Adani Ports Acquires 95% Stake in Gopalpur Port for Rs 3,350 Cr

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), a subsidiary of the Adani Group, has acquired a controlling 95% stake in Gopalpur Port located in Odisha. The deal, valued at Rs 3,350 crore, solidifies APSEZ’s position in the ports and logistics sector.

Adani Ports Acquires Gopalpur Port in Odisha: Key Points

1. Acquisition Details:

• APSEZ has acquired a 95% stake in Gopalpur Port.
• The deal includes an equity value of Rs 1,349 crore and an enterprise value of Rs 3,080 crore.

2. Stakeholders Involved:

• Shapoorji Pallonji Group (SP Group) and Orissa Stevedores Ltd (OSL) were the previous majority stakeholders in Gopalpur Port.
• SP Group held a 56% stake, while OSL held a 44% stake in the port.

3. Transaction Breakdown:

• APSEZ has entered into definitive agreements to acquire SP Group’s entire 56% shareholding and 39% of OSL’s stake in Gopalpur Port Ltd (GPL).
• OSL will retain a 5% stake and continue as a joint venture partner.

4. Port Capacity and Features:

• Gopalpur Port is an all-weather deep-water berthing port with a capacity of handling 20 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of cargo volume.
• Situated in Ganjam district of Odisha, the port is strategically located for efficient cargo handling and logistics operations.