# Nexans enters exclusive negotiations to sell Autoelectric to Motherson for €207M

Nexans announced exclusive negotiations with Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (Motherson) for the sale of its wiring harness business Autoelectric for an enterprise value of €207 million. Autoelectric, headquartered in Floss, Germany, generated €749 million in sales in 2024.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-12-22
- Where: Floss, Germany, Germany
- Value: $220.0M (207.0M EUR)
- Jobs: 14,000
- Status: announced
- Products: wiring harnesses, vehicle wiring systems
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Nexans](https://endata.com/companies/5093.md)
- [Nexans](https://endata.com/companies/5093.md) (partner)
- [Samvardhana Motherson International Limited](https://endata.com/companies/65550.md) (acquirer)
- [Autoelectric](https://endata.com/companies/89307.md) (target)
- [Nexans Autoelectric GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/89316.md) (target)
- [Elektrokontakt GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/89317.md) (target)

## Sources

- [nexans.com](https://www.nexans.com/regulated-informations/nexans-sells-autoelectric-to-motherson-a-strategic-move-towards-electrification/), 2025-12-22: "Nexans announces today having entered into exclusive negotiations with Motherson for the sale of Nexans' wiring harness business Autoelectric for an Entreprise Value of € 207 million."
- [finanznachrichten.de](https://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2025-12/67289543-nexans-enters-exclusive-negotiations-with-motherson-for-the-sale-of-autoelectric-marking-the-final-step-in-the-group-s-transformation-into-a-pure-ele-399.htm), 2025-12-22: "This acquisition is a significant milestone for Motherson."
- [thehindubusinessline.com](https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/samvardhana-motherson-to-acquire-nexans-autoelectric-wiring-harness-business-for-2175-crore/article70426524.ece), 2025-12-22: "This acquisition is a significant milestone for Motherson."
- [fortuneindia.com](https://www.fortuneindia.com/markets/samvardhana-motherson-to-acquire-nexans-autos-wiring-harness-biz-for-207-mn-euro-stock-hits-52-week-high/128962), 2025-12-23: "The enterprise value of the transaction is 207 million euros on a cash- and debt-free basis"
- [financialexpress.com](https://www.financialexpress.com/market/bmw-mercedes-and-porsches-secret-indian-partner-why-nomura-and-motilal-oswal-are-bullish-on-samvardhana-mothersons-nexans-deal-4087385/), 2025-12-31: "Samvardhana Motherson International... has entered into an agreement to acquire a 100% in Nexans Autoelectric, a specialised German wiring harness manufacturer."
- [fgvw.de](https://www.fgvw.de/en/news/fgvw-advises-motherson-on-exclusive-negotiations-for-the-acquisition-of-nexans-autoelectrics-wiring-harness-business/), 2026-01-13: "FGvW is advising Indian automotive supplier Motherson in exclusive negotiations on the acquisition of the entire wiring harness business of Nexans autoelectric GmbH in Germany with a total volume of 207 million euro."
- [nexans.dk](https://www.nexans.dk/en/newsroom/news/details/2026/01/Det-sidste-skridt-mod-at-blive-en-rendyrket-akt%C3%B8r-inden-for-elektrificering.html), 2026-01-20: "Since 2023, Nexans has successfully divested its non-electrification activities, including Aginode, AmerCable and Lynxeo to focus fully on its ‘Sparking Electrification’ strategy."
- [profit.ro](https://www.profit.ro/povesti-cu-profit/auto-transporturi/tranzactie-in-romania-gigantul-indian-motherson-cumpara-afacerea-cu-cablaje-auto-a-germanilor-de-la-nexans-22324737), 2026-01-27: "Motherson a intrat în negocieri exclusive cu producătorul german de cabluri și componente auto Nexans autoelectric pentru achiziția diviziei globale de cablaje a Nexans"
- [wirenet.org](https://wirenet.org/industry-news/nexans-to-sell-autoelectric-wiring-harness-business-to-motherson-for-e207m-completing-shift-to-electrification/), 2026-02-02: "Nexans has agreed to sell its Autoelectric wiring harness business to Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. (Motherson) for €207 million, completing a strategic transformation that positions Nexans as a pure-play electrification company."

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