Siodemka

Transformation of a regional logistics leader by fully capturing the Polish e-commerce opportunity.

One of the first market players to focus on addressing the specific needs of e-commerce customers. Sale to DPD Group – the international delivery network of GeoPost SA, a subsidiary of Le Groupe La Poste in France.

Investment Highlights 

Know-how 

• Granted access to an ongoing sales process through advisor relationship
• Abris showcased its superior sector and local knowledge to cement relationship with management team to initiate MBO
• Leveraged knowledge base gained in the logistics and e-commerce sector for future Urgent Cargus and WDX transactions

Strategic direction 

• Converted the business from generalist courier company into specialized leader in e-commerce
• Professionalized corporate governance standards, improved processes, introduced new reporting standards
• Maintained customer loyalty through a focus on high-quality service

Digitisation

• Major IT and systems upgrade
• Created ‘stickiness’ by integrating shipment delivery module with warehousing systems
• Established competitive advantage by expanding technology use to drive organizational efficiencies

Exit process

• Dual track process with IPO driving timeline
• Full exit through trade sale to DPD Poland (La Poste subsidiary)