of future contingent events, the nature and likelihood of which cannot be determined at this time. Historically, we have made no significant payments under such indemnification agreements.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES
We focus on FFO to measure operating performance, along with IFRS measures such as net income. In addition, we also assess AFFO, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings and Invested Capital.
Adjusted EBITDA, FFO, AFFO, Adjusted Earnings and Invested Capital are presented based on our proportionate share of results in operations accounted for using the consolidation and the equity method whereby we either control or exercise significant influence or joint control over the investment, respectively. Proportionate financial information is not, and is not intended to be, presented in accordance with IFRS. Under IFRS, we are not considered to control those entities that have not been consolidated and as such, have been presented as investments in associates or joint ventures in Note 9 of the partnership’s financial statements. The presentation of the assets and liabilities and revenues and expenses do not represent our legal claim to such items, and the removal of financial statement amounts that are attributable to non-controlling interests does not extinguish the partnership’s legal claims or exposures to such items.
As a result, segment revenues, costs attributable to revenues, general and administrative costs, interest expense, other income, depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes, breakage and transaction costs, and non-cash valuation gains or losses are reconciling items that will differ from results presented in accordance with IFRS as these reconciling items include our proportionate share of earnings from investments in associates attributable to each of the above-noted items, and exclude the proportionate share of earnings (loss) of consolidated investments not held by the partnership apportioned to each of the above-noted items.
We provide proportionate financial results because we believe it assists investors and analysts in estimating our overall performance and understanding the partnership’s share of results from its underlying investments which have varying economic ownership interests and financial statement presentations when determined in accordance with IFRS. We believe our proportionate financial information, when read in conjunction with the partnership’s reported results under IFRS, provides the most meaningful assessment of how our operations are performing and capital is being managed. The presentation of proportionate results has limitations as an analytical tool, including the following:
The amounts shown on the individual line items were derived by applying our overall economic ownership interest percentage determined when applying the equity method of accounting and do not necessarily represent our legal claim to the assets and liabilities, or the revenues and expenses;
Other companies may calculate proportionate results differently than we do.

70 BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.




Proportionate debt is presented based on our proportionate share of borrowings obligations relating to our investments in various portfolio businesses. Proportionate net debt is proportionate debt net of our proportionate share of cash. The proportionate financial information is not, and is not intended to be, presented in accordance with IFRS. We provide proportionate debt and net debt measures because we believe it assists investors and analysts in estimating our overall performance and understanding the leverage pertaining specifically to our company’s share of its invested capital in a given investment. When used in conjunction with Adjusted EBITDA, proportionate debt is expected to provide useful information as to how our company has financed its businesses at the asset-level. We believe our proportionate presentation, when read in conjunction with our company’s reported results under IFRS, including consolidated debt, provides a more meaningful assessment of how our operations are performing and capital is being managed. The presentation of proportionate debt has limitations as an analytical tool, including the following:
Proportionate debt amounts do not represent our consolidated obligation for debt underlying a consolidated investment. If an individual project does not generate sufficient cash flows to service the entire amount of its debt payments, our company may determine, at our discretion, to pay the shortfall through an equity injection to avoid defaulting on the obligation. Such a shortfall may not be apparent from or may not equal the difference between aggregate proportionate Adjusted EBITDA for all of our portfolio investments and aggregate proportionate debt for all of our portfolio investments; and
Other companies may calculate proportionate debt differently than we do.
Because of these limitations, our proportionate financial information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our financial statements as reported under IFRS.
The following tables present each segment’s results in the format that management organizes its segments to make operating decisions and assess performance. These tables reconcile our proportionate results to our partnership’s consolidated statements of operating results on a line by line basis by aggregating the components comprising the earnings from our investments in associates and reflecting the portion of each line item attributable to non-controlling interests.
Refer to the “Discussion of Segment Reconciling Items” section of this MD&A for a reconciliation of segment results to our statement of operating results in accordance with IFRS along with a break-down of each of the reconciling items by type and by operating segment.
Net income is the most directly comparable IFRS measure to FFO, AFFO, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings. Partnership capital is the most directly comparable IFRS measure to Invested Capital. We urge you to review the IFRS financial measures within the MD&A and to not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our partnership.
We define FFO as net income excluding the impact of depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes, breakage and transaction costs, and non-cash valuation gains or losses.
FFO has limitations as an analytical tool:
FFO does not include depreciation and amortization expense; because we own capital assets with finite lives, depreciation and amortization expense recognizes the fact that we must maintain or replace our asset base in order to preserve our revenue generating capability;
FFO does not include deferred income taxes, which may become payable if we own our assets for a long period of time; and
FFO does not include certain non-recurring charges such as breakage and transaction costs or non-cash valuation gains, losses and impairment charges.
FFO is a key measure that we use to evaluate the performance of our operations and forms the basis for our partnership’s distribution policy.
We believe that FFO, when viewed in conjunction with our IFRS results, provides a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our underlying operations. FFO allows us to evaluate our businesses on the basis of cash return on invested capital by removing the effect of non-cash and other items.
We add back depreciation and amortization to remove the implication that our assets decline in value over time since we believe that the value of most of our assets will be sustained over time, provided we make all necessary maintenance expenditures. We add back deferred income taxes because we do not believe this item reflects the present value of the actual cash tax obligations we will be required to pay, particularly if our operations are held for a long period of time. We add back non-cash valuation gains or losses recorded in net income as they are non-cash and indicate a point-in-time approximation of value on items we consider long term. We also add back breakage and transaction costs as they are capital in nature.

