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Harris County Toll Road Authority Quarterly Update Mike Strech, P.E. Director August 1, 2006. Financial Alternatives. HCTRA’s financial options as presented to Harris County Commissioners’ Court: Concession agreement ~ Goldman Sachs Asset sale ~ JPMorgan
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Harris County Toll Road Authority Quarterly Update Mike Strech, P.E. Director August 1, 2006
Financial Alternatives HCTRA’s financial options as presented to Harris County Commissioners’ Court: • Concession agreement~ Goldman Sachs • Asset sale~ JPMorgan • County owned and operated~ Citibank Harris County Toll Road Authority
Concession Agreement 75 Year Lease – Key Assumptions • 85% EBITDA • Tolls grow at 3% inflation after 2055 • Volume grows at 1% after 2055 • 35% tax rate • 5-7% Discount rate (WACC) • 80%/20% Debt/Equity mix • 10%-12% Target IRR Harris County Toll Road Authority
Concession Agreement 75 Year Lease – Key Findings • EBITDA of 85% not likely to be improved upon by concessionaire • $7.5 – $12.0 billion valuation Harris County Toll Road Authority
Asset Sale Strategies Explored • Sale of minority interest • via trade sale • via auction • via IPO • Negotiated trade sale • Auction trade sale • Sale via IPO • Dual track (Trade sale / IPO) Harris County Toll Road Authority
Asset Sale Key Findings • Assets valued from $4 – $10 billioncontrol is the main variable Harris County Toll Road Authority
County Owned & Operated Foundation • HCTRA valuable due to success in traffic growth and quality of service • $8.1 – $20.6 billion enterprise value range Harris County Toll Road Authority
County Owned & Operated Key Recommendations • Extend the term of existing debt • Restructure new senior and subordinate liens • Increase tolls via a forward-looking tolling strategy • Establish higher toll rate covenant • Modify bond indentures Harris County Toll Road Authority
Harris County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to continue running the county's lucrative toll road system rather than selling or leasing it to a private entity. "Not for sale, not for lease!" ~ Commissioner Steve Radack Conclusion Harris County Toll Road Authority