Advent International plans to sell up to €1.5 billion [1] of a buyout loan for InPost SA to a group of banks.
This transaction allows the private equity firm to secure the necessary financing for its take-private deal of the Polish parcel-locker company. By offloading a portion of the debt to banks, Advent can raise immediate liquidity before marketing the remaining loan balance to a broader set of institutional investors.
The total size of the InPost buyout loan is €4.2 billion [1], which is approximately $4.9 billion [1]. The €1.5 billion [1] portion being sold to banks represents about one-third of the total loan amount.
InPost SA operates an extensive network of automated parcel lockers in Poland and other European markets. The deal is being arranged by banks in Europe to support the transition of the company from a public entity to a private one.
According to reports released on May 15, 2026 [1], the remainder of the loan will be marketed to institutional investors after the initial bank sale is completed. This tiered approach to funding the buyout is a common strategy for private equity firms managing large-scale acquisitions.
“Advent International plans to sell up to €1.5 billion of a buyout loan for InPost SA to a group of banks.”
This move indicates a strategic effort by Advent International to diversify the debt load of the InPost acquisition. By splitting the loan between commercial banks and institutional investors, the firm reduces its immediate capital exposure while ensuring the take-private transition is fully funded through a mix of traditional banking and capital market instruments.