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In addition, we focus on Adjusted Funds from Operations or AFFO, which is defined as FFO less capital expenditures required to maintain the current performance of our operations (maintenance capital expenditures). While FFO provides a basis for assessing current operating performance, it does not take into consideration the cost to sustain the operating performance of our partnership’s asset base. In order to assess the long-term, sustainable operating performance of our businesses, we observe that in addition to FFO, investors use AFFO by taking into account the impact of maintenance capital expenditures.
We also focus on Adjusted EBITDA which we define as net income excluding the impact of depreciation and amortization, interest expense, current and deferred income taxes, breakage and transaction costs and non-cash valuation gains or losses. Adjusted EBITDA provides a supplemental understanding of the performance of our business and enhanced comparability across periods and relative to our peers. Adjusted EBITDA excludes the impact of interest expense and current income taxes to remove the effect of the current capital structure and tax profile in assessing the operating performance of our businesses.
Adjusted Earnings is a measure that can be used to evaluate the performance of our operations, defined as net income attributable to our partnership, excluding any incremental depreciation and amortization expense associated with the revaluation of our property, plant and equipment and the impact of purchase price accounting, mark-to-market on hedging items and disposition gains or losses. While we believe that maintenance capital expenditures are the best measure of the cost to preserve our revenue generating capability, we acknowledge that investors may view historical depreciation as a more relevant proxy. Adjusted Earnings also excludes mark-to-market on hedging items recorded in net income or disposition gains or losses as we believe these items are not reflective of the ongoing performance of our underlying operations.
When viewed with our IFRS results, we believe that Adjusted Earnings provides a supplemental understanding of the performance of our underlying operations and also gives users enhanced comparability of our ongoing performance relative to peers in certain jurisdictions and across periods.
Invested Capital, which tracks the amount of capital that has been contributed to our partnership, is a measure we utilize to assess returns on capital deployed, relative to targeted returns. Investment decisions are based on, amongst other measures and factors, targeted returns on Invested Capital of 12% to 15% annually over the long term. We define Invested Capital as partnership capital removing the following items: non-controlling interest - in operating subsidiaries, retained earnings or deficit, accumulated other comprehensive income and ownership changes. We measure return on Invested Capital as AFFO, less estimated returns of capital on operations that are not perpetual in life, divided by the weighted average Invested Capital for the period.

72 BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.




FFO is a measure of operating performance that is not calculated in accordance with and does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS as issued by the IASB. FFO is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. FFO has limitations as an analytical tool. Specifically, our definition of FFO may differ from the definition used by other organizations, as well as the definition of Funds from Operations used by the REALPAC and the NAREIT, in part because the NAREIT definition is based on U.S. GAAP, as opposed to IFRS. A reconciliation of the most closely-related IFRS measure, net income, to FFO and AFFO is as follows:
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS(1)
2020
 
2019
Net income
$
148

 
$
165

Add back or deduct the following:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
400

 
292

Share of earnings from investments in associates and joint ventures(2)
(48
)
 
(18
)
FFO contribution from investments in associates and joint ventures(2)
146

 
147

Income tax expense
106

 
75

Mark-to-market on hedging items and other
8

 
8

Other expense
(18
)
 
(16
)
Consolidated Funds from Operations
742

 
653

FFO attributable to non-controlling interests(3)
(384
)
 
(302
)
FFO
358

 
351

Maintenance capital expenditures
(57
)
 
(54
)
AFFO
301

 
297

Return of capital
(31
)
 
