Based in Saint-Clair-du-Rhône and a recognized player in the regional automotive sector, the Bonneton Group specializes in operating auto repair shops, body shops, and vehicle rental and sales, serving as a dealer for the Renault, Dacia, Peugeot, and Citroën brands.
The transaction involved the sale of the business activities operated by Automobiles Bonneton and Bonneton Motors to the company Lecureux Automobiles.
Régine and Alain Bonneton: "This July 2026, a new chapter begins with the acquisition of the Bonneton Group by Arthur Lecureux, ensuring the continuity of our values."
FBL Avocats uses this transaction to confirm its expertise in the consolidation of the automotive sector. The firm supported the Bonneton family on all legal and tax aspects of the sale, reaffirming its position as a leading advisor for mergers and acquisitions involving family-owned groups.
Parties involved :
Targets: auto repair, body shop, vehicle rental, and sales business assets (dealer for Renault, Dacia, Peugeot, and Citroën brands)
Sellers: Automobiles Bonneton and Bonneton Motors
Buyer: Lecureux Automobiles
Advisors :
Legal and tax counsel for the Sellers: FBL Avocats - Eric Baroin and Jean-Victor Michel (corporate), Hugues Martin and Pierre-Marie Schoutteten (tax)
Legal counsel for the Buyer: Saône-Rhône Avocats - Ludovic Giroud and Jason Moulin

