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Aptiv PLC · 2026-08-04 · Importance 16 · Surprise 6 · In source text

Aptiv’s Intelligent Systems segment provides software and services, intelligent sensors and high-performance compute platforms, while Engineered Components provides connection systems, high-performance interconnects, and cable management and protection. Automation, electrification and digitalization are increasing demand for advanced software, optimized hardware, computing power, connectivity and electrified-vehicle systems across automotive, aerospace and defense, telecom and datacom, and diversified industrial markets. Aptiv is developing automated-driving software, AI- and machine-learning-enhanced sensing and perception technologies, and architectures for safety-critical applications. The company has approximately 12,700 scientists, engineers and technicians, invested about $1.4 billion in research and development in 2025, and held approximately 10,400 patents and protective rights at year-end 2025.

Key facts

• In September 2024, Intelligent Systems invested approximately 399 million RMB (approximately $57 million) in preferred equity of Maxieye and agreed to invest an additional 171 million RMB (approximately $25 million) contingent on certain technical milestones which had not been met as of June 30, 2026. source
• During the year ended December 31, 2025, Aptiv invested approximately $1.4 billion in research and development, which included approximately $515 million co-investment by customers and government agencies. source
• StradVision completed its IPO on June 30, 2026, shares began trading on the Korean stock exchange, diluting Aptiv's common equity interest from 41% as of March 31, 2026 to approximately 36% as of June 30, 2026, and Aptiv recognized a gain of approximately $3 million (approximately $0.01 per diluted share) during the three months ended June 30, 2026. source
• Aptiv realigned and renamed segments in 2026: Advanced Safety and User Experience renamed to Intelligent Systems; Engineered Components Group renamed to Engineered Components; Intelligent Systems core product lines into Sensors and Compute, and Software and Services. source
• During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company sold Valens Semiconductor Ltd. and Smart Eye AB ordinary shares for net proceeds of approximately $12 million and held no investments in publicly traded equity securities as of June 30, 2026. source
• Aptiv realigned its business into three reportable operating segments in Q1 2025: Advanced Safety and User Experience, Engineered Components Group and Electrical Distribution Systems. source
• Aptiv has a team of approximately 12,700 scientists, engineers and technicians located at 10 major technical centers in China, Germany, India, Poland, Singapore and the United States. source
• Aptiv owned/held approximately 10,400 patents and protective rights as of December 31, 2025. source

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