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Seeing Machines Ltd shares rose 8% to 4.5p after the AIM-listed computer vision company secured design wins with two Japanese car manufacturers, with Peel Hunt arguing the contracts represent a genuine market share gain rather than replacement business.
Peel Hunt, which has a 'buy' rating on the stock, said it believes one of the Tier 1 suppliers through which the deals were secured was almost certainly Mitsubishi, describing the wins as validation of Seeing Machines' model as a specialist Tier 2 supplier working through established distribution relationships rather than selling direct to manufacturers.
The broker estimated the initial lifetime value at about $11 million but said first-time OEM relationships frequently expand as additional models are added, meaning the long-term revenue opportunity is likely to be materially larger. Peel Hunt also pointed to the structural dynamics of the automotive supply chain, noting that most manufacturers tend to remain loyal to existing suppliers, making new customer wins for production starting in 2028 a genuine market share gain.
Peel Hunt estimates Seeing Machines currently holds about 50% of the global driver and occupant monitoring market. The company will provide its DMS/OMS software across multiple vehicle platforms spanning single and dual camera architectures, including steering column-mounted and overhead console positions.
The wins were secured through a leading European and Japanese Tier 1 supplier, both existing customers of Seeing Machines. Chief Executive Officer Paul McGlone said the awards reflect growing adoption of advanced in-cabin sensing as OEMs increasingly recognize its value in enhancing safety and meeting regulatory requirements, including Euro NCAP protocols.
The design wins strengthen Seeing Machines' position in Japan, where the company has invested for years and is now seeing increasing engagement from OEMs broadening their sourcing strategies for in-cabin monitoring solutions. The initial awards are expected to underpin future organic growth as vehicle platforms and model variants expand over time.
The 8% share price gain signals investor confidence that the Japanese market is opening to Seeing Machines' technology. Investors will watch for additional OEM program awards and the ramp toward 2028 production start dates as the next catalysts.
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