# EU approves Mahindra and Ford joint control of Ardor Automotive

The European Commission approved the acquisition of joint control over Indian company Ardor Automotive by Mahindra & Mahindra and Ford Motor Company.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-02-07
- Where: India
- Status: announced
- Products: passenger cars, spare parts, components, assemblies
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Ford Motor Company](https://endata.com/companies/3544.md) (acquirer)
- [Mahindra & Mahindra](https://endata.com/companies/30042.md) (acquirer)
- [Ardor Automotive](https://endata.com/companies/45115.md) (target)

## Sources

- [ru.eureporter.co](https://ru.eureporter.co/frontpage/2020/02/07/mergers-commission-clears-acquisition-of-joint-control-over-ardourautomotive-by-mahindra-and-mahindra-and-ford-motor-company/), 2020-02-07: "The European Commission approved in accordance with the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of joint control over Indian company Ardor Automotive Private Limited by Mahindra and Mahindra Limited and Ford Motor Company."
- [hu.eureporter.co](https://hu.eureporter.co/frontpage/2020/02/07/mergers-commission-clears-acquisition-of-joint-control-over-ardourautomotive-by-mahindra-and-mahindra-and-ford-motor-company/), 2020-02-07: "The European Commission approved the acquisition of joint control of Ardor Automotive Private Limited by Mahindra & Mahindra and Ford Motor Company."

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