AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY UPDATE - Q4 2025
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TRENDS & NEWS IMPACTING THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Key Takeaways
Deal activity within the industry decreased 17% from the previous quarter with 18 transactions closed and 12 more announced (pending)
Private equity interest in Automotive M&A was strong with 9 private equity backed deals announced or closed in Q4
A focus on supply chain localization and pressure for margin improvements, primarily due to tariffs / geopolitical uncertainty, contributed to continued M&A activity to close out 2025
Ample dry powder exists on suppliers’ balance sheets for continued acquisitions
