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Strengthening our footprint in Portugal.

Sonepar has entered into an agreement to acquire LCI Group in Portugal, an electrical material distributor with national presence in Portugal through the three companies Tanqueluz, Futurluz- Distribuição de Material Elétrico and Vedrel.

By acquiring these companies, recognized for their excellent market knowledge and strong customer relationships, Sonepar will improve its ability to deliver integrated solutions, combining local agility and specialization with the scale, innovation, and financial strength of a global leader.

In turn, customers will benefit from access to a broader portfolio of products and solutions, and from improved stock availability and logistics efficiency, while maintaining continuity in their commercial relationships and close support from existing teams.

“Joining Sonepar will provide access to a strong organization, a broader offering, and investments that will further enhance service levels and innovation in the Portuguese market. I am confident this step will deliver positive outcomes for all stakeholders and support the sustainable development of the sector,” commented Lino Carapeta, CEO of LCI Group.

“This acquisition strengthens our proximity to the national market, enabling us to significantly enhance our responsiveness in the residential segment by offering more comprehensive solutions, greater product availability, and an even closer and more differentiated service to our customers,” added Carlos Teles, Managing Director, Sonepar Portugal.

We wish a warm welcome to all LCI Group associates to the Sonepar network!

What does sustainability look like in action across 40 countries? 👀

Explore Sonepar’s 2026 Sustainability Map and dive into 425 concrete initiatives across the Group.

See how we are acting on:
• decarbonization and energy efficiency ⚡
• circular economy and low-carbon mobility ♻️
• communities, education and inclusion 👩‍🎓

Across Sonepar, sustainability is brought to life across our countries, teams and activities, powered by our teams and embedded in everyday operations.

🔗Explore Sonepar’s Sustainability Map via the link in our bio!

Our Colors Around the World 🌈

For many countries, June marks the beginning of Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and to continue raising awareness around inclusion, visibility, and equality.

“At Sonepar, inclusion is how we lead and how we work together. We want every associate to feel safe, respected, and able to be themselves at work. As a core focus of our global strategy, it becomes real through everyday actions, in every team and every country.” Sara Biraschi Rolland, Chief People & Engagement Officer.

This year, our global campaign, “Our Colors Around the World,” reflects both our identity and our commitment: recognizing and valuing the richness of our people, across all cultures and locations.

Stay tuned to see all that we have planned this Pride month at Sonepar!

World Day for Safety and Health at Work, marked every year on April 28, is a global moment to raise awareness about preventing accidents and protecting health in the workplace. 🦺🛡️

At Sonepar, creating a safe and healthy work environment (HSE) relies on daily awareness, prevention, and collective commitment across all our activities, countries, and teams. 🤝

Built on strong leadership engagement, field presence, and continuous improvement - our 'Safety by Leadership' program reflects this commitment and highlights the essential role leaders at every level play in fostering a safe, proactive work environment.

Thank you to all associates across the Group for your daily commitment!

Supporting environmental protection in Peru with Planète Urgence 🌳

Today is World Biological Diversity Day, an opportunity to highlight how Sonepar turns its sustainability commitment into concrete actions to protect ecosystems and preserve natural resources worldwide. 🌍

Since 2023, an internal tool enables us to assess the carbon emissions of our corporate events and convert them into concrete support for NGOs.

As part of this initiative, Sonepar supports the French NGO Planète Urgence and their CUISCAF project, which aims to promote sustainable coffee cultivation under native tree cover to protect forests and biodiversity in Peru.