Ford Restructures EV Battery JV, Terminates $6.6B Capital Commitment, Assumes $3.8B Loan

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Ford has restructured its EV battery joint venture, eliminating a $6.6 billion capital commitment and taking direct ownership of two Kentucky battery plants by assuming a $3.8 billion loan.

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• Joint Venture Restructuring Completed

  Ford's membership interest in the BlueOval SK (BOSK) joint venture was redeemed, with SK Battery America now owning 100% of BOSK.

• Future Capital Commitment Terminated

  Ford's obligation to contribute up to $6.6 billion in capital to BOSK over a five-year period ending in 2026 has been terminated.

• EV Battery Plant Acquisition

  Ford Energy Battery LLC, a wholly-owned Ford subsidiary, acquired all of BOSK's interests in two EV battery plants located in Kentucky.

• Department of Energy Loan Assumed

  Ford assumed a $3.805 billion promissory note payable to the Department of Energy related to one of the acquired Kentucky battery plants, replacing a prior 50% guarantee on a larger BOSK loan.

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Ford Motor Company has completed a significant restructuring of its BlueOval SK joint venture, terminating a future capital contribution obligation of up to $6.6 billion. This move substantially reduces Ford's future cash outflow related to EV battery production. Concurrently, a Ford subsidiary acquired two Kentucky battery plants and assumed a $3.8 billion Department of Energy loan, providing direct control over these strategic assets. This financial de-risking and strategic consolidation of EV battery operations is a major development following recent positive earnings and guidance.