MIRA closes second Asian regional infrastructure fund at $US3.3 billion hard cap

• Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA) has closed its second Asian regional infrastructure fund with $US3.3 billion in investor commitments¹
• Brings MIRA’s global fundraising to $US24 billion over the past two years²

Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA), a division of Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG; ADR: MQBKY), today announced the close of its second Asian regional infrastructure fund at its hard cap of $US3.3 billion in investor commitments. This brings MIRA’s global fundraising to $US24 billion in the past two years.

More than $US1.7 billion of Macquarie Asia Infrastructure Fund 2 (MAIF2) capital has already been committed across toll roads, renewables and petrochemical storage assets in India, the Philippines, Singapore and China.

The close of MAIF2 follows the success of its predecessor fund, MAIF1 which closed in early 2016, and is now fully deployed across seven countries in Asia-Pacific.

"The fundraising achieved for MAIF2 demonstrates our ability to create compelling opportunities for our partners and clients over the long-term.

"Our success in Asia has been driven by our approach of building strong local teams on the ground, with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully execute investments and manage assets in those markets," said Martin Stanley, Global Head of MIRA.

"The Asian infrastructure market is maturing and continues to provide attractive investment opportunities across diverse sectors. The Fund’s regional mandate allows us to capitalise on these opportunities across geographies, thereby optimising the overall risk-return position," said David Luboff, CEO of MAIF Fund Series.

MAIF2 has attracted commitments from a diverse group of returning and new investors across Asia-Pacific, North America, Middle East and Europe.

MIRA has been investing in infrastructure in the region since 1994 where it currently manages over 50 infrastructure assets. MIRA managed funds have more than $US21 billion³ of assets under management in Asia-Pacific across the infrastructure, real estate, agriculture and energy sectors.

1. Equity under management
2. FY17 - FY18 YTD
3. Assets under management (AUM) 31 December 2017