Forvia adjusts German footprint, shares trade near 9 euros on Euronext

By Thomas Klein, Operations & Strategy desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-25, 19:28.

Forvia (FR0000121147) continues to streamline its industrial base in Europe. The automotive supplier, listed on Euronext Paris, has agreed to sell a German production site to a defense manufacturer, according to a mid-June update reported by MarketScreener and other market services.MarketScreener summary of the German site sale

What the German site sale means

The German site transaction marks a further step in Forvia's portfolio reshaping after the Faurecia and Hella combination, with the group focusing on higher-margin modules and systems in its core interior and seating activities.Forvia press and news overview According to the brief market note from June 18, the buyer is a defense manufacturer, indicating continued cross-sector interest in automotive-grade manufacturing capacity.MarketScreener summary of the German site sale

Operations and strategy mid-week

The planned divestment comes against the backdrop of a sizable European manufacturing footprint, with Forvia operating plants across France, Germany and other EU markets to supply OEMs such as Stellantis, Volkswagen and BMW with interior systems and emissions-control components.Forvia description of its industrial footprint In recent quarters the group has emphasized cost discipline and asset rotation, moving capacity toward growth areas like high-content cockpits and advanced seating structures.Forvia investor results and presentations

How Forvia earns its money

Forvia generates most of its revenue by supplying automotive manufacturers with interior modules, seating systems and electronics, including instrument panels, center consoles, door panels and complete seat structures for volume models in Europe, North America and Asia.Forvia seating business overview In addition, the group operates an exhaust and emissions-control division, providing catalytic converters and aftertreatment systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, as well as lighting and electronics following the integration of Hella.Forvia interiors business overview

Where the stock trades today

The Forvia shares (FR0000121147) trade on 2026-06-25 on Euronext Paris at around 9.28 euros in regular trading, according to intraday data from MarketScreener, with the stock moving lower by roughly 2.7 percent on the day.MarketScreener quote page for Forvia

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