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Automotive Market – Volume Stagnation Executive Summary
> On the powertrain side, the development of e-mobility is gaining a lot of momentum – while technological hurdles prevail and a convincing business case for the end customer is nowhere close to accomplishment yet, tightened emission regulations by (supra-)national and local bodies will likely have a catalytic impact over the coming years > I expect the market for electrified vehicles to multiply by a factor of 7-10x over the next decade – leading to substantial growth potential for e-powertrain component suppliers while driving the traditional combustion engine segment more and more into a commodity corner > At the same time, autonomous driving is becoming a reality – with OEMs as well as new players combining it with vehicle connectivity (and potentially e-mobility), I expect that completely new business models for automobile usage and ownership will emerge within the next ten years > Suppliers will face a market for assisted/automated driving components that is expected to grow by a factor of five until 2025– at the same time, they will likely face fierce competition from new players formerly outside of the automotive supplier industry keen to capture that revenue and profit pool > M&A is expected to grow in relevance for automotive suppliers to permit them to gain a technological edge in a faster moving environment or to maintain a (scale-driven) competitive edge in those segments gradually losing ground given the industry changes – However, the complexity of acquisition-led growth will continue to be substantial due to intense competition for attractive targets, high price levels and the challenges of global post-merger integrations > Ultimately, this more volatile and rapidly changing environment requires suppliers to speed up their flexibility and agility in developing (and running) their business – thinking well ahead of the next vehicle generation, scenario planning and a more innovative approach to product development will be crucial success factors for companies in paint/bodyshop/powertrain business need to partner with material and technology innovators to be among the top performers of the future, even a higher vertical integration needs to be considered to survive disruptive trends.
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> On the powertrain side, the development of e-mobility is gaining a lot of momentum – while technological hurdles prevail and a convincing business case for the end customer is nowhere close to accomplishment yet, tightened emission regulations by (supra-)national and local bodies will likely have a catalytic impact over the coming years > I expect the market for electrified vehicles to multiply by a factor of 7-10x over the next decade – leading to substantial growth potential for e-powertrain component suppliers while driving the traditional combustion engine segment more and more into a commodity corner > At the same time, autonomous driving is becoming a reality – with OEMs as well as new players combining it with vehicle connectivity (and potentially e-mobility), I expect that completely new business models for automobile usage and ownership will emerge within the next ten years > Suppliers will face a market for assisted/automated driving components that is expected to grow by a factor of five until 2025– at the same time, they will likely face fierce competition from new players formerly outside of the automotive supplier industry keen to capture that revenue and profit pool > M&A is expected to grow in relevance for automotive suppliers to permit them to gain a technological edge in a faster moving environment or to maintain a (scale-driven) competitive edge in those segments gradually losing ground given the industry changes – However, the complexity of acquisition-led growth will continue to be substantial due to intense competition for attractive targets, high price levels and the challenges of global post-merger integrations > Ultimately, this more volatile and rapidly changing environment requires suppliers to speed up their flexibility and agility in developing (and running) their business – thinking well ahead of the next vehicle generation, scenario planning and a more innovative approach to product development will be crucial success factors for companies in paint/bodyshop/powertrain business need to partner with material and technology innovators to be among the top performers of the future, even a higher vertical integration needs to be considered to survive disruptive trends.
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1. MergersAlliance2014
Low level of consolidation within the automotive interior
market is driving M&A activity
The recovery in demand for light vehicles is supporting growth in the automotive interior
components market, which is forecast to reach over €120 billion by 2020. Interiors suppliers
are using M&A to meet the demands created by changes in original equipment manufacturers’
(OEM) supply chain strategies, expand geographically and access high growth opportunities.
This is supporting a notable recovery in acquisition activity.
Key findings from our research:
Stable growth in demand for automotive interiors
The recovery in global light vehicle production is supporting growth in
the global automotive interiors market, which is forecast to reach over
€120 billion by 2020.
Tier 1 suppliers using MA to safeguard their position
Tier 1 suppliers are vertically integrating the interiors supply chain to
ensure that they can meet the demands of OEMs, which are increasingly
using modular platforms in lower cost manufacturing locations to build
more models on the same platform.
Emerging market suppliers actively participating in consolidation
Emerging market OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers are using acquisitions to
consolidate the interiors sector both domestically and internationally.
Acquisitions of European and US suppliers in particular are giving them
access to technology and new markets.
