Ann: GENERAL: IFT: Infratil has agreed to sell its 20% stake in Z Energy

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• Summary: GENERAL: IFT: Infratil has agreed to sell its 20% stake in Z Energy
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01/10/2015 08:32
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GENERAL: IFT: Infratil has agreed to sell its 20% stake in Z Energy

Infratil Limited announces that it has agreed to sell its 20% interest in Z
Energy Limited (80 million shares) via a block trade for $6.00 per share. The
block trade followed a book build which commenced on the evening of Tuesday
29 September 2015 and concluded on the evening of Wednesday 30 September
2015. After sales costs, the net proceeds from the sale of Infratil's 20%
stake are $479.2 million resulting in a gain on sale of the 20% interest of
$392.2 million, subject to finalisation of Infratil's share of Z Energy's
result for the 6 months ended 30 September 2015 and sales costs.

Infratil CEO Marko Bogoievski said that Infratil was a strong supporter of
the Z Energy business and the proposed acquisition of Chevron New Zealand.
"While we are positive about the outlook for the business, the current market
provided an opportunity for a clean exit and the flexibility to recycle
capital into new growth opportunities."

The New Zealand Superannuation Fund ('NZSF') also concluded its sale of a
9.725% interest in Z Energy Limited (38.9 million shares) via the same block
trade process for the same price per share. NZSF will continue to hold
approximately 10% of Z Energy Limited.

History of the Investment
Infratil and NZSF each acquired a 50% stake in Z Energy in 2010, bringing
local ownership to the former Shell New Zealand fuel distribution business.
Since that change to local ownership,  Z Energy has successfully rebranded
and applied greater focus to customer service; Z Energy was announced as New
Zealand's second most reputable company in 2015 (the Colmar Brunton top 20
reputation index) and as a 2015 AON Hewitt Best Employer.
In August 2013, Z Energy was partially listed on the NZX and ASX, with
Infratil and NZSF reducing their respective holdings in Z Energy to 20%.

In June 2015 Z Energy announced that it had entered into an agreement to
acquire 100% of Chevron New Zealand, subject to clearance under the Commerce
Act 1986 and consent of the Overseas Investment Office.  Those processes are
ongoing and decisions are expected by the end of 2015.

Infratil's CEO, Marko Bogoievski will continue to act as a director of Z
Energy Limited.  HRL Morrison & Co Head of Energy, Bruce Harker, will resign
his position as director of Z Energy upon conclusion of the transaction.

For further information please contact:
Marko Bogoievski (+64) 4 473 2399
Chief Executive

Please see the full release attached
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