Valeo reported consolidated sales results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported consolidated sales of EUR 4,917 million, up 3% (up 1% on a like-for-like basis).

The company provided earnings guidance for the year 2018. For the year, the company expects an increase in global automotive production of 1.5%, nominal sales growth of around 8%, operating margin excluding share in net earnings of equity-accounted companies (as a % of sales) in line with 2017.