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InPost, the UK’s leading parcel locker operator, has emerged as a potential buyer for the financially strained delivery company Yodel, signalling a significant shift in the British logistics landscape.
Senior executives from the Krakow-headquartered firm have conducted site visits across the UK to evaluate Yodel’s operational infrastructure ahead of a possible acquisition. Industry sources indicate that InPost is among several organisations eyeing the troubled courier service, which has weathered a challenging year marked by a failed sale attempt, emergency refinancing, and deteriorating customer satisfaction metrics.
The strategic rationale behind InPost’s interest lies in vertical integration opportunities. The company currently depends on third-party carriers to service its extensive network of parcel lockers. A Yodel acquisition would enable InPost to take control of its delivery chain, ensuring more reliable and timely locker operations.
Yodel’s workforce of 10,000 permanent staff, expanding to 12,000 during peak periods, represents significant operational capacity. The company’s recent turbulent history includes ownership changes from the Barclay family and a collapsed rescue deal with rival courier Shift. Current Chief Executive Mike Hancox subsequently took the helm, backed by specialist lender Independent Growth Finance and listed entity Paypoint.
The potential deal faces notable complexities, particularly surrounding ongoing legal disputes. The unsuccessful Shift consortium sale has spawned High Court proceedings regarding ownership rights and asset misappropriation claims. These legal entanglements could present significant hurdles for any prospective buyer.
InPost’s UK expansion has capitalised on growing consumer concerns about doorstep parcel theft. The company’s network encompasses 9,200 locker locations nationwide, with 3,000 added in the past year alone. This strategic move could reshape the British delivery sector, combining InPost’s innovative locker technology with Yodel’s established delivery infrastructure.
Both InPost and its major shareholder PPF Group, which holds a 28.75% stake, have declined to comment on the potential acquisition. Yodel representatives were unavailable for response.
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