VCI Global Limited entered into a legally binding term sheet to acquire a 51% controlling equity interest in RTCAR Comercializadora de Suministros Automotrices, S.A. de C.V. (RTCAR Mexico), a leading automotive assembly and manufacturing platform based in Mexico. The deal gives VCI Global an immediately operational, scalable industrial base that can support high‑volume production for a global automotive OEM expanding its footprint in North America.
The acquisition positions VCI Global at the heart of the North American automotive supply chain. RTCAR’s operations are USMCA‑ready, and its experienced management team provides a proven platform for rapid scaling. The move diversifies VCI Global’s earnings base beyond its technology and consultancy businesses, adding a recurring industrial revenue stream and expanding its geographic reach into the U.S. and Canadian markets.
The binding term sheet covers a 51% stake; the financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. An existing memorandum of understanding with the OEM is expected to convert into a definitive offtake agreement in January 2026, which will guarantee production volumes and early revenue visibility. The first vehicle delivery is anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026, marking the start of a multi‑year production pipeline for the OEM.
VCI Global is a micro‑cap company with FY2024 revenue of $27.8 million and strong gross (75.9%) and net (19.6%) margins. The acquisition represents a strategic pivot toward industrial manufacturing, a sector that offers higher asset‑backed margins and a more stable cash flow profile compared to the company’s existing consultancy services. The move also aligns with VCI Global’s broader growth strategy of building platform businesses that generate high‑margin, recurring revenue.
Dato' Victor Hoo, Group Executive Chairman and CEO of VCI Global, said, “We are establishing a strategic foothold in the North American automotive supply chain, accelerating our transition into industrial‑scale EV and SUV manufacturing, and diversifying VCI Global’s earnings base toward asset‑backed, recurring industrial revenue. We anticipate the first vehicle delivery in Q4 2026, marking the beginning of a multi‑year growth trajectory.”
Investors reacted with caution, citing uncertainty around the final terms of the deal and the lack of disclosed financial details. The absence of a stated purchase price and the fact that the definitive offtake agreement is still pending in January 2026 contributed to a conservative market stance, despite the strategic benefits of the acquisition.
The transaction signals VCI Global’s intent to broaden its portfolio and tap into the growing North American automotive market, valued at approximately $1.23 trillion in 2025 and projected to grow at a 5.4% CAGR through 2034. By securing a controlling stake in a USMCA‑ready manufacturer, VCI Global positions itself to capture a share of the expanding EV and SUV production that is expected to accelerate in the coming years.
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