Saint-Doulchard, France 7 September 2026 – Lacour Group ("Lacour"), a European leader in software for the automotive aftersales sector, announces the acquisition of CombiSystems GmbH ("CombiSystems"), a leading German provider of software for automotive appraisers and insurers. The acquisition marks Lacour's entry into Germany, its fourth market alongside France, the UK, and Italy. Headquartered in Berglen in the Stuttgart region, CombiSystems has over [30] years’ experience in the German automotive claims ecosystem and has longstanding relationships with appraisers and insurers. The business' solutions digitalise appraisal and claims management workflows, connect key automotive claims stakeholders, and support the processing of more than 600,000 vehicle claims through its platforms annually. Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) acquired Lacour in 2023 to support the company’s growth strategy, including M&A. The acquisition of CombiSystems represents the latest milestone in Lacour’s strategy of building a pan-European automotive aftersales software platform, following the acquisitions of KeplerVO, Dragon2000, and Proger. CombiSystems further increases Lacour's European scale and its ability to support customers across Europe. The combination gives CombiSystems' customers access to Lacour's technology and product portfolio, including its advanced estimatics, automotive data solutions and AI-powered applications, and creates significant potential to develop these capabilities for the German market. Stefan and Sebastian Grimm, Managing Directors of CombiSystems, will continue to lead the business with their team, ensuring continuity for customers as the company enters its next phase of development within Lacour. Angelo Maïda, President of Lacour, and Laurent Perriault, CEO, commented: "Germany is a key market for the European automotive aftersales industry, and welcoming CombiSystems into our Group represents an important step in our European development. Stefan and Sebastian Grimm and their team have built a highly respected business. By bringing together our respective technologies and market knowledge, we see significant potential to bring our advanced estimatics and AI-powered solutions to customers in Germany." Stefan and Sebastian Grimm, Managing Directors of CombiSystems, said: "Joining Lacour represents an exciting new chapter for CombiSystems and our customers. Our team remains in place, and our customers will benefit from the resources and product capabilities of a larger group as we keep developing the platform they rely on every day." Cyril Bourdarot, a Partner at Carlyle Europe Technology Partners, added: “CombiSystems is Lacour's fourth acquisition since our investment and gives the Group an attractive entry into the strategically important German market. Germany is the largest automotive aftersales market in Europe, and the combination creates clear commercial opportunities to deploy Lacour's technology more broadly. We look forward to continuing to support the Group's international expansion, both organically and through further acquisitions.” *** About Lacour Group Lacour Group (“Lacour”) is a leading provider of digital solutions for the automotive aftersales sector. Founded in 1985, and based in Saint-Doulchard, France, Lacour has developed a comprehensive suite of software that includes dealer and bodyshop management systems, costing software (estimatics), automotive data solutions and AI-powered applications supporting the vehicle repair and claims process. Today, the combined Lacour Group employs about 490 people across four countries, and continues to redefine the future of automotive after-sales with clients across insurers, repair shops, claim adjusters, fleet managers, automotive suppliers and end-of-life vehicle centres. About CombiSystems GmbH CombiSystems GmbH (“CombiSystems”) is a German provider of software solutions for the automotive claims ecosystem. With over [30] years of market presence and headquartered in Berglen, Germany, the company supports automotive appraisers and insurers across their operational workflows through two core solutions: CombiPlus, an integrated workflow platform for automotive appraisers; and CombiConnect / myConnect, a digital claims management platform connecting insurers, appraisers and repairers. About Carlyle Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest. With $485 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2026, Carlyle’s purpose is to connect people, ideas and capital to fuel growth for companies and performance for investors. Carlyle employs more than 2,500 people in 28 offices across four continents. Further information is available at www.carlyle.com. Follow Carlyle on X at @OneCarlyle and LinkedIn at The Carlyle Group.

