Infrastructure Quarterly Update

Key Takeaways

  • UK Water utilities were major contributors to 2025 performance, benefiting from positive regulatory outcomes and strong sector gains.
  • Ferrovial and Italgas delivered standout results, supported by robust toll road performance (Ferrovial) and merger synergies plus easing sector concerns (Italgas).
  • US utilities underperformed due to regulatory setbacks, litigation issues and attempts to halt offshore wind developments.
  • Key risks for 2026 include rising electricity costs driven by AI‑related demand growth, political sensitivity around tariffs, and broader geopolitical uncertainty.
  • Airports look well‑positioned, supported by record expected aircraft deliveries in 2026 and a large ongoing jet backlog.
  • Portfolio positioning favours Europe/UK based on valuation, with emerging opportunities in North American utilities and European telco towers such as Cellnex.

Important Information: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee returns, outperform in all market environments, or eliminate the impact of market volatility. References to “outperformance,” “consistency,” “core allocations,” “style neutrality,” or similar concepts describe investment objectives and/or process characteristics and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of results. This material is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment or strategy.