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ARGO GLOBAL LISTED INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED Net Asset Value 2018

Nov 13, 2018

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Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Limited ACN 604 986 914 NTA & Investment update / 31 October 2018

Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Limited (AGLI) is a listed investment company which was established in 2015 to provide investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of securities in the global listed infrastructure sector, contained within the simple and easily tradeable structure of an ASX-listed investment company. The investment objective is to provide shareholders with a mix of long-term capital growth and dividend income, and to provide important diversification benefits to Australian investors.

About the Company ASX code ALI Listing date 3 July 2015 Market cap. A$267m Shares on issue 141,696,819

Net Tangible Asset backing per share (NTA)

NTA per share[1] $2.22

NTA after unrealised tax provision[2] $2.17

1. This figure allows for all costs incurred, including company tax and any tax payable on gains realised from portfolio sales.

2. Under ASX Listing Rules, the Company is also required to calculate the NTA per share after providing for estimated tax on unrealised gains/losses in the portfolio (tax that may arise should the entire portfolio be disposed of on the above date).

Performance 3 mths 1 year 2 year Sinceinception (p.a.)
NTA 1.9% 6.5% 9.6% 5.4%
Benchmark 1.2% 5.0% 9.6% 7.5%
S&P ASX 200 (accum.) -5.9% 2.9% 9.3% 5.8%

Benchmark = FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (in A$)

Please see the company website for the latest weekly NTA announcement.

argoinfrastructure.com.au

Investment strategy

AGLI invests in an actively managed portfolio of around 60 global listed infrastructure companies.

The geographical and infrastructure subsector splits of the portfolio at month end are illustrated on the next page.

There is no debt and the portfolio is unhedged for currency.

Portfolio Manager Cohen & Steers, Inc.

Monthly commentary

October was a turbulent month for global equity markets with the MSCI World Index falling -5.4% in A$ terms. Technology stocks were particularly impacted in the sell-off with the NASDAQ Index down -9.2%, its sharpest monthly fall since November 2008. The Australian market was also savaged, with the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index finishing the month down -6.1%.

In contrast, amidst the volatility AGLI’s portfolio delivered a positive performance, up +0.6% to outperform the benchmark index by 0.4%. This result reflects the generally defensive characteristics of global listed infrastructure and the expertise of our specialist fund manager, Cohen & Steers.

In recent years, infrastructure has underperformed broader equity markets as investors maintained their appetite for riskier asset classes. However, recent market ructions underscore the importance of portfolio diversification, particularly global diversification. As AGLI is unhedged for currency, its portfolio value benefited from the US$ recently hitting a 16-month high.

During October, AGLI’s portfolio outperformed the Australian share market by 6.0%. Furthermore, for three months to 31 October, AGLI’s portfolio is up +2.9%, outperforming domestic equities by 8.8%.

Multiple factors point to a strong, long-term outlook for global listed infrastructure as structural, rather than cyclical, factors drive the continued and increasing need for private sector investment in infrastructure. The McKinsey Global Institute estimates that US$3.7 trillion needs to be invested every year until 2035 in order to meet expected global economic and population growth. In our view, significant government funding shortfalls will underpin ongoing demand for private sector investment in infrastructure.

Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Limited

Website www.argoinfrastructure.com.au Share Registry Computershare Investor Services Email [email protected] Website www.investorcentre.com Telephone 08 8210 9555 Telephone 1300 389 922 (in Australia) Postal Address GPO Box 2692 Adelaide SA 5001 +61 3 9415 4610 (outside Australia) Registered Address 19 Grenfell Street Adelaide SA 5000 Postal Address GPO Box 2975 Melbourne VIC 3001

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----- Start of picture text ----- Portfolio Diversification / 31 October 2018Subsector diversification Cash 1.8%Water 5.1%Gas Distribution 6.5%Electric 29.7%Toll Roads 8.2%Airports 8.5%Communications 11.0%Midstream Energy 16.0%Railways 13.2%Geographic diversificationby country/region of listing 30 United Kingdom 2.1%Australia 3.9% Cash 1.8%Latin America 5.3%Japan 6.2%Asia Pacific 8.6%United States 52.5%Europe 9.1%5Canada 10.5%About the Portfolio Manager About the ManagerThe day to day active management of the portfolio is outsourced to the New York AGLI is managed by Argo Service Company Pty Ltd (ASCO), which is a whollybased specialist fund manager, Cohen & Steers. owned subsidiary of Argo Investments Limited. ASCO provides management,Cohen & Steers is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and manages funds of administrational and financial services to AGLI under AFSL no. 470477.approximately US$50 billion from offices around the world.This report has been prepared by Argo Service Company Pty Ltd (ACN 603 367 479; AFSL 470477), as general information only and is notintended to provide financial advice or take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider, with a financialadviser, whether the information is suitable for your circumstances before making any investment decisions. Past performance is no guaranteeof future results.----- End of picture text -----