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Macquarie Korea I F - Reports 2015 full year financial and performance

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Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund

29 January 2016

29 January 2016

MACQUARIE KOREA INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
REPORTS 2015 FULL YEAR FINANCIAL AND PERFORMANCE RESULTS

Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund("MKIF") today announced its results for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 (the "Period"), together with theasset performance results for the same period.

Highlights for the Period include:

 The final second half distribution for the Period approved by the board of directors of MKIF today was KRW 254
per share

- The total distribution for the Period is KRW 464 per share based on 331,459,341 total shares outstanding

- The second half distribution will be paid on 29 February 2016 to MKIF's shareholders based on the record
 date of 31 December 2015

 On a non-consolidated basis, MKIF recorded revenue of KRW 219.5 billion and net income of KRW 153.8 billion. Excluding the one-offs[1], revenue and net income increased by 25.2% and 34.6%, respectively compared with the previous corresponding period ("pcp"). The increase in revenue was primarily due to the dividend income of KRW 40.9 billion paid by Incheon International Airport Expressway ("NAHC") and Soojungsan Tunnel ("SICL")[2]

 The underlying traffic volume and revenue[3] of MKIF's eleven toll roads grew by 8.8% and 8.5%, respectively on pcp.Traffic volume of the three new toll-road assets[4] reached 82.6% of the Concession Agreement forecast volume compared with 78.6% in the previous year, recording a weighted average traffic volume increase of 11.0% over pcp

 MKIF completed capital restructuring of its two toll road assets, Incheon Airport Expressway and Yongin-Seoul Expressway, that involved new debt packages and partial return of share capital (the "Transactions").[5] The combined impact to MKIF from the Transactions include:

- Immediate cash inflow of KRW 58 billion[6]

- Higher dividend income over the next 3 years (NAHC)

- Deferred interest reduced, accelerating cash inflow (YSE)

- Target investment return remains largely unchanged

 Key operational and financial highlights of Busan New Port Phase 2-3 ("BNP") include:

-BNP handled 1.37 million TEU during the Period, a 2.5% decrease over pcp, primarily due to a slower than expected ramp-up of the Ocean 3 volume. Ocean 3 is the BNP's main shipping line partner and is one of the
four major global shipping alliances formed early 2015

-Recorded KRW 72.1 billion of revenue and KRW 25.7 billion of EBITDA during the Period, a growth of 4.9%
and 14.7%, respectively on pcp, mainly driven by increase in tariffs and decrease in operating expenses

-Completed the capacity expansion on time and on budget in May 2015, increasing its handling capacity to 2.5 million TEU per annum from 1.8 million TEU[7]

-For FY2016, BNP targets approximately 1.8 million TEU of handling volume and over KRW 101.9 billion and
KRW 45.1 billion of revenue and EBITDA, respectively[8]

o Ocean 3 vessel scheduling is complete, and BNP starts the year with a 12-month estimated forward
service schedule of over 1.6 million TEU

o Throughput demand for the New Port is expected to continue - the New Port volume grew by 7.5%
during the Period, handling approximately 12.8 million TEU[9], leaving only BNP with existing and
expansion capacity among the five terminals in the New Port over the next 4-5 years

o BNP anticipates additional volume growth from the recent market activities including the recently
announced acquisition of APL shipping line by CMA CGM and the proposed merger of COSCO and
China Shipping - CMA CGM and China Shipping are Ocean 3 alliance members and APL and COSCO are major customers of the New Port

 The capital restructuring activities during the Period have further improved MKIF's balance sheet position

- Proportionately consolidated cash balance[10] of KRW 214.3 billion

- Continued de-gearing of asset level debt with a weighted average maturity of 7.1 years

- Proportionately consolidated gearing[11] reduced to 30.5% from 36.0% in the previous year

- Refinancing of the corporate bond of KRW 60 billion expected in May 2016

 Three local concession assets of MKIF are undergoing legal disputes with their respective government authorities, as shown in the following table:

