A consortium led by FedEx (FDX) has officially set the window for its €7.8 billion (about $9 billion) buyout of Polish parcel locker company InPost. The offer will open on May 26 and close on July 27, giving shareholders a two-month window to decide.
The all-cash proposal, first announced in February and unanimously backed by InPost's board, has already cleared regulatory hurdles in China, Israel, Italy, Turkey, and Ukraine. The European Commission and Vietnam are expected to finish their reviews in the second half of 2026.
To succeed, the bid needs at least 80% of InPost's shares tendered. So far, 48% of shareholders have already signaled support. If the deal goes through, InPost will be delisted from Euronext Amsterdam, and the company will hold two extraordinary general meetings to keep shareholders updated.
The consortium includes FedEx, Advent International, A&R, and PPF. After the deal closes, FedEx and Advent will each hold 37% stakes, while A&R and PPF will own 16% and 10%, respectively. Despite the companies remaining separate competitors, the €15.60 ($18.11)-per-share offer gives FedEx a major foothold in European parcel lockers, potentially creating a powerhouse in the region.
FedEx shares have surged 32.67% year-to-date and closed Thursday at $388.91, up 0.54%.
