FedEx-Led Consortium Eyes $9 Billion InPost Takeover as Offer Window Nears

Benzinga reported Friday that a consortium led by FedEx (NYSE: FDX) is set to open its formal tender offer for Polish parcel locker operator InPost on May 26. The all-cash bid values the company at roughly €7.8 billion, or approximately $9.06 billion. The acceptance window runs through July 27.

A Deal Months in the Making

The proposal was first disclosed in February 2026. InPost’s board unanimously backed the offer at that time. The consortium includes Advent International, A&R Capital, and PPF Group alongside FedEx. Under the agreed ownership split, FedEx and Advent would each hold a 37% stake in the consortium. A&R and PPF would take 16% and 10% respectively.

The cash offer stands at €15.60 per share, equivalent to around $18.11. The deal requires at least 80% of outstanding shares to be tendered before it can proceed. Currently, roughly 48% of shareholders have already committed support.

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Regulatory Clearances Advance

Approvals have already been secured in five jurisdictions, including China, Israel, Italy, Turkey, and Ukraine. Reviews by the European Commission and Vietnamese authorities are expected to conclude in the second half of 2026. No major regulatory obstacles have been publicly flagged at this stage.

InPost has also scheduled two extraordinary general meetings. Those sessions will give shareholders updated information ahead of any final tendering decision.

Background: InPost’s European Footprint

InPost built its reputation around automated parcel lockers, which allow consumers to collect or return packages without courier interaction. The model gained significant traction across Poland and expanded into Western European markets including France, the United Kingdom, and Italy. The convenience-driven format has grown sharply since the pandemic accelerated e-commerce adoption across the continent.

For FedEx, the deal represents a strategic acceleration into last-mile European infrastructure. The two companies would continue operating as separate competitors post-acquisition. FedEx shares have climbed roughly 33% year-to-date through Thursday’s close of $388.91, reflecting broader investor confidence in the company’s direction.

Once the transaction closes, InPost shares will be delisted from Euronext Amsterdam, ending the company’s public trading status.

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