Complex sentence: In 2007, Ford sold Aston Martin to a British-led Consortium backed by Middle East investors, retaining a small stake in the company and agreeing to continue the supply of components including engines.
Split into simpler sentences: In 2007, Ford announced its intention to sell Aston Martin, and the company was bought by a British-led Consortium backed by Middle East investors. Ford retains a small stake in the company and supplies components including engines.