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Aptiv PLC is a global automotive technology supplier headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, dedicated to making mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Aptiv's origins trace back to the now-defunct American company Delphi Automotive Systems, which was formerly a division of General Motors. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol APTV.
Aptiv PLC designs, manufactures, and sells vehicle components for the automotive and commercial vehicle markets across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, South America, and globally. The company has established itself as a leading player in automotive technology, particularly in areas crucial to the industry's transformation towards electric, autonomous, and connected vehicles.
The market capitalization of Aptiv PLC (APTV) is approximately $14.6 Billion as of September 2024. The company is led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Clark, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Varun Laroyia.
Aptiv operates through two primary segments:
This segment focuses on the design, manufacturing, and assembly of a vehicle's electrical architecture. It includes engineered component products, connectors, wiring assemblies and harnesses, cable management products, electrical centers, and high voltage and safety distribution systems.
This segment provides critical technologies and services for vehicle safety, security, comfort, and convenience. It encompasses sensing and perception systems, electronic control units, multi-domain controllers, vehicle connectivity systems, cloud-native software platforms, application software, autonomous driving technologies, and end-to-end development solutions.
- Revenue: $19.71 Billion USD (a decrease from $20.05 Billion USD in 2023).
- GAAP Net Income: $1,787 million ($6.96 per share).
- Adjusted Operating Income Margin: Improved to 12.0% from 10.6% in the prior year.
- Operating Cash Flow: Generated a record $2,446 million.
- Share Repurchases: Funded $4.1 billion in share repurchases.
- U.S. GAAP Revenue: $4.9 billion, consistent with the prior year period.
- U.S. GAAP Earnings per Diluted Share: $1.14.
- Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share: $1.75 (excluding special items).
- Adjusted EBITDA: $811 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 16.5%.
- Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities (2024): $2,446 million (compared to $1,896 million in 2023).
- Cash and Cash Equivalents (as of December 31, 2024): $1.6 billion.
- Total Available Liquidity (as of December 31, 2024): $3.6 billion.
During 2024, the Company repurchased 44.4 million shares for approximately $3.35 billion, including shares under its Accelerated Share Repurchase Program (to be completed by Q2 2025). As of December 31, 2024, $2.5 billion remained available for future repurchases under the existing $5.0 billion authorization.
Aptiv announced plans to spin off its Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) business into an independent public company, expected to be completed by March 31, 2026. This separation is designed to create two independent companies better positioned to address evolving customer needs and capitalize on market opportunities. EDS projects 2024 revenues of $8.3 billion, with $0.4 billion in operating income and $0.8 billion in Adjusted EBITDA.
The company concluded the year with record fourth-quarter new business awards, marking its third consecutive year of $30+ billion in bookings. This achievement highlights Aptiv's strong competitive position in securing future business from automotive manufacturers.
The company provided 2025 guidance, projecting:
- Revenue: $19.6 - $20.4 billion.
- Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS): $7.00 - $7.60.
Aptiv is a global technology company committed to making the world safer, greener, and more connected. The company is strategically positioning itself to capitalize on major automotive industry trends, including electrification, autonomous driving, and connected vehicle technologies.
Looking ahead, Aptiv will remain focused on enabling its customers as they transition to a more feature-rich, software-defined future. This strategic positioning aligns with the automotive industry's ongoing transformation towards more intelligent and connected vehicles. Aptiv's combination of established automotive relationships, technological capabilities across critical growth areas, and a strong financial position solidifies its role as a significant player in the evolving automotive technology landscape.
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