Bruno Alves
Bruno Alves is the Senior Editor of award-winning publication Infrastructure Investor. Bruno has been a journalist for nearly 20 years and first joined Infrastructure Investor in December 2009, where he quickly rose to become Associate Editor and a leading writer covering the infrastructure asset class. He’s been Senior Editor since 2015 and is also responsible for Agri Investor, PEI Group’s agriculture-focused publication.
This week’s unveiling of a possible buyout of Abertis brings to mind football and chess, writes Bruno Alves.
The main backers of Spain's Abertis - whose assets include Luton Airport - are 'exploring' options that could include a €25bn buyout.
Trading in Abertis was suspended after its shares rose sharply Monday on news that the infrastructure company's main shareholders were in LBO talks with CVC.
Michael Till, co-head of infrastructure investments at the emerging markets specialist, reveals Actis’ plans for its Indian roads joint venture with Tata and explains why ‘capital has to be very patient in emerging markets’.
The Spanish infrastructure group has received several offers for its 65% stake in Naples airport in a deal that could net the company up to €200m.
Emerging markets investor Ashmore and power trading firm PTC India have unveiled their new joint venture aiming to raise $750m to invest in energy infrastructure across India.
The firm's latest infrastructure vehicle is reportedly aiming to raise up to $6bn.
The Italian infrastructure investor is suing Citigroup over the failed placement of an infrastructure fund in 2007. Citi denies any wrongdoing.
EBITDA growth of 11.2% and “robust” asset performance has left 3i Infrastructure with a war chest of £314m “to invest in a strong pipeline of opportunities”.
The Spanish utility has sent out teasers for the possible sale of its gas distribution network in a deal that could net it over €700m. The sale comes as E.On cancels the divestment of its Italian gas network after deeming the bids received too low.