A group including FedEx and Advent International offers €7.8B to acquire Polish logistics firm InPost, with regulatory approvals secured in five markets.
A consortium led by FedEx and private equity firm Advent International has launched a €7.8 billion ($9 billion) all-cash takeover bid for InPost, the Polish logistics company. The offer period runs from May 26 to July 27, with InPost shareholders set to receive cash for their stakes.
Regulatory clearances for the deal have already been obtained in China, Israel, Italy, Turkey, and Ukraine. The bid follows growing demand for e-commerce logistics solutions, with InPost operating automated parcel lockers across Europe.
The offer reflects a premium to InPost’s recent trading levels, though the company’s stock has faced volatility amid broader market conditions. No immediate market reaction was disclosed.