AssetCaseStatusGovernment Authority
Baekyang Tunnel ("BYTL")
Soojungsan Tunnel ("SICL")
Administrative order to reinstate the original capital structure at the time of the concession agreement signingBusan District Court ruled in favour of BYTL and SICL in October 2014
Busan City appealed the case to the Busan Appellate Court
Busan City
Claim of overdue payments [12]Petition submitted to Busan District Court in January 2016
Gwangju 2nd Beltway, Section 1 ("KBICL")Administrative order to reinstate the original capital structure at the time of the concession agreement signingUndergoing a Supreme Court processGwangju City
Administrative order to suspend MRG payments
(Completed)
Seoul Administrative Court confirmed the order was not legitimate and dismissed the case in August 2015
Machang Bridge
("MCB")
- award received
Claim of overdue MRGMCB received 2013 support payment of KRW 13.1 billion and overdue interest in February 2015
Award by consent from the arbitral tribunal of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce received in April 2015
Gyeongsangnamdo
(Provincial government)
A presentation providing further details of MKIF's 2015 financial and operating results and outlook can be found on MKIF's website (www.macquarie.com/mkif). Financial Results1 (Unit: KRW million)
20152014
Revenue219,488181,243
Interest income178,114177,838
Dividend income40,92323,3863
Other income45119
Operating Expenses65,67755,418
Management fee35,35330,803
Performance fee7,8354-
Interest expense19,37019,629
Other expenses3,1194,986
Net Income153,811125,825
EPS5464380
Normalised6Net Income164,772122,439
Normalised EPS497370
1. Audited, non-consolidated basis 2. Dividend income from Incheon International Airport Expressway(KRW 28.9 billion) and Soojungsan Tunnel (KRW12.0 billion) 3. One-off gain from the liquidation dividend from the CNEC ABS SPC (tranche 3) 4. Performance fee for 2nd quarter 2015 5. Based on the number of shares outstanding of 331.5 mil shares 6. Excludes one-off gains and losses Traffic Results
20154thQuarter (PCP)2015Full Year (YoY)
AssetTraffic (%)Revenue (%)Traffic (%)Revenue (%)
Weighted Average growth19.6%9.5%8.8%8.5%
1. On a weighted average basis based on revenue size of each asset and the MKIF's equity interest in each concession company. BNP performance
FY2014AFY2015AChange over pcpFY2016 Forecast*
Volume (TEU mil)1.411.37-2.5%1.80
Revenue (KRW billion)68.772.14.9%101.9
EBITDA (KRW billion)22.425.714.7%45.1
EBITDA margin (%)32.6%35.6%+300bps~49%
* Actual performance may vary from the forecast provided by BNP For further information, please contact:
Jason Pak
Chief Operating Officer
Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund
+ 82 2 3705 8550
Jason.Pak@macquarie.com
Ally An
Investor Relations
Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund
+ 82 2 3705 8565
Ally.An@macquarie.com
This release is not an offer or solicitation for sale of the securities of Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund('MKIF') in the United States or in any jurisdiction where any offer, sale or solicitation in respect of such securities is not permitted. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or in any jurisdiction where such offer or sale is not permitted. The securities of MKIF have not been registered under the Securities Act, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or exemption from registration under the Securities Act. There will be no public offer of the securities in the United States. Not for distribution in the United States or in any jurisdiction where any offer, sale or solicitation in respect of the contemplated securities is not permitted. This document is only being distributed to and is only directed at (i) persons who are outside the United Kingdom or (ii) investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Order") or (iii) high net worth entities, and other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons"). Any securities will only be available to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire any securities will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this document or any of its contents. This release does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs of the investor. Before making an investment in MKIF, the investor or prospective investor should consider whether such an investment is appropriate to their particular investment needs, objectives and financial circumstances and consult an investment adviser if necessary. MKIF or Macquarie Korea Asset Management Co., Ltd.