LACOUR GROUP clinches 4th place in the Ultra Marin Corporate Challenge: Teamwork at the heart of our success! From June 24 to 28, twenty-six of our colleagues traded their keyboards and ergonomic chairs for running shoes and headed to the Gulf of Morbihan. Their objective: the Ultra Marin 🌊🏃 · A staggering 1,060 km covered in total (roughly a round trip between Bourges and Marseille... but without the A/C)🚗. This included a memorable 70 km night run, culminating in a breathtaking sunrise over the Morbihan. · Thousands of calories burned.🔥 · An endless supply of sore muscles and unforgettable memories! · A well-deserved 4th place!🎉 Our team took on the corporate challenge alongside 37 other participating companies. It was an impressive collective performance for a first-time entry. We narrowly missed the podium... by a mere 3 points! ✨ Our team members competed in various races throughout the event: · La Course des Marins – 12 km · La Vénète (Nordic walking) – 29 km · La Ronde des Douaniers – 34 km · L’Arvor – 56 km · Le Réveil des Ducs – 70 km Between the blisters, the stunning scenery, and the race strategies, this adventure proved that team spirit is built outside the office, too—and perhaps most importantly so. A massive congratulations to our entire delegation of runners and walkers for their outstanding participation.👏 And a huge thank you to the photographers for capturing these incredible moments. 📷

LACOUR GROUP at the AD Tour regional trade show: A real highlight for our teams This key regional event once again lived up to all its promises. Staying close to the users of our solutions is at the heart of our approach, and this event was a perfect illustration of that commitment. Meetings, discussions, and shared experiences all underline our determination to support the automotive aftersales business. Digital solutions serving performance At our booth, our teams presented our digital solutions designed to improve the efficiency of aftersales operations. Beyond the demonstrations, it was above all the conversations that helped us better understand real needs and on-the-ground challenges: saving time, simplifying tasks, enhancing customer satisfaction, and increasing profitability. This feedback enables us to continuously adjust, enhance, and evolve our solutions, turning them into true growth drivers. A collective momentum What we take away from this edition is a positive energy and a strong desire to move forward. These meetings fuel our thinking and reinforce our commitment: offering tailored solutions that are increasingly high-performing and scalable. LACOUR GROUP’s ambition is to support the automotive aftersales professionals in their digital transition and business optimization. Together, we are building the aftersales market of tomorrow!

Equip Auto 2025 lived up to all expectations! As a key player at this unmissable gathering for professionals in the automotive aftersales industry, LACOUR GROUP looks back on a highly positive edition marked by warm exchanges, innovation, and high-quality business interactions. Record attendance and meaningful connections The LACOUR GROUP booth attracted a continuous flow of visitors — clients, partners, and many new contacts eager to discover our latest solutions and innovations. These rich and constructive exchanges confirmed LACOUR GROUP’s position as a major player in the sector, always attentive to the real needs of automotive professionals. Strategic partnerships driving innovation The 2025 edition also provided an opportunity to highlight our strategic partnerships with CarbonRisk Intelligence, Docusan, and CloudWise — three collaborations fully aligned with our innovation and sustainability strategy. Together with CarbonRisk Intelligence, we contribute to better assessment and reduction of the automotive industry’s carbon footprint, by integrating environmental analysis and monitoring tools directly into our solutions. Through our partnership with Docusan, we enhance our offering with an anti-document-fraud solution that strengthens data security and compliance. With CloudWise, we complement our portfolio with an advanced telematics solution providing real-time insights into driver behavior and vehicle data — valuable information for insurance companies and fleet managers. These synergies reflect our commitment to collaborating with dedicated partners to collectively build the future of the automotive industry. Innovations that captured attention Our latest solutions, MOSAIC and SERI, unveiled during the event, generated strong interest. They address the current and future challenges of the sector: process digitalization, operational efficiency, reliability, and comprehensive support for professionals in their transformation journey. Live demonstrations on our booth convinced many visitors of the relevance and added value of LACOUR GROUP’s solutions. A motivated and passionate team The success of this edition is also due to the commitment and enthusiasm of our team, who were fully engaged throughout the event. Approachable, proactive, and passionate, our employees embodied the spirit of innovation and service that drives LACOUR GROUP every day. A heartfelt thank you to all our visitors We extend our warmest thanks to everyone who took the time to visit us during the show. Your trust and interest are our greatest reward. We look forward to seeing you again soon — for new projects, new collaborations, and new opportunities to connect!

