A DMS Partner Dedicated to Automotive Professionals As a DMS (Dealer Management System) software partner for automotive professionals, Lacour Group is fully committed to providing high-performance solutions tailored to the specific needs of AAG networks and clients. We look forward to discussing your projects, challenges, and digital ambitions in a constantly evolving industry. Discover Our Innovative Solutions At this event, our team will be on hand to showcase our most advanced and high-performing software solutions, designed to meet the diverse needs of automotive professionals: ⦁ IRIS Hub & Services ⦁ DIVA ⦁ PHOTOTEL ⦁ MOSAIC Join Us and Discover Our Vision for the Future of the Automotive Industry Our presence at this event goes beyond simply attending: it reflects our commitment to supporting our clients and partners in their digital transition. Together, we explore the latest industry trends, innovations, and best practices that are shaping the future of the automotive sector. Meet our team at the FAB for a day of discussions and demonstrations. We look forward to sharing LACOUR GROUP’s latest technological advances with you and exploring how we can meet tomorrow’s challenges together. See you soon at the Forum Automotive Business !

Saint-Doulchard, France, 17 October 2024 – Lacour Group (“Lacour”), a French leader in software for the automotive after-sales value chain, announces today the acquisition of Dragon2000, a provider of software solutions for the UK automotive industry. This acquisition marks a key milestone in Lacour's strategy to expand its footprint across Europe and enter the UK market, further cementing its leadership position in the after-sales automotive industry. A Strategic Combination Driving Lacour’s European leadership and Expansion to the UK Founded in 1995, Dragon2000 is a leading UK provider of dealer management software for car workshops, garages and car dealerships. The company offers a comprehensive platform for workshop management, accounting, and vehicle sales through its dealer management system, garage software and mobile apps product offering. Dragon2000’s mission is to provide innovative solutions that streamline operations and improve profitability for its clients. Dragon2000’s integration into Lacour, which follows the acquisition of KeplerVO in 2023, will enable Lacour to further strengthen its leadership in the European dealer management software after-sales market, where significant growth opportunities continue to emerge across car workshops, garages and dealerships. Through this transaction, the group now reaches c.10,000 clients, offering a comprehensive product suite that is primed for continued innovation and growth. The combination enables Lacour to continue its strategy of deploying innovative solutions connected to its costing software (estimatics) and leveraging its expertise in AI, opening new opportunities for an expanded product suite towards a further diversified customer base. Angelo MAÏDA, CEO of Lacour, remarked: "This acquisition is a major step forward for our group, allowing us to enter the UK market, one of the most dynamic in Europe. We are excited about the opportunities this expansion presents, not only to grow our presence but also to introduce our innovative solutions to a wider audience. Together, we will continue our shared commitment to innovation and product-led growth, and we will further develop and integrate artificial intelligence within our product suite to provide even more value to our customers." Mark COOPER, CEO and founder of Dragon2000, said: "Joining forces with Lacour is an exciting accomplishment for Dragon2000. Our shared vision of providing leading after-sales software solutions to the automotive sector makes this partnership a natural fit. The scale of the combined business offers a range of opportunities in terms of both the suite of products available to our customers as well as the service we are able to provide them. We look forward to leveraging Lacour’s expertise to accelerate our innovation and growth, and to working with Angelo and the Lacour team. " Cyril BOURDAROT, Managing Director at Carlyle Europe Technology Partners, commented: "This acquisition is an important milestone in Lacour’s expansion strategy. With Dragon2000, it solidifies its leadership across Europe while creating new opportunities in the UK, notably with Lacour’s advanced estimatics capabilities. We are proud to continue supporting Lacour’s impressive growth story, which has seen the company strengthen its market position and drive product innovation. This acquisition also marks the beginning of a broader European geographic expansion for Lacour, laying the foundation for future growth across the continent." 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 Lacour Group employs over 340 people across three locations and continues to redefine the future of automotive after-sales with close to 9000 clients across insurers, repair shops, claim adjusters, fleet managers, automotive suppliers and end of life vehicle centres. About Carlyle Group 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 $435 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2024, 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 2,200 people in 29 offices across four continents. Further information is available at www.carlyle.com. Follow Carlyle on X @OneCarlyle and LinkedIn at The Carlyle Group. Press Contact: carlyle@steeleandholt.com Daphné CLAUDE, +33 6 66 58 58 81 92 et Clément MASSON, +33 6 48 57 83 24