(MKAM) is not an authorised deposit-taking institution for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 (Commonwealth of Australia). The obligations of this entity do not represent deposits or other liabilities of Macquarie Bank Limited ABN 46 008 583 542 (MBL). MBL does not guarantee or otherwise provide assurance in respect of the obligations of these entities. Investments in MKIF are subject to investment risk, including possible delays in repayment or loss of income and/or capital investment. Neither MKIF, nor any member of the Macquarie Group companies, including MKAM, guarantees the performance of MKIF, the repayment of capital or the payment of a particular rate of return on MKIF securities. Appendix 1. Financial results1 Financial Position Statements As of 31 December 2015 and 2014 (Unit: KRW million)
20152014
Assets
Invested Assets1,617,6101,681,571
Cash & deposits15,68048,864
Loans1,089,7461,079,604
Equity securities512,184553,103
Others439,746462,936
Interest receivable433,604455,070
Other receivables2,4302,368
Deferred costs, net3,7125,498
Total Assets2,057,3562,144,507
Liabilities
Accounts Payable11
Management fee payable8,8678,277
Long-term debt109,444208,565
Bond249,688249,510
Other liabilities3,2101,636
Total Liabilities371,210467,989
Shareholders' Equity
Share Capital1,670,9861,670,986
Retained Earnings15,1605,532
Total Shareholders' Equity1,686,1461,676,518
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity2,057,3562,144,507
1. Audited, non-consolidated basis Statements of Income For the years ended 31 December 2015 and 2014 (Unit: KRW million)
20152014
Revenue219,488181,243
Interest income178,114177,838
Dividend income40,92313,3862
Other income45119
Expenses65,67755,418
Management fee35,35330,803
Performance fee7,8353-
Custodian fee330332
Administrator fee208207
Interest expense19,37019,629
Other expense2,5814,447
Net Profits153,811125,825
1. Dividend income from Incheon International Airport Expressway(KRW 28.9 billion) and Soojungsan Tunnel (KRW12.0 billion) 2. One-off gain from the liquidation dividend from the CNEC ABS SPC (tranche 3) 3. Performance fee for 2nd quarter 2015 Statements of Cashflow For the years ended 31 December 2015 and 2014 (Unit: KRW million)
20152014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash inflows from operating activities439,443120,726
Collection of equity securities55,645-
Collection of other loans receivable141,11519,013
Interest and other income242,683101,713
Cash outflows from operating activities:(209,848)(40,546)
Investments(166,030)(8,600)
Fees and expenses(43,818)(31,946)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities229,59580,180
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of long-term debt(155,000)(200,305)
Drawdown from long-term debt52,500334,800
Distributions paid(144,185)(164,404)
Interest expense(15,994)(13,808)
Borrowing related expenses(100)(2,350)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(262,779)(46,067)
Net increase(decrease) in cash and deposits(33,184)34,113
Cash and deposits at beginning of the period48,86414,751
Cash and deposits at end of the period15,68048,864
