Consortium Seeks to Acquire InPost for 7.8 Billion Euros
A consortium backed by Advent International and FedEx has submitted a public tender offer for the Polish parcel logistics provider InPost. The goal of the transaction is to acquire the company in its entirety and subsequently delist it from the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange.
The participating investors—including funds managed by Advent International, FedEx subsidiary FCWB, A&R Investments, and the PPF Group—submitted their offer through IS Iris Lux Bidco, a company established specifically for this purpose. Shareholders are being offered €15.60 per share in cash.
Valuation of €7.8 billion
The offer price values InPost at a total of €7.8 billion. According to the bidders, this represents a 53% premium over the volume-weighted average price of the last three months prior to the announcement of the offer.
At the time of the announcement, shareholders representing approximately 48% of InPost’s outstanding shares had already signaled their support for the transaction.
The necessary regulatory approvals have already been obtained in several countries. The pending review processes are expected to be completed in the second half of 2026.
The official offer period runs from May 26 to July 27, 2026, unless extended. The acquisition is also expected to close in the second half of 2026.
Delisting and Further Expansion Planned
Upon successful completion of the transaction, the consortium plans to delist InPost from the stock exchange. Depending on the percentage of shares tendered, either a squeeze-out procedure or a corporate restructuring followed by the liquidation of the listed company will be carried out.
The investors emphasize that the acquisition is intended to accelerate InPost’s growth strategy. Further investments are planned in the Europe-wide network of automated parcel stations as well as in digital services for consumers and e-commerce companies.
In addition, expansion in key European markets is to continue. These include France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Benelux countries, and the United Kingdom.
Despite the acquisition, InPost is set to retain its brand name. The company’s headquarters will also remain in Poland.
Strong Growth in the Parcel Business
The takeover bid follows a period of strong operational growth. In the first quarter of 2026, InPost delivered a total of 359.2 million parcels, exceeding the previous year’s figure by 32%.
Revenue rose by 31% to 3.9 billion złoty (approximately 900 million euros) during the same period.
With its network of automated parcel stations, InPost is now one of Europe’s leading e-commerce logistics companies. Investors see significant further potential, particularly in the continued growth of online retail and the demand for flexible delivery solutions.