Smaller suppliers are strengthening their relationships with OEMs
Smaller suppliers focused on value-adding components are benefiting
from shorter vehicle life cycles and high consumer expectations of interiors
content, which mean that interiors are being refreshed more frequently.
With some OEMs now using a component-based sourcing model, those
suppliers able to meet the quality and volume demands are in a strong
position to increase margins and attract interest from tier 1 suppliers.
Private equity increasingly active
Private equity (PE) is becoming a key source of buyers in the sector.
Specialist houses are pursuing platform acquisitions for ‘buy and build’
strategies. PE is also emerging as a buyer of assets from tier 1 suppliers
which are refocusing their interiors businesses and divesting some assets.
“The automotive interior segment
shows a significant need for
consolidation due to fierce competition
and increasing requirements for
suppliers set by OEMs. The greatest
need for action, but also opportunities,
can be seen among medium-sized
interior suppliers. We expect that
there will be an increase in automotive
interior MA transactions over the next
few years, especially in the area of
mid-sized targets.”
Ervin Schellenberg, Managing Partner
Ferdinand Robert Schulhauser, Associated Partner
Autumn 2014
Automotive interiors
MA update
2. Figure 1: Light vehicle sales by region Figure 2: Forecast automotive interior market
volume abn
Source: IHS Source: GRAF Lamdsdorff Comphenie
Automotive interiors MA update
Automotive industry
exposed to positive
long-term trends
2
The next five years will see a significant
increase in the global demand for
light vehicles, with sales expected to
increase by almost 25% to reach 103
million units by 2019 (see Figure 1).
Sales are supported by stable demand
in the US and Europe and continued but
slower growth in emerging markets,
especially China.
The rising demand for small to mid size
series and premium vehicles is supporting
growth in the global automotive interiors
market, which is forecast to reach over
€120 billion by 2020 (see Figure 2). This
market is diverse, encompassing a wide
range of components including seats,
upholstery, door trims, cockpit electronics
and instrument panels, pedals, switches
and electric motors.
OEMs focusing on scale and speed
Despite the presence of a number of
large global tier 1 players, the interiors
market is still fragmented and includes
a variety of manufacturers ranging from
large multinational corporations to smaller
privately owned companies. Strategic
initiatives by OEMs to increase global market
share, improve manufacturing efficiency and
increase the use of value-adding interiors
components is creating pressure on the
supply chain, which is expected to be able
to match the demands of OEMs.
OEMs locating manufacturing near
demand, suppliers are following
Emerging economies are now major
production locations for most international
OEMs, which are attracted to the lower
production costs and consumer demand.
To protect against supply chain
disruption, tier 1 suppliers are required
to establish assembly plants and
manufacturing capabilities close to their
OEM customers’ production plants. For
example, Audi’s new US$1.3 billion
assembly plant in Mexico already hosts
seven suppliers in its ‘just in sequence’
suppliers’ park.
Tier 1 suppliers are also increasing
market share by establishing joint
ventures with local OEMs. French
supplier Faurecia has formed a joint
venture with China’s Changan
Automobile Group to produce interior
components that will supply Changan’s
joint ventures with Ford Motor and PSA/
Peugeot-Citroen.
Tier 2 suppliers are establishing
significant capabilities in emerging
market locations to support their existing
tier 1 customers as well as supply local
OEMs. For example, in 2013 US-based
body cloth specialist Sage Automotive
Interiors established a joint venture with
Chinese supplier Wuhan Boqi to expand
into the Asian market.
Rising global demand for vehicles fuelling
growth in interiors components
MergersAlliance2014
23%
12%
18%
22%
8%
16%
6%
19%
17%
14%
29%
16%
2012 2019
China
BRI
Europe
NAFTA
Japan/Korea
Other
103m vehicles84m vehicles
202020162012
90
95
100
105
110
115
120
125
€bn
2.3% CAGR
3. Automotive interiors MA update
3
OEMs are reducing their
manufacturing complexity with a
large number developing modular
assembly capabilities that enable the
production of vehicles of different
lengths, widths and wheelbase on
the same platform. This allows OEMs
to increase the number of models
and derivatives produced on fewer
platforms (see Figure 3).
The shift to modular platforms is
influencing the purchasing strategies
of OEMs and leading to the
rationalisation of their supplier base
as preferred suppliers are awarded
larger contracts.
The commonality of certain interior
components means that there is a
significant growth opportunity for those
suppliers able to meet the quality
standards and volume requirements of the
preferred suppliers to OEMs. For example,
German seating specialist Grammer has
estimated that the scheduled product
launches by OEMs for 2014 represent
lifetime revenues of €1.2 billion.
