FedEx deal for InPost shares

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InPost, Advent, FedEx, A&R and PPF announce agreement on recommended all-cash offer for all issued and outstanding InPost shares at an offer price of EUR 15.60 per share.

Raj Subramaniam, CEO of FedEx: “FedEx has a global network that powers the industrial economy, and InPost has a strong and successful presence in Europe’s out-of-home delivery segment. We will be entering into agreements with InPost following completion of the Transaction that will provide our customers access to InPost’s last-mile B2C capabilities while bringing FedEx’s global network and logistics expertise to support InPost’s next phase of growth. Our investment in InPost reflects our disciplined approach to capital allocation and long-term value creation. Together with InPost’s leadership and our fellow consortium members, we see a clear path to unlocking growth, improving the efficiency of our B2C last mile operations, enhancing returns, and better serving customers across Europe.”

Funds managed and/or advised by Advent International, L.P. and its affiliates a wholly owned subsidiary of FedEx Corporation, A&R Investments Ltd and PPF Group , together with InPost – a European e-commerce solutions enabler specializing in out-of-home delivery and automated parcel lockers have reached a conditional agreement on an intended recommended all-cash public offer for all issued and outstanding shares in InPost at an offer price of EUR 15.60 (cum dividend) per share.

Transaction highlights

  • The offer price of EUR 15.60 (cum dividend) values 100% of the Shares at EUR 7.8 billion, providing immediate and certain value for InPost’s shareholders with a highly attractive offer premium of 50% to the Undisturbed Share Price on 2 January 2026 and 53% to the three-month Volume Weighted Average Price prior to 2 January 2026.
  • The Consortium will help drive InPost’s growth potential as a leading European e- commerce solutions enabler by supporting its existing growth strategy including further expansion of its parcel locker network and growth in consumer-centric digital solutions.
  • FedEx brings deep industry expertise based on its diversified and global network, and advanced technology.
  • InPost’s Boards through a special committee conducted a thorough review of the Transaction with external advisors. The Boards consider the Offer to be in the best interest of all stakeholders and unanimously support the Transaction and recommend that shareholders tender their Shares under the Offer.
  • The Transaction is supported by shareholders representing 48% of the outstanding Shares in the Company.
  • PPF will sell the entirety of its stake in support of the Transaction but will remain committed to InPost through the reinvestment of a part of the proceeds to become a 10% shareholder in the Consortium.
  • InPost will continue to operate under the InPost brand with its head office in Poland and with its current management structure led by CEO Rafał Brzoska who will maintain his stake in InPost through the Consortium.
  • The Consortium has committed financing in place providing certainty of funds.
  • The Consortium has agreed to certain Non-Financial Covenants following Settlement of the Offer.
  • The Transaction is expected to complete in H2 2026.

As a European e-commerce enabler, InPost offers secure, automated, and accessible parcel pickup solutions that generate profitable last-mile business-to-consumer (B2C) shipments. The Transaction, expected to be completed in the second half of 2026, brings together InPost, Advent, FedEx, A&R, a company founded by Rafał Brzoska, and PPF (the “Consortium”), to unlock growth, consumer choice and value creation in Europe’s fast-growing delivery sector. Post-Settlement, the Consortium will be structured with Advent holding 37%, FedEx holding 37%, A&R holding 16% and PPF holding 10%. PPF will tender the entirety of its stake in support of the Transaction and will reinvest a part of the proceeds to become a 10% shareholder in the Consortium. InPost will continue to operate as a standalone company, bringing together a proven and visionary founder and long-term, experienced financial and strategic investors in the sector. The business operations will be maintained in their current form, and the head office remains in Poland.

Building on the strength of its position as an innovative out-of-home delivery enabler in Poland, InPost has expanded successfully into Western Europe, quadrupling parcel volumes between 2020 and 2025. With a network of 61,000 automated parcel lockers, combined with pick-up and drop-off (PUDO) locations and fast and flexible doorstep delivery options, there is a clear path to significantly grow InPost’s out-of-home network and extend its reach to consumers across Europe. InPost also benefits from strong tailwinds in the European delivery market, including rising consumer demand for speed and convenience, attractive pricing for merchants, and the shift towards more sustainable technology enabled delivery solutions.

The Consortium is committed to supporting InPost’s existing strategy, including further expansion of its European footprint in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Benelux and the UK, the largest e-commerce market in Europe. The Consortium will also support InPost’s ongoing initiatives to redefine the European e-commerce sector by deepening partnerships across the value chain, including continued investment in its consumer-centric mobile offering.

Hein Pretorius, Chair of the Supervisory Board of InPost and the Special Committee: “Together with our advisers, we have thoroughly assessed the interest expressed by the Consortium in InPost in a Special Committee and conducted a careful, structured process, reviewing alternatives and weighing a broad range of financial and non-financial considerations. We are confident that the Offer represents a compelling opportunity for shareholders to realize immediate and certain value at an attractive premium. We believe that the Transactio provides a solid foundation for the future of InPost, with the Consortium that has a long-term perspective on value creation and fully endorses the strategy. We are convinced that the Offer serves the best interests of the Company and all its stakeholders, and therefore the Supervisory Board members unanimously support the Offer.”

Rafał Brzoska, CEO/Founder of InPost: “Building on our success in Poland, this Transaction will support our next phase of growth as we continue to grow across Europe. By partnering with the long‑term financial and strategic investors of the Consortium who know our business and the industry well, we benefit from the expertise, stability and resources needed to capitalize on the strong tailwinds including increasing e-commerce penetration, rising consumer demand for 2 speed and convenience and the shift towards more sustainable delivery solutions. Together, we will strengthen our network and reach more consumers with enhanced fast and flexible delivery options as we continue our objective of redefining the European e-commerce sector. I remain fully committed to leading InPost in the years ahead. Our headquarters, our brand, business management and the core of our innovation capabilities will remain in Poland, which continues to be the blueprint for our successful strategy. With the support of our partners, I believe we can unlock InPost’s full potential and further grow our position as an e-commerce enabler in Western Europe.”

Ranjan Sen, Managing Partner at Advent: “InPost is transforming the European e-commerce landscape and we are excited to form this strategic partnership with FedEx, a global sector leader, to help accelerate InPost’s growth. Building on Advent’s strong track record in the logistics, technology and consumer sectors, we will support InPost’s proven strategy including the expansion of its locker network, deepening its partnerships with customers and enhancing its offering for consumers. We look forward to working with Rafał, the management team and the Consortium to provide the strategic support and long-term view needed to unlock InPost’s growth potential and enhance its position as a leading pan-European e-commerce enabler.”

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