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Aptiv (NYSE: APTV) advances tax-free Versigent spin-off plan by April 2026

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Aptiv PLC reported that it has posted supplemental investor information on its website describing the planned separation of its Electrical Distribution Systems business. The business is expected to be spun off into Versigent Limited, a new, independent publicly traded company, through a transaction intended to be tax-free to shareholders.

Aptiv plans to complete this separation by April 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The filing highlights the availability of additional details for investors rather than changing the announced terms of the spin-off.

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Aptiv is moving ahead with a tax-free spin-off of a major business line.

Aptiv PLC is advancing its plan to separate its Electrical Distribution Systems business into Versigent Limited, which will become an independent, publicly traded company. The company describes the transaction as a tax-free spin-off to shareholders, which typically means investors receive shares in the new entity without an immediate tax bill.

The targeted completion by April 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, sets a clear timeline for the reorganization. Posting supplemental investor information suggests more detail on structure, rationale, and expected mechanics will be available through the company’s investor relations site as the separation progresses.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
February 24, 2026
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Aptiv PLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Jersey001-3534698-1824200
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
Spitalstrasse 5
8200 Schaffhausen, Switzerland
+41 52 580 96 00
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) N/A
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Ordinary Shares, $0.01 par value per shareAPTVNew York Stock Exchange
1.600% Senior Notes due 2028APTVNew York Stock Exchange
4.350% Senior Notes due 2029APTVNew York Stock Exchange
4.650% Senior Notes due 2029APTVNew York Stock Exchange
3.250% Senior Notes due 2032APTVNew York Stock Exchange
5.150% Senior Notes due 2034APTVNew York Stock Exchange
4.250% Senior Notes due 2036APTVNew York Stock Exchange
4.400% Senior Notes due 2046APTVNew York Stock Exchange
5.400% Senior Notes due 2049APTVNew York Stock Exchange
3.100% Senior Notes due 2051APTVNew York Stock Exchange
4.150% Senior Notes due 2052APTVNew York Stock Exchange
5.750% Senior Notes due 2054APTVNew York Stock Exchange
6.875% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate
Junior Subordinated Notes due 2054
APTVNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company



If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
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Item 8.01    Other Events.
On February 24, 2026, Aptiv PLC (the “Company”) made available certain supplemental investor information on its website at https://ir.aptiv.com, related to the intended separation of its Electrical Distribution Systems business into Versigent Limited, a new, independent publicly traded company, through a transaction expected to be treated as a tax-free spin-off to its shareholders (the “Separation”).
The Company plans to complete the Separation by April 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date:February 24, 2026 APTIV PLC
 
 By:/s/ Varun Laroyia
Varun Laroyia
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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FAQ

What did Aptiv (APTV) announce regarding its Electrical Distribution Systems business?

Aptiv announced it plans to separate its Electrical Distribution Systems business into Versigent Limited, a new independent public company. The transaction is expected to be structured as a tax-free spin-off to Aptiv shareholders, changing how this business is held and reported going forward.

Who is Versigent Limited in the Aptiv (APTV) 8-K filing?

Versigent Limited will be the new, independent publicly traded company that will hold Aptiv’s Electrical Distribution Systems business after the separation. Aptiv’s filing notes that shareholders are expected to receive interests in Versigent through a tax-free spin-off transaction, subject to customary closing conditions.

When does Aptiv (APTV) expect to complete the Versigent spin-off?

Aptiv states it plans to complete the separation of its Electrical Distribution Systems business into Versigent Limited by April 1, 2026. This timing is described as subject to customary closing conditions, meaning completion depends on standard approvals and procedural steps being successfully satisfied.

How will the Aptiv (APTV) spin-off of Versigent be treated for shareholders?

The company indicates the separation is expected to be treated as a tax-free spin-off to Aptiv shareholders. This generally means investors would receive shares of Versigent Limited without an immediate tax liability, although individual tax outcomes can vary based on personal circumstances and jurisdiction.

Where can investors find more information on Aptiv’s (APTV) Versigent separation?

Aptiv has made supplemental investor information available on its investor relations website at https://ir.aptiv.com. This material relates specifically to the planned separation of the Electrical Distribution Systems business into Versigent Limited and is intended to provide additional detail beyond the brief 8-K disclosure.

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