# Somic Ishikawa acquires full ownership of Somic ZF Components joint venture

Somic Ishikawa Inc. acquired the remaining stake in Somic ZF Components Pvt Ltd from ZF Group, gaining full control of three manufacturing facilities in India producing ball joints for steering and suspension systems.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-07-09
- Where: India
- Status: completed
- Products: ball joints for steering and suspension systems
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [ZF](https://endata.com/companies/5885.md) (target)
- [ZF India](https://endata.com/companies/37139.md) (partner)
- [Somic Ishikawa](https://endata.com/companies/85870.md) (acquirer)
- [Somic ZF Components](https://endata.com/companies/85871.md) (target)

## Sources

- [autocarpro.in](https://www.autocarpro.in/news/zf-group-transfers-full-ownership-of-indian-joint-venture-to-somic-ishikawa-127428), 2025-07-09: "India is one of the most important markets for the company's business strategy."
- [marklines.com](https://www.marklines.com/en/news/329344), 2025-07-10: "ZF India and Japan-based Somic Ishikawa Inc. announced the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of 100% shareholding in Somic ZF Components Pvt. Ltd. by Somic Ishikawa."

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