Paris—Dentons Paris advised Benalu and its majority shareholder, Arcole Industries, on the acquisition of Legras Industries, the European leader in the design and manufacture of moving floor semi-trailers and related logistics solutions.

Arcole Industries is an investment company specialized in the redeployment of French SMEs and SMIs in difficulty or underperforming.

This acquisition will enable Benalu to assert its position as European leader in the production of heavy-duty vehicles (semi-trailers and heavy-duty carriers) for bulk transport (solid and liquid).

Benalu's ambition for Legras Industries is to continue to develop its market share in France and Europe by giving it the benefit of its industrial facilities, its distribution network and its purchasing capabilities.

Arnaud de Ponnat, President of Benalu since January 1, 2020 will lead Benalu-Legras.

Partner Olivier Genevois led on the deal, with support from Of Counsel Emmanuelle De Schepper and associate Dora Pucci on corporate aspects, and partner Jean-Marc Allix, senior associate Steeve Jaskierowicz and Simon Leduc on acquisition financing aspects.

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