A new opportunity for the LACOUR GROUP! This year, for the first time, our teams will be present at AutoTechnica, the leading trade show for automotive professionals in the Benelux, from Sunday March 24 to Tuesday March 26, 2024. For 3 days, our teams will be presenting our dedicated digital solutions and smart weighing terminals to the region's professionals, including repairers, body shops, fleet managers and others. Meet us on stand C02, Hall 7 at Brussels Expo, Brussels, Belgium. More information and registration on https://autotechnica.be/en

The LACOUR Group renews its participation in the Professional Bodywork and Automotive Aftersales Trade Fair for the third consecutive year. We look forward to seeing you at the Bordeaux Exhibition Centre, Palais 2 l'Atlantique on March 12 and 13, 2024. Organized by MOBILIANS since 2019, the Professional Bodywork and Automotive Aftersales Trade Fair is the must-attend event for players in the automotive aftermarket. Over 2 days, numerous demonstrations and conferences will be organized, including some about Artificial Intelligence and the bodywork profession. A good opportunity to discover the latest technological developments in the sector. Our teams will welcome you on stand 10 to talk about digital solutions, DMS, costing, remote expertise, re-used parts, smart weighing terminals… Entrance is free. More information and registration on https://salondelacarrosserie.com/

The LACOUR Group, leading French software provider for the automotive after-sales value chain, announced today that it has acquired the company Kepler VO, French software solutions provider for the resale of used vehicles. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This first acquisition is part of a plan aimed at continuing the strategy of diversifying the LACOUR Group's global solution. Supported by the Carlyle Europe Technology Partners (“CETP”) platform, it allows to extend its value proposition to the used vehicle segment, but also to expand its “one stop shop” offering for the automotive after-sales professionals. In order to meet the profitability requirements of the after-sales activity, the objective will also be to implement significant synergies, with the cross-marketing of business modules with high added value through the respective offers of Kepler VO and the LACOUR Group. Founded in 2015 and based in Nantes, Kepler VO has developed a reference web platform dedicated to the management of used vehicle fleets, as well as the monitoring of sales activities and associated administrative and accounting tasks. The company serves more than 500 customers among independent and national networks of used vehicle dealers throughout France. It presents a high-quality revenue model and growth potential thanks to its SaaS (Software as a Service) model. After this first acquisition, the LACOUR Group intends to continue, with the support of CETP, its strategy of external growth and internationalization in order to become the independent leader in its sector in Europe, in a market that is still highly fragmented. The group will continue to rely on its strong investment in R&D and its ability to further assist its customers in their businesses with a complete and innovative offering of value-added services. About Kepler VO Kepler Solutions ("Kepler VO") is a French provider of software solutions dedicated to the resale of used vehicles, founded in Nantes in 2015 by Alain Domguep, its current CEO. Kepler VO has developed a proprietary web platform dedicated to the management of used vehicle fleets, as well as the monitoring of sales activities and associated administrative and accounting tasks. With a base of over 500 customers, Kepler VO includes independent and national networks of used vehicle dealerships. About the LACOUR Group LACOUR Group (“Lacour”) is a leading provider of management software and digital solutions for professionals in the automotive after-sales sector. Founded in 1985 and based in Saint-Doulchard, France, LACOUR has developed a comprehensive software suite including documents management systems, costing solutions and a spare parts database to support the repair process and maintenance of motor vehicles. Today, LACOUR employs more than 300 people across three sites in France and serves more than 6,000 customers consisting of independent auto repair shops and networks of repair shops, car dealerships, glazing specialists, experts, insurers, fleet managers and automotive equipment manufacturers. About the CARLYLE Group The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep sector expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Investment Solutions. With $385 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2023, Carlyle aims to invest responsibly and create value on behalf of its investors, its portfolio companies and the communities in which it lives and invests. The Carlyle Group employs more than 2,200 people in 29 offices across five continents. Further information is available at www.carlyle.com. Follow The Carlyle Group on Twitter @OneCarlyle

This year, three teams will represent the LACOUR Group during the 26^th Bourges Inter-Company Challenge. This edition will take place on Friday 29^th September 2023 starting from 5:45 pm at the Val d’Auron Sailing Center. Our participants will compete against the others companies of the Bourges Agglomeration. 3 tests are part of this convivial sport challenge:

Come support our teams! More information on: https://www.defi-entreprises.fr/event/bourges-plus/.

The National Association of Citroën Agents organizes its Regional Assemblies on October and November 2023:

The LACOUR Group will join these different events and share the latest news about its digital solutions ALPHA2A and IRIS Hub & Services.

