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Major European Logistics Deal Sees InPost Go Private
A consortium led by global logistics giant FedEx and private equity firm Advent International has agreed to acquire European parcel locker operator InPost S.A. in a landmark €7.8 billion ($9.2 billion) deal announced on February 9, 2026. The all-cash offer of €15.60 per share represents a significant 50% premium to InPost's undisturbed share price from early January 2026, signaling strong confidence in the company's future growth prospects.
Strategic Consolidation in European Logistics
The acquisition marks one of the largest private equity deals in the European logistics sector and represents a strategic bet on the growing out-of-home delivery market. Under the deal structure, Advent and FedEx will each hold 37% ownership in InPost, while existing shareholders including InPost CEO Rafał Brzoska's investment vehicle A&R will retain 16% and Czech investment firm PPF will hold 10%. 'This transaction combines FedEx's global logistics expertise with InPost's innovative last-mile delivery infrastructure,' said a FedEx spokesperson in an official statement.
InPost, which operates over 40,000 automated parcel lockers across nine European countries, has become a critical player in addressing the challenges of last-mile delivery. The company's network of automated parcel machines (APMs) provides sustainable alternatives to traditional home delivery, with locker deliveries showing a remarkable 54% surge in the Eurozone during 2025.
Growth Trajectory and Market Position
InPost has demonstrated impressive growth, processing 1.4 billion parcels across Europe in 2025 - a 25% year-on-year increase. The company's strategic acquisitions, including Yodel in the UK and Sending in Spain, have nearly tripled UK volumes to 262.1 million parcels. 'Our automated locker network represents the future of sustainable, efficient delivery solutions,' commented InPost CEO Rafał Brzoska.
The company went public on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange in 2021, raising €2.8 billion in its initial public offering. Since then, InPost has expanded aggressively across Western Europe, with particular strength in Poland where it maintains a 47.9% EBITDA margin. The company reached a milestone of 50,000 automated parcel machines in early 2025 and continues to expand its footprint in key markets including France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Benelux, and Britain.
Future Integration and Expansion Plans
The consortium aims to support InPost's growth strategy as a leading European e-commerce solutions provider, particularly in expanding its automated parcel locker network across Western Europe. Post-transaction, InPost will continue operating under its current brand and management led by CEO Rafał Brzoska, with headquarters remaining in Poland.
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory approvals. The deal has already received support from shareholders representing 48% of outstanding shares. Industry analysts see this acquisition as a strategic move by FedEx to gain immediate scale in Europe's parcel locker network, positioning the company to compete more effectively in the growing automated delivery market.
Sources
Reuters: Advent-FedEx consortium to buy InPost
RTE: Advent-FedEx consortium to buy InPost
