20 Oct 2025

FairCap Acquires Flauraud: A Strategic Move in the Automotive Parts Distribution Sector

"LPA Law, led by partner Michael Samol, advised FairCap, a pan-European investment fund, on a unilateral purchase agreement for the entire share capital of Flauraud, a historic automotive parts distributor in France owned by Emil Frey France. Founded in 1932 and based in Clermont-Ferrand, Flauraud employs 363 people and operates 27 stores across France. FairCap aims to develop Flauraud further by creating a strategic roadmap to enhance its market position. Emil Frey France will continue to support Flauraud post-sale, ensuring service continuity for clients and partners."

**Law Firms Involved in the Transaction:** LPA Law advised FairCap, a pan-European investment fund, while Clifford Chance represented Emil Frey France. **Transaction Overview:** FairCap has signed a unilateral purchase agreement for the entire share capital of Flauraud, a historic player in the automotive spare parts distribution sector in France, which is currently owned by Emil Frey France. Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, Flauraud employs 363 people and operates a network of 27 stores across France. Since becoming a subsidiary of Emil Frey France in 2016, Flauraud has undergone significant investments to modernize its logistics platform and transform its distribution network. FairCap aims to initiate a new phase of development for Flauraud by establishing a strategic roadmap to support the company's growth and strengthen its market position in the evolving automotive parts sector. Emil Frey France will continue to support Flauraud post-sale by maintaining existing synergies and ensuring continuity of services for the company's clients and partners. **Lawyers Involved:** - **LPA Law:** - Michael Samol, Partner (Corporate M&A) - Luc Franceschetti, Lawyer (Corporate M&A) - Sandra Hundsdörfer, Partner (Labor Law) - Aude Dumas, Lawyer (Labor Law) - Clémence Legout, Partner (Restructuring) - **Clifford Chance:** - Laurent Schoenstein, Partner (Corporate M&A) - Antoine Chomette, Lawyer (Corporate M&A) - François Farmine, Partner (Labor Law) - Maxence Mao Coquillat, Lawyer (Labor Law) - Delphine Caramalli, Partner (Restructuring)
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