The LACOUR Group will join the next AD Trade Shows organized in October and November 2023 in different French regions:

Come meet our teams! They will present you the latest developments of our digital solutions and introduce our new active reception tablet.

After its Top Garage and Top Carrosserie Convention in Greece, Alliance Automotive Group will gather the members of its Précisium network in Italy, and more specifically Sicily. This second Convention will take place from Friday 22^nd to Sunday 24^th September 2023. AAG has already planned several activities: a convention, a suppliers and services providers trade show, a gala evening and the possibility to discover Sicily on Saturday. The LACOUR Group is happy to join the event. This Convention will be the opportunity for our teams to share the latest news about our digital solutions, as well as the commercial offers dedicated to the Précisium members. They will also present our last product innovation exclusively.

Innovation Trade Show initiated by CARFLEX, the INNOVAFLEX Trade Show is the professional meeting point of coachbuilders. This year, it will be held from Tuesday 20^th to Wednesday 21^st June 2023 in the Groupama Stadium of the Olympique Lyonnais, in Décines-Charpieu near Lyon. As CARFLEX Partner, the LACOUR Group is happy to join the event. Our team will present IRIS Hub & Services, our new full web interactive platform, as well as our other digital solutions dedicated to coachbuilders. Our team looks forward to seeing you there!

The LACOUR Group will participate to the second edition of the CESVI’s Partners Trade Show on Tuesday 20^th June 2023. The event will take place in CESVI’s technical center in Jaunay-Marigny, near Poitiers. The event will start with a coffee break. Exhibitors and visitors will then enjoy products and equipment demos as well as many different technical workshops. An immersive virtual zone will be set up for the occasion for impressive crash tests. Come meet the LACOUR Group during this festive day and discover all the news about our digital solutions!

The LACOUR Group is pleased to be partner of the Sancerre Trail for the second consecutive year. Major sport challenge of the Centre-Val de Loire Region, this race is the opportunity to highlight the Sancerre Terroir and bring people together around sport. The 3 different races of the event will take place on Saturday 17^th June 2023:

Two races are also dedicated to the younger ones :

For those who prefer to walk, a nice hike of 9 km through the Sancerre vineyards, "La Randonnéee des Terroirs" will be available. More information on : https://www.trail-de-sancerre.com/

The Autodistribution Network organizes several Trade Shows in June 2023 :

The LACOUR Group will join these different events. Our teams will be happy to share all the news about our digital solutions and will present as well our new active reception tablet.

After Malta in 2018, the 2023 AD Congress, will be held this time in Marrakech, Morocco's most visited city. Nearly 4,000 guests will meet from 18^th to 21^st May 2023 in the Agdal site, a single area of 4,400 sq. m and specially intented for this huge event. For this outstanding Congress, guests will appreciate a nice program: convention, suppliers and partners trade show, Moroccan themed party and gala evening. The LACOUR Group won't miss this opportunity and will present the novelties about its digital solutions dedicated to the AD Network, as well as its new active reception tablet. More information on: https://marrakech2023.evenement-ad.com/#header/

Madrid, Spain's capital and biggest city, will host the 30^th Anniversary Congress of A+GLASS from Thursday 18^th to Sunday 21^st May 2023. The members of the A+GLASS network are invited in the sumptuous Meliá Avenida América Hotel to discuss about the future developments of the network and meet suppliers and partners. All will then appreciate the charm and friendly atmosphere ot this beautiful capital city. As long-time partner, the LACOUR Group will join this Congress and will present the new features of FLUIDE, its billing web solution exclusively dedicated to A+GLASS. More information on: http://rassemblement.reseau-aplusglass.com/

Alliance Automotive Group organizes the Top Garage and Top Carrosserie Convention in Greece, in the Peloponnese peninsula. A pleasant destination for the members of its network to meet and share the future developments of the Group. Program of these 4 days: convention, suppliers and services providers trade show, gala evening, as well as the possibility to discover the Peloponnese peninsula. The LACOUR Group is happy to participate. Our team will present all the news about our digital solutions ans the commercial offers dedicated to AAG members. We look forward to seeing you from 5^th to 8^th May 2023 !

