Samvardhana Motherson Group Business Report FY ended Mar. 2018

Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd. (Flagship company)

(INR Billion)

FY ended March 31, 2018 FY ended March 31, 2017 change (%)

Sales

558.6

419.8

33

EBITDA

56.3

43.9

28

Samvardhana Motherson Reflectec (SMR)

(EUR Million)

FY ended March 31, 2018 FY ended March 31, 2017 change (%)

Sales

1,575

1,575

0

EBITDA

189

166

14

Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group BV (SMRPBV)

(EUR Million)

FY ended March 31, 2018 FY ended March 31, 2017 change (%)

Sales

5,024

4,559

10

EBITDA

442

384

15

Samvardhana Motherson Peguform (SMP)

(EUR Million)

FY ended March 31, 2018 FY ended March 31, 2017 change (%)

Sales

3,452

2,986

16

EBITDA

267

223

20

Outlook

-Samvardhana Motherson Group targets to achieve USD 26 billion revenue by 2020. MSSL plans to achieve a topline of USD 18 billion by 2020. The company plans to achieve this target through both organic and inorganic measures. -The Group plans 40% of consolidated profit as dividend by 2020. The Group also targets that no country, customer or component should be more than 15% of its total turnover.

 

Acquisitions

-In April 2018, Samvardhana Motherson Automotive System Group BV (SMRPBV) has acquired Reydel Automotive Holding and Reydel Automotive Management for USD 201 million. 

-In March 2017, Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd (MSSL) informs that it has acquired a 93.75% shareholding in Finland based PKC Group PLC for approximately EUR 571 million. 

-In March 2017, Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group BV (SMRPBV) has acquired 100% of the issued share capital of German firm Kobek Siebdruck GmbH & Co. KG (Kobek) through its subsidiaries for a consideration amounts to EUR 1.6 million.

SMG Acquisitions

Year

Company

Country

Product Group

2002

Wexford Electronics

Ireland

Wiring Harness

2005

Relner Precision

Germany

Metal Component

2005

G&S Kunststofftechnik GmbH

Germany

Plastic injection molding

2005

F.P. Formagrau

Czech Republic

Plastic injection molding

2006

ASL Systems

UK

Wiring Harness

2006

Huon Corporation

Australia

Door Trim

2007

Empire Rubber

Australia

Rubber Moulding

2009

Visiocorp (Samvardhana Motherson Reflectec)

UK

Rear View Mirror

2009

Dragger Frost tools

India

Gear Cutting Tools

2011

Peguform (SMP Deutschland GmbH)

Germany

Interior and Exterior Polymer Modules

2011

Vacuform

South Africa

Blow Moulded Component

2012

Sintermetal SA

Spain

Powder Metal Parts

2014

Scherer & Trier

Germany

Plastic Parts

2014

Minda Schenk

Germany

Plastic Molding

2014

Stoneridge Inc

USA

Wiring Harness

2014

Magneti Marelli Shock Absorbers Pvt. Ltd.

India

Shock Absorbers

2016

Abraham and Co. Ltd

Hungary

Plastic Molding

2017

PKC Group

Finland

Wiring Harness

2017

Kobek Siebdruck GmbH & Co. KG

Germany

Illumination Solutions

2018

MS Global India Pvt. Ltd.

India

Sheet Metal Parts

2018

Reydel Automotive

France

Interior component and Modules

 

R&D Expenditures

Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd.

(INR Billion)

FY ended March 31, 2018 FY ended March 31, 2017 FY ended March 31, 2016

Overall

257

180

186

Overall R&D expenditure as a % of overall sales

0.34

0.26

0.35

 

R&D Activities

-Samvardhana Motherson has a group company called Motherson Innovation that is tasked with developing new technologies and creating platforms for new ideas to be launched. It has R&D Centers & Business Development Locations in India, Japan, USA, UK, Australia and Germany.

-Through Its subsidiaries, Samvardhana Motherson Group hold approximately 900 patents. SMG has introduced several high-value solutions, including intelligent electronic mirrors (which has digital image processing built into rear view systems), new generation camera system as well as advanced driver assistance features.

