Adani Ports Completes NQXT Acquisition; Ups FY26 EBITDA Guidance
Adani Ports (APSEZ) completed the acquisition of NQXT Australia by allotting 14,38,20,153 equity shares. FY26 EBITDA guidance is raised to ₹22,350-23,350 crore from ₹21,000-22,000 crore, and cargo volume to 545-555 MMT from 505-515 MMT. NQXT is a 50 MTPA export terminal with 85 years remaining lease.
The acquisition of NQXT is a strategic move that enhances APSEZ's international presence and contributes to its long-term cargo volume targets. The revised EBITDA and volume guidance suggest a substantial positive impact on future financial performance.
The company has successfully completed a significant acquisition and raised its future financial guidance, indicating positive business performance and growth prospects.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% interest in NQXT Australia, a significant milestone in its growth strategy towards achieving 1 billion metric tonne cargo by 2030. The company allotted 14,38,20,153 equity shares of face value ₹2 each to Carmichael Rail and Port Singapore Holdings Pte Ltd on a preferential basis for the acquisition.
Following this acquisition, APSEZ has revised its proforma FY26 EBITDA guidance upwards to ₹22,350-23,350 crore from ₹21,000-22,000 crore, and cargo volume guidance to 545-555 million tonnes from 505-515 million tonnes. NQXT, a natural deep-water, multi-user export terminal with a capacity of 50 million tonnes per annum, is a critical export gateway for Queensland's resources and is primarily export-oriented towards Asian markets. It has a long remaining lease of 85 years, expiring in 2110.
NQXT is described as a high-growth, cash-generating asset, driven by take-or-pay contracts. In FY25, it had a contracted capacity of 40 million tonnes and delivered A$228 million EBITDA, representing 6% and 7% of APSEZ’s FY25 revenue and EBITDA respectively. The acquisition enhances APSEZ's international portfolio along the East-West trade corridor, complementing its existing ports in Israel, Colombo, and Tanzania.
The Finance Committee of APSEZ's Board of Directors approved the allotment of shares during its meeting held on December 23, 2025. The meeting commenced at 3:30 p.m. and concluded at 4:00 p.m. This transaction is part of APSEZ's strategy to become India's largest Integrated Transport Utility, handling a diverse range of cargo and providing end-to-end logistics solutions.
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