Recently, numerous media sources have reported that SFS Group, which is listed in Switzerland, is in the process of divesting its automotive parts manufacturing operations in China, with Huatai Securities acting as the financial advisor to the seller. At present, the transaction has advanced to the binding quotation stage, and it is anticipated that the deal will be finalized by the end of 2026. Both buyers from the domestic automotive industry and private equity firms have been involved in this process.

This sale marks a continuation of SFS Group's global strategy to divest from the automotive sector. Back in July 2026, SFS Group had already completed the sale of its automotive business unit to Chmela Holding, a Czech investment firm. According to SFS Group, the primary objective behind this move is to protect profitability by focusing its resources on fastening systems and industrial solutions.

This divestment occurs amid a period when foreign automotive parts companies are consistently reevaluating and adjusting their presence in China. The intense price competition within the domestic automotive market has led to a compression of profit margins along the supply chain. Consequently, foreign parts suppliers are compelled to reassess the strategic value of their manufacturing assets in China.