Macquarie Infrastructure (MIC) to Explore Strategic Alternatives

Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation (NYSE: MIC) today announced its intention to actively pursue strategic alternatives including a sale of the Company or its operating businesses as a means of unlocking value for shareholders.

Christopher Frost, MIC’s chief executive officer, said, “Over the past 18 months we have successfully executed initiatives including the sales of smaller and non-core businesses which have strengthened our balance sheet and increased our financial flexibility. In addition, the investments we have made in the infrastructure of our businesses during this period have both improved their competitive position and increased their resilience.”

“Building on the momentum created by these actions, we are confident that now is the appropriate time to consider sales of our remaining businesses in order to unlock additional value for our shareholders,” Frost added.

MIC has not set a timetable for completing any sale or sales. The Company notes that there can be no assurances as to the form and timing of any transaction as a result of this pursuit of strategic alternatives, or if any transactions will be consummated, and any final decisions remain subject to approval by the MIC board of directors. MIC does not intend to update the market on its progress unless or until it determines that further disclosure is appropriate or required by law.

MIC has appointed Lazard as its lead financial advisor and White & Case as its legal counsel in connection with its pursuit of strategic alternatives.

Agreement with External Manager

To facilitate the pursuit of strategic alternatives, MIC also announced that it has entered into a disposition agreement with Macquarie Infrastructure Management (USA) Inc. (“MIMUSA”), the external manager of the Company. The agreement was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission this morning.

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