On December 9, 2024, the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) granted approval for the Maurin Group to acquire sole control of Toyota Beerens and Nissan Beerens through its subsidiary, SAAEM Belgium. This acquisition was notified on November 28, 2024, and the BCA applied a simplified procedure for the review.

SAAEM Belgium operates several dealerships for various automotive brands, including Mercedes, smart, Ford, Kia, Maxus, Suzuki, and Nissan, across multiple provinces in Belgium. The dealerships involved in the acquisition, Toyota Beerens and Nissan Beerens, are located in Antwerp and specialize in the sale of new and used vehicles, as well as maintenance and repair services.

The BCA's decision indicated that the acquisition did not raise any objections, as the conditions for the simplified procedure were met. The overlapping activities of the parties include the sale of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, distribution of spare parts, and repair and maintenance services.