Appendix 2. Traffic Results 1. Traffic and Revenue - Portfolio Summary 1. On a weighted average basis[13], traffic and revenue increased by 8.8% and 8.5%, respectively, during the Period, when compared to pcp. On the same basis, traffic and revenue for the fourth quarter (the Quarter) increased by 9.6% and 9.5%, respectively, on pcp. Traffic growth of the portfolio during the Period was largely attributable to: - The three newer toll road assets[14] delivered traffic growth of 11.0% on pcp - Traffic volumes of Incheon International Airport Expressway and Incheon Grand Bridge rose due to increase in residential population of Cheongna, Yeongjong and Song-do districts and growing number of airport passengers travelling to and from Incheon International Airport - Both Gwangju Second Beltway Section 1 and Section 3-1 recorded close to 10% of the traffic volume growth on pcp largely due to the extension of the adjacent roads and more road users attracted to Naju Innovation CIty - Traffic volume across Machang Bridge increased significantly by 23.2% during the Period on pcp due to the new road connection (Yanggok-Wanam route of the national highway and Changwon-Busan Expressway: stage 2) from 13 October 2013 and a newly-built industrial complex in Changwon operating since June 2014 Traffic for each toll road asset is calculated as the annual average daily traffic volume. Except as stated otherwise, revenues for each toll road asset represents actual average daily revenue collected (excluding VAT). Actual revenue collected does not include minimum revenue guarantee compensation payments received from the relevant government authority or the toll freeze compensations related to the CPI growth. Accordingly, revenue performance in the concession companies is not a direct guide to the revenue performance of MKIF. The revenue growth recorded by the concession companies in which MKIF invests reflects traffic volume growth, as well as inflation linked toll rate increases, and may also be influenced by changes to the traffic mix, between heavy and light vehicles, for which different toll rates apply.
2015 Fourth Quarter2015Year to Date% of MKIF
Portfolioc
AssetTraffic (%)aRevenue (%)bTraffic (%)aRevenue (%)b
Incheon International Airport Expressway13.1%-3.4%10.3%2.4%4.7
Baekyang Tunnel4.0%18.9%4.3%9.4%0.2
Gwangju Second Beltway, Section 110.4%10.9%9.9%10.2%13.1
Gwangju Second Beltway, Section 3-19.0%9.0%9.2%9.3%3.9
Woomyunsan Tunnel6.0%6.1%5.4%5.6%1.3
Cheonan-Nonsan Expressway7.5%7.9%6.5%6.5%16.9
Soojungsan Tunnel3.3%28.7%5.3%14.1%5.5
Machang Bridge20.0%20.4%23.2%23.8%7.0
Yongin-Seoul Expressway15.2%7.4%13.8%11.8%9.4
Seoul-Chuncheon Expressway8.3%8.4%7.0%7.0%8.5
Incheon Grand Bridge11.4%11.2%13.6%13.6%10.2
Weighted Average9.6%9.5%8.8%8.5%
a. Percentage increase from prior corresponding period, based on average daily traffic b.Percentage increase from prior corresponding period, based on average daily revenue c. Percentage based on total commitments by MKIF to all investments in the MKIF portfolio 2. Traffic and Revenue - Individual Concession Company Performance Incheon International Airport Expressway
CategoryPCPYear on Year
Q4 2014Q4 2015% Change20142015% Change
Average daily traffic (vehicles / day)61,76669,86313.1%60,46766,71310.3%
Average daily revenue (1,000 won)373,331360,652-3.4%368,479377,3272.4%
Note: Revenue declined by 3.4% over pcp despite the 13.1% of traffic volume growth due to the toll discount implemented as of September 2015. Toll fare reduced from KRW 7,600 to KRW 6,600 on 1 September 2015 Baekyang Tunnel
CategoryPCPYear on Year
Q4 2014Q4 2015% Change20142015% Change
Average daily traffic (vehicles / day)75,53678,5674.0%73,58776,7644.3%
Average daily revenue (1,000 won)54,31064,58318.9%52,81657,8049.4%
Note: Toll collection system, which allows payments to be settled by Hi-Pass card, was installed on the outermost lane in February 2015 and an additional Hi-Pass lane opened in March 2015 adjacent to the existing innermost Hi-Pass lane. Higher revenue growth than volume growth is due to toll fare increase from KRW 800 to KRW 900 effective from 1 September 2015 Gwangju Second Beltway, Section 1
CategoryPCPYear on Year
Q4 2014Q4 2015% Change20142015% Change
Average daily traffic (vehicles / day)43,00647,48610.4%41,97446,1409.9%
Average daily revenue (1,000 won)45,48550,42310.9%44,28748,81210.2%
