FedEx Consortium Acquired 89% of InPost Shares
InPost will delist from Euronext Amsterdam as the parcel logistics firm moves under new private ownership.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Business Strategy
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A consortium led by FedEx and Advent International has secured 89.81% of InPost shares through an all-cash tender offer. The transaction, which values the nine-country logistics operator at €7.8 billion, exceeds the required 80% minimum acceptance threshold.
Why it matters
The deal signals a major consolidation in the logistics sector, shifting InPost from a public entity to private control. While operations and headquarters will remain in Poland, the change removes the company from public market scrutiny.
The consortium acquired 89.81% of InPost shares at a price of €15.60 per share. The total deal is valued at approximately €7.8 billion ($8.95 billion), covering a logistics network that spans nine countries.
The players
FedEx
A global logistics and transportation giant that maintains a massive international supply chain and distribution network.
Advent International
A global private equity firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and growth investments across diverse industrial sectors.
InPost
A logistics and parcel locker operator that provides delivery services across nine countries.
The details
The consortium utilized an all-cash tender offer to gain a controlling interest in InPost, effectively bypassing the public equity structure established during the company's 2021 listing. InPost is set to maintain its current management structure and headquarters in Poland despite the shift in ownership. Once the transaction closes, the company will be delisted from Euronext Amsterdam, ending its tenure as a publicly traded firm.
Timeline
February 2026: The consortium agreed to acquire InPost.
September 18, 2026: InPost announced the final share tender results.
Market Landscape
This acquisition marks a definitive exit for InPost from the public markets following its 2021 IPO on Euronext Amsterdam. It follows a broader trend of logistics firms being consolidated through large-scale private equity and strategic-led buyouts.
Operators in the logistics sector should monitor how the integration of InPost into a FedEx-led consortium affects parcel pricing and service competition. Review your existing contracts with European delivery providers to account for potential shifts in service levels following the delisting.
The takeaway
The move demonstrates that even major logistics firms that went public during the 2021 boom are now prime targets for privatization by strategic and financial buyers. Operators should track whether this leads to a reduction in open-market carrier competition in the nine countries where InPost operates.
Further reading
For additional context on corporate consolidation, see our Business Strategy section.
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