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Adam Fleck
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Morningstar | Despite Slowing Top-Line Growth, Sydney Airport's Narrow Moat Remains Intact

Sydney Airport enjoys strong competitive advantages, stemming from its position as the only airport in Sydney capable of handling international aircraft. The airport, under lease through 2097, is Australia's busiest and currently the only regular passenger transport airport in Sydney. It has strong operating leverage and it is currently benefiting from low interest rates and minimal tax bill. This combination is reflected in our more than 4% per year distribution growth forecast through 2021. That said, longer-term interest rates will inevitably revert to more normal levels, and by 2022, we estimate that Sydney Airport will start paying tax. Furthermore, the second airport in Sydney is set to be operating by 2026, which may prove dilutive to current returns. As such, we estimate distribution growth will slow, ultimately growing at about 3.4% over the next 10 years.
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Sydney Airport

Sydney Airport's principal activity is the ownership of Sydney Airport.

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Morningstar
Morningstar

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Adam Fleck

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