2021 distributions increased by 5% - 12th consecutive annual increase
/EIN News/ -- BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Feb. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIP; TSX: BIP.UN) today announced its results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020.
“2020 provided a unique backdrop to showcase the resilience and strength of our business,” said Sam Pollock, Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Infrastructure. “We were also able to invest in high quality assets that were immediately accretive to our results. We are beginning 2021 with a robust liquidity position which will allow us to pursue attractive opportunities and convert them into meaningful investments.”
December 31,
Brookfield reported net income for the year of $394 million ($0.35 per unit) compared to $233 million ($0.06 per unit) in the prior year. Net income for the year benefited from organic growth across our regulated and contracted operations, contributions from recently completed acquisitions and a gain associated with the partial disposition of our Australian export terminal. These increases were partially offset by the impact of foreign exchange and higher depreciation associated with our annual revaluation process and new investments.