With an overall score of 68/100, LACOUR GROUP has renewed its EcoVadis Bronze Medal for 2025, ranking once again among the top 35% of the highest-rated companies worldwide. This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to responsible digital innovation, in service of automotive professionals. LACOUR GROUP also stands in the top 12% of companies evaluated in the Computer Programming, Consultancy, and Related Activities sector. Our CSR performance recognized by EcoVadis EcoVadis is one of the world’s most trusted standards for assessing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Its evaluation is based on four key pillars: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. For LACOUR GROUP, this recognition rewards our concrete actions to embed sustainability at the very core of our corporate strategy. 🌿 Environment: Driving a more sustainable digital future Our environmental performance is driven by a clear and measurable strategy to reduce the carbon footprint of our digital operations. Key achievements include : • Quantitative targets for reducing waste and energy consumption • Use of recycled materials and application of eco-design principles • Reuse, refurbishment, and remanufacturing of IT equipment • Sorting and recovery of more 10 waste streams • Annual reporting of greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) These concrete actions reflect our ambition to make digital technology a positive force in the ecological transition. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Social and Human Rights: People at the heart of performance At LACOUR GROUP people are our greatest strenght. Our social policies aim to foster a fulfilling, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment. Our initiatives include: • Comprehensive health, safety, and well-being at work programs • Commitment to gender equality and diversity • Personalized career development and continuous learning opportunities • Active social dialoguge and internal mobility • Flexible working arrangements (remote work, adaptable schedules, etc.) We are proud to nurture a responsible and caring corporate culture that supports both individual and collective success. ⚖️ Ethics: Transparency and trust Our ethics policy is built on a strong code of conduct and rigorous control mechanisms. Key measures include: • Anti-corruption and anti-fraud programs • Internal whistleblowing procedures and incident management • Enhanced data security and strict confidentiality for clients and employees • Ethics and compliance training for all staff Throught these efforts, we ensure a secure, trustworthy, and compliant digital environment. 🔗 Sustainable Procurement: Building a responsible value chain We engage our suppliers through a responsible procurement approach that promotes tranparency ans sustainability across our entire value chain. Our commitments include: • Supplier audits based on CSR criteria • Assessment of social and environmental risks accross our activities • CSR Code of Conduct for suppliers Together, we are building a sustainable and transparent value chain in partnership with like-minded, responsible actors. A collective achievement This 2025 EcoVadis Bronze Medal is the result of the collective efforts of all LACOUR GROUP teams. It reflects our ambition to design high-pereformance, responsible digital solutions that empower automotive professionals and contribute to a more sustainable indistry. We are commited to going further-deepening our ethical standards and advancing our approach to responsible innovatioon. Would you like to learn more about our commitments or partner with us ? Contact us today to explore how we can build together a model of excellence for the automotive sector.

October under the sign of sport and solidarity ! On October 12th, several of our employees surpassed their limits during the Cher Marathon, participating in the marathon or half-marathon. A great collective performance, combining endurance and self-improvement 👏 A week later, on October 19th, it was time to show solidarity with the Foulées Roses du Berry 💗 Our teams set off for a 5km run or walk through the streets of Bourges to support the fight against breast cancer. Congratulations to everyone for your energy, your commitment, and your smiles! Even in sneakers, team spirit remains our best performance! 👟

We are pleased to share some important news: Proger is officially joining Lacour Group, a European leader in automotive aftermarket software solutions. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in our growth path, enabling us to further strengthen our presence in the market. By joining forces with Lacour, we will accelerate innovation, expand our range of solutions, and provide our clients with even stronger resources and expertise. For all our partners and clients, this means continuing to rely on Proger with the same dedication and quality as always, now enhanced with new opportunities and international perspectives. Proger joins the Lacour Group, contributing to the creation of the leading software platform in the European automotive aftermarket. The operation was supported by Carlyle This strategic acquisition strengthens Lacour’s European footprint and consolidates its technology and data platform, serving more than 12,000 clients across three key countries. Casalnuovo di Napoli, Italy, 9 October 2025 – Lacour Group (“Lacour”), a European leader in software for the automotive aftersales sector, announces today the acquisition of Proger Srl (”Proger”), a leading Italian provider of software solutions for the automotive aftermarket. This acquisition marks another key milestone in Lacour’s strategy to expand its footprint across Europe, supported by Carlyle Europe Technology Partners, with the vision of building a leading pan-European player that combines software expertise, data excellence and continuous innovation. A Strategic Combination Driving Lacour’s European leadership and Expansion into Italy Founded in 1998 and with offices in Naples and Milan, Proger has