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FedEx–Advent Consortium to Take InPost Private in €7.8 Billion All-Cash Deal

The buyers signal a faster Europe-wide locker rollout with FedEx commercial tie-ups planned after closing in the second half of 2026.

Overview

  • FedEx and Advent will each hold 37% of InPost after completion, with A&R at 16% and PPF at 10%.
  • The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary approvals and conditions.
  • InPost will remain a standalone, Poland-headquartered company with founder Rafal Brzoska continuing as chief executive.
  • The consortium backs expansion across France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Benelux and the UK, where locker sites are targeted to grow from 14,000 to 30,000.
  • FedEx plans post-close agreements to give its customers access to InPost’s last‑mile B2C network and support further growth.