Sempra unlocks US$4.56 billion as infrastructure partnership sale closes

• US$4.56 billion cash received at completion
• Up to about US$6.82 billion in deferred principal and interest if held to maturity
• Preliminary after-tax gain estimated at US$2.00 billion to US$2.40 billion
• Sempra retains a 25% interest and will account for the partnership under the equity method