built a longstanding presence in Italy’s automotive aftermarket and has established strong relationships with spare-part dealers (“ricambisti”), distributors, and workshops, leading the development of innovative solutions for over 1,500 customers. The company provides a comprehensive suite of digital solutions for the automotive aftermarket, combining ERP systems with advanced platforms for online sales, logistics, data analytics, cloud hosting, and warehouse integrations. At the core is ClipParts, a powerful automotive data and search platform powered by one of the largest proprietary databases for spare parts identification in Europe. Integrated with ERP and e-commerce solutions, it contains around 40 million OE and aftermarket part codes with cross-references from over 650 brands, providing real-time information on pricing and availability, fully integrated into customers’ daily operations. By simplifying processes and providing faster, more accurate access to data, Proger’s solutions help clients run their businesses more efficiently and deliver superior service across the value chain. A Key Milestone in Lacour’s European Growth Strategy The acquisition of Proger marks Lacour’s entry into the Italian market and further consolidates its leadership in the European automotive aftersales software market, following the integration of KeplerVO (2023) and Dragon2000 (2024). With Proger, the combined Group now serves around 12,000 customers across France, UK and Italy, offering a comprehensive software suite primed for continued innovation and growth.This acquisition also reinforces Lacour’s European footprint, with combined revenues exceeding €70 million and a team of more than 450 employees across three key markets. The combination strengthens Lacour’s solutions and data assets, bringing together an integrated and highly granular aftermarket database with cutting-edge estimation capabilities and AI-powered tools, creating one of the most comprehensive and differentiated software suites in Europe. It also unlocks the opportunity to expand the rollout of Lacour’s advanced estimatics solutions in Italy. Together, these capabilities will broaden the group’s product offering, accelerate innovation across markets, and deliver greater value to an increasingly diverse customer base. A Shared Vision for the Future Angelo Maïda, President of Lacour, remarked: “This acquisition is a key milestone for Lacour to unlock a new market and accelerate the expansion in Europe; with Proger joining our group, we are entering Italy – a large and attractive market in Europe’s automotive aftersales sector. Proger’s trusted reputation, loyal client base, and technical expertise make it an ideal partner for Lacour. Together, we will offer broader solutions, accelerate innovation, and deliver even greater value to our customers across Europe.” Alfredo Paglionico and Ciro De Pasquale, co-founders and respectively CEO and CTO of Proger, said: “Joining Lacour represents an exciting new chapter for Proger. We are proud of the company and reputation we have built over more than 25 years in the Italian aftermarket, and enthusiastic about the opportunities that Lacour’s complementary solutions and international platform creates for our customers and team. This step forward is built on a strong cultural alignment and a shared vision of customer-centric innovation; we look forward to working with the Lacour team to build on our success and accelerate the development of solutions that will shape the future of the automotive aftermarket.” Cyril Bourdarot, Managing Director and Partner at Carlyle Europe Technology Partners, added: “This acquisition is another significant milestone in Lacour’s European growth strategy. With the addition of Proger, Lacour gains both a strong position in Italy and a wealth of complementary expertise and data. This creates powerful opportunities to enhance the Group’s product offering and to capture new growth avenues across Europe. Carlyle is proud to continue supporting Lacour’s ambition to become the reference software provider for the automotive aftersales sector.” About Lacour Group Lacour Group (“Lacour”) is a leading provider of digital solutions for the automotive after-sales sector. Founded in 1985, and based in Saint-Doulchard, France, Lacour has developed a comprehensive suite of software that includes dealer and bodyshop management systems, costing software (estimatics), and a parts database to support the vehicle repair and maintenance process. Today, the combined Lacour Group employs about 450 people across three countries and continues to redefine the future of automotive after-sales with clients across insurers, repair shops, claim adjusters, fleet managers, automotive suppliers and end-of-life vehicle centre. About Proger srl Proger Srl (“Proger”) is a leading Italian provider of vertical software solutions for the automotive aftersales sector. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Naples, Proger has built a comprehensive suite of management systems and complementary applications to support the full aftermarket value chain – from spare-part dealers (“ricambisti”) and distributors to workshops and manufacturer – with intelligent tools for logistics, e‑commerce, analytics, and cloud services. With a dedicated team of approximately 45 professionals and a loyal base of over 10,000 users nationwide, Proger combines deep local expertise with a proven ability to innovate, supporting the digitalisation and efficiency of the Italian aftermarket value chain. About Carlyle Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across its business and conducts its operations through three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Global Investment Solutions. With $465 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2025, Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies and the communities in which we live and invest. Carlyle employs more than 2,300 people in 27 offices across four continents. Further information is available at www.carlyle.com