#52026M12153(01)EU Merger Approval: AUNDE GROUP Acquires AUNDE C&S, AUNDE AS, and ISRINGHAUSEN OTO (Case M.12153)
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The European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified concentration whereby AUNDE GROUP acquires control over AUNDE C&S, AUNDE AS, and ISRINGHAUSEN OTO under EU Merger Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. This decision was issued on 18 March 2026 following a standard Phase I review. AUNDE GROUP is a global automotive textile supplier, and the acquired entities operate in related segments of automotive seating and interior components. ISRINGHAUSEN OTO is particularly relevant as a supplier of automotive seat systems and components, making this a horizontal and/or vertical consolidation within the automotive interior supply chain. The Commission concluded that the transaction does not raise significant competition concerns within the European Economic Area, finding that the combined market position of the merging parties would not result in a substantial lessening of competition. The concentration is therefore declared compatible with the internal market. This clearance is unconditional, meaning no remedies, divestitures, or behavioral commitments were required from the parties as a precondition for approval.
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Key Changes
- AUNDE GROUP granted unconditional clearance to acquire AUNDE C&S, AUNDE AS, and ISRINGHAUSEN OTO effective 18 March 2026
- Transaction reviewed under EU Merger Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 — Phase I review only, no in-depth Phase II investigation triggered
- No remedies or divestitures required — full unconditional approval granted by the European Commission
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