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Merger M.12153: Aunde Group / Isringhausen OTO Decision

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Filed March 18th, 2026
Detected March 19th, 2026
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Summary

The European Commission has issued a decision regarding the merger of Aunde Group and Isringhausen OTO under Regulation 139/2004. The decision, dated March 18, 2026, was made under Article 6(1)(b) of the regulation.

What changed

The European Commission has published a final decision (Art. 6(1)(b)) concerning the merger between Aunde Group and Isringhausen OTO. The decision, dated March 18, 2026, falls under Council Regulation 139/2004 and relates to the manufacture of technical textiles and parts for motor vehicles. This is a simplified merger review.

This decision signifies the approval of the merger. Regulated entities involved in this specific transaction should note the decision date and the relevant regulation. No immediate compliance actions are required for other market participants, but this case provides insight into the EC's merger review process for the automotive parts sector.

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M.12153

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AUNDE GROUP / AUNDE C&S / AUNDE AS / ISRINGHAUSEN OTO

Companies: AUNDE GROUP | AUNDE C&S | AUNDE AS | ISRINGHAUSEN OTO Last decision date: 18.03.2026 Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 23.02.2026 Provisional deadline: 30.03.2026 Economic activities: C.13.96 - Manufacture of other technical and industrial textiles (NACE Rev. 2.1) C.29.32 - Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles (NACE Rev. 2.1) Prior publication in OJ: OJEU C/2026/1306 of 04.03.2026 Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 18.03.2026 Decision text(s): EN published on 19.03.2026 Other case related information Description of the concentration of 24.02.2026: EN published on 25.02.2026

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Classification

Agency
EC
Filed
March 18th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor

Who this affects

Applies to
Manufacturers
Geographic scope
EU-wide

Taxonomy

Primary area
Antitrust & Competition
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Mergers Automotive Parts

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