Fortidia acquires majority stake in Kwik Kopy Australia

Milan, Italy, (September 30, 2025): Fortidia is pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority stake in Kwik Kopy Australia (KKA), further strengthening its presence in the APAC market.

This strategic investment allows Fortidia to expand its presence in the business solutions sector in Australia, complementing its existing activities through PACK & SEND (operated directly) and the Mail Boxes Etc. and World Options brands (operated through Master Licensees).

Fortidia is a global commerce enabler for SMEs, individuals and micro-businesses through its platform of brands providing e-commerce, fulfillment, shipping, marketing, and print solutions. The Fortidia Group closed the 2024 financial year with EUR 1.4 billion (USD 1.5 billion) in system-wide gross revenues – generated through its geo-localized platform comprising over 3,130 Business Solutions Centers in 57 countries – and EUR 22 billion (USD 23 billion) in Gross Merchandise Value exchanged through its e-commerce platform (Excluding Kwik Kopy Australia).

Founded in 1982 by the Penfold family, Kwik Kopy Australia is a recognized leader in design, print, and marketing services, with a network of over 85 centers across the country. The Penfold family will retain a minority stake in KKA and remain actively involved in the brand’s next phase of growth alongside Fortidia.

"We are proud of the legacy we've built with Kwik Kopy Australia and excited about the opportunities this new partnership will bring," said Annalise Penfold, representing the Penfold family. "Fortidia's global reach, expertise, and resources will accelerate growth, enhance our customer offering, and ensure a vibrant future for the KKA network."

"We are delighted to welcome Kwik Kopy Australia to the Fortidia Group," added Paolo Fiorelli, Chairman and CEO of Fortidia. "Together, we will strengthen KKA's market position, deliver innovative solutions, and create greater value for our customers."

This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Fortidia and KKA, reinforcing the group's long-term commitment to innovation, sustainable growth, and service excellence worldwide.

About Fortidia
Fortidia is the brand identity of MBE Worldwide S.p.A. – a privately held company headquartered in Italy – and its subsidiaries. Fortidia is a global commerce enabler for SMEs, individuals, and micro-businesses through its platform of brands providing e-commerce, fulfillment, shipping, marketing, and print solutions: PrestaShop, Mail Boxes Etc. (excluding USA and Canada), World Options, PostNet, PACK & SEND, AlphaGraphics, Multicopy, Print Speak, GEL Proximity, Spedingo, and Kwik Kopy Australia. In 2024, the combination of its physical platform – comprising over 3,200 Business Solutions Centers in 57 countries with more than 14,000 associates – with its PrestaShop e-commerce platform served 1.1 million business customers worldwide, generating EUR 1.45 billion (USD 1.65 billion) in system-wide gross revenues and EUR 22 billion (USD 23 billion) in Gross Merchandise Value.