Mr. Andrew Willis reports

BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE RESPONDS TO ASCIANO ANNOUNCEMENT

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP has been advised of the announcement made by Asciano Ltd. today (Australian time) disclosing its receipt of a proposal by and on behalf of Brookfield Infrastructure and its institutional partners. Brookfield Infrastructure notes that the indicative proposal is non-binding and conditional and that exclusive discussions with Asciano in furtherance of a potential transaction are in progress. There can be no assurance that a transaction will be completed or of the final terms thereof. Brookfield Infrastructure does not intend to provide further updates in relation to the proposal until appropriate.

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