The LACOUR Group will join the national event, AMBITION PROXIMITY VO & APV organized by the GAAP on Saturday 25^th March 2023 in the Groupama Stadium of the Olympique Lyonnais, in Lyon. During this national event, the GAAP will present to his agents the strategic challenges and future developments of the network. A good opportunity for the LACOUR Group to share all the news about its dedicated digital solutions :

The Musée des Arts Forains (Fairground Museum), located within the Pavillons de Bercy in the 12^th Arrondissement of Paris, will host the Annual Convention of the Group of RENAULT Dealers on Tuesday 7^th March 2023. The LACOUR Group will be happy to participate and present the last developments of the digital solutions adapted to RENAULT dealers:

This Congress will also be the opportunity to highlight the new features of IRIS Hub & Services, the new full web interactive platform.

For three years already, the Professional Bodywork and Automotive Aftersales Trade Show is the meeting point dedicated to the players of the automotive aftermarket sector. During two days, you can discover the latest trends of the market regarding automotive tools and equipment, glazing, painting, IT and digital solutions… and attend conferences and product demos. The LACOUR Group, specialist of the digital solutions for the automotive aftersales professionals, looks forward to seeing you there. Come meet our team on Thursday 16^th and Friday 17^th March 2023, at the Bordeaux Exhibition Centre, Palais 2 l’Atlantique, Stand 24, to discover our digital solutions. Entrance is free. More information and registration on https://salondelacarrosserie.com/

Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) announced today that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Groupe Lacour (“Lacour”), a leading French software provider for the automotive after-sales value chain. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Saint-Doulchard, France, Lacour is a leading provider of software solutions with a comprehensive suite of products supporting vehicle repair and maintenance including document management systems, costing solutions, and parts databases. Lacour has over 300 employees and a diversified customer base of over 6,000 clients comprising independent automotive repair shops and repair shop networks, car dealerships, glazers, claim adjusters, insurers, and fleet managers. It has deep relationships with numerous major automobile brands, paint manufacturers and suppliers and distributors in the sector.
The Carlyle Europe Technology Partners (“CETP”) platform will aim to support Lacour’s growth as a leading one-stop-shop solution provider for the automotive after-sales value chain with the objective of building a category leader at the forefront of innovation. It will do so by partnering with management to further penetrate existing and new market segments, broadening its software suite and complementary product offering, building on Lacour’s R&D initiatives including AI modules and a new SaaS delivery model through products such as Iris and Mosaic, capturing new cross-selling and up-selling opportunities, enhancing commercial best practice across the group, and focusing on international expansion predominantly in Europe.
Angelo Maida, President and CEO at Groupe Lacour, said: “Our business has grown considerably since its founding in 1985 and today has a leading position in the automotive after-sales value chain in France – this is the result of our focus on innovation, and the commitment and hard work of the entire Lacour team. The automotive sector is undergoing changes that require us to constantly innovate for our ecosystem of customers and partners, supporting them in the digitalisation of their operations. In CETP, we believe we have found the perfect partner to help us capture the significant opportunity we see ahead as the sector continues to transform, and to help us grow internationally across the highly fragmented market in Europe. We look forward to working with Cyril Bourdarot and the CETP team on this exciting new chapter for our business.”
Cyril Bourdarot, Managing Director in the CETP investment advisory team, said: “We believe Lacour is an excellent, resilient business with a strong position in the automotive after-sales industry, which is rapidly changing due to the increasing complexity of both motor vehicle fleets and the value chain – through developments such as the continual evolution of car models, the increasing penetration of electric cars, the complexity of repairs, regulations, and supply chain management – as well as the ongoing digitalisation of the sector. Lacour has a range of outstanding software products and deep customer relationships, and we believe it is well-positioned to capture this growth opportunity in France and across Europe. With Carlyle’s experience in the automotive sector and in software and our track record of growing and internationalising high quality independent European businesses, we believe the opportunity to partner with Angelo Maida and the team in a primary deal of this nature is perfectly suited to CETP’s expertise.”
Carlyle has a longstanding track record of investments in the automobile and supporting software sectors including Autoform, Metrologic Group, Axalta, Allison Transmission, United Components Inc., and Tempo Participações. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory and works council approvals. It has been a busy few months for the CETP team, which has recently announced investments in ETC Group, Incubeta, Tescan, and Hack The Box.

The GNAC organizes its Annual Convention on Saturday 19^th November 2022 in the Paris Saclay Congress Center of Massy. The LACOUR Group is happy to participate and meet the Citroën and DS Agents. This Meeting will be the opportunity to (re)discover our digital solutions and their developments: ALPHA2A, our NF Software certified DMS and its new interface to CREANCE AUTO, the MOBILIANS App dedicated to the Assignment of Receivables, as well as IRIS HUB & SERVICES, our new full web interactive platform. We look forward to seeing you there!

