Automotive M&A shifted into high gear in in the first half of 2018 as automotive companies look to drive shareholder value through mergers, acquisitions and spin-offs.
The potential impact of A-EVs on global decarbonisation and the implications for business.
Industrial companies are rushing to develop and deploy automated and, ultimately, autonomous transport of goods - including raw materials, parts and finished products.
How do you simultaneously compete in the automotive industry of today, while investing and preparing for the disruptive industry of the future that includes autonomous and connected cars, electrification, and new mobility models? It’s not an easy answer.
The mobility of the future is electrified, autonomous, shared, connected and “yearly” updated. In this study, we describe the factors influencing the sector leading up to 2030 in the key US, Europe, and China markets.
Auto manufacturers are investing heavily in research and development, as they transition to an environment defined by “shared mobility,” and are focused on attracting an evolved pool of talent.
How technology is dramatically transforming the auto industry.
Issues in focus in this Global Analyst Briefing include: Global market overview, along with deep dive regional analysis, including unique market drivers, contribution to growth and mature vs. emerging market data.
Issues in focus in this EMEA Analyst Briefing include: Assembly, capacity and sales outlook for EU, East Europe, and ME&A regions, with assembly forecast scenarios and regional powertrain outlooks.
Issues in focus in this Asia-Pacific Analyst Briefing include: Asia-Pacific light vehicle sales and assembly outlook, powertrain forecast data, and macroeconomic review of key market / demand drivers.
Issues in focus in this Americas Analyst Briefing include: North and South America light vehicle sales and assembly outlook, powertrain forecast data, and a detailed macroeconomic review of key market / demand drivers.
The future will be rocky for auto companies unable to improve returns on capital.
Global automotive M&A deal value for 2016 was down 34% from a very strong 2015. However, with 583 deals transacted, volumes were only down 1.4% indicating there is still appetite for deal activity in the sector.
Auto M&A deal value for the first half of 2016 was down 37%, off the pace experienced in 2015. However, with 257 deals, volume was only down 7%.
While auto companies are confident they can achieve cost and margin targets, demand pattern shifts and segment customization could provide challenges.
Automotive M&A deal volume for 2015 was up 9 percent, further extending gains made in 2014. The industry saw its highest volume of deals since 2011.
Other Autofacts thought leadership and publications.
Felix Kuhnert
Global Automotive Leader, PwC Germany
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Alexander Unfried
Global Automotive Tax Leader, PwC Germany
Tel: +49 711 25034 3216
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Hitoshi Kiuchi
Global Automotive Assurance Leader, PwC Japan
Tel: +81 80 3158 6934
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Ann Marie Rosa
Global Industry Executive, PwC US
Tel: +1 (617) 530 5123
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