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Aptiv PLC Q1 2026 10-Q Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This report covers the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026. Aptiv PLC is a global industrial technology company focused on automated, electrified, and digitalized automotive solutions. The quarter was defined by the preparation for and completion of the spin-off of its Electrical Distribution Systems business into a new independent company, Versigent PLC, which occurred on April 1, 2026. Commencing with the Q2 2026 report, Versigent will be presented as a discontinued operation.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: Total debt includes $2.1 billion in "Versigent Debt" issued to fund the spin-off cash distribution, which was transferred to Versigent upon separation on April 1, 2026.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Net sales increased 5% year-over-year, driven by a 2% volume increase (North America and Asia Pacific growth offsetting Europe declines) and favorable foreign currency impacts, partially offset by contractual price reductions.
• Profitability: Operating income decreased 16% to $378 million. This decline was primarily due to increased restructuring charges ($62 million vs. $37 million) and higher separation costs ($57 million vs. $19 million).
• Tax Impact: Net income improved significantly from a loss of $11 million to $189 million. This was largely driven by a reduction in income tax expense ($81 million vs. $356 million), as the prior year included a $281 million discrete tax charge related to valuation allowances.
• Cash Flow: Operating cash flow turned negative ($143 million used) compared to positive $273 million in the prior year, primarily due to increases in working capital (accounts receivable and inventory) and lower tax benefits.
• Balance Sheet: Cash balances increased to $3.2 billion, bolstered by financing activities related to the Versigent spin-off debt issuance ($1.6 billion in notes and $486 million in term loans).

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Spin-Off Completion: The separation of Versigent was completed on April 1, 2026. Aptiv received an initial cash distribution of approximately $1.9 billion, which was used to redeem $401 million of 4.650% Senior Notes and settle a tender offer for $1.446 billion of other senior notes.
• Restructuring: The company expects to incur an additional $20 million in restructuring costs over the next 12 months to align manufacturing capacity with production levels and reduce overhead.
• Share Repurchases: Approximately $1.99 billion remains available under the $5.0 billion share repurchase program authorized in July 2024. The company repurchased $75 million of shares in Q1 2026.
• Risks: Key risks include global economic conditions, geopolitical conflicts (Ukraine/Russia, Middle East), trade tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and the extended timeline for commercializing autonomous driving technologies (Motional joint venture).

Investor Verification Checklist

• Versigent Debt Transfer: Verify the exact timing and accounting treatment of the $2.1 billion Versigent debt transfer to ensure it is excluded from future Aptiv consolidated debt figures.
• Discontinued Operations: Confirm the presentation of Versigent as a discontinued operation in the Q2 2026 filing and the impact on comparative historical data.
• Working Capital Trends: Monitor the increase in accounts receivable and inventory levels, which contributed to negative operating cash flow, to assess potential obsolescence or collection risks.
• Restructuring Execution: Track the execution of the $20 million in expected future restructuring costs and the associated cash outflows.
• Tax Rate Stability: Review future effective tax rates to ensure the Q1 2025 discrete charge was a one-time event and that the Swiss tax incentive valuation remains stable.