A consortium led by FedEx (FDX) has officially set the timeline for its roughly €7.8 billion (about $9 billion) acquisition of Polish parcel locker company InPost. The buyout window opens May 26 and runs through July 27, giving shareholders a couple of months to decide whether to tender their shares.

The proposal, first announced in February, has already received unanimous support from InPost's board. Regulatory approvals are rolling in: China, Israel, Italy, Turkey, and Ukraine have all signed off, while the European Commission and Vietnam are expected to finish their reviews in the second half of 2026.

It's an all-cash deal, which is nice and simple. But there's a catch: the consortium needs at least 80% of shares to be tendered for the deal to go through. So far, 48% of shareholders have already pledged their support, which is a solid start but still leaves a gap.

If the deal closes, InPost's shares will be delisted from Euronext Amsterdam, and the company will hold two extraordinary general meetings to keep shareholders in the loop.

FedEx Eyes European Locker Expansion

The acquisition was first made public in February, when FedEx, together with Advent, A&R, and PPF, reached a conditional agreement for an all-cash public offer for all outstanding InPost shares. After the settlement, FedEx will hold a 37% stake in the consortium, matching Advent's share, while A&R and PPF will hold 16% and 10%, respectively.

Even though the companies will remain separate competitors, the €15.60 ($18.11)-per-share bid gives FedEx a way to expand its European footprint and help build a European parcel locker powerhouse. It's a strategic play for a company that's been looking to strengthen its presence in the region.

Price Action: FedEx shares have surged 32.67% year-to-date. On Thursday, the stock rose 0.54% to close at $388.91.

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