Group 1: Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation - Brookfield Infrastructure is a major player in the infrastructure sector, owning extensive assets including 25,600 kilometers of pipelines, 2,900 kilometers of power transmission lines, 140 data centers, and 54,000 kilometers of fiber optics [3][4] - The company is focused on growth areas such as 5G towers and data centers, with over 60% of its funds from operations (FFO) expected to grow alongside increasing global data demand [4] - Brookfield Infrastructure anticipates an annual dividend payout increase of 5% to 9%, supported by a 29% year-over-year increase in FFO from its data segment and a 50% increase from its transport segment [5][6] - The current dividend yield stands at 3.8%, with an annualized dividend of 3.10 per share [6][7] Group 2: W.P. Carey - W.P. Carey is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that offers a high dividend yield of 6.4%, with potential for further increases in the future [8] - The REIT generates predictable cash flows through net leases, which transfer variable ownership costs to tenants, making it attractive to income-seeking investors [9] - Following a recent spinoff of its office building segment, W.P. Carey has a strong cash position and has made 3.52 per share, with adjusted FFO expected to be between 4.71 per share [12]
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