Aptiv PLC Completes Spin-Off of Versigent Limited, Distributes Shares to Stockholders

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Aptiv PLC has completed the previously announced spin-off of its Electrical Distribution Systems segment, Versigent Limited, distributing one Versigent share for every three Aptiv shares held.

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• Spin-Off Completed

  Aptiv PLC completed the previously announced spin-off of Versigent Limited, its Electrical Distribution Systems segment, on April 1, 2026.

• Share Distribution to Stockholders

  Aptiv distributed one ordinary share of Versigent for every three ordinary shares of Aptiv held by stockholders of record on March 17, 2026.

• Versigent Now Publicly Traded

  Versigent Limited's ordinary shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "VGNT" on April 1, 2026.

• Separation Agreement Executed

  Prior to the spin-off, Aptiv and Versigent entered into a Separation and Distribution Agreement to govern the terms of the separation and their ongoing relationship.

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This 8-K announces the completion of a significant corporate restructuring for Aptiv PLC, marking the separation of its Electrical Distribution Systems segment into a new, independent public company, Versigent Limited. The spin-off, which involved a pro-rata distribution of Versigent shares to Aptiv stockholders, fundamentally alters Aptiv's business profile and strategic focus. Investors should monitor the performance of both entities post-separation and await the pro forma financial statements to fully understand the financial impact on Aptiv's remaining operations. This move follows a period of significant financial challenges for Aptiv, as indicated by a 90% drop in net income and EPS in its last 10-K, suggesting a strategic effort to streamline operations and potentially unlock shareholder value.