The LACOUR Group looks forward to seeing you at the GAAP Regional Meeting of the DR Rennes on Friday 18^th November 2022. This meeting will take place at the Calvenais Sports Complex located in "La Calvenais" in Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande. Our teams will be pleased to welcome you during the Partners Forum and present the latest developments of our digital solutions:

Two specific solutions to optimize your activity.

This year, the AXIAL Annual Congress, will be held in La Baule from Friday 14^th to Sunday 16^th October 2022. Privileged partner for several years, the LACOUR Group will be happy to participate. This Annual Congress will be the opportunity for AXIAL to gather the members of its Network and share news and pleasant moments on the seaside. Come meet the LACOUR Group during the event. Our teams will be pleased to meet you and present the latest news about our digital solutions.

More information on: https://www.congresaxial2022.com/fr/

The Bourges Inter-Company Challenge comes back for its 25^th Edition and will take place this year on Friday 30^th September 2022. This challenge is the opportunity for companies of the Bourges Agglomeration and the Department of Cher to bring people together around sport. As usual, the LACOUR Group will participate. Come support our teams starting from 5:45pm at the Val d'Auron Sailing Center. They will compete against other teams from the Department on 3 tests :

More information on : https://defi-entreprises.fr/les-defis/defis-2022/bourges

World’s leading trade fair for the automotive service industry, Automechanika Frankfurt 2022 will be held this year from 13^th to 17^th September 2022. The LACOUR Group is pleased to announce the participation of its company, LACOUR ELECTRONIQUE. Our teams will welcome you Hall 11.0, Stand D57.During the entire week, they will present the latest versions of our Smart Weighing Scales and the new features of our software suite ColorCloud. Come also discover the new LACOUR ELECTRONIQUE innovation! More information on : https://automechanika.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en.html

The LACOUR ELECTRONIQUE Company, located in Saint-Doulchard (18230, France), is proud to announce the certification of its Quality Management System according to the ISO 9001 : 2015 standards for the scope of activities : Design, manufacture, shipment and after-sales service of computerized scales and paint shop management software. This certification has been awarded by SOCOTEC Certification France, an independent certification body, after an audit carried out in the company on 08^th and 09^th June 2022. This audit certifies that the LACOUR ELECTRONIQUE Company complies with the requirements of the ISO 9001 : 2015 standards and assures the implementation of continuous improvement on quality issues. This certification is a key step for LACOUR ELECTRONIQUE, which reinforces the quality of its services among its customers.

The LACOUR Group is pleased to become partner of the Ninth Edition of the Sancerre Trail which will be held on Saturday 18^th June 2022. Major Event of the Centre-Val de Loire Region, the Sancerre Trail aims to promote the Sancerre Terroir and the village of Sancerre thanks to 3 different races:

Despite the high temperature announced on this Saturday, close to 2000 runners will participate. Every generation will be able to participate as the children will also have their own race: Les P’tits Vitis. The LACOUR Group is happy to share this beautiful day with participants, volunteers and organizers. More information on: https://www.trail-de-sancerre.com/

After Toulouse, the GAAP will gather members and partners of its Network for a second Regional Meeting. This one will be held on Friday 24^th June 2022 in the Novotel Avignon Centre. As usual, the LACOUR Group will participate. Our teams will be pleased to meet you again and present the latest developments of our digital solutions:

Two specific solutions to optimize your activity.

CESVI France organizes its Partners Trade Show on Tuesday 21^st June 2022, in its office in Jaunay-Marigny, near to Poitiers. An enjoyable day with products and equipment demos, many different technical workshops, crash tests and road test tracks. As CESVI’s Partner for some years already, the LACOUR Group offers to its clients a direct and easy access to CESVI’s repair methods through IRIS Hub & Services, its new full web interactive platform. . Come meet the LACOUR Group teams during this event, they will be pleased to welcome you.

The LACOUR Group has been chosen by its partner BCA Expertise, French player of the Automotive Expertise market, to host the Final of their 2021/2022 Olympiads, an internal challenge for all their employees. Between September 2021 and May 2022, more than 90 teams competed through digital games. After 8 months of competition, 3 teams were finally selected to participate to the Great Final on Friday 10^th June 2022. To determine the winners of this 2021/2022 Edition, the last 3 teams will compete on 3 tests: a quiz, specific Automotive Expertise tests and a final oral test. This day will also be the opportunity for BCA teams and partners to visit the LACOUR Group and discover the different departments of the company. The LACOUR Group is pleased to host this event. A great occasion to share a pleasant moment with BCA Expertise.

