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Event-Driven

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<li>Aptiv and Versigent commenced when-issued trading on March 27, 2026, ahead of the April 1 distribution, enabling early price discovery for both entities.</li>
<li>We update fair values for APTV and VGNT to reflect current prices and compressed peer multiples amid escalating Middle East tensions and broader risk-off sentiment.</li>
<li>APTV likely remains in the S&amp;P 500 despite size pressure, while VGNT is a candidate for S&amp;P 600 inclusion, subject to meeting GAAP profitability requirements.</li>
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Aptiv and Versigent commenced when-issued trading on March 27, 2026, ahead of the April 1 distribution, enabling early price discovery for both entities.
We update fair values for APTV and VGNT to reflect current prices and compressed peer multiples amid escalating Middle East tensions and broader risk-off sentiment.
APTV likely remains in the S&amp;P 500 despite size pressure, while VGNT is a candidate for S&amp;P 600 inclusion, subject to meeting GAAP profitability requirements.


Aptiv Plc. (NYSE: APTV) Spin – When-Issued Trading Commences; Fair Value Revised

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Index Rebalance

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/delphi-automotive-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20870:1" rel="noopener">Aptiv PLC (APTV US)</a> is spinning off its Electrical Distribution Systems business into a standalone publicly listed company, Versigent (VGNT US).</li>
<li>Versigent is expected to list on the New York Stock Exchange on April 1, 2026 under the ticker “VGNT”.</li>
<li>The transaction is expected to trigger index implications across U.S. and global indices, effective on an intra-quarter basis.</li>
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Aptiv PLC (APTV US) is spinning off its Electrical Distribution Systems business into a standalone publicly listed company, Versigent (VGNT US).
Versigent is expected to list on the New York Stock Exchange on April 1, 2026 under the ticker “VGNT”.
The transaction is expected to trigger index implications across U.S. and global indices, effective on an intra-quarter basis.


Aptiv Spins Off Versigent: US and Global Index Implications Triggered

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<li>Aptiv confirms April 1 spin-off of Versigent; we initiate stand-alone fair value estimates of $82.50 for New Aptiv and $64.00 for Versigent following pro forma disclosure</li>
<li>New Aptiv emerges as a higher-margin technology platform targeting ADAS and SDV, while Versigent offers stable but cyclical EDS cash flows at a conservative multiple.</li>
<li>Index mechanics warrant attention; Versigent's ~$4.5B implied market cap points to S&amp;P 600 inclusion. New Aptiv (APTV) likely to stay in the S&amp;P 500, but removal overhang remains.</li>
</ul>


Aptiv confirms April 1 spin-off of Versigent; we initiate stand-alone fair value estimates of $82.50 for New Aptiv and $64.00 for Versigent following pro forma disclosure
New Aptiv emerges as a higher-margin technology platform targeting ADAS and SDV, while Versigent offers stable but cyclical EDS cash flows at a conservative multiple.
Index mechanics warrant attention; Versigent's ~$4.5B implied market cap points to S&amp;P 600 inclusion. New Aptiv (APTV) likely to stay in the S&amp;P 500, but removal overhang remains.


Aptiv Plc (NYSE: APTV) – Spin-Off Timeline Confirmed; Initiating Stand-Alone Fair Value Estimates

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Stock Spin-offs

<ul><li>Aptiv (APTV) will spin off its Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) business (to be named Versigent) on April 1.</li><li>Post-spin, investors will own: RemainCo (“New Aptiv”):</li><li>higher growth, higher margin, more software-heavy automotive technology.</li></ul>

Aptiv (APTV) will spin off its Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) business (to be named Versigent) on April 1.Post-spin, investors will own: RemainCo (“New Aptiv”):higher growth, higher margin, more software-heavy automotive technology.

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Pyari Menon

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>For this report we datamined autonomous driving technology (ADT) innovations.</li>
<li>Worldwide over the last decade the ADT sector has seen nearly 25% CAGR growth in patent filings, with over 40,000 patent family filings.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/delphi-automotive-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20870:1" rel="noopener"><strong>Aptiv PLC (APTV US)</strong></a>, with a leadership position in several areas of ADT, strong financials, reasonable valuations and strategic partnerships stands out.  </li>
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For this report we datamined autonomous driving technology (ADT) innovations.
Worldwide over the last decade the ADT sector has seen nearly 25% CAGR growth in patent filings, with over 40,000 patent family filings.

Aptiv PLC (APTV US), with a leadership position in several areas of ADT, strong financials, reasonable valuations and strategic partnerships stands out.  


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Aptiv PLC manufactures vehicle components. The Company produces electronic safety for automobile and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Aptiv supplies original equipment manufacturers throughout the world.

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Aptiv Plc. (NYSE: APTV) Spin – When-Issued Trading Commences; Fair Value Revised

Aptiv and Versigent begin trading ahead of distribution, fair values updated amid market tensions. APTV likely to stay in S&P 500, VGNT a...

GSBR Research

Aptiv Spins Off Versigent: US and Global Index Implications Triggered

Aptiv PLC (APTV US) is spinning off Versigent (VGNT US), which will list on the NYSE on 1 April 2026 with 17 March as the record date, triggering...

Harry Kalfas

Aptiv Plc (NYSE: APTV) – Spin-Off Timeline Confirmed; Initiating Stand-Alone Fair Value Estimates

Aptiv to spin off Versigent on April 1, with New Aptiv focusing on higher-margin technology and Versigent offering stable cash flows. Fair value...

GSBR Research

Weekly Update (ZD, UNTC, APTV)

Aptiv (APTV) will spin off its Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) business (to be named Versigent) on April 1. Post-spin, investors will own:...

Richard Howe

Autonomous Driving Leadership Landscape

Autonomous driving tech seeing surge in innovations to make journeys safer, more efficient, and intelligent. Welcome to the future of mobility.

Pyari Menon

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Aptiv Plc. (NYSE: APTV) Spin – When-Issued Trading Commences; Fair Value Revised

​Aptiv and Versigent begin trading ahead of distribution, fair values updated amid market tensions. APTV likely to stay in S&P 500, VGNT a...

GSBR Research

Aptiv Spins Off Versigent: US and Global Index Implications Triggered

Aptiv PLC (APTV US) is spinning off Versigent (VGNT US), which will list on the NYSE on 1 April 2026 with 17 March as the record date, triggering...

Harry Kalfas

Aptiv Plc (NYSE: APTV) – Spin-Off Timeline Confirmed; Initiating Stand-Alone Fair Value Estimates

​Aptiv to spin off Versigent on April 1, with New Aptiv focusing on higher-margin technology and Versigent offering stable cash flows. Fair value...

GSBR Research

Weekly Update (ZD, UNTC, APTV)

Aptiv (APTV) will spin off its Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) business (to be named Versigent) on April 1. Post-spin, investors will own:...

Richard Howe

Autonomous Driving Leadership Landscape

Autonomous driving tech seeing surge in innovations to make journeys safer, more efficient, and intelligent. Welcome to the future of mobility.

Pyari Menon

Aptiv and Versigent begin trading ahead of distribution, fair values updated amid market tensions. APTV likely to stay in S&P 500, VGNT a...

Aptiv to spin off Versigent on April 1, with New Aptiv focusing on higher-margin technology and Versigent offering stable cash flows. Fair value...