PARIS, France, Oct 5, 2026 – OPmobility has signed an agreement to acquire Hyundai Mobis’ automotive lighting business at a value of 600 billion South Korean won. The acquisition covers five plants across South Korea, China, Mexico and the Czech Republic.
The business generated revenue of 2.5 trillion won and a positive operating margin in 2025. OPmobility plans to integrate it into its existing lighting operations. The acquisition would not affect OPmobility’s debt-reduction strategy on a pro forma basis. Closing is expected in the second half of 2027.
Félicie Burelle, chief executive officer of OPmobility, stated: “The combination of Hyundai Mobis lighting business with our own Lighting activity will enable us to reach a new scale and create a leading player in the automotive lighting market. Thanks to the strong complementarity of the two businesses, this move will strengthen our presence in Asia, North America and Europe. It will enlarge our expertise and reinforce our unique positioning as a supplier able to deliver and integrate seamlessly both exterior systems and lighting solutions. Above all, it will further deepen our partnership with Hyundai and Kia, one of the world’s leading automotive groups. This operation is fully aligned with our strategy of technological leadership, geographic expansion and customer diversification. On behalf of OPmobility, I am looking forward to welcoming the Hyundai Mobis’ lighting colleagues.”
Source: OPmobility
About OPmobility
OPmobility is a French industrial group founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle. Headquartered in Levallois-Perret, France, the company specializes in sustainable mobility solutions, offering products such as exterior and lighting systems, complex modules, energy storage systems, and electrification solutions for both battery and hydrogen-powered vehicles. Serving a global clientele of car and truck manufacturers, OPmobility operates 150 production plants and 40 R&D centers across 28 countries, employing approx. 40,300 people.
About Hyundai Mobis
Hyundai Mobis, founded in 1977, manufactures automotive components and replacement parts from its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. Its products include braking, steering, airbag, lighting and electronic systems, along with chassis, cockpit and front-end assemblies. For electric vehicles, it supplies motors, battery systems and power conversion equipment. It also develops driver assistance systems, sensors, vehicle communications technology and onboard displays. Its replacement parts business supplies vehicle maintenance and repair networks. In India, Mobis distributes Hyundai replacement parts and accessories through dealers and distributors. The company reported about 52,000 global employees, including domestic and overseas subsidiaries.
