13 Sep PACTIC Group is Acquired by SAMEDAY, Strengthening Its Position in Cross-Border Parcel Delivery Across the CEE Region
PACTIC Group, a major player in cross-border parcel delivery in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of an 80% stake in the company by SAMEDAY Hungary, a leading logistics provider in the region. The transaction was finalized on August 15, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the growth strategies of both companies.
PACTIC Group and the SAMEDAY Group share a common mission: enabling seamless, borderless parcel delivery in CEE. This acquisition will significantly strengthen the market position for both Pactic and the SAMEDAY Group, enhancing their ability to serve customers across Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and other European countries.
Strategic Advantages of the Acquisition
With SAMEDAY’s robust home delivery and out-of-home delivery network, PACTIC will now offer an expanded range of services, including the ability to pick up parcels directly from clients’ premises in Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria. This development represents a significant upgrade in service offerings and is expected to drive further growth for both companies.
“We are thrilled to become part of the SAMEDAY family. This acquisition aligns perfectly with our shared mission of becoming the first choice for ecommerce businesses looking to ship cross-border in the region. By leveraging SAMEDAY’s operational expertise, we are confident that PACTIC will continue to scale and innovate, delivering exceptional value to its customers,” said Colin Snead, CEO of PACTIC Group.
Clairfield International acted as sell-side adviser for PACTIC in the transaction, managed by Oliver Nemes and Berend Yntema.
About PACTIC Group
PACTIC Group consist of three brands; Pactic which focuses on cross-border delivery solutions for e-commerce, and the retail brands Fürgefutár.hu and Allpacka.com that provide a price comparison and booking platform for parcel delivery services. Pactic covers the EU with its own network of line-hauls and partnerships with last-mile couriers and has sales activities in Hungary, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia and Czech Republic. The key value proposition of Pactic is supporting cross-border ecommerce through super-fast, low-cost delivery of b2c parcels across central and eastern Europe. Pactic is in scaling phase and has delivered 16.5m parcels to date.
About SAMEDAY Group
SAMEDAY is the regional courier company that has experienced the most spectacular growth in recent years, currently ranking among the leading players in its market segment. With 17 years of experience in the Romanian market, a team of over 5,000 employees and partners, and an integrated digital infrastructure, the company operates in Romania, Hungary, and Bulgaria. SAMEDAY offers both door-to-door delivery services and deliveries to over 5,000 easybox lockers. Thus, SAMEDAY operates the most extensive locker network in the region, aiming to reinvent the delivery experience day by day.
Source: Company Press Release