(26
)
AFFO less return of capital
$
270

 
$
271

1.
Please see “Reconciliation of Operating Segment Measures” for a detailed reconciliation of Brookfield Infrastructure’s proportionate results to our partnership’s Consolidated Statements of Operating Results.
2.
These adjustments have the combined effect of excluding the impact of depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes, breakage and transaction costs, and non-cash valuation gains or losses recorded within our investments in associates and joint ventures in accordance with our definition of FFO.
3.
By adjusting FFO attributable to non-controlling interests, the partnership is able to remove the portion of FFO earned at non-wholly owned subsidiaries that is not attributable to the partnership. We believe our proportionate financial information, when read in conjunction with the partnership’s reported results under IFRS, provides the most meaningful assessment of how our operations are performing. Please refer to the discussion of limitations of the proportional results as an analytical tool within the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section of this MD&A.
All reconciling amounts from net income to FFO presented above are taken directly from the partnership’s consolidated financial statements, and in the case of “Contribution from investments in associates and joint ventures” and “Attributable to non-controlling interests”, the partnership’s proportionate share of FFO relating thereto are derived using the accounting policies consistent with those applied in the partnership’s consolidated financial statements. FFO for these items is calculated on the same basis as consolidated entities, as disclosed above, and is calculated by applying the same ownership percentages used in calculating the partnership’s share of equity accounted income and the corresponding elimination of non-controlling interests in accordance with IAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures and IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements, respectively.
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, the difference between net income and FFO is predominantly due to depreciation and amortization, FFO contribution from investments in associates and joint ventures, and FFO attributable to non-controlling interests. Depreciation and amortization increased from prior year due to incremental charges from recently completed acquisitions, higher asset values following our annual revaluation process and capital expenditures made during the year. FFO attributable to non-controlling interests increased from the prior year predominantly due to acquisitions completed during the past 12 months and organic growth.
The difference between net income and AFFO is due to the aforementioned items, in addition to maintenance capital expenditures of $57 million (2019: $54 million).

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The following table reconciles net income, the most directly comparable IFRS measure, to Adjusted EBITDA, a non-IFRS measure. Adjusted EBITDA is presented based on our proportionate share of results in operations accounted for using the consolidation and the equity methods.
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS(1)
2020
 
2019
Net income
$
148

 
$
165

Add back or deduct the following:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
400

 
292

Interest expense
282

 
212

Share of earnings from investments in associates and joint ventures(2)
(48
)
 
(18
)
Adjusted EBITDA contributions from investments in associates and joint ventures(2)
192

 
191

Income tax expense
106

 
75

Mark-to-market on hedging items and other
8

 
8

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA
1,088

 
925

Adjusted EBITDA attributable to non-controlling interests(3)
(586
)
 
(453
)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
502

 
$
472

1.
Please see “Reconciliation of Operating Segment Measures” for a detailed reconciliation of Brookfield Infrastructure’s proportionate results to our partnership’s Consolidated Statements of Operating Results.
2.
These adjustments have the combined effect of excluding the impact of depreciation and amortization, interest expense, current and deferred income taxes, breakage and transaction costs, and non-cash valuation gains or losses recorded within our investments in associates and joint ventures in accordance with our definition of FFO.
3.
By adjusting Adjusted EBITDA attributable to non-controlling interests, the partnership is able to remove the portion of Adjusted EBITDA earned at non-wholly owned subsidiaries that is not attributable to the partnership. We believe our proportionate financial information, when read in conjunction with the partnership’s reported results under IFRS, provides the most meaningful assessment of how our operations are performing. Please refer to the discussion of limitations of the proportional results as an analytical tool within the “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section of this MD&A.
All reconciling amounts presented above are taken directly from the partnership’s consolidated financial statements, and in the case of “Contribution from investments in associates and joint ventures” and “Attributable to non-controlling interests”, the partnership’s proportionate share of Adjusted EBITDA relating thereto are derived using the accounting policies consistent with those applied in the partnership’s consolidated financial statements. Adjusted EBITDA for these items is calculated on the same basis as consolidated entities, as disclosed above, and is calculated by applying the same ownership percentages used in calculating the partnership’s share of equity accounted income and the corresponding elimination of non-controlling interests in accordance with IAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures and IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements, respectively.
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, the difference between net income and Adjusted EBITDA is predominantly due to depreciation and amortization, interest expense, and Adjusted EBITDA attributable to non-controlling interests. Depreciation and amortization increased from prior year due to incremental charges from recently completed acquisitions, higher asset values following our annual revaluation process and capital expenditures made during the year. Interest expense increased from the prior year due to additional borrowings associated with businesses acquired during the year. Adjusted EBITDA attributable to non-controlling interests increased from the prior year predominantly due to acquisitions completed during the past 12 months and organic growth.
The following table reconciles net income attributable to our partnership, the most directly comparable IFRS measure, to Adjusted Earnings, a non-IFRS financial metric:
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS
2020
 
2019
Net income attributable to partnership(1)
$
119

 
$
30

Add back or deduct the following:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization expense due to application of revaluation model and acquisition accounting
125

 
102

Mark-to-market on hedging items and other
(77
)
 
32

Gain on sale of subsidiaries or ownership changes
(36
)
 

Adjusted earnings
$
131

 
$
164

1.
Includes net income attributable to non-controlling interest—Redeemable Partnership Units held by Brookfield, non-controlling interests—Exchange LP Units, non-controlling interests—class A shares of BIPC, general partner and limited partners.

