🏛️ Lyon court approves sale of ACI Group subsidiaries amid judicial recovery
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The Lyon Economic Affairs Court has approved the sale of several subsidiaries of ACI Group, a subcontractor in the defence and aerospace sectors, amid ongoing judicial recovery proceedings. The court also ordered the liquidation of MPR, affecting around 50 employees. ACI has been under judicial reorganisation since September 2025, with concerns raised over the leadership of Philippe Rivière, who faces allegations of mismanagement. The court will consider offers for additional subsidiaries on 24 February and 10 March 2026.
Key points
- Lyon Economic Affairs Court approved the sale of several ACI Group subsidiaries.
- Liquidation ordered for MPR, affecting around 50 employees.
- Ongoing judicial recovery proceedings since September 2025.
- Philippe Rivière's leadership faces scrutiny amid allegations of mismanagement.
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- Lyon Economic Affairs Court approved the sale of ACI Group subsidiaries on 5 February 2026.
- Liquidation of MPR ordered, affecting approximately 50 employees.
- Judicial reorganisation of ACI Group began in September 2025.
- Around ten companies have been sold or liquidated since the reorganisation started.
Quotes
- Public authorities’ confidence in Philippe Rivière, once seen as a rising star of French industry, has been broken. — Pierrick Courbon
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