Schaeffler Gears Up for the Future with M&A Strategy

As the global automobile industry undergoes a once-in-a-lifetime transformation, auto component manufacturers are turning to mergers and acquisitions in the clean mobility space as a way to shield themselves from the disruptions of the shift. The merger of German automotive suppliers Schaeffler and Vitesco Technologies can be seen as the latest manifestation of this trend.

Over the last few years, the auto component industry has seen many merger and partnership announcements, in line with the trend in the broader auto industry. These tie-ups have resulted from a shift in automakers and the government’s focus to finding cleaner mobility ...