Banks Compete for €4.5 Billion Loan to Finance Advent’s InPost Acquisition

A consortium of major European lenders is actively competing to secure the lead role in arranging a €4.5 billion debt facility to finance Advent International’s proposed acquisition of InPost SA, one of Europe’s largest parcel delivery infrastructure operators. The transaction, which remains subject to regulatory approvals, marks a pivotal moment in the logistics sector’s evolution, with InPost’s extensive network of automated parcel lockers and last-mile delivery services underpinning its strategic value. The €4.5 billion financing package represents one of the largest leveraged loans in the European logistics space in recent years. The loan structure is expected to include a mix of senior secured debt and junior financing, with terms tailored to support the transaction’s high leverage profile. Lenders are assessing credit risk based on InPost’s stable cash flows, growing volume of parcel deliveries, and expanding footprint across Central and Eastern Europe. Financial institutions from Germany, France, and the Netherlands are among those engaged in the bidding process, with several banks expected to submit formal proposals in the coming weeks. The successful lead arranger will gain not only fee income but also a strategic foothold in a rapidly growing sector defined by e-commerce expansion and demand for efficient urban delivery solutions. The outcome of the lending competition could influence the final terms of the acquisition, including interest rates and covenants. InPost’s current shareholders, as well as the broader European private equity landscape, will be watching closely, as the deal’s financing structure may set a benchmark for future large-scale infrastructure buyouts.