-SMG focus research and development capabilities on four key areas

  1. Safety: Developing intelligent features to enhance passenger and pedestrian safety, such as integrated sensors, intelligent camera-based object detection solutions, lane departure warning systems and mirror-integrated blind spot warning lights, and mirror replacement camera monitoring systems.
  2. Environment: Using environmentally-friendly and recyclable materials and reducing component size and weight to minimize material and fuel consumption, such as through the application of lightweight natural fibers in interior systems.
  3. Performance/efficiency: Optimizing usability through smarter design, the use of new materials and the integration of attractive, value-added features such as vehicle occupant interface displays and controls.
  4. Aesthetics: Improving the aesthetic features of passenger cars through the introduction of new styling solutions, such as high gloss finishes and decorative metallized surfaces.

 

Joint Ventures

-In January 2018, Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group (SMRPBV), has formed a joint venture with the US-based Ossia, innovator of the revolutionary Cota Real Wireless Power technology.  Apart from the JV, Motherson will also invest USD 14 million for a 4.5% equity stake in Ossia.

-Samvardhana Motherson Group has 26 joint venture partners.

Anest Iwata Corporation

Magneti Marelli Holding S.P.A.

Automotive Engineering Services Co. Ltd.

Matsui Mfg. CO. Ltd.

Bergstrom Inc.

MS Group

Blanos Partners S.L.

Ningbo Huaxiang Electronic Co., Ltd.

Calsonic Kansei Corp.

Nissin Electric Co. Ltd.

Changshu Automobile Interior Decoration Co., Ltd

Ossia Inc.

Ecompost Pty. Ltd.

Reterra Inc.

Eissmann Automotive Slovensko s.r.o

Sintermetal S.A.

Frigel

Sojitz Corporation

Fritzmeier Systems GmbH & Co.

Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal Corp.

Hefei Jianghuai Automobile Co., Ltd.

Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd.

Jiangsu Huakai Wire Harness Co., Ltd.

Valeo Thermal Commercial Vehicles Germany GmbH

Kyungshin Corporation

Youngshin Components Co Ltd.

 

Upcoming Plants

Group Company

Location

Type

Operation

product

SMP

Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)

Greenfield Plant

Q3 FY18-19

Bumpers, Door panels, spoilers and
other exterior parts

SMP

Kecskemet, Hungary

Greenfield plant,

Q1 FY 18-19

Bumpers & Door Panels

SMP

Neustadt, Germany

Expansion

Q3 FY18-19

Dashboard, Bumpers, Door Panels

SMR

Chennai, India

Relocation & New Facilities

Q1 FY 19-20

Exterior & Interior Mirror, Mirror
parts (Actuators)

 

Award

Fiscal year ended March 31, 2018

OEM

Award

Daimler/ Mercedes Benz

Partner of the Year (Wiring Harness)

Daimler/ Mercedes Benz

Excellence in Performance (Polymer)

Daimler/ Mercedes Benz

Excellence in Partnership (Polymer)

Volkswagen

Quality Performance (Polymer)

PSA Group

Best Supplier (Polymer)

Maruti Suzuki

Overall Performance (Wiring Harness)

Maruti Suzuki

Comprehensive Excellence (Wiring Harness)

Maruti Suzuki

Part Development Build to Print (Polymer)

Maruti Suzuki

Fire Safety (Polymer)

Maruti Suzuki

Tier-02 Development (Polymer)

Maruti Suzuki

Tooling Development (Polymer)

Maruti Suzuki

Safety Compliance (Mirror)

Maruti Suzuki

Consistent Performer (Mirror)

Maruti Suzuki

Quality Performance (Mirror)

Honda Cars

Gold Award for Quality (Wiring Harness)

Honda Cars

Best Kaizen (Polymer)

Mahindra & Mahindra

Supplier Excellence (Wiring Harness)

Volvo

Quality Excellence (Mirror)

