Macquarie Global Infrastructure Total Return Fund Inc.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

Investment Company Act file number: 811-21765

Macquarie Global Infrastructure Total Return Fund Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

125 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

JoEllen L. Legg

ALPS Fund Services, Inc.

1290 Broadway, Suite 1100

Denver, Colorado 80203

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 623-2577

Date of fiscal year end: November 30

Date of reporting period: December 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014


Item 1.   Schedule of Investments.


Macquarie Global Infrastructure Total Return Fund

Schedule of Investments

FEBRUARY 28, 2014 (Unaudited)

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

 

Description    Shares      Value $

COMMON STOCKS - 131.43%

     

Australia - 8.00%

     

Asciano, Ltd.(1)

     100,982       $485,698

DUET Group

     2,468,438       4,669,732

Transurban Group(1)

     3,341,149       21,078,958
      26,234,388

Brazil - 3.01%

     

EDP Energias do Brasil SA(1)

     1,191,800       4,538,980

Prumo Logistica SA(1)(2)

     8,087,595       3,173,297

Transmissora Alianca

     279,700       2,151,951
      9,864,228

Canada - 11.62%

     

Enbridge, Inc.(1)

     498,096       21,052,012

TransCanada Corp.(1)

     387,903       17,074,318
      38,126,330

China - 10.11%

     

Beijing Enterprises Holdings, Ltd.(1)

     630,000       6,039,778

China Merchants Holdings International Co., Ltd.

     3,698,000       13,127,923

COSCO Pacific, Ltd.

     3,011,433       4,035,655

Dalian Port (PDA) Co., Ltd.

     13,528,000       3,050,557

ENN Energy Holdings, Ltd.

     470,000       3,324,893

Huadian Fuxin Energy Corp., Ltd.

     6,828,000       3,598,523
      33,177,329

France - 18.33%

     

Aeroports de Paris(1)

     72,015       8,741,441

Eutelsat Communications SA

     212,596       6,935,604

GDF Suez

     670,374       17,201,652

Groupe Eurotunnel SA

     1,621,889       19,490,070

Vinci SA

     103,979       7,768,859
      60,137,626

Germany - 4.12%

     

Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide

     48,048       3,831,345

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG(1)

     358,241       9,686,867
      13,518,212

India - 0.87%

     

Power Grid Corp. of India, Ltd.

     1,867,442       2,847,262
     

Italy - 4.37%

     

Atlantia SpA(1)

     565,969       14,342,964
     

Japan - 3.33%

     

Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.(1)

     1,280,473       6,416,835

West Japan Railway Co.(1)

     110,236       4,516,892
      10,933,727

Luxembourg - 1.25%

     

Intelsat SA(2)

     206,194       4,090,889
     


Description    Shares      Value $

Netherlands - 2.31%

     

Koninklijke Vopak NV

     129,162       $7,566,303
     

Poland - 1.10%

     

Energa SA(2)

     617,372       3,605,032
     

Singapore - 2.92%

     

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust

     15,330,000       9,581,250
     

Spain - 2.22%

     

Abertis Infraestructuras SA(1)

     310,488       7,294,205
     

Switzerland - 3.70%

     

Flughafen Zuerich AG(1)

     19,163       12,157,992
     

United Kingdom - 12.54%

     

Centrica Plc(1)

     1,967,359       10,509,185

National Grid Plc(1)

     1,356,801       18,959,953

SSE Plc(1)

     497,335       11,684,266
      41,153,404

United States - 41.63%

     

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

     179,800       9,025,960

American Tower Corp.

     55,500       4,521,585

American Water Works Co., Inc.(1)

     264,500       11,860,180

CMS Energy Corp.

     159,900       4,545,957

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

     92,700       5,195,835

Corrections Corp. of America(1)

     279,257       9,313,221

Crown Castle International Corp.(1)(2)

     157,490       11,953,491

ITC Holdings Corp.(1)

     94,720       9,718,272

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

     355,900       11,335,415

PG&E Corp.(1)

     262,400       11,561,344

Sempra Energy(1)

     144,200       13,622,574

Southern Co.(1)

     419,000       17,744,650

Spectra Energy Corp.(1)

     193,900       7,228,592

The Williams Cos., Inc.(1)

     216,700       8,949,710
      136,576,786

Total Common Stocks

      431,207,927

(Cost $423,003,800)

