While some bankers said Apollo's bid for Cooper was risky due to the larger size of the target, the outcome will add to scepticism about the ability of Indian family-run firms to execute large cross-border deals despite their need to search for growth abroad.
GVK Power & Infrastructure Ltd plans to steer clear of future acquisitions in Australia, at least for now, after paying USD 1.26 billion for a majority stake in three Australian coal mines and a port and rail project owned by the Hancock Group.
GVK Power & Infrastructure will pay USD 1.26 billion for a majority stake in three Australian coal mines and a port and rail project owned by Hancock Group to secure long-term coal supplies for the Indian group's power projects.