Shock deal: Koito Manufacturing to snap up Cepton Inc. for $3.17 per share

Shock deal: Koito Manufacturing to snap up Cepton Inc. for $3.17 per share

Silicon Valley’s lidar leader Cepton, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPTN) has announced a definitive agreement for its acquisition by Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSE: 7276), a major player in the automotive sector. The deal, valued at $3.17 per share in an all-cash transaction, marks a significant milestone for both companies. This acquisition will see Cepton, known for […]

Cyient joins eSync Alliance to spearhead automotive OTA connectivity innovations

Cyient joins eSync Alliance to spearhead automotive OTA connectivity innovations

In a strategic development for the automotive industry, Cyient, a global leader in Intelligent Engineering and Technology Solutions, has become the latest member of the eSync Alliance. This move is poised to significantly propel the standardization of automotive Over-The-Air (OTA) connectivity, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of intelligent mobility solutions. For over two […]

Genesys International unveils advanced ADAS maps at ADAS Show 2023

Genesys International unveils advanced ADAS maps at ADAS Show 2023

Genesys International, a leader in geospatial technology for over two decades, has announced its latest development in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) maps. This groundbreaking innovation was showcased at the ADAS Show 2023, held at the International Centre of Automotive Technology (ICAT, Manesar) and guided by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, on […]

Magna signs $1.5bn deal with SSW Partners for Veoneer Active Safety

Magna signs $1.5bn deal with SSW Partners for Veoneer Active Safety

Canadian automotive supplier Magna International will acquire the Veoneer Active Safety business from New York-based investment company SSW Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.525bn. The agreement complements Magna International’s Go-Forward strategy of investing in high-growth areas and strengthens the company’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) portfolio. The transaction is expected to increase Magna […]