Rich Discussions with Industry Professionals Throughout the tour, our team had the opportunity to meet with body shop owners, repairers, dealers, and many other automotive after-sales professionals. These meetings were an opportunity to exchange insights on the daily challenges of the trade and to understand the concrete needs of industry players. We were able to demonstrate how our software solutions, such as Kepler VO and Iris Hub & Services, meet the challenges of inventory management, used vehicle traceability, and workshop optimization. A Positive Outcome and Strengthened Partnerships Beyond demonstrations and presentations, Equip Auto On Tour 2024 provided the perfect setting to strengthen our existing partnerships with key market players. Many professionals showed great interest in our solutions, not only for their ease of use but also for their ability to automate and streamline administrative and commercial tasks. We received enthusiastic feedback from our current clients, who shared their positive experiences with our products, further solidifying our position as a market leader. Connecting with Tomorrow’s Clients This event also allowed us to meet future clients curious to discover how our solutions can modernize their businesses. Whether they were dealers looking to optimize their used vehicle management or garages in need of better after-sales service solutions, we saw real enthusiasm for our software. These exchanges inspire us to continue our mission : to support automotive professionals in their digital transformation journey. On the Road to further successes! We would like to extend a warmest thank you to all the participants, including our clients, partners, and the organizers, for their warm welcome and inspiring discussions. Thanks to you, we’re leaving more motivated than ever to innovate and offer even more efficient solutions. See you next year for another edition full of meetings, exchanges, and shared successes! 🚗💻 #EquipAuto #DigitalAutomotive #LacourGroup

Rich Discussions with Industry Professionals Throughout the tour, our team had the opportunity to meet with body shop owners, repairers, dealers, and many other automotive after-sales professionals. These meetings were an opportunity to exchange insights on the daily challenges of the trade and to understand the concrete needs of industry players. We were able to demonstrate how our software solutions, such as Kepler VO and Iris Hub & Services, meet the challenges of inventory management, used vehicle traceability, and workshop optimization. A Positive Outcome and Strengthened Partnerships Beyond demonstrations and presentations, Equip Auto On Tour 2024 provided the perfect setting to strengthen our existing partnerships with key market players. Many professionals showed great interest in our solutions, not only for their ease of use but also for their ability to automate and streamline administrative and commercial tasks. We received enthusiastic feedback from our current clients, who shared their positive experiences with our products, further solidifying our position as a market leader. Connecting with Tomorrow’s Clients This event also allowed us to meet future clients curious to discover how our solutions can modernize their businesses. Whether they were dealers looking to optimize their used vehicle management or garages in need of better after-sales service solutions, we saw real enthusiasm for our software. These exchanges inspire us to continue our mission : to support automotive professionals in their digital transformation journey. On the Road to further successes! We would like to extend a warmest thank you to all the participants, including our clients, partners, and the organizers, for their warm welcome and inspiring discussions. Thanks to you, we’re leaving more motivated than ever to innovate and offer even more efficient solutions. See you next year for another edition full of meetings, exchanges, and shared successes! 🚗💻 #EquipAuto #DigitalAutomotive #LacourGroup

LACOUR GROUP will be taking part in various events organized by the AD network brands in October and November 2024: ⦁ 03^rd and 04^th October 2024: AD Savoie-Isère and Haute Savoie-Ain Trade Show – Savoiexpo in Chambéry (73) ⦁ 24^th October 2024: AD Colard Trade Show – Micropolis Besançon in Besançon (25) ⦁ 24^th et 25^th October 2024: AD Dhenin Trade Show – Cité des Congrès of Valenciennes in Anzin (59) ⦁ 28^th and 29^th November 2024: AD SMAG Trade Show – Artois Expo Arras in Saint-Laurent-Blangy (62) Our teams will be there to present the latest developments in our dedicated digital solutions.

A Strong and Strategic Partnership with AXIAL As a major player in the digitalization of the automotive industry, LACOUR GROUP once again reaffirmed its commitment to bodywork professionals during this congress. The AXIAL network, with its many years of expertise and extensive body shop network, shares a common vision with us: to provide effective, modern, and tailored solutions to the daily challenges of the business. Focus on LACOUR GROUP’s Innovative Digital Solutions During three days, our team had the opportunity to showcase our IRIS solution, designed to simplify and optimize body shop management. These demonstrations generated great interest among participants, who were able to ask questions and discuss the integration of these tools into their daily operations. Several body shops members also shared their feedback on the use of LACOUR GROUP’s products, highlighting their positive impact on productivity and customer satisfaction. Enriching Exchanges and a Promising Future The AXIAL Congress provided LACOUR GROUP with the opportunity to strengthen its ties with body shop professionals and discuss the future needs of the industry. In a constantly evolving sector, where digitalization plays a key role, our group is more committed than ever to supporting market players with increasingly efficient and intuitive solutions. We warmly thank all the body shops members who took part in this event, as well as the AXIAL team for their exemplary organization of the congress. Together, we will continue to innovate to build the future of the bodywork industry.

