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04/2026

FORVIA INTÉRIEURS acquired by APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT

FRANCE Automotive / Auto Parts & Suppliers / Auto Parts & Systems EV 1b - 4b EUR

Context

The transaction involves the divestiture of FORVIA's Interiors division to Apollo, structured as a strategic carve-out designed to sharpen the parent company's focus on high-value, tech-driven business segments. This operation is a centerpiece of the seller's broader strategic roadmap, aimed at optimizing its capital structure and significantly improving its balance sheet resilience. The deal allows the Interiors division to operate as a standalone entity, providing it with the necessary autonomy and governance to pursue aggressive innovation in cockpit design, premium materials, and next-generation cabin technologies. From a strategic perspective, the acquisition represents a move by the financial sponsor to capitalize on the increasing trend of vehicle interior differentiation and consumer demand for high-tech, integrated driving environments. By establishing the division as an independent player, the new ownership intends to accelerate its development cycle and capture market share through enhanced agility. Market participants view this as a classic value-accretive carve-out that signals continued sector consolidation and a pivot toward more specialized manufacturing models in the automotive ecosystem.

FORVIA INTÉRIEURS, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level LOGIN than the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

FORVIA Intérieurs is a global leader in automotive cockpit systems, renowned for its design and manufacturing of dashboards, door panels, and center consoles. The company excels in integrating high-end materials, acoustic management, and innovative electronic interfaces, enabling automotive manufacturers to differentiate their vehicle interiors. With a massive global footprint and advanced research and development capabilities, the firm delivers value by focusing on aesthetic appeal, functional integration, and smart-cabin technologies. Its strategic positioning is built on deep engineering expertise, allowing it to adapt to rapid shifts in consumer demand for premium, tech-enabled driving environments. By providing seamless human-machine interaction solutions, the company acts as a mission-critical partner to major global OEMs, ensuring that the driver experience is both comfortable and technologically advanced.

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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b EUR

Revenue range: 2.5b - 5b EUR

EBITDA range: 450M - 900M EUR

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Target: forvia intérieurs

Acquirer: apollo global management