Keppel Infrastructure Trust - OCBC Investment 2024-02-05: All Aboard The Melbourne Express

• Keppel Infrastructure Trust has announced the proposed acquisition of a 98.6% stake in Ventura Motors Pty. Ltd. at an enterprise value of AUD600m (~S$540m). The acquisition will likely be funded through a combination of internal resources, debt, and equity.

Proposed acquisition of largest bus service business in Melbourne, Australia

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• Ventura operates a fleet of ~900 buses and 12 strategically located depots servicing more than 42m passengers per annum. It holds a market share of ~32% of public buses in Victoria, covering ~530 routes out of 1,200.
• Based on Ventura’s revenue for the financial year ended 30 Jun 2023 (FY23), ~90% was derived from long-term, inflation-protected government route services.
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Total acquisition cost of ~S$570.6m.

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Above is an excerpt from a report by OCBC Investment Research.
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Read also OCBC's most recent report:
2026-02-04 Keppel Infrastructure Trust - Potential Return To Growth In FY26.

Previous report by OCBC:
2025-10-30 Keppel Infrastructure Trust - A Mixed Report Card With DI Growth Boosted By Divestments Gain.

Price targets by 2 other brokers at Keppel Infra Trust Target Prices.

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Keppel Infra Trust Dividend Payout Dates & Corporate Actions,
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