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For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, the difference between net income attributable to partnership and Adjusted Earnings is due to depreciation and amortization expense attributable to the application of the revaluation model and acquisition accounting of $125 million (2019: $102 million), mark-to-market gains on hedging items and other of $77 million (2019: losses of $32 million), and gain on sale of subsidiaries of $36 million (2019: nil). Adjusted earnings decreased from the prior year mainly due to the impact of foreign exchange.
The following table reconciles net income per limited partnership unit, the most directly comparable IFRS measure, to FFO per unit, a non-IFRS financial metric:
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER UNIT AMOUNTS(1)
2020
 
2019
Net income (loss) per limited partnership unit(2)
$
0.13

 
$
(0.05
)
Add back or deduct the following:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
0.53

 
0.50

Deferred income taxes
0.08

 
0.01

Mark-to-market on hedging items
(0.55
)
 
0.04

Valuation losses and other
0.58

 
0.29

Per unit FFO(3)
$
0.77

 
$
0.79


1.
Please see “Reconciliation of Operating Segment Measures” for a detailed reconciliation of Brookfield Infrastructure’s proportionate results to our partnership’s Consolidated Statements of Operating Results.
2.
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, on average there were 293.6 million limited partnership units outstanding (2019: 278.1 million). Net income (loss) per limited partnership unit has been adjusted to reflect the dilutive impact of the special distribution.
3.
Average units outstanding, adjusted for the BIPC special distribution as if it had been completed prior to the periods presented, for the three-month period was 464.8 million (2019: 443.0 million), being inclusive of limited partnership units, the Redeemable Partnership Units, the Exchange LP Units, class A shares of BIPC and the general partner units. Average units outstanding, prior to the impact of the special distribution, for the three-month period was 418.3 million (2019: 398.7 million).

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The following table reconciles net income per limited partnership unit, the most directly comparable IFRS measure, to Adjusted Earnings per unit, a non-IFRS financial metric:
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER UNIT AMOUNTS
2020
 
2019
Net income (loss) per limited partnership unit(1)
$
0.13

 
$
(0.05
)
Add back or deduct the following:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization expense due to application of revaluation model & acquisition accounting
0.27

 
0.23

Mark-to-market on hedging items and other
(0.04
)
 
0.19

Gains on sale of subsidiaries or ownership changes
(0.08
)
 

Adjusted earnings per unit(2)
$
0.28

 
$
0.37


1.
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, on average there were 293.6 million limited partnership units outstanding (2019: 278.1 million). Net income (loss) per limited partnership unit has been adjusted to reflect the dilutive impact of the special distribution.
2.
Average units outstanding, adjusted for the BIPC special distribution as if it had been completed prior to the periods presented, for the three-month period was 464.8 million (2019: 443.0 million), being inclusive of limited partnership units, the Redeemable Partnership Units, the Exchange LP Units, class A shares of BIPC and the general partner units. Average units outstanding, prior to the impact of the special distribution, for the three-month period was 418.3 million (2019: 398.7 million).
The following reconciles partnership capital, the most directly comparable IFRS measure, to Invested Capital, a non-IFRS financial metric:
 
As of
US$ MILLIONS
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Partnership Capital
$
19,058

 
$
22,177

Remove impact of the following items since inception:
 
 
 
Non-controlling interest - in operating subsidiaries
(11,851
)
 
(14,113
)
Deficit
2,105

 
2,048

Accumulated other comprehensive income
236

 
(705
)
Ownership changes and other
(537
)
 
(398
)
Invested Capital
$
9,011

 
$
9,009

Invested capital increased as a result of a $2 million issuance of units during the three-month period ended March 31, 2020.
The following table presents the change in Invested Capital during the three-month period ended March 31, 2020:
 
For the three-month
period ended March 31
US$ MILLIONS
2020
 
2019
Opening balance
$
9,009

 
$
8,156

Issuance of preferred units and preferred shares, net of repurchases

 
72

Issuances of units, net of repurchases
2

 
(26
)
Ending balance
$
9,011

 
$
8,202

Weighted Average Invested Capital
$
9,009

 
$
8,180

AFFO is defined as FFO less maintenance capital expenditures. AFFO for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 was $301 million (2019: $297 million). Estimated returns of capital for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 was $31 million (2019: $26 million).
Our partnership has met its investment return objectives for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 with returns on Invested Capital of 12% (2019: 13%).


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Reconciliation of Operating Segment Measures
Adjusted EBITDA, FFO and AFFO are presented based on our proportionate share of results in operations accounted for using consolidation and the equity method whereby we either control or exercise significant influence over the investment respectively, in order to demonstrate the impact of key value drivers of each of these operating segments on our overall performance. As a result, segment depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes, breakage and transaction costs, and non-cash valuation gains or losses are reconciling items that will differ from results presented in accordance with IFRS as these reconciling items (1) include our proportionate share of earnings from investments in associates and joint ventures attributable to each of the above-noted items, and (2) exclude the proportionate share of earnings (loss) of consolidated investments not held by us apportioned to each of the above-noted items.
The following tables present each segment’s results in the format that management organizes its segments to make operating decisions and assess performance. Each segment is presented on a proportionate basis, taking into account our ownership in operations accounted for using the consolidation and equity method whereby we either control or exercise significant influence over the investment, respectively. These tables reconcile our proportionate results to our partnership’s consolidated statements of operating results on a line by line basis by aggregating the components comprising the earnings from our investments in associates and reflecting the portion of each line item attributable to non-controlling interests. Refer to the “Discussion of Segment Reconciling Items” section of this MD&A for a reconciliation of segment results to our statement of operating results in accordance with IFRS.
 
