# EU clears acquisition of TB Kawashima by Toyota Boshoku and Aunde Group

The European Commission approved the acquisition of joint control of TB Kawashima Co., Ltd. by Toyota Boshoku Corporation and Aunde Group SE. TBKA was previously solely controlled by TB.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-08-01
- Status: announced
- Products: automotive interior components
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Toyota Boshoku](https://endata.com/companies/23148.md) (acquirer)
- [Aunde](https://endata.com/companies/26370.md) (acquirer)
- [TB Kawashima](https://endata.com/companies/76516.md) (target)

## Sources

- [marklines.com](https://www.marklines.com/en/news/312326), 2024-08-02: "On August 1, the European Commission approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of TB Kawashima Co., Ltd. by Toyota Boshoku Corporation and by the Aunde Group SE."

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