The announcement of the agreement today between Autonom Services and Business Lease Group marks an important moment in the journey of Business Lease Romania.
Over the years, we have built a business based on strong client relationships, a dedicated team and a commitment to delivering reliable mobility solutions. These remain our priorities today.
While the transaction is subject to the necessary regulatory approvals, our focus remains unchanged: ensuring business continuity, supporting our clients and maintaining the quality of service they have come to expect from us.
I would like to thank our colleagues, clients and partners for their continued trust and commitment.
Philip Aarsman
Managing Director, Business Lease Romania
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Bucharest, 26 October 2026 – Autonom Services S.A. announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Business Lease Romania S.R.L. from Business Lease Group B.V., part of AutoBinck Group, a company based in the Netherlands. Completion of the transaction is subject, among other conditions, to approval by the Romanian Competition Council and foreign direct investment (FDI) screening clearance, in accordance with applicable legislation.
“Operational leasing plays an important role in the development of the Autonom Group, and the agreement to acquire Business Lease Romania reflects our confidence in the potential of this segment. We see this transaction as an opportunity to combine the experience of the two teams with Autonom’s nationwide network and service ecosystem. For our customers, our objective is simple: to provide them with a capable and flexible partner that understands their business and evolves alongside them,” said Marius and Dan Ștefan, co-founders of Autonom.
“We are proud of what Business Lease Romania and its employees have built over the years. In Autonom, we have found a strong local partner with the experience, market knowledge and ambition to build on these foundations and support the company in its next phase of development. We are confident that this combination will create a strong platform for the future, benefiting customers, employees and the business as a whole”, said Elias Drakopoulos, CEO of Business Lease Group.
Subject to completion of the transaction, the acquisition of Business Lease Romania is expected to strengthen Autonom’s operational leasing division by expanding its fleet and customer portfolio, while also welcoming the Business Lease Romania team and its experience in corporate fleet management. Until completion, Business Lease Romania will continue to operate as usual.
Over its 20 years of activity, Autonom has also expanded its operational leasing division through acquisitions. In July 2018, the company completed the acquisition of BT Operational Leasing from Banca Transilvania Financial Group, a transaction accompanied by a partnership giving the bank’s customers access to an extended range of mobility services.
In April 2022, Autonom completed the acquisition of Premium Leasing S.R.L., the company operating under the Țiriac Operating Lease brand, taking over a fleet of more than 2,600 vehicles and its customer portfolio. The two transactions contributed to the expansion of Autonom’s operations and strengthened its position in the Romanian operational leasing market.
In connection with the transaction, Autonom was advised by Filip & Company on legal matters and by EY on advisory matters, while AutoBinck Group was advised by A&O Shearman on legal matters and ING Bank as financial advisor.
Autonom is the leading independent, 100% Romanian-owned player in the country’s operational leasing and car rental markets. Founded in 2006 in Piatra Neamț, the company provides mobility and financing solutions through a nationwide network of more than 50 locations across 38 cities and operates a fleet of more than 18,000 vehicles.
Business Lease Romania is a provider of operational leasing and fleet management services and has been active on the Romanian market since 2014. The company is part of the international Business Lease Group.
Business Lease Romania provides mobility solutions tailored to companies of different sizes, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises to international organisations. Its portfolio includes full-service operational leasing, fleet management and consultancy, short- and medium-term car rental, as well as used vehicle sales.
In 2025, the company reported net turnover of RON 143.7 million, while total assets amounted to approximately RON 538 million.