 
Total attributable to Brookfield Infrastructure
 
 
 
 
 
 
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED
MARCH 31, 2020
US$ MILLIONS
 
Utilities
 
Transport
 
Energy
 
Data
Infrastructure
 
Corporate
 
Total
 
Contribution
from
investments
in associates
 
Attributable to non-controlling
interest
 
As per IFRS
financials
(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
$
275

 
$
325

 
$
277

 
$
109

 
$

 
$
986

 
$
(329
)
 
$
1,539

 
$
2,196

Costs attributed to revenues
 
(82
)
 
(159
)
 
(129
)
 
(53
)
 

 
(423
)
 
137

 
(953
)
 
(1,239
)
General and administrative costs
 

 

 

 

 
(61
)
 
(61
)
 

 

 
(61
)
Adjusted EBITDA
 
193

 
166

 
148

 
56

 
(61
)
 
502

 
(192
)
 
586

 
 
Other (expense) income
 
(12
)
 
(1
)
 
3

 
(2
)
 
19

 
7

 
4

 
(29
)
 
(18
)
Interest expense
 
(35
)
 
(45
)
 
(36
)
 
(12
)
 
(23
)
 
(151
)
 
42

 
(173
)
 
(282
)
FFO
 
146

 
120

 
115

 
42

 
(65
)
 
358

 
(146
)
 
384

 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
(45
)
 
(90
)
 
(64
)
 
(48
)
 

 
(247
)
 
111

 
(264
)
 
(400
)
Deferred taxes
 
(39
)
 
8

 
(5
)
 

 
(3
)
 
(39
)
 
10

 
(19
)
 
(48
)
Mark-to-market on hedging items and other
 
(10
)
 
(66
)
 
(25
)
 
(18
)
 
166

 
47

 
(23
)
 
(72
)
 
(48
)
Share of earnings from associates
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
48

 

 
48

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(29
)
 
(29
)
Net income (loss) attributable to
partnership(2)
 
$
52

 
$
(28
)
 
$
21

 
$
(24
)
 
$
98

 
$
119

 
$

 
$

 
$
119


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Total attributable to Brookfield Infrastructure
 
 
 
 
 
 
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED
MARCH 31, 2019
US$ MILLIONS
 
Utilities
 
Transport
 
Energy
 
Data
Infrastructure
 
Corporate
 
Total
 
Contribution
from
investments
in associates
 
Attributable to non-controlling
interest
 
As per IFRS
financials
(1)
 
Revenues
 
$
269

 
$
389

 
$
245

 
$
62

 
$

 
$
965

 
$
(368
)
 
$
996

 
$
1,593

Costs attributed to revenues
 
(88
)
 
(200
)
 
(118
)
 
(26
)
 

 
(432
)
 
177

 
(543
)
 
(798
)
General and administrative costs
 

 

 

 

 
(61
)
 
(61
)
 

 

 
(61
)
Adjusted EBITDA
 
181

 
189

 
127

 
36

 
(61
)
 
472

 
(191
)
 
453

 
 
Other (expense) income
 
(10
)
 
(1
)
 
8

 
1

 
21

 
19

 
3

 
(38
)
 
(16
)
Interest expense
 
(34
)
 
(49
)
 
(28
)
 
(9
)
 
(20
)
 
(140
)
 
41

 
(113
)
 
(212
)
FFO
 
137

 
139

 
107

 
28

 
(60
)
 
351

 
(147
)
 
302

 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
(45
)
 
(91
)
 
(59
)
 
(25
)
 

 
(220
)
 
98

 
(170
)
 
(292
)
Deferred taxes
 
(13
)
 
6

 
(2
)
 
4

 
3

 
(2
)
 
(4
)
 
(6
)
 
(12
)
Mark-to-market on hedging items and other
 
(11
)
 
(40
)
 
(14
)
 
(6
)
 
(28
)
 
(99
)
 
35

 
9

 
(55
)
Share of earnings from associates
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
18

 

 
18

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(135
)
 
(135
)
Net income (loss) attributable to
partnership(2)
 
$
68

 
$
14

 
$
32

 
$
1

 
$
(85
)
 
$
30

 
$

 
$

 
$
30


1.
The above table provides each segment’s results in the format that management organizes its segments to make operating decisions and assess performance. Each segment is presented on a proportionate basis, taking into account Brookfield Infrastructure’s ownership in operations accounted for using the consolidation and equity methods under IFRS. The above table reconciles Brookfield Infrastructure’s proportionate results to our partnership’s Consolidated Statements of Operating Results on a line by line basis by aggregating the components comprising the earnings from our partnership’s investments in associates and reflecting the portion of each line item attributable to non-controlling interests.
2.
Includes net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests - Redeemable Partnership Units held by Brookfield, non-controlling interests—Exchange LP Units, general partners, limited partners and class A shares of BIPC.
The following tables provide each segment’s assets in the format that management organizes its segments to make operating decisions and assess performance. Each segment is presented on a proportionate basis, taking into account our ownership in operations using consolidation and the equity method whereby we either control or exercise significant influence over the investment respectively. These tables reconcile our proportionate assets to total assets presented on our Consolidated Statements of Financial Position by removing net liabilities contained within investments in associates, reflecting the assets attributable to non-controlling interests, and adjusting for working capital assets which are netted against working capital liabilities.
 
