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Allegro CEO: E-commerce company not at odds with partners

Allegro, the CEO of Polish ecommerce company Allegro, denied on Friday that Allegro was at odds with any of its business partners despite its relationship deteriorating with delivery partner InPost.

When asked by reporters about InPost, Allegro CEO Marcin Kusmierz said: "We don't believe that we are in any dispute or business with any entity."

InPost's shares dropped around 13% after the company reported a slower volume growth in Poland. The shares of InPost have lost over a third in value this year, but they were up by 9% as of 1340 GMT. Allegro shares were up about 2%.

InPost, who according to JPMorgan receives 30% of its Polish revenues from Allegro filed a claim for arbitration against Allegro in July, claiming that Allegro had violated their long-term agreement.

InPost claimed Allegro was redirecting its customers to their own lockers. Rafal Brzoska, CEO of InPost, commented on the claim made on Tuesday. He said that the company must look out for the interests and shareholders.

Allegro's Kusmierz stated that his company respects all business relationships or agreements, and is adding new logistic partners to serve its customers.

InPost has declined to comment.

InPost is the biggest provider of automated parcel lockers. Allegro, however, has deployed its own lockers as well as teamed up with other partners to integrate them into the service that it manages. Allegro's goal is to reduce its delivery costs.

JPMorgan analysts stated in a report that they expected both companies to reach a mutually-beneficial arrangement, given their interdependence. However, it was noted that this could lead to InPost losing some of its margins.

InPost's Polish business is expected to generate 48% of revenue in 2025, but will decline to 35% in 2030 as InPost expands overseas. They have affirmed their "overweight rating" on the stock.

(source: Reuters)