03 Feb 2023

Avis Locafinance plans to acquire Tenor Group's vehicle rental subsidiary

Avis Locafinance plans to acquire Tenor Group's vehicle rental subsidiary

As part of its growth and consolidation strategy, Avis Locafinance Group confirms its intention to acquire PSD T-RENT, a subsidiary of the Ténor Group, announced in a joint press release.

PSD, owner of the T-Rent brand, is a subsidiary of Ténor Group, specializing in vehicle rentals. It operates mainly in the long-term rental segment and currently manages a fleet of nearly 1,400 vehicles.

The Moroccan company is in the sights of Avis Locafinance, a leading player in short and long-term rental in Morocco.

"In a highly competitive and changing environment, Avis Locafinance intends to consolidate its position as a key player in car rental and strengthen its footprint in the service of new mobility, particularly long-term rental, based on the use of new technologies and exceptional customer service," the statement said.

This takeover will enable Avis Locafinance, which already manages a fleet of more than 3,000 vehicles, to increase its scope by integrating the 1,400 vehicles managed by PSD T-RENT and to reach its goal of 5,000 vehicles under long-term leasing by 2025.

This development is subject to the authorization of the Competition Council, which has undertaken a study of the case and should render its decision in the coming weeks", announced a joint press release from the two companies.