Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. covers the month of November 2009, specifically dated November 20, 2009. The filing serves to incorporate by reference a press release regarding the completion of a recapitalization of Babcock & Brown Infrastructure by Brookfield Asset Management and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document is a procedural report referencing an external press release rather than a financial statement containing quantitative data.
Material Changes
The primary material event disclosed is the completion of the recapitalization of Babcock & Brown Infrastructure. No comparative financial data or specific details regarding the transaction's financial impact are included in the text of this filing.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or details on contingencies. It strictly references the attached press release for information regarding the Babcock & Brown Infrastructure transaction.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific terms and financial impact of the Babcock & Brown Infrastructure recapitalization by reviewing the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Confirm the ownership structure changes resulting from the transaction between Brookfield Asset Management and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners.
- Check subsequent filings for quantitative data on how this recapitalization affects the company's balance sheet and liquidity.