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Here are some of the largest deals in the automotive supplier industry over the last five years, including details about the companies involved, purchase prices, aspired synergies, and integration outcomes:

 1. American Axle & Manufacturing's Acquisition of Metaldyne Performance Group

- Purchase Price: $1.6 billion

- Aspired Synergies: The acquisition aimed to create a more diversified supplier with enhanced capabilities in powertrain, drivetrain, and driveline components.

- Integration Outcome: The integration focused on leveraging combined engineering and manufacturing expertise to enhance product offerings.

 2. Tenneco's Acquisition of Federal-Mogul

- Purchase Price: $5.4 billion

- Aspired Synergies: The deal was intended to create a leading global supplier of automotive parts, focusing on powertrain and aftermarket solutions.

- Integration Outcome: The integration process involved restructuring to optimize operations and achieve cost efficiencies.

 3. ZF Friedrichshafen's Acquisition of WABCO

- Purchase Price: $7 billion

- Aspired Synergies: The acquisition aimed to enhance ZF's capabilities in commercial vehicle technology, particularly in autonomous driving and connectivity.

- Integration Outcome: The integration focused on combining expertise in vehicle dynamics and control systems to innovate in the commercial vehicle sector.

 4. BorgWarner's Acquisition of Delphi Technologies

- Purchase Price: $3.3 billion

- Aspired Synergies: The merger aimed to strengthen BorgWarner's position in electrification and power electronics.

- Integration Outcome: The integration was centered around expanding the product portfolio to include more electrified propulsion systems.

 5. Faurecia's Acquisition of Hella

- Purchase Price: €6.7 billion

- Aspired Synergies: The acquisition was intended to create a leading player in automotive lighting and electronics.

- Integration Outcome: The integration focused on combining R&D efforts to accelerate innovation in lighting and electronics.

 6. Magna International's Acquisition of Veoneer

- Purchase Price: $3.8 billion

- Aspired Synergies: The acquisition aimed to enhance Magna's capabilities in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving.

- Integration Outcome: The integration involved aligning product development strategies to accelerate the deployment of ADAS technologies.

 7. Aptiv's Acquisition of Wind River

- Purchase Price: $4.3 billion

- Aspired Synergies: The acquisition was intended to strengthen Aptiv's software capabilities, particularly in connected and autonomous vehicles.

- Integration Outcome: The integration focused on leveraging software expertise to enhance vehicle connectivity solutions.

 8. Continental's Acquisition of Kathrein Automotive

- Purchase Price: Not publicly disclosed

- Aspired Synergies: The acquisition aimed to expand Continental's capabilities in vehicle antenna systems.

- Integration Outcome: The integration involved combining R&D efforts to innovate in vehicle connectivity solutions.

 9. Dana Incorporated's Acquisition of Nordresa Motors

- Purchase Price: Not publicly disclosed

- Aspired Synergies: The acquisition aimed to enhance Dana's electrification capabilities, particularly in electric powertrains.

- Integration Outcome: The integration focused on expanding Dana's product offerings in the electric vehicle market.

These deals reflect significant strategic moves within the automotive supplier industry, focusing on expanding capabilities, market reach, and operational efficiencies. If you need more detailed information on any specific deal, feel free to ask!

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