Abris Capital Partners exits AURES Holdings a leading multi-brand pre-owned vehicle retailer in Central Europe, owner and operator of the AAA Auto network

12 December 2025, Warsaw – Abris Capital Partners (“Abris”), a private equity firm focused on ESG-led transformation, has signed an agreement to sell its portfolio company AURES Holdings. Pursuant to the transaction EP Equity Investment, an international investment firm led by Czech investor Daniel Křetínský, who also controls the EPH Group, one of the largest investment groups in the Czech Republic, will acquire 100 percent of AURES Holdings.
The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

AURES Holdings is a leading multi-brand pre-owned vehicle retailer in Central Europe and the owner and operator of the international AAA Auto network. The Group operates in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland, offering customers pre-owned vehicle sales, financing, and related services. AURES Holdings employs approximately 3,000 people.

During its ownership, Abris Capital Partners worked closely with the management team of AURES Holdings to execute a Central European expansion strategy and build a leading European platform. Over the investment period, the company built leading positions in its core markets, supported by a strong brand and a scalable, repeatable operating model.

Wojciech Łukawski, Partner at Abris Capital Partners, commented:

“Together with the AURES Holdings management team, we built a leading position in Europe. A key driver of this performance was the deployment of advanced digital tools developed by the in-house IT team and fully integrated across vehicle sourcing and sales processes. AURES Holdings has delivered sustained growth in scale and financial performance over many years. Our focus on platform scaling, the implementation of modern operating tools, including AI-based solutions, and strong management discipline positioned AURES Holdings as a market leader with clear potential for further growth. We believe the company is well prepared for the next phase under new ownership..”

Karolína Topolová and Petr Vaněček, Co-CEOs of AURES Holdings, added:

“Today’s announcement confirms the strength of AURES and the commitment of our teams. We have built leadership positions in our core markets and a brand trusted by customers. The planned change in ownership provides a solid foundation for long-term stability and support for the next stage of the company’s development. Our priorities remain clear: consistent customer service, safe and efficient operations, and care for our people.”