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Eaton announces plan to spin off its Mobility Group
Businesswire· 2026-01-26 11:30
Core Viewpoint - Eaton plans to separate its Vehicle and eMobility segments into an independent, publicly traded company, enhancing focus on its core Electrical and Aerospace businesses and aligning with its 2030 growth strategy [1][2]. Group 1: Separation Details - The separation is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2027, pending legal and regulatory approvals, and will be tax-free for Eaton shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes [7]. - This move follows Eaton's previous divestitures of Lighting in 2020 and Hydraulics in 2021, and is anticipated to be immediately accretive to Eaton's organic growth and operating margin [4]. Group 2: Strategic Focus - Post-separation, Eaton will prioritize capital allocation towards higher-growth, higher-margin businesses, enhancing its ability to adapt to market dynamics and deliver consistent returns [3][8]. - The Mobility Group will gain flexibility to pursue growth opportunities in markets for heavy-, medium-, and light-duty trucks, passenger vehicles, and off-highway vehicles [6]. Group 3: Business Overview - The Mobility segment provides critical engineered solutions for power management in vehicles, holding a leading position in commercial truck transmissions and clutches in the Americas, as well as high-voltage EV fuses globally [5]. - Eaton's recent acquisitions, including Ultra PCS and the announced acquisition of Boyd Thermal, strengthen its portfolio to capitalize on demand in data centers, utilities, and the aerospace sector [3].