North American Automotive and AutoTech Q4 2024 M&A Industry Update

This document is a report detailing the North American automotive and AutoTech industry landscape for Q4 2024. It outlines significant trends affecting the industry, including the transition to electric vehicles, the impact of autonomous technologies, and the challenges posed by geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain issues. The report notes that both traditional and electric vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are delaying new vehicle programs, which affects supplier growth and product pipelines. It discusses the evolving car buying process as dealers enhance their digital capabilities to meet changing consumer preferences. Additionally, the report highlights the decline in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, attributing it to regulatory uncertainties linked to the incoming presidential administration. Strategic buyers dominate the M&A landscape, accounting for a significant portion of transaction volume. The document also presents public market performance data, showing the varied performance of different automotive sectors in relation to major stock indices.