Note: Lane expansion of Gwangju-to-Hwasoon road completed in November 2014 contributed towards overall traffic and revenue growth Gwangju Second Beltway, Section 3-1
CategoryPCPYear on Year
Q4 2014Q4 2015% Change20142015% Change
Average daily traffic (vehicles / day)35,44238,6269.0%34,09237,2119.2%
Average daily revenue (1,000 won)37,50840,8879.0%36,00939,3419.3%
Note: Both traffic and revenue increased compared with pcp as state-owned enterprises including Korea Electric Power Co., Ltd, have relocated their headquarters to Naju Innovation City to the south-west of Gwangju Woomyunsan Tunnel
CategoryPCPYear on Year
Q4 2014Q4 2015% Change20142015% Change
Average daily traffic (vehicles / day)28,56530,2826.0%27,10128,5765.4%
Average daily revenue (1,000 won)61,78565,5416.1%58,55161,8095.6%
Note: Traffic and revenue increased over pcp as the residential population of Woomyun district increased upon completion of a new apartment complex Cheonan-Nonsan Expressway
CategoryPCPYear on Year
Q4 2014Q4 2015% Change20142015% Change
Average daily traffic (vehicles / day)47,62951,2167.5%46,95049,9796.5%
Average daily revenue (1,000 won)399,506431,0517.9%392,258417,9086.5%
Note: Traffic and revenue increased compared with pcp due to a growing traffic inflow from Nam-Pungse IC, which opened in July 2014 Soojungsan Tunnel
CategoryPCPYear on Year
Q4 2014Q4 2015% Change20142015% Change
Average daily traffic (vehicles / day)47,76349,3223.3%45,76148,1835.3%
Average daily revenue (1,000 won)34,93344,97428.7%33,41938,13514.1%
Note: Opening of the Hi-Pass toll collection system in January 2014 and subsequently enhanced accessibility and convenience continue to contribute towards the growth of traffic and revenue. Higher revenue growth than volume growth is due to the toll fare increase from KRW 800 to KRW 1,000 effective from 1 September 2015 Machang Bridge
CategoryPCPYear on Year
Q4 2014Q4 2015% Change20142015% Change
Average daily traffic (vehicles / day)28,88834,66220.0%26,05432,08623.2%
Average daily revenue (1,000 won)64,87578,12620.4%58,12871,96423.8%
Note: A new road connection opened in October 2013, and traffic continues to grow as customers become aware of the benefits that the bridge's routes provide. In addition, a newly-built industrial complex, which started operations in June 2014 in Changwon contributes towards higher commuter traffic Yongin-Seoul Expressway
CategoryPCPYear on Year
Q4 2014Q4 2015% Change20142015% Change
Average daily traffic (vehicles / day)80,55992,81815.2%75,85686,35713.8%
Average daily revenue (1,000 won)144,488155,1447.4%136,019152,07611.8%
Note: Traffic and revenue increased compared with pcp due to higher traffic driven by Yongin area's growing residence occupancy and detour traffic from the congested Gyeongbu Expressway. Average daily traffic volume for the Period marked 87.6% of the CA forecast. Toll fare reduced from KRW 2,000 to KRW 1,800 (small vehicle) on 29 October 2015 Seoul-Chuncheon Expressway
CategoryPCPYear on Year
Q4 2014Q4 2015% Change20142015% Change
Average daily traffic (vehicles / day)40,27243,6148.3%41,02043,9007.0%
Average daily revenue (1,000 won)255,906277,3928.4%260,182278,3207.0%
Note: Average daily traffic volume for the Period marked 79.8% of the CA forecast Incheon Grand Bridge
CategoryPCPYear on Year
Q4 2014Q4 2015% Change20142015% Change
Average daily traffic (vehicles / day)34,90938,90011.4%35,40240,23113.6%
Average daily revenue (1,000 won)180,235200,37511.2%183,241208,20013.6%
Note: Traffic volume and revenue rose due to an increase in residential population of Yeongjong and Song-do districts and a growing number of airport passengers travelling to and from Incheon International Airport. Average daily traffic volume for the Period marked 79.7% of the CA forecast 3. Prior Period Compensation Payments Received from Government Authorities The concession companies may receive revenue compensation payments from the relevant government authority in addition to revenue received from traffic. Generally, revenue compensation and other compensation payments are received within 6 to 18 months after the end of the year to which they relate. There are outstanding MRG receivables remaining to be paid for some of the assets. Necessary negotiationsare underway with relevant government authorities to expedite the receipt of the overdue payments. (Unit: KRW million)
