Notification of Merger Between Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen and Brussels Airport Company
The Belgian competition authority has received a notification regarding the acquisition of control in Brussels Airport Company by Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen, which may proceed under a simplified procedure.
25.09.2025 | Belgian competition authority
On September 23, 2025, the Belgian competition authority received a notification concerning a merger under Article IV.10 of the Economic Code. The proposed merger involves Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen acquiring a controlling interest in Brussels Airport Company.
As a result of this merger, Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen, along with Brussels Airport Investments and the Federal Participation and Investment Company, will jointly control Brussels Airport Company.
The sectors affected by this merger include auxiliary transport services, hotels and similar accommodations, rental and operation of real estate, and programming, consulting, and other IT activities.
In accordance with Article IV.70 of the Economic Code, the notifying party has requested the application of a simplified procedure. The authority invites interested third parties to submit their observations regarding the proposed merger, preferably before October 1, 2025, via email referencing MEDE.CC.S.25-00-30.