     

MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS - 7.39%

     

United States - 7.39%

     

Buckeye Partners LP(1)

     66,400       4,862,472

Energy Transfer Equity LP(1)

     140,240       6,121,476

Enterprise Products Partners LP(1)

     96,178       6,454,505

Magellan Midstream Partners LP(1)

     100,934       6,830,204
      24,268,657

Total Master Limited Partnerships

      24,268,657

(Cost $15,748,069)

     

Total Investments - 138.82%

      455,476,584

(Cost $438,751,869)

     

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities- 1.76%

      5,747,249

Leverage Facility - (40.58)%(3)

      (133,127,208)

Total Net Assets - 100.00%

      $328,096,625


(1)  All or a portion of the security is available to serve as collateral on the outstanding leverage. The aggregate market value of the collateralized securities totals $301,092,273 as of February 28, 2014.
(2)  Non-Income Producing Security.
(3)  Leverage facility expressed as a percentage of net assets. However, leverage limitations are calculated based on Total Assets as defined in the Fund’s Prospectus. (See Note 4 Under Notes to Quarterly Schedule of Investments).

Common Abbreviations:

AG    Aktiengesellschaft is a German term that refers to a corporation that is limited by shares, i.e., owned by shareholders.
Co.    Company.
Corp.    Corporation.
Inc.    Incorporated.
LP    Limited Partnership.
Ltd.    Limited.
NV    Naamloze Vennootchap is the Dutch term for a public limited liability corporation.
Plc    Public Limited Company.
SA    Generally designates corporations in various countries, mostly those employing the civil law.
SpA    Societeta’ Per Azioni is an Italian shared company.

See Notes to Quarterly Schedule of Investments.


NOTES TO QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

February 28, 2014 (Unaudited)

1. Portfolio Valuation: The net asset value (“NAV”) of the Fund’s shares of common stock will be computed based upon the value of the securities and other assets and liabilities held by the Macquarie Global Infrastructure Total Return Fund Inc. (the “Fund”). The NAV is determined as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on each day the NYSE is open for trading. U.S. debt securities and non-U.S. securities will normally be priced using data reflecting the earlier closing of the principal markets for those securities (subject to the fair value policies described below).

Readily marketable portfolio securities listed on any U.S. exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market are valued, except as indicated below, at the last sale price on the business day as of which such value is being determined, or if no sale price, at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices on such day. Securities admitted to trade on the NASDAQ National Market are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price as determined by NASDAQ. Securities traded on more than one securities exchange are valued at the last sale price on the business day as of which such value is being determined at the close of the exchange representing the principal market for such securities. U.S. equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market, but excluding securities admitted to trading on the NASDAQ National Market, are valued at the closing bid prices.

Non-U.S. exchange-listed securities will generally be valued using information provided by an independent third party pricing service. The official non-U.S. security price is determined using the last sale price at the official close of the security’s respective non-U.S. market, which is usually different from the close of the NYSE. Occasionally, events affecting the value of such securities may occur between such times and the close of NYSE that will not always be reflected in the computation of the value of such securities. If events materially affecting the value of such securities occur during such period, these securities will be valued at their fair value according to the procedures adopted by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Although there are observable inputs assigned on security level, prices are derived from factors using Interactive Data Corporation’s (“IDC”) Fair Value Information Service (“FVIS”) model. For this reason, significant events will cause movements between Level 1 and Level 2 (see detailed description of inputs and levels on the next page). Non-U.S. securities, currencies and other assets denominated in non-U.S. currencies are translated into U.S. Dollars at the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. Dollar as provided by a pricing service. When price quotes are not available, fair market value may be based on prices of comparable securities in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policy.

Forward currency exchange contracts are valued by calculating the mean between the last bid and asked quotation supplied to a pricing service by certain independent dealers in such contracts. Non-U.S. traded forward currency contracts are valued using the same method as the U.S. traded contracts. Exchange traded options and futures contracts are valued at the closing price in the market where such contracts are principally traded. These contracts may involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss reflected in the Fund’s Statement of Assets & Liabilities, as applicable. In addition, the Fund could be exposed to risk if the counterparties are unable to meet the terms of the contract or if the value of the currencies changes unfavorably to the U.S. Dollar.