From 26^th to 29^th May 2022, A+ GLASS will bring together the members of its Network on Les Embiez Island for its Annual Congress. As long-time partner, the LACOUR Group will be happy to join the event. This Annual Congress will be the opportunity to share news and pleasant moments on a beautiful location. Our teams will present the new features of FLUIDE, our billing web solution exclusively dedicated to the A+ GLASS Network. More information on: http://rassemblement.reseau-aplusglass.com/.

This year, the ACOAT SELECTED Annual Congress will be held on Les Embiez Island on Friday 20^th and Saturday 21^st May 2022. Come meet the LACOUR Group on this beautiful island. Plenary meeting, meeting with the partners, gala evening, sea tour and lunch at the port await you during these 2 days. The LACOUR Group will be happy to present all the news about its digital solutions and share these pleasant moments with you. During the gala evening, you will also have the chance to win one of the many gifts given by the partners. The LACOUR Group offers two of them: a Smartbox for two and a ThinkVision full HD multimedia screen with an integrated infrared camera.

The LACOUR Group is happy to join the GAAP regional meeting which will be held on Friday 20^th May 2022 in Toulouse, at the Casino Barrière. This event will be the opportunity for the LACOUR Group to meet the members of the GAAP and to share with them the latest developments of our digital solutions. Our teams will also be pleased to present IRIS HUB & SERVICES, our new full web interactive platform. Day program: assembly, lunch, meeting with the partners and cocktail. Come to meet us on the 20th May 2022!

The Autodistribution Network organises several Trade Shows in May and June 2022 :

The LACOUR Group will join these different events. Come meet our teams! They will be happy to share with you all the news about our digital solutions. It will also be the opportunity to present IRIS HUB & SERVICES , our new full web interactive platform.

As long-time partner, the LACOUR Group will be happy to join the GCR Congress, which will take place on Thursday 07^th April 2022 in Malakoff, Espace Clacquesin, near to Paris. The GCR Congresses are the meeting point of all partners and dealers, members of the RENAULT Network. The opportunity for the LACOUR Group to present the last developments of the digital solutions adapted to these professionals. Partners and dealers, members of the RENAULT Network, come meet our team Booth 9 to (re)discover ou dedicated tools :

Three specific solutions to optimise your activity.

The LACOUR Group will attend the Professional Bodywork and Automotive Aftersales Trade Show on Friday 18^th and Saturday 19^th March 2022 in Bordeaux at the Exhibition Centre. Meet the teams, Booth 81, Hall 3, and get informed about the new products and innovations of the Group. Created by the CNPA (Conseil National des Professions de l’Automobile), now Mobilians, this event is the meeting point of all automotive aftersales professionals. There, you will discover the last innovations about automotive tools and equipment, painting, glazing, IT and digital solutions… Digital solutions specialist for the automotive aftersales professionals, it is the opportunity for the LACOUR Group to share its news products with you. Entrance is free but you have to register before your arrival because of the Covid-19 crisis. More information and registration on https://salondelacarrosserie.com

This year, autodistribution DHENIN organises the Regional Trade Show for Automotive Repair Professionals in the Cité des Congrès in Valenciennes on Thursday, 17^th and Friday, 18^th March 2022. As usual, the LACOUR Group will attend this event and will welcome you, Booth 53, to present its adapted solutions. It will also be the opportunity to discover IRIS Hub & Services, its new full web interactive platform. For more information or details on the program, just click the following link: https://www.events-autodistributiondhenin.fr/

The LACOUR Group will meet you on December 11th 2021 for the National Grouping Assembly of Citroën Agents at the Palais BRONGNIART in PARIS. The opportunity for members to discover IRIS HUB & SERVICES, the new interactive platform.

Partner of the AUTOMOBILES PEUGEOT network, the LACOUR Group is pleased to meet the members during the GAAP Regional Offices Convention to be held at CROWNE PLAZA, 10 Place de la République in PARIS on December 10th. We will present ALPHA2A, DMS recommended by AUTOMOBILES PEUGEOT and GAAP for several years, as well as IRIS HUB & SERVICES, our new interactive platform.

The next AUTONEO congress will take place in the heart of Paris, in the prestigious Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel Hotel. The opportunity to meet you and present the latest news from the LACOUR Group !

The next PREFIKAR regional trade fair will be an opportunity to meet our sales teams. You will discover IRIS Hub & Services, the new interactive Full Web platform, that integrates the bodywork and mechanical estimation tool DIVA and is interfaced with ALPHA SCALE.