 
Total Attributable to Brookfield Infrastructure
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AS OF MARCH 31, 2020
US$ MILLIONS
 
Utilities
 
Transport
 
Energy
 
Data
Infrastructure
 
Corporate
 
Total
 
Contribution
from
investments
in associates
 
Attributable 
to non-
controlling
interest
 
Working
capital
adjustment
and other
 
As per
IFRS
financials
Total assets
 
$
5,102

 
$
5,709

 
$
5,407

 
$
2,063

 
$
(952
)
 
$
17,329

 
$
(2,752
)
 
$
28,739

 
$
7,588

 
$
50,904

 
 
Total Attributable to Brookfield Infrastructure
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019
US$ MILLIONS
 
Utilities
 
Transport
 
Energy
 
Data
Infrastructure
 
Corporate
 
Total
 
Contribution
from
investments
in associates
 
Attributable 
to non-
controlling
interest
 
Working
capital
adjustment
and other
 
As per
IFRS
financials
Total assets
 
$
5,825

 
$
6,916

 
$
5,589

 
$
2,204

 
$
(1,284
)
 
$
19,250

 
$
(2,884
)
 
$
32,621

 
$
7,321

 
$
56,308

 

78 BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.




Discussion of Segment Reconciling Items
The following tables detail and provide discussion, where applicable, of material changes between reporting periods for each operating segment, the reconciliation of contributions from investments in associates and attribution of non-controlling interest in the determination of Adjusted EBITDA, FFO and net income attributable to our partnership in order to facilitate the understanding of the nature of and changes to reconciling items.
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED
MARCH 31, 2020
US$ MILLIONS
 
Utilities
 
Transport
 
Energy
 
Data
Infrastructure
 
Corporate
 
Total
Adjustments to items comprising Adjusted EBITDA(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Contributions from investments in associates
 
$
(14
)
 
$
(68
)
 
$
(68
)
 
$
(42
)
 
$

 
$
(192
)
Attribution to non-controlling interest
 
218

 
184

 
158

 
26

 

 
586

Adjusted EBITDA
 
204

 
116

 
90

 
(16
)
 

 
394

Adjustments to items comprising FFO(2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Contributions from investments in associates
 
6

 
18

 
14

 
8

 

 
46

Attribution to non-controlling interest
 
(60
)
 
(77
)
 
(49
)
 
(16
)
 

 
(202
)
FFO
 
150

 
57

 
55

 
(24
)
 

 
238

Adjustments to items comprising net income attributable to partnership(3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Contributions from investment in associates
 
8

 
50

 
54

 
34

 

 
146

Attribution to non-controlling interest
 
(158
)
 
(107
)
 
(109
)
 
(10
)
 

 
(384
)
Net income attributable to partnership
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED
MARCH 31, 2019
US$ MILLIONS
 
Utilities
 
Transport
 
Energy
 
Data
Infrastructure
 
Corporate
 
Total
Adjustments to items comprising Adjusted EBITDA(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Contributions from investment in associates
 
$
(5
)
 
$
(96
)
 
$
(65
)
 
$
(25
)
 
$

 
$
(191
)
Attribution to non-controlling interest
 
254

 
59

 
112

 
28

 

 
453

Adjusted EBITDA
 
249

 
(37
)
 
47

 
3

 

 
262

Adjustments to items comprising FFO(2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Contributions from investments in associates
 
3

 
25

 
13

 
3

 

 
44

Attribution to non-controlling interest
 
(69
)
 
(28
)
 
(33
)
 
(21
)
 

 
(151
)
FFO
 
183

 
(40
)
 
27

 
(15
)
 

 
155

Adjustments to items comprising net income attributable to partnership(3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Contributions from investment in associates
 
2

 
71

 
52

 
22

 

 
147

Attribution to non-controlling interest
 
(185
)
 
(31
)
 
(79
)
 
(7
)
 

 
(302
)
Net income attributable to partnership
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

1.
Revenues, costs attributed to revenues, general and administrative costs.
2.
Other income, interest expense and cash taxes.
3.
Depreciation and amortization, deferred taxes, fair value adjustments, other expenses, share of earnings from associates, net income attributable to non-controlling interest.
Contributions from investments in associates and joint ventures remained relatively consistent compared to the prior year. Attribution to non-controlling interest increased compared to the prior year primarily due to acquisitions completed over the past 12 months.