Suppliers are making investments to
ensure they can meet OEMs requirements.
UK-based Cab Automotive has made a
significant investment in equipment to
guarantee it can meet the quality and
volume to supply arm rests for the new
BMW Mini.
OEMs use of global modular platforms is accelerating
Component-based sourcing supports rising margins
Increasing technical
and supply chain
demands by OEMs
Consumers have
high expectations of
interiors content
MergersAlliance2014
Source: RBSC; Lazard
37 63 81
14
2000
# of models
# of platforms/
modular systems
Units
per platform
(in thousands)
~350
~460
~1,100
~170
~290
~390
2010 2019 2000 2010 2019
16 10
90 95 97
34 29 27
Figure 3: Establishment of platform strategies modular systems
Shorter vehicle life cycles mean that
interiors are being refreshed more
frequently (see Figure 4). Interiors are
key differentiators, enabling OEMs to
tailor vehicles to local preferences,
create brand value through the use of
highly visible components and increase
margins. Consumers will pay for value-
added features, especially in markets
like China where around 50% of cars
sold include leather and premium
customers prefer fully featured models.
Many OEMs now prefer to lead the
design process for interiors components
and specify the use of certain
components from particular suppliers
rather than receive finished interiors.
At the same time, interior features like
seats are becoming more complex with
a greater number of features often
available in medium, as well as premium,
series vehicles. As such, component-
based sourcing provides tier 2 and
smaller suppliers with some leverage
with OEMs and therefore an opportunity
to increase margins.
The design, specification and supply of
components typically carries superior
margins to assembly (~10% versus
~2%). To protect margins, tier 1
suppliers are increasing the vertical
integration of their component capability
by acquiring smaller often private
suppliers with component expertise.
Figure 4: Global automotive launch
events are increasing
Source: IHS
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128 125
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Emerging markets
suppliers are highly
active aquirers
4
Emerging markets OEMs and suppliers
often struggle to compete against the
quality and appeal of foreign brands.
They are keen to access US and
Europe-based technical expertise to
enable them to increase market share
in their domestic markets
and overseas.
OEMs and larger suppliers are using
strategic alliances, joint ventures and
acquisitions of overseas suppliers to gain
design, technical and manufacturing
expertise. They are an important source
of investment for smaller North American
and European suppliers keen to increase
capacity and access growing markets.
2014 has seen a significant increase
in the pace of deal activity with large
suppliers using strategic acquisitions
to expand market share in existing and
new markets, broaden relationships
with OEM customers and enhance
their offering.
Emerging markets supply chain looking overseas to enhance capabilities
Market leaders continuing to consolidate
the supply chain
Acquisitions are being driven by Tier 1
suppliers reacting to component-level
sourcing by OEMs. These suppliers are
targeting firms that are exposed to high
value materials and technology.
US-based Lear’s recent US$850 million
(6x EBITDA) acquisition of Canada’s
Eagle Ottawa, the world’s largest
manufacturer of automotive leather,
will help to reduce the impact of
OEM directed sourcing, as well as
increase Lear’s exposure to China.
Some suppliers with assembly expertise
have acquired component production
capabilities and capacity. US-based
Johnson Controls is the most high
profile example, investing US$1.2 billion
to acquire seat fabric (Michel Thierry)
and metal components and structures
expertise (C Rob Hammerstein Group,
Keiper and Recaro Automotive).
Protect margins and OEM relationships through vertical integration
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14
27
35
37
US Canada Germany
Europe - excluding Germany
Asia
Other
Figure 5: Number of deals by
location of target
Figure 6: Global automotive interiors
deals cross-border vs domestic
Source: Capital IQ Source: Capital IQ
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10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
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67
50
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Competition from
emerging market
suppliers is increasng
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The need to increase market share in
high margin interior components which
increase the content per vehicle is also
driving acquisitions. Acquirers from
across all regions are achieving this by
targeting businesses with complementary
technologies, high growth components and
access to strategically important markets.
Grammer’s 2012 acquisition of Czech
Republic-based Nectec Automotive,
which holds patents for crash active
headrest technologies, strengthens its
headrest offering. Grammer also
acquired a 50% stake held by Nectec in
a joint venture with Chinese international
OEM supplier NingBo Jifeng, thereby
accelerating its expansion in China.
Canada-based Exco Technologies’
US$17 million (4x EBITDA) acquisition of
Automotive Leather Company (ALC) will
enable it to take advantage of the rising
demand for leather (forecast to increase
by 70% over the next five years) and
increases its access to BMW, ALC
accounts for around 25% of the OEM’s
European leather requirement.
