Tablelands Capital Raising & Investment Readiness Workshop Investment Overview
Investment Inflows Which countries invest in Australia? Rank
Country
$b
% of total
1
United States
657.9
26.7
2
United Kingdom
562.9
22.9
3
Japan
131.0
5.3
4
Singapore
60.5
2.5
5
Hong Kong (SAR of China)
51.3
2.1
6
Switzerland
47.1
1.9
7
Netherlands
37.0
1.5
8
China
31.9
1.3
9
New Zealand
30.1
1.2
10
Canada
26.9
1.1
Source: ABS 2013
Investment Focus
Recent Examples of Foreign Investment in QLD Agriculture 2014: Hope Dairies › Investment: A$500 million – Gina Reinhart’s 70% stake in JV partnership with China National Machinery Industry Corporation for 5,000ha greenfield dairy farming operation in Qld. 2013: One farm in Qld (Goondiwindi) and three in NSW (Purchased from PrimeAg) › Investment: A$123 - 126 million for all 4 properties - 100% ownership by US pension fund 2012: Cubbie Station, South-West Queensland (cotton producer) › Investment: A$232 - A$240 million – Chinese/Japanese RuYI consortia has 80% ownership 2011: Tully Sugar, North Queensland › Investment: A$126.7 million – 100% ownership by COFCO, China Oil & Food Company 2010: Sucrogen Limited, Northern Queensland (Specialist sugar and renewable energy) › Investment: A$1.843 billion - 100% ownership by Singaporean agribusiness group (Wilmar Intl Ltd)
Chinese Investment in Australia by Industry
Size – Chinese Investment Deals in Australia’s Agriculture Sector •
Figures from KPMG’s database show that the majority of Chinese investment deals in the Australian agricultural sector were in the region of US$5-25 million
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This compares against other sectors that have had larger individual deals
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However this now appears to be changing with Chinese investors focussed on projects of scale.
Insights on Investor Interest and Requirements
Insights on Investor Interest and Requirements
Contact Details
Matthew Lamprecht TradeStart Export Adviser North Queensland Mobile: +61 (0) 418 186 796 Email: matthew.lamprecht@trade.qld.gov.au
The TradeStart Network An initiative of the Australian Government delivered in partnership with Trade and Investment Queensland
What is the TradeStart Network? • TradeStart is an Australian Government initiative that delivers Austrade services through public sector and industry organisations throughout Australia. • The prime objective of the TradeStart Network is to assist small and medium sized enterprises to achieve long term success in international business.
About TIQ • Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government’s agency for export and investment attraction •
TIQ’s goal is to: – expand opportunities for attracting investment into Queensland . – assist Queensland companies to pursue export deals with international markets.
What can Trade and Investment Queensland offer your business? • export capability assessments; • practical export advice; • export skills development programs; • introductions to potential business partners; • information on export opportunities; • visits to overseas markets and on the ground support; • advice on the suitability of products and services in particular overseas markets and assistance with identifying potential business partners and customers; and • introductions to in-bound buyers visiting Queensland.
TIQ Locations Globally TIQ Global Reach
Queensland Operations
What can Austrade offer your business? • General information and advice on exporting and international business; • International trade and education opportunity alerts; and • Tailored services including market-entry and expansion assistance. • Austrade has permanent representation in over 50 countries around the world.
TIQ Investment Attraction Activities •
Working with the federal government (Austrade) and local councils to develop pipeline of investment ready projects. • Promoting Queensland’s opportunities in offshore markets through our overseas network. • Working collaboratively with industry associations and professional services to broaden our reach.
TIQs Role in Investment Attraction Oversea Networks
TIQ Brisbane and Regions
• In-market identification of Investors • Investor qualification • In-market around the clock assistance
• Identification of investment ready projects • Identification of strategic partners • On the ground support of inbound investors
Success Equity Investment – Inward Investment – Strategic Partnership/JV
Investment Readiness Means
‌.that you are in a strong position to present your business to different investors and meet their requirements.
Contact Details
Matthew Lamprecht TradeStart Export Adviser North Queensland Mobile: +61 (0) 418 186 796 Email: matthew.lamprecht@trade.qld.gov.au