Poczta Polska: The signed agreement is the most important element of our Transformation Plan

Poczta Polska and ORLEN have signed an agreement establishing a framework for strategic cooperation in the courier services sector. This represents an opportunity to leverage synergies between the companies and create an entity based on ORLEN Paczka, which will have over 30,000 parcel collection points. The merger of the companies and their logistics will significantly reduce business operating costs and bring benefits to customers.” The project with Poczta Polska is a natural step towards building a strong, national logistics operator. Through organic growth, we have created an entity that already provides customers with modern, widely accessible solutions. Together with Poczta Polska, we will be able to significantly expand our operations. Ultimately, this will exceed 30,000 collection points, building a strong competitive advantage. According to the signed agreement, if the final terms of the contract are agreed upon, Poczta Polska will be able to acquire our shares. The funds raised from this transaction will be used to further develop the Group’s core business, ” says Ireneusz Fąfara, CEO of ORLEN.” The signed agreement is the most important element of our Transformation Plan and the beginning of the consolidation of Polish e-commerce. Together with ORLEN, we will build a large, national courier player. Today’s agreement for Poczta Polska marks the beginning of the implementation of a key element of our strategy. It’s completely normal for two companies with State Treasury shares to cooperate. In practice, this means greater scale, improved availability, and real benefits for both customers and the Polish economy, ” said Sebastian Mikosz, President of Poczta Polska.ORLEN Paczka currently has over 14,000 parcel collection points, including approximately 7,000 parcel machines.Poczta Polska has over 20,000 parcel collection points, including: post offices, parcel machines, Żabka stores and points belonging to the Eurocash Group (ABC, Lewiatan, Delikatesy Centrum, Groszek, Duży Ben and others).ORLEN brings to the partnership experience in the development of modern parcel machines and a strong retail brand. Poczta Polska brings a well-developed delivery infrastructure and daily presence in every corner of the country, as well as over 466 years of experience and tradition. A precise scenario with benefits for both partiesThe agreement outlines a scenario for cooperation between the two companies. Subsequently, Poczta Polska will acquire a minority stake in ORLEN Paczka. Subsequently, Poczta Polska’s parcel machines will be added to the company’s assets, allowing for tangible synergies from the combined courier businesses in the short term.Poczta Polska’s capital investment in the company guarantees the implementation of ORLEN Paczka’s long-term development strategy. Current results confirm that the chosen direction, based on the highest quality of service and customer focus, is the right one. According to the agreement, after the transaction closes, the approved company strategy for 2025-2028 will serve as the basis for further development.Ultimately, Poczta Polska will be able to acquire all shares in ORLEN Paczka. Combining the competencies of both companies will strengthen the domestic potential and improve the competitiveness of the entity, which will have over 30,000 collection points.The agreement also aligns with Poczta Polska’s Transformation Plan, which aims to dynamically develop the courier sector. Ultimately, the joint offering will be able to effectively compete with other operators in the country, not only thanks to its scale but also to the trust both brands have built among Poles over the years.The foundation of cooperation will remain respect for people, the organizational culture of both companies, and employment stability.The greatest beneficiaries of the changes will be customers, both individual and business.Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Post&Parcel Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Post&Parcel