The parcel locker specialist InPost is heading toward a delisting thru a cash offer valuing the company at around 7.8 billion euros. The operation would be led by a consortium headed by Advent International and FedEx, alongside the founder (through his investment vehicle) and an existing shareholder.
According to the reported information, the proposal includes a per-share price that incorporates a significant premium compared to the “unaffected” price. The governance of InPost unanimously supports the transaction, and a significant portion of the capital is already committed to the project, which reinforces the credibility of a relatively quick timeline.
For FedEx, the interest is strategic: to accelerate its foothold in “out-of-home” solutions (lockers, relay points) in Europe, a lever that has become central to last-mile performance, reducing delivery costs, and improving the customer experience. The key point: it would not be an operational merger, but post-deal commercial agreements giving FedEx customers more direct access to the locker network in several European markets.
The closing would remain conditional on regulatory approvals and a high acceptance threshold. If the operation succeeds, it would send a clear signal to the market: the European last mile continues to attract major capital, and integrators are increasingly seeking structural partnerships to secure alternative delivery networks to the home, which are now essential to the e-commerce equation.
