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07/2022

AMLS AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING SYSTEMS acquired by PLASTIC OMNIUM

AUSTRIA Automotive / Auto Parts & Suppliers / Auto Parts & Systems EV 50M - 150M EUR

Context

The acquisition of AMLS by Plastic Omnium is a strategic move to bolster the group's position in intelligent automotive systems and expand its offerings beyond traditional body components. By integrating this specialized automotive lighting business, Plastic Omnium enhances its technological capabilities in key areas such as electronics, embedded software, and advanced lighting solutions, which have become key differentiators for manufacturers. This transaction also marks a significant milestone in the group's diversification efforts, with the creation of a new division dedicated to automotive lighting. The goal is to build a comprehensive industrial platform that covers the entire lighting value chain, from technological components to integrated systems for vehicles. Leveraging AMLS' expertise, Plastic Omnium strengthens its ability to offer combined solutions that integrate lighting, bodywork, connectivity, and design, addressing the growing needs of manufacturers for customization and functional integration. The acquisition also enables the French group to establish a foothold in a growing market driven by vehicle electrification, new safety regulations, and evolving consumer behaviors.

AMLS AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING SYSTEMS, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.7x).

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Target

AMLS (Automotive Lighting Systems) is a German company that specializes in automotive lighting technologies, historically integrated with the ams OSRAM group. The company designs and supplies high-value-added lighting systems to automotive manufacturers, covering a broad range of applications from front and interior lighting to advanced projection solutions and body lighting. Its technologies address the evolving requirements of the automotive industry, including design, safety, personalization, and electrification. With an international presence, AMLS leverages multiple research and development centers across Europe, the United States, and China, enabling collaboration with numerous automotive manufacturers and participation in the development of next-generation connected and electrified vehicles. The company boasts recognized expertise in combining electronics, embedded software, and lighting technologies, making light a functional and differentiating element of the modern vehicle.

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Valuation range: EV 50M - 150M EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Acquirer: plastic omnium