HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA HLKHF

HLKHF Company Overview

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, trading in the U.S. on the OTC market under the ticker HLKHF, is a Germany-based automotive supplier specializing in lighting technology, automotive electronics, and aftermarket solutions. The company primarily serves global automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the independent aftermarket, operating within the broader automotive components and mobility technology industries. Its core revenue drivers include vehicle lighting systems, electronic control units, sensors, and diagnostic and workshop equipment.

Founded in 1899 in Germany by Sally Windmüller, HELLA evolved from a lantern manufacturer into a global automotive technology company. Over more than a century, it expanded through industrialization, internationalization, and increasing technological complexity in vehicles. In 2022, HELLA became majority-owned by Faurecia SE, and in 2023 it was rebranded operationally as Forvia Hella, reflecting its integration into the FORVIA automotive technology group while retaining its legal structure as HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA.