Prepare for takeoff. Street Talk can reveal one of Brisbane Airport’s six shareholders has brought in Macquarie Capital to offload its stake, meaning there could soon be movement on its tightly held register.
There’s no marketing pitch in front of prospective bidders yet, but Street Talk understands its bankers will target private equity firms, service station owners and even large retailers which could put outlets in carparks.
Along with the two other major East Coast airports in Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane has seen a significant rebound in traveller numbers out of the pandemic.
The group is seeking investment to continue construction of a long-awaited privately owned sports and recreation-driven precinct in the city’s western suburbs.