Q1 2020 INTERIM REPORT 79



Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make critical judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources, during the reporting period. These estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
Critical judgments made by management and utilized in the normal course of preparing Brookfield Infrastructure’s consolidated financial statements are outlined below.
Revaluation of property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is revalued on a regular basis. The critical estimates and assumptions underlying the valuation of property, plant and equipment are set out in Note 14, Property, Plant and Equipment in our December 31, 2019 audited consolidated financial statements. Our partnership’s property, plant, and equipment are measured at fair value on a recurring basis with an effective date of revaluation for all asset classes as of December 31, 2019. Brookfield Infrastructure determines fair value under both the income and cost methods with due consideration to significant inputs such as the discount rate, terminal value multiple, overall investment horizon, useful life and replacement cost.
Impairment of goodwill, intangibles with indefinite lives and investment in associates and joint ventures
Our partnership assesses the impairment of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives by reviewing the value-in-use or fair value less costs of disposal of the cash-generating units to which goodwill or the intangible asset has been allocated. Brookfield Infrastructure uses the following critical assumptions and estimates: the circumstances that gave rise to the goodwill, timing and amount of future cash flows expected from the cash-generating unit; discount rates; terminal capitalization rates; terminal valuation dates; useful lives and residual values.
The impairment assessment of investments in associates and joint ventures requires estimation of the recoverable amount of the asset.
Other estimates utilized in the preparation of our partnership’s financial statements are: depreciation and amortization rates and useful lives; recoverable amount of goodwill and intangible assets; ability to utilize tax losses and other tax measurements.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. We have not experienced any material impact to our internal control over financial reporting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are continually monitoring and assessing the COVID-19 pandemic on our internal controls to minimize the impact on their design and operating effectiveness.


80 BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.




Risks Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic
Our partnership has been closely monitoring developments related to COVID-19, including the existing and potential impact on global and local economies in the jurisdictions where we operate. While safeguarding the well-being of individuals is our paramount concern, we remain focused on continuity plans and preparedness measures at each of our businesses. Several measures designed to ensure continued operation have been implemented to date, and we continue to evaluate and assess further actions.
Our partnership has a diversified portfolio of operating businesses in the utilities, transport, energy and data infrastructure sectors. Certain businesses have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, businesses in the transport segment have experienced adverse impacts on their financial performance as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the responses to it by governments, business and communities generally. Other of our businesses have been less impacted and some have not been impacted at all, as a result of their regulated or contractual revenue frameworks. The impact on our partnership’s current results has been partially insulated by the contractual and regulated revenue frameworks across many of our businesses.
In the longer term, due to the speed with which the situation is developing and the uncertainty of its magnitude, outcome and duration, we are not able at this time to estimate the medium term impact of the COVID-19 situation on our operations or financial results. See “Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements”.
The rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, which was declared by the World Health Organization to be a pandemic on March 11, 2020, and actions taken globally in response to COVID-19, have significantly disrupted international business activities. In addition, our business relies, to a certain extent, on free movement of goods, services, and capital from around the world, which has been significantly restricted as a result of COVID-19. Our partnership has implemented a response plan designed to maintain its operations despite the outbreak of the virus. However, we may experience direct or indirect impacts from the pandemic, including delays in development or construction activities in our business, and we have experienced reduced movement of goods and people resulting in lower revenues in our transport segment. We also have some risk that our contract counterparties could fail to meet their obligations to us.
Given the ongoing and dynamic nature of the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, it is difficult to predict how significant the impact of COVID-19, including any responses to it, will be on the global economy and our businesses or for how long any disruptions are likely to continue. The extent of such impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain, rapidly evolving and difficult to predict, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and additional actions which may be taken to contain COVID-19. Such developments could have an adverse effect on our assets, liabilities, business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flow.