The acquisition of family-owned
German interior components
manufacturer KTS by Japan’s NIFCO
facilitates its international growth
ambitions whilst giving NIFCO access
to major European OEMs.
Emerging markets-based suppliers
need to access technology
Acquisitions are the fastest way for emerging
markets manufacturers to strengthen their
technical expertise. As such, they are often
prepared to pay premium valuations for the
most attractive assets.
In addition to joint ventures in their
domestic market, Chinese manufacturers
and suppliers are now highly acquisitive
overseas. Ningbo Huaxiang, which
supplies the Chinese joint ventures of
VW, General Motors and Ford Motor,
has acquired a number of suppliers
including Germany’s HIB Trim Part
Solutions for €34 million and stakes in
electronic products supplier Helbako
and Northern Engraving, a US supplier
of decorative trim.
The need to access growing markets is driving international acquisitions
In focus: The connected car
In-vehicle connectivity is a key growth area for
OEMs as they look to meet rising consumer
expectations for enhanced safety and
infotainment features, as well as demand from
OEMs for increased data capture to improve
maintenance.
New market entrants
With the cockpit electronics and connected services
markets expected to be worth US$50 billion by 2018,
mobile telecoms operators, electronics manufacturers
and software developers including Google, Apple,
ATT and Vodafone are partnering with OEMs to
develop technologies such as infotainment platforms
and autonomous driving systems.
Impact on supply chain
The combination of increased connectivity and
location data and the use of third party applications
and web services is bringing new providers into the
supply chain. There is a significant opportunity for
smaller innovative businesses to play an important
role in providing key cockpit electronics products and
software to OEMs, traditional automotive suppliers and
larger new market entrants.
Acquisitions
Acquisitions of infotainment specialists include
Ford’s acquisition of Livio, a platform for in-car
entertainment and navigation apps and Nasdaq-listed
Nuance Communications’ acquisition of Tweddle
Connect, which aggregates third party content and
enables drivers to interact via voice control while
behind the wheel.
Deals involving telematics providers include Vodafone
Plc’s acquisition of Italy’s Cobra Automotive
Technologies, which provides OEMs with vehicle tracking
services, for €135 million and Telit Communications Plc’s
acquisition of Nasdaq-listed NXP’s ATOP business, which
provides OEMs with an emergency call function but
can also upload software upgrades.
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PE activity is
increasing
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PE firms in Germany, the UK and
US are playing a much larger role in
automotive components due to the
success of OEMs in these locations.
PE is pursuing a buy and build strategy
around platform investments in niche
areas such as lighting. US-based Trive
Capital’s 2014 investment in interior
lighting specialist AGM Automotive is
supporting further international
expansion, as demonstrated by the
recent acquisition of Chicago Miniature
Lighting, which provides lighting
systems to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
PE is also acquiring assets from
corporates which have taken a
strategic decision to divest certain
assets. Visteon sold its interiors
business to Cerbeus Capital
Management in order to focus on its
cockpit electronic businesses. Johnson
Controls divested its headliner and sun
visor business to Atlas Holdings-
backed Motus Integrated
Technologies, enabling it to focus on
higher margin interiors components
like seating.
The improving operating environment
means that more PE assets are coming
to market. Clearlake Capital Group is
nearing a deal to acquire fabric supplier
Sage Automotive Interiors from
Gores Group in a deal valued at some
US$275 million, Germany’s ICS
Partners has sold Innovative
Components Technologies Group to
Dongkook of Korea and US-based
Amphenol has acquired sensor
specialist Casco Automotive Group
from The Jordan Company for
US$450 million (10x EBITDA).
Using the valuations of quoted
automotive interiors suppliers as a
proxy for sentiment towards the whole
sector, Figure 7 shows that the higher
margin, electronics specialists have the
highest rating (8.0x EBITDA multiple),
benefiting from demand for high value-
adding interior components.
The global economic recovery and
improving consumer confidence are
underpinning the gradual recovery in
demand for light vehicles in key end
markets. As such, valuations will
continue to rise over the short to
medium term.
PE is becoming an important buyer
Valuations
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valuations index
Source: Capital IQ
0.0x
2.0x
4.0x
6.0x
8.0x
10.0x
Dec-2011Apr-2012Aug-2012Dec-2012Apr-2013Aug-2013Dec-2013Apr-2014Aug-2014
Interior electronics Seating Safety Interior modules
8.0x
7.8x
7.2x
6.1x
“As global demand for light vehicles
recovers and market leaders pursue
acquisitions, sellers have a choice
between selling to a strategic buyer
willing to pay a premium or retain a
level of ownership and sell to private
equity and delay the full realisation
of their stake.”
