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Automotive & Heavy Transportation
The automotive and heavy transportation industry is one of the main pillars of the Iranian and global economy. It acts both as a driver of employment and production and as a key part of the supply chain for goods and services.
Industry Overview
Why Abtin Financial Advisors Group?
Under sanctions, currency volatility and limited access to the latest technologies, the need for strategic financial management, the use of artificial intelligence and the redesign of capital structures is becoming ever more apparent.
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To become a global reference in corporate governance, assurance and risk management advisory
Mission
To create long-term value for clients, shareholders and society through effective corporate governance systems
Challenges
Challenges of the Automotive and Heavy Transportation Industry
Limited access to key parts and advanced technologies
Lower production and capacity during sanction periods
Liquidity pressure and accumulated debt of automakers
A weak domestic supply chain and rising cost of goods sold
Declining quality and competitiveness in regional markets
Solutions
Solutions
Innovative financing: Issuing bonds, ijarah sukuk and mudarabah sukuk to redesign liquidity.
Debt restructuring: Restructuring debt and converting short-term debt into long-term debt.
Localizing production: Targeted investment in critical parts using domestic technology and regional partnerships.
Artificial intelligence: Supply chain data analysis, demand forecasting, production optimization and predictive maintenance of machinery.
Opportunities
Opportunities
A large domestic market and steady demand for passenger and heavy vehicles.
Opportunities to partner with Asian manufacturers (China, India, Turkey) for technology transfer.
Expanding exports of parts and vehicles to regional markets.
Using AI in quality inspection, logistics and targeted marketing.
Case Study
Case Study
During the sanction years, one Iranian automaker offset part of its production decline by issuing rial participation papers and launching a joint production line with an Asian company. Using AI algorithms to manage parts inventory also cut operating costs by 20 percent.
20%Lower operating costs through smart parts inventory management
Abtin’s Role
The Role of Abtin Financial Advisors Group
Designing domestic financing structures (bonds, sukuk, project bonds).
Advising on joint ventures with regional investors for joint production.
Implementing AI systems to manage financial and operational risk.
Redesigning the internal audit system in line with IFRS and Basel standards.
Training automakers’ finance teams to analyze smart data and forecast liquidity.
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