Ardian signs an agreement with a view to sell Staci to bpostgroup

Ardian, a world-leading private investment house, announced today that it has entered into exclusive discussions with bpostgroup with a view to sell its majority stake in Staci, the European leader in innovative B2B and B2B2C logistics solutions, to bpostgroup. As part of this transaction, Staci’s management would reinvest alongside bpostgroup.

Since its acquisition in 2019, Ardian, alongside Société Générale Capital Partenaires, has supported the Group's diversification and growth outside of its historical marketing products segment, expanding into B2B logistics and eCommerce to become a multi-channel logistics specialist. The company now benefits from a wide range of expertise, and a high-quality portfolio of national and international customers, across a range of diverse industries including healthcare, cosmetics, energy, in both private and public services. 

Founded in 1989, Staci is an independent company that has grown to become one of the European leaders in innovative B2B and B2B2C logistics solutions for companies wishing to outsource all or part of their customer procurement operations. The company has a unique expertise in managing complex and scalable logistics flows, such as dealing with a multitude of suppliers and delivery points, low unit volumes, non-standard formats, and barcoded and non-barcoded products. 

With Ardian's support, and despite the impact of Covid-19, Staci has successfully completed its development plan. The Group's first transformational acquisition, in the Netherlands in 2021, was an important driver of its sectoral and geographic diversification. In early 2023, another acquisition in the United States enabled Staci to pursue its international expansion, making this region a central part of the Group's activity. Staci is now operating in 10 countries with over 80 logistics hubs in Europe, the United States and Asia.   
Over the past 5 years, Staci has benefited from increased international sales. Its broader sector exposure and market position have increased the company’s resilience and will continue to provide opportunities for the future. 

The transaction remains subject to the consultation of the relevant works’ council of Staci group, and to the clearances of the relevant regulatory authorities. 

"We would like to thank Thomas Mortier, and all the Staci teams for their commitment throughout our collaboration. It was a real pleasure to work with them on the implementation of an ambitious transformation and development plan. Staci is now a diversified and innovative international player with unique know-how, and we are convinced that the group will continue to grow even more in the coming years." Lise Fauconnier, Managing Director Buyout, Ardian       

"All Staci managers and staff join me in thanking Lise Fauconnier and her team for their unfailing support and trust over the past five years. Together, we have successfully accelerated Staci's international development and diversification, despite the Covid period. I would also like to extend my warmest thanks to our customers for their loyalty, and to our employees who work hard every day to meet our clients’ needs. The transaction would allow Staci to continue its growth within a solid group that has acknowledged our expertise and the quality of our services, and whose development synergies are highly motivating. It would enable Staci and bpostgroup to combine their strengths and complementarities to offer the best and most innovative multi-channel logistics service." Thomas Mortier, CEO, Staci