In the event that the pricing service cannot or does not provide a valuation for a particular security, or such valuation is deemed unreliable, especially with unlisted securities or instruments, fair value is determined by the Valuation Committee, except as otherwise designated by the Board of Directors, shall be comprised of at least five members designated by the Fund or Macquarie Capital Investment Management LLC (“MCIM”), each of whom are officers of the Fund, representatives of MCIM and/or representatives of ALPS Fund Services, Inc. A quorum of the Valuation Committee will consist of a minimum of three voting members, provided that the members present include at least one of the following: the Portfolio Manager, the Chief Financial Officer (or appropriate delegate) or the Trader. In fair valuing the Fund’s investments, the Valuation Committee will consider the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pronouncements on valuations, including Accounting Series Release No. 118, to the extent relevant.

A variety of factors may be considered when determining the fair value of such securities, including, but not limited to the following:

 

   

the type of security

   

the size of the holding


   

the cost of the holding

   

the financial statements of the issuer

   

the fundamental business data relating to the issuer

   

an evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which these securities are purchased or sold

   

transactions in comparable securities

   

price quotes from dealers and/or pricing services

   

information obtained from contacting the issuer, analysts or appropriate stock exchange

   

the existence of merger proposals or tender offers that might affect the value of the security

Fair Value Measurements: The Fund discloses the classification of its fair value measurements following a three-tier hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on the best information available.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments as of the reporting period end. The designated input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with these investments. When inputs used fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. These inputs are categorized in the following hierarchy under applicable financial accounting standards:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available; representing Management’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The Fund evaluates transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 as of the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers during the period.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers between the levels during the reporting period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the end of each reporting period. In accordance with procedures established by, and under the general supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors, certain equity securities listed or traded on foreign security exchanges in the Fund’s portfolio may include a fair valuation adjustment factor applied to their equity prices as of the end of the period and may be categorized as Level 2. Application of fair valuation adjustment factors was not deemed necessary at the end of the current reporting period and as such, equity securities listed or traded on foreign security exchanges were categorized as Level 1.

There were no Level 3 securities as of February 28, 2014. Thus, a reconciliation of assets in which significant unobservable inputs were used (Level 3) is not applicable for the Fund.


The following is a summary of the inputs used as of February 28, 2014 in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in

Securities at Value*

  Level 1     Level 2         Level 3       Total

Common Stocks

  $  431,207,927   $ –       $ –       $  431,207,927

Master Limited

Partnerships

  24,268,657     –         –       24,268,657

Total

  $  455,476,584   $ –       $ –       $  455,476,584

 

*

For detailed country descriptions, see accompanying Schedule of Investments.

2. Foreign Currency Translation: The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. Dollars. Prices of securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in non-U.S. currencies are translated into U.S. Dollars using the exchange rate at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time. Amounts related to the purchases and sales of securities, investment income and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

Net realized gain or loss on foreign currency transactions represents net foreign exchange gains or losses from the closure of forward currency contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on security transactions and the difference between the amount of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. Dollar equivalent amount actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains and losses arising from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities, other than security investments, at the current exchange rate are reflected as part of unrealized appreciation/ depreciation on translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies.

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the changes in the market prices of securities held at period end. The Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices of securities sold during the year. The Fund may invest in foreign securities and foreign currency transactions that may involve risks not associated with domestic investments as a result of the level of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability, among others.

The Fund has elements of risk, including the risk of loss of principal. There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful results. An investment concentrated in sectors and industries may involve greater risk and volatility than a more diversified investment.

3. Securities Transactions and Investment Income: Investment security transactions are accounted for as of trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount, is accrued as earned. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are determined on the basis of identified cost for both financial reporting and income tax purposes.

4. Leverage: On October 13, 2009, the Fund entered into a Committed Facility Agreement with BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage International Ltd. (the “BNP Paribas Facility” or “Agreement”), which provides a credit facility to be used as leverage for the Fund. Under the 1940 Act, the Fund, after any such borrowings, must have “asset coverage” of at least 300% (33 1/3% of the Fund’s Total Assets after borrowings). At February 28, 2014 the Fund maintained an asset coverage of 346%. As of February 28, 2014 the Fund had $100,000,000 and 24,000,000 in leverage outstanding under the BNP Paribas Facility. The BNP Paribas Facility provides for secured, committed lines of credit for the Fund where selected Fund assets are pledged against advances made to the Fund.