Q1 2020 INTERIM REPORT 81



CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis contains forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. We may make such statements in this report, in other filings with Canadian regulators or the SEC and in other public communications. The words “tend”, “seek”, “target”, “foresee”, “believe,” “expect,” “could”, “aim to,” “intend,” “objective”, “outlook”, “endeavour”, “estimate”, “likely”, “continue”, “plan”, derivatives thereof and other expressions of similar import, or the negative variations thereof, and similar expressions of future or conditional verbs such as “will”, “may”, “should,” which are predictions of or indicate future events, trends or prospects and which do not relate to historical matters, identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis include among others, statements with respect to our assets tending to appreciate in value over time, growth in our assets and operations, increases in FFO per unit and resulting capital appreciation, returns on capital and on equity, increasing demand for commodities and global movement of goods, expected capital expenditures, the impact of planned capital projects by customers of our businesses as on the performance and growth of those businesses, the extent of our corporate, general and administrative expenses, our ability to close acquisitions (including acquisitions referred to in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis and other planned transactions), our capacity to take advantage of opportunities in the marketplace, the future prospects of the assets that we operate or will operate, partnering with institutional investors, ability to identify, acquire and integrate new acquisition opportunities, long-term target return on our assets, sustainability of distribution levels, distribution growth and payout ratios, operating results and margins for our business and each operation, future prospects for the markets for our products, our plans for growth through internal growth and capital investments, ability to achieve stated objectives, ability to drive operating efficiencies, return on capital expectations for the business, contract prices and regulated rates for our operations, our expected future maintenance and capital expenditures, ability to deploy capital in accretive investments, impact on the business resulting from our view of future economic conditions, our ability to maintain sufficient financial liquidity, our ability to draw down funds under our bank credit facilities, our ability to secure financing through the issuance of equity or debt, expansions of existing operations, likely sources of future opportunities in the markets in which we operate, financing plans for our operating companies, foreign currency management activities and other statements with respect to our beliefs, outlooks, plans, expectations and intentions. Although we believe that the partnership’s anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and information are based upon reasonable assumptions and expectations, the reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the partnership to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and information.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein include general economic conditions in the jurisdictions in which we operate and elsewhere which may impact the markets for our products or services, the ability to achieve growth within Brookfield Infrastructure’s businesses, our ability to achieve the milestones necessary to deliver the targeted returns to our unitholders, which is uncertain, some of which depends on access to capital and continuing favourable commodity prices, the impact of market conditions on our businesses, including as a result of the recent novel coronavirus outbreak (“COVID-19”), the fact that success of Brookfield Infrastructure is dependent on market demand for an infrastructure company, which is unknown, the availability of equity and debt financing for Brookfield Infrastructure, the ability to effectively complete new acquisitions in the competitive infrastructure space (including the potential acquisitions referred to in this letter to unitholders, some of which remain subject to the satisfaction of conditions precedent, and the inability to reach final agreement with counterparties to transactions referred to herein as being currently pursued, given that there can be no assurance that any such transaction will be agreed to or completed) and to integrate acquisitions into existing operations, changes in technology which have the potential to disrupt the businesses and industries in which we invest, the market conditions of key commodities, the price, supply or demand for which can have a significant impact upon the financial and operating performance of our business, regulatory decisions affecting our regulated businesses, our ability to secure favourable contracts, weather events affecting our business, traffic volumes on our toll road businesses, pandemics or epidemics, and other risks and factors described in the documents filed by us with the securities regulators in Canada and the United States, including under “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and other risks and factors that are described therein. In addition, our future results may be impacted by risks associated with a global pandemic caused by a novel strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, and the related global reduction in commerce and travel and substantial volatility in stock markets worldwide, which may result in a decrease of cash flows and impairment losses and/or revaluations on our investments and infrastructure assets, and we may be unable to achieve our expected returns.
We caution that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on our forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to Brookfield Infrastructure, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Except as required by law, the partnership undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether written or oral, that may be as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


82 BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS L.P.




Exhibit 99.2
FORM 52-109F2
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS
FULL CERTIFICATE
I, Samuel Pollock, Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Infrastructure Group L.P., service provider of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P., certify the following:
1.
Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “interim filings”) of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (the “issuer”) for the interim period ended March 31, 2020.
2.
No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings.
3.
Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings.
4.
Responsibility: The issuer’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer.
5.
Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuer’s other certifying officer and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings
a)
designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that
i)
material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and
ii)
information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and
b)
designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer’s GAAP.
5.1.
Control framework: The control framework the issuer’s other certifying officer and I used to design the issuer’s ICFR is the Internal Control - Integrated Framework (COSO 2013 Framework) published by The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
5.2.
ICFR – material weakness relating to design: N/A
5.3.
Limitation on scope of design: N/A
6.
Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on January 1, 2020 and ended on March 31, 2020, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s ICFR.
Date: May 13, 2020
/s/ Samuel Pollock
Samuel Pollock
Chief Executive Officer,
Brookfield Infrastructure Group L.P.




Exhibit 99.3
FORM 52-109F2
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS
FULL CERTIFICATE
I, Bahir Manios, Chief Financial Officer of Brookfield Infrastructure Group L.P., service provider of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P., certify the following:
1.
Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “interim filings”) of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (the “issuer”) for the interim period ended March 31, 2020.
2.
No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings.
3.
Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings.
4.
Responsibility: The issuer’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer.
5.
Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuer’s other certifying officer and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings
a)
designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that
i)
material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and
ii)
information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and
b)
designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer’s GAAP.
5.1.
Control framework: The control framework the issuer’s other certifying officer and I used to design the issuer’s ICFR is the Internal Control - Integrated Framework (COSO 2013 Framework) published by The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
5.2.
ICFR – material weakness relating to design: N/A
5.3.
Limitation on scope of design: N/A
6.
Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on January 1, 2020 and ended on March 31, 2020, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s ICFR.
Date: May 13, 2020
/s/ Bahir Manios
Bahir Manios
Chief Financial Officer,
Brookfield Infrastructure Group L.P.