FedEx and private equity firm Advent International have agreed to acquire European parcel locker operator InPost in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $9.2 billion, according to a joint announcement.
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Under the terms of the agreement, InPost shareholders will receive $17 per share, and the transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
InPost operates one of Europe’s largest out-of-home delivery networks, with tens of thousands of automated parcel lockers across markets including Poland, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Spain. Parcel lockers have gained traction as carriers and retailers look to reduce last-mile delivery costs while giving consumers more flexible pickup options.
Following the transaction, ownership of InPost would be split between FedEx and Advent, each holding roughly 37% stakes. InPost founder and CEO Rafał Brzoska would retain about 16% through A&R Investments, while Czech investment firm PPF would hold approximately 10%. InPost will continue to operate under its existing brand and leadership team and remain headquartered in Poland.
Hein Pretorius, chair of InPost’s supervisory board, said the offer gives shareholders certainty while supporting the company’s long-term strategy.
“We are confident that the offer represents a compelling opportunity for shareholders to realize immediate and certain value at an attractive premium,” Pretorius said, adding that the transaction “provides a solid foundation for the future of InPost.”
“Building on our success in Poland, this transaction will support our next phase of growth,” Brzoska said. “By partnering with long-term financial and strategic investors who know our business and the industry well, we benefit from the expertise, stability and resources needed to capitalize on strong e-commerce tailwinds.”
For FedEx, the deal expands its access to Europe’s growing parcel locker market, which is increasingly being used to support last-mile delivery.
“FedEx has a global network that powers the industrial economy, and InPost has a strong and successful presence in Europe’s out-of-home delivery segment,” said Raj Subramaniam, President and CEO of FedEx Corporation. “This partnership will provide our customers access to InPost’s last-mile B2C capabilities while bringing FedEx’s global network and logistics expertise to support InPost’s next phase of growth.”
