Automotive Investment Banking Group

Ernst & Young Capital Advisors, LLC’s (EYCA) Automotive group is an industry-focused investment banking team with a proven approach to helping clients increase value and mitigate risk in M&A, debt and equity transactions.


What we can do for you

EYCA’s automotive transaction experience is supported by more than 8,000 automotive professionals at EY member firms worldwide, with deep relationships at more than 70% of the top 50 automotive OEMs globally, more than 85% of the top 100 automotive suppliers globally and leading financial sponsors with automotive holdings. This provides unprecedented access to automotive executives and assets worldwide.

Our Automotive Investment Banking Group focuses on two primary automotive subsectors: OEM Component Suppliers of Passenger & Commercial Vehicles and Suppliers to the Automotive Aftermarket.

Our teams have in-depth knowledge throughout each subsector and are able to provide specific, tailored advice within the numerous product segments for each, a sampling of which is shown below.


Passenger & Commercial Vehicles Component Suppliers
  • Interiors
  • Exteriors
  • Engine & powertrain
  • Body & structural
  • Safety (restraints, brakes, ADAS, etc.)
  • Steering & suspension
  • Electronics & electrical
  • Car multimedia
  • Climate control & engine cooling
  • Transmissions
  • Exhaust systems
  • Axles, driveshafts & components
  • Wheels & tires
  • Fuel and battery systems
  • EV systems
  • Camera/sensor technology
  • e-mobility
Aftermarket
  • Component suppliers
  • Retailers & distributors
  • Service providers & dealers
  • Collision repair
  • Remanufacturers

Representative transactions


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    Ernst & Young Capital Advisors, LLC (EYCA) is a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA providing sector-specific advice on M&A, debt capital markets, equity capital markets and capital restructuring transactions. It is an affiliate of Ernst & Young LLP serving clients in the US.