Asset NameMRG receivable for 2014Outstanding amount1
AmountReceivedamountDue date withoutadditional interest
Incheon International Airport Expressway99,40698,906February 20161382
Baekyang Tunnel6,5363,910April 201510,4713
Gwangju Second Beltway, Section 121,906-December 201563,2804
Gwangju Second Beltway, Section 3-16,715-December 20156,715
Woomyunsan Tunnel4,435-February 201517,0085
Cheonan-Nonsan Expressway53,296-February 20166956
Soojungsan Tunnel11,57510,627April 20153,7517
Machang Bridge6,9846,984February 2015-
Yongin-Seoul Expressway8--February 2016-
Seoul-Chuncheon Expressway7,299-February 20162,189
Incheon Grand Bridge10,97910,945February 2016342
1. Including all unpaid and overdue compensations 2. Payment pending for a small portion of the requested amount. Negotiation underway with Ministry of the Land, Infrastructure and Transportation 3. Unpaid amount from 2010 to 2014 (2010: 1,894mil, 2011:1,321mil, 2012: 1,958mil, 2013: 2,673mil, 2014: 2,625mil). To claim overdue support payment, petition submitted to Busan District Court in January 2016 4. Unpaid amount of 2012 to 2014 (2012: 20,261mil, 2013: 21,113mil, 2014: 21,906mil) Deferred interest is currently in effect and payment of the remaining amount is under negotiation with Gwangju Metropolitan City 5. Refinancing of Woomyunsan Tunnel completed on 14 January 2016. Overdue unpaid MRG of KRW 17.0 billion and MRG for 2015 of KRW 5.6 billion settled as part of the capital restructuring transaction 6. Unpaid amount of KRW 695 million will be separately requested (for the compensation of Nam Pungse IC operation expense) that is for the settlement of operating express of Nam-Pungse IC 7. Unpaid amount from 2011 to 2014 (2011: 935mil, 2012: 926mil, 2013: 943mil, 2014:947mil). To claim overdue support payment, petition submitted to Busan District Court in January 2016 8. Toll compensation receivable of KRW 21 mil was settled as a result of capital restructuring transaction 1. 2015: NAHC refinancing (gain of KRW 0.4 billion), YSE refinancing (loss of KRW 3.5 billion) & MKIF performance fee (KRW 7.8 billion) /2014: liquidation dividend income from CNE ABS SPC (tranche 3) 2. Interim dividend from NAHC (KRW 28.9 billion) and SICL (KRW 12.0 billion) 3. On a weighted average basis based on revenue size of each asset and the MKIF's equity interest in each concession company 4. Yongin-Seoul Expressway, Seoul-Chuncheon Expressway and Incheon Grand Bridge 5. For further details of the Transactions, please refer to MKIF disclosure on 24 August 2015 (NAHC) and 23 October 2015 (YSE) 6. Net cash proceeds to MKIF from NAHC of KRW 21.7 billion and YSE of KRW 36.3 billion 7. Handling capacity for 2015 of 2.2mil TEU as the construction was completed in May 2015 8. Actual performance may vary from the forecast provided by BNP 9. Source: Busan Port Authority. Total container handling volume of the five container terminals (including BNP) that operate within the New Port of Busan 10. Proportionately consolidated cash balance (including MKIF cash balance of KRW 15.7billion) 11. Gearing = MKIF Net Debt/(MKIF Net Debt + MKIF market capital (3-month average)), where MKIF Net Debt = proportionate net debt from assets + corporate net debt. Excludes shareholder loans 12. BYTL: KRW 10.5 billion (toll compensation) / SICL: KRW 3.8 billion (minimum revenue support and toll compensation) 13. On a weighted average basis based on revenue size of each asset and the MKIF's equity interest in each concession company 14. Yongin-Seoul Expressway, Seoul-Chuncheon Expresswayand Incheon Grand Bridge This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END FR DMGZMRLGGVZG

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