The 27th edition of the Bourges Inter-Entreprises Challenge will be launched on Friday, September 27, 2024. Join us at 5:45pm at the Val d'Auron sailing base to support the two LACOUR GROUP teams. They will represent the company in the “Mixte” category and will compete against the other teams in a relay race comprising three events: ⦁ A 3km running race ⦁ A 6km mountain bike race ⦁ A 600m canoe race. Find out more about the Bourges 2024 Inter-Company Challenge at https://www.defi-entreprises.fr/event/bourges-plus/

LACOUR GROUP is taking part in Automechanika Frankfurt 2024. This international event brings together players in the automotive services sector from 175 countries. The event is an invitation to industry, repair workshops and the motor trade. LACOUR GROUP will be exhibiting at the French Pavilion - Stand D57 HALL 11.0 to present its software solutions: LACOUR ELECTRONIQUE will once again be exhibiting its weighing terminals and digital solutions for the paint shop. And for the first time, LACOUR CONCEPT will be taking part in the event to reveal IRIS Hub & Services and MOSAIC. Join our team in Frankfurt from 10 to 14 September 2024!

Touraine will be in the spotlight this year for the A+GLASS Annual Congress, which will take place from Thursday 09 to Sunday 12 May 2024 at the Palais des Congrès in Tours. On the agenda: a partners and suppliers exhibition, a visit to Beauval Zoo and the opportunity to explore Tours. LACOUR GROUP will be there to present the new features of FLUIDE, its digital solution dedicated to the A+GLASS network. For more information, visit http://rassemblement.reseau-aplusglass.com/

LACOUR GROUP will be meeting members of the AD network at regional shows in May and June 2024:

Don't hesitate to come and meet our teams, who will be presenting our dedicated digital solutions.

ACOAT Selected will be meeting its network on Friday 21 June 2024 in Evian-les-Bains, at the sumptuous 4* Hilton Evian Hotel, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Our teams will be taking part in the Suppliers' Trade show in the afternoon to present the latest developments in our digital solutions to body repairers. ACOAT members will then be invited to a plenary meeting before enjoying a gala evening and various activities on Saturday. LACOUR GROUP is delighted to be taking part in this exciting event.

A prestigious partnership As a supplier of automotive paint scales featuring the ColorRefinity, Lacour électronique is committed to this global event. The ColorRefinity weighing terminal is renowned for its precision and reliability, essential qualities for Competitors in the “Automotive Paint” Trade. ColorRefinity paint scales are designed to deliver impeccable results, helping automotive painters achieve exceptional quality standards. Support for Ronan Le Tutour Ronan le Tutour, the talented French Competitor, will be representing our country in the “Automotive Paint” category. His determination and expertise are a source of inspiration for all young professionals in the sector. Ronan embodies excellence and passion for the trade, values that Lacour Group holds dear. Participating in Worldskills Lyon 2024 is a unique opportunity for Lacour électronique to demonstrate our commitment to innovation and quality in the automotive paint industry. We firmly believe that supporting young talents like Ronan is crucial to the future of our business. Our partnership with Worldskills Lyon 2024 is further proof of our dedication to excellence and professional education. Join the event in Lyon We invite all our partners, customers and industry enthusiasts to join us in celebrating this World Competition. Come and discover the skills and innovations that are shaping the future of our industry. Your presence and support for the Competitors will be greatly appreciated. Together, let's celebrate expertise, passion and professional excellence.

For the occasion, Cesvi France will welcome over 50 major players in the French repair, recycling, part and services sector. The goal: to present the innovations of tomorrow. This event is a unique opportunity for the professional of the sector to keep aware of the latest product innovations. LACOUR GROUP will be there and invite you to discover its software solutions that improve your automotive after-sales business. A third edition not to be missed! We look forward to seeing you on stand 51 Tuesday June 18, 2024

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 GAAP is organizing its Regional Offices Convention on Saturday 02^nd December 2023 at the Mercure Hôtel Paris 19 Philharmonie La Villette. Agents and partners will have the opportunity to exchange ideas around several key events. The LACOUR Group will be pleased to take part in this event and share the latest news about its dedicated digital solutions:

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 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.

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.