As of February 28, 2014 the market value of the securities pledged as collateral for the BNP Paribas Facility totaled $301,092,273.

The Agreement was amended on March 15, 2012. The amendment included the reduction in interest rates payable on outstanding amounts from 100 bps to 70 bps per annum above 3-month LIBOR for the U.S. Dollar line and from 100 bps to 70 bps above the 3-month EURIBOR for the Euro line. The Maximum Commitment Financing (“MCF”) on the Agreement is $100,000,000 and 20,000,000. The Fund may reduce the MCF by a total aggregate amount of up to


$25,000,000 upon one business day’s prior notice (no more than one time per calendar month). Upon one business day’s notice the Fund may also increase the previously reduced U.S. Dollar and Euro MCF up to $100,000,000 and 20,000,000. The Fund will pay a commitment fee of 50 bps on the undrawn MCF.

The Agreement was further amended on December 10, 2013. The amendment increased the Euro MCF to 30,000,000.

As of February 28, 2014 the accrued interest on the outstanding borrowing by the Fund was $7,000. The daily average amounts outstanding under BNP Paribas Facility were $98,611,111, with an average rate on the borrowing of 0.94% for the U.S. Dollar line for the period ended February 28, 2014, and 23,511,111, with the average rate on borrowing of 0.99% for the Euro line, for the period ended February 28, 2014. The unused amounts under the BNP Paribas Facility were $0 for the U.S. Dollar and 6,000,000 for the Euro, at February 28, 2014. The loan payable is carried at cost, and adjusted for foreign currency translation daily on the Euro line.

5. Lending of Portfolio Securities: The Fund from time to time may lend portfolio securities to broker-dealers and banks. The loans are secured by collateral in the form of cash that is equal to at least 102% of the fair value of the U.S. securities, and at least 105% of the fair value of the non-U.S. securities loaned plus accrued interest, if any. The collateral must have a market value at least equal to 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at all times during the duration of the loan. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Gain or loss in the fair value of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan will be for the account of the Fund. The Fund has the right under the lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand, and loans are subject to termination by the lending Fund or the borrower at any time. While the lending Fund does not have the right to vote securities on loan, it intends, to the extent practicable, to terminate the loan and regain the right to vote if the matter to be voted upon is considered significant with respect to the investment. The risks to the Fund of securities lending are that the borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, which could result in losses to the Fund. The Fund receives cash collateral which is invested in the Invesco Short-Term Investment Trust. This collateral must be valued daily and should the market value of the loaned securities increase the borrower must furnish additional collateral to the lending Fund. The Fund bears the risk of any income or gains and losses from investing and reinvesting cash pledged as collateral. During the time portfolio securities are on loan, the borrower pays the lending Fund the economic equivalent of any dividends or interest paid on such securities. In the event the borrower defaults on its obligation to the lending Fund, the lending Fund could experience delays in recovering its securities and possible capital losses. As of February 28, 2014, the Fund did not have any securities on loan.

6. Income Tax: As of February 28, 2014, net unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments based on federal tax costs were as follows:

 

  Gross appreciation (excess of value over tax cost)

   $ 57,511,188   

  Gross depreciation (excess of tax cost over value)

 

    

 

(38,603,847

 

 

  Net unrealized appreciation

 

    

 

18,907,341

 

  

 

  Total cost for federal income tax purposes

 

   $

 

436,569,243

 

  

 


Item 2.     Controls and Procedures.

 

  (a) The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have evaluated the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) within 90 days of this filing and have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of that date.

 

  (b) There was no change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) during registrant’s last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 3.     Exhibits.

Separate certifications for the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, are attached as Ex99.CERT.

 

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SIGNATURES

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Macquarie Global Infrastructure Total Return Fund Inc.

 

By:

 

/s/ Brad Frishberg

 
 

Brad Frishberg

 
  Chief Executive Officer/Principal Executive Officer

Date:

 

April 21, 2014

 

 

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:

 

/s/ Brad Frishberg

 
 

Brad Frishberg

 
  President, Chief Executive Officer/Principal Executive Officer

Date:

 

April 21, 2014

 

By:

 

/s/ Meredith Meyer

 
  Meredith Meyer  
  Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer/ Principal Financial Officer

Date:

 

April 21, 2014

 

 

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