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Core Insights - Major multinational automotive parts suppliers are experiencing a divergence in performance in 2025 after significant profit declines in 2024, prompting many to accelerate business restructuring and divestitures to regain competitiveness in a transforming automotive industry [2][6] Tariff Impact - The U.S. has imposed a 25% tariff on imported cars and key automotive parts, affecting global automotive suppliers who are now negotiating cost pass-throughs with clients to mitigate the impact [3][4] - Autoliv reported a 1.4% decline in net revenue to $2.578 billion but a 32% increase in net profit to $167 million, successfully passing on tariff-related costs to customers [3] - Lear Corporation anticipates a total tariff cost of $200 million in 2025, with a 7% decline in revenue to $5.56 billion and a 26% drop in net profit to $80 million [4] - BorgWarner's net revenue fell 2% to $3.515 billion, with a 26% decrease in net profit to $157 million, but expects clients to absorb the $200 million tariff impact [4] - Valeo's revenue decreased 2% to €5.313 billion, with plans to transfer all tariff costs to clients [5] Business Restructuring - Companies are facing pressures from geopolitical conflicts, rising raw material costs, and the need for structural adjustments, leading to aggressive restructuring efforts [6][7] - Valeo is accelerating its restructuring plan to reduce administrative and sales costs by 5% by mid-2025 and cut investments by 15% compared to 2024 [6] - Lear has laid off 3,600 employees and is automating processes to improve efficiency [7] - Magna is implementing cost-cutting measures to mitigate tariff impacts, with a revenue decline of 8% to $10.069 billion but an increase in net profit to $14.6 million [7][8] Electric Vehicle Business - Many suppliers are investing in electric vehicle (EV) technologies, although profitability remains a challenge [9][10] - Schaeffler's revenue fell 3.5% to €5.924 billion, with a 64% drop in net profit, while its electric drive division saw a 7.8% revenue increase but remains unprofitable [9][10] - LG Energy achieved a turnaround with an operating profit of 375 billion KRW, driven by cost efficiencies and U.S. tax incentives [10] Opportunities in China - Several suppliers are focusing on growth opportunities in the Chinese market, with significant collaborations with local automakers [12] - Faurecia reported a 20% revenue increase from Chinese automakers, contributing to a total revenue of €6.7 billion, up 2.6% [12] - BorgWarner secured electric motor orders from three Chinese automakers, reflecting the growing demand for hybrid and electric vehicles in China [12]