Cette autorisation intervient dans le cadre de la prise de contrôle en commun, par Siemens est Bosch, de la holding industrielle Atecs de Mannesmann, qui regroupe, en plus de Mannesmann-VDO, Mannesmann-Dematic et Mannesmann-Sachs, Mannesmann-Demag et Mannesmann-Rexroth.
The authorisation has been granted in connection with the joint acquisition of Mannesmann's Atecs industrial holding company by Siemens and Bosch. In addition to Mannesmann-VDO, Mannesmann- Dematic and Mannesmann-Sachs, the holding company also includes Mannesmann-Demag and Mannesmann-Rexroth.