Volvo

MMOG (Mirror)

Chery Jaguar Land Rover

Outstanding Launch (Mirror)

Chery Jaguar Land Rover

WPCA Improvment (Mirror)

Lovol

Quality Contribution Award (Wiring Harness)

Hyundai Mobis

Best Supply Performance (Mirror)

Sumitomo Wiring Systems

Superior Safety (Polymer)

Bosch

Best Supplier Delivery Fulfilment (Polymer)

Piaggio

Worldwide Partnership Award (Wiring Harness)

SAIC Motor –Yuejin

Quality Contribution Award (Wiring Harness)

Navistar

Diamond Supplier (Wiring Harness)

SML Isuzu

Cost Competitiveness (Wiring Harness)

Ashok Leyland

Best in Class Performance in Delivery (Wiring Harness)

Ashok Leyland

Best in Class Performance in Quality (Wiring Harness)

Dongfeng

Excellent Supplier Special Vehicle (Wiring Harness)

Dongfeng

Excellent SupplierSpecial Chassis (Wiring Harness)

Dongfeng

Best SupplierCommercial Vehicle (Wiring Harness

JMC

Excellent Supplier (Wiring Harness)

Volvo Eicher

New Product Development (Wiring Harness)

Paccar

Supplier Performance Management Leader  (Wiring Harness)

General Motors

Supplier Quality Excellence (Mirror)

Ford

Q1 Award (Mirror)

SAIC-GM

Outstanding Supplier (Mirror)

Beiqi Foton Motor

Top Performing Suppliers-Quality (Wiring Harness)

Hyundai

Excellence in Customer Delight (Mirror)

Hyundai

Platinum Award (Wiring Harness)

Hyundai

Zero PPM (Wiring Harness)

Hyundai

Best Performer Gold Award (Wiring Harness)

Toyota

Best Self Reliant Supplier in Project Management (Polymer)

Toyota

Best Self Reliant Supplier in Delivery (Polymer)

Toyota

Best Self Reliant Supplier in Quality (Polymer)

Toyota

Silver Award Best Supplier of the Year (Mirror)

Toyota

Cost Achievement Performance (Mirror)

Fiscal year ended March 31, 2017

OEM

Award

Group Company

Daimler (India)

Best Performance Award

MSSL

Toyota (India)

Best Project Performance Award

MATE

Mahindra (India)

Best SPD Performance

SMR

Toyota (India)

Delivery Award

MSSL

Toyota (India)

Delivery Award

MATE

NAVISTAR

Diamond Supplier Award

PKC

Maruti Suzuki

Excellence in Comprehensive Assesment

MSSL

FOTON

Excellent Supplier

PKC

Volkswagen (Global

Innovation & Technology Award

MSSL

Hyundai Mobis

Letter of Appreciation

SMR

Hyundai (India)

Overall Excellence in Supply Chain

SMR

Maruti Suzuki

Overall Performance

MSSL

Maruti Suzuki

Overall Performance

MATE

Kobelco

Preferred Business Partner

MSSL

Toyota (India)

Quality Award

MSSL

Toyota (India)

Quality Award

MATE

Volvo (Spain)

Quality Excellence Award

SMP

Hyundai (India)

Quality Excellence Award

KIML

Toyota (India)

Regional Contribution Award

MSSL

Maruti Suzuki

Safety Award

MATE

Maruti Suzuki

Safety Award

MSSL

Toyota (India)

Silver Award – Best Supplier of the Year

MSSL

Ford

Supplier Best Support

SMR

PACCAR

Supplier Performance Management Leader

PKC

Brose (Germany)

Supplier Recognition Award

SMP

Maruti Suzuki

Tooling Localization

MATE

FAW-Volkswagen (China)

Top 10 Suppliers of the Year

SMP

Toyota (India)

Zero Defect Supplies Zero PPM

MSSL

Toyota (India)

Zero Defect Supplies Zero PPM

MATE

Toyota (India)

Zero Defect Supplies Zero PPM

SMR