bpost announces that it has reached an agreement for the proposed acquisition of 100% of Staci shares from Ardian and a number of minority shareholders, with a view to 'positioning itself as a leader in e-commerce, omnichannel logistics and fulfillment in Europe'.

With this acquisition, the Belgian postal operator will intensify its strategy of strengthening its B2B offering, and create further synergy potential within the group. It will also contribute to the ongoing transformation of its activities in Belgium.

Staci has published normalized annual sales of 771 million euros for 2023, while its EBITDA before IFRS 16 stood at 110 million. Its services are firmly established in six European countries, and partially in Asia and the United States.

Under the terms of the proposed transaction, bpost is to acquire 100% of Staci's shares for an enterprise value of 1.3 billion euros (before IFRS 16). The transaction is expected to be finalized in September/October, following receipt of regulatory approvals.

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