Tata Technologies Ltd has completed the acquisition of ES-Tec GmbH, a German automotive engineering specialist, for €75 million. The all-cash deal includes performance-based earn-outs over two years and expands Tata's engineering footprint in Europe.
Tata Technologies Ltd has successfully acquired 100% of ES-Tec GmbH and its subsidiaries for a total cash consideration of €75 million (approximately over ₹775 crore). The deal, paid over the next two years, comes with performance milestones that will guide earn-outs. ES-Tec, based in Wolfsburg, Germany, specializes in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Connected Driving, and Digital Engineering.
This acquisition significantly strengthens Tata Technologies’ global presence, positioning it as a leading provider of end-to-end engineering solutions across the automotive value chain. ES-Tec brings a robust talent pool of over 300 professionals and a reputation for delivering complex systems engineering to prominent OEMs.
Warren Harris, MD & CEO of Tata Technologies, marked this as a strategic leap enhancing the company's capabilities and access to innovative automotive engineering expertise in one of the world’s most advanced innovation hubs. The transaction is expected to be earnings per share (EPS) accretive from the first full year of operation, subject to regulatory approvals.
Key Highlights:
Acquisition value: €75 million with performance-linked earn-outs over two years.
ES-Tec GmbH specializes in ADAS, Connected Driving, and Digital Engineering.
Strengthens Tata Technologies’ European footprint and OEM relationships.
Over 300 skilled professionals bolstering engineering capabilities.
EPS accretive from the first full year post-acquisition.
Strategic foothold in Wolfsburg, Germany, a key automotive innovation center.
Transaction subject to regulatory approvals in Germany and Morocco.
Sources: Business Standard, Mototech India, AngelOne, Economic Times