Mark Bond, Managing Partner
NorthStar Corporate Finance
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MA activity will continue to intensify
for the next few years given all the
factors outlined above.
In particular, we expect to see:
Further consolidation as well-capitalised
Tier 1 and 2 suppliers continue to
vertically integrate and expand
geographically by targetting mid-sized
companies.
Acquisitions by the largest suppliers are
likely to focus on Tier 2 and 3 suppliers
in order to strengthen technology as
well as to control an increasing
proportion of the interiors value chain.
Continued cross-border automotive
acquisitions with a greater proportion
involving parties outside the established
European markets. Asian OEMs and
suppliers will continue to target
European and US companies to acquire
new technology or expand into new
markets.
The recovery in demand for light
vehicles will support increasing interest
from PE in high quality assets.
Outlook for MA Positive outlook for
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Figure 8:Selected Deals
Source: Capital IQ
Date Target Country Description Acquirer Country Deal value
(em)
Aug-14 Eagle Ottawa, LLC USA Automotive upholstery and interior leather solutions Lear Corporation USA 645.6
Aug-14 F.S. Fehrer GmbH Co. KG Germany Manufacturer of automotive components AUNDE Achter Ebels GmbH Germany nd
Aug-14 SeaTcon AG Germany Manufacturer of car seats, seat covers and car accessories Inter Groclin Auto SA Poland nd
May-14 Chicago Miniature Lighting LLC USA Miniature and LED lighting solutions AGM Automotive, Incorporated USA nd
May-14 Johnson Controls, Inc.; Yanfeng
Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd.
China Joint venture between interiors assets of Yanfeng Automotive
Trim and interiors Unit of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co.,
Ltd. Johnson Controls, Inc.
China nd
May-14 Key Safety Systems, Inc. (67.5%
Stake)
USA Manufacturer of automotive safety-critical components FountainVest Partners China 773.5
May-14 Visteon Corporation USA US-based automotive interiors business of Visteon Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. USA nd
Apr-14 AGM Automotive USA Automotive interior trim, lighting and electrical components Trive Capital USA 43.4
Mar-14 I.M.Kelly Automotive Ltd UK Interior components for the automotive industries ECA nv/sa Belgium
Mar-14 Jason Incorporated USA Auxiliary equipment for motor vehicle and industrial products Quinpario Acquisition Corp. USA 407.3
Feb-14 Johnson Controls, Inc. USA Headliner and sun visor business Motus Integrated Technologies USA
Dec-13 Automotive Leather Company
Group (Pty) Ltd.
South Africa Manufacturer of automotive leather interior trim components Exco Technologies Limited Canada 17.9
Sep-13 Sittab AB Sweden Sweden based seat accessories maker Addtech AB Sweden nd
Jul-13 Futuris Automotive Interiors Pty Ltd. Australia Designs and manufactures automotive interior solutions Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. USA 51.3
May-13 HP Pelzer Holding GmbH
(48% Stake)
Germany Develops custom-made acoustic solutions and trim parts Adler Group Italy nd
Apr-13 HIB-Trim Part Solutions Bruchsal
GmbH
Germany Manufacturer and distributor of trim parts Ningbo Huaxiang Electronic Co Ltd China 36.7
Jan-13 DAGRO Gera GmbH (74% Stake) Germany Manufacturer of leather interior fittings Eissmann Automotive Deutschland GmbH Germany nd
Dec-12 nectec Automotive s.r.o. Czech Rep. Seating technique and passive protection in automobiles Grammer AG Germany nd
Jul-12 Mirror Controls International B.V. Netherlands Rearview mirror glass actuators and mirror powerfold actuators Egeria BV Netherlands 167.3
Jul-12 R-TEK Ltd. (50% Stake) UK Supplies interior automotive components Kasai Kogyo Co Ltd Japan 48.2
May-12 Preh GmbH Germany Interior control systems, sensor systems, electronic control units Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp. China 293.0
Apr-12 Guilford Mills Inc. USA Engineered fabrics for automotive, technical and apparel
applications
Lear Corporation USA 203.3
Jan-12 Northern Automotive Systems Ltd UK Engineer of decorative trim products, principally for automotives Lawrence Automotive Holdings Ltd UK nd
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