8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

December 18, 2015

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Delphi Automotive PLC

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Jersey	001-35346	98-1029562
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Courteney Road

Hoath Way

Gillingham, Kent ME8 0RU

United Kingdom

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) 011-44-163-423-4422

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) N/A

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On December 18, 2015, Delphi Automotive PLC (the “Company”) issued a press release related to the Company's previously announced recommended offer to acquire HellermannTyton Group PLC. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is also available on the Company's website at delphi.com.

The information contained in this Item 7.01 and Item 9.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number	Description
99.1	Press Release dated December 18, 2015

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:	December 18, 2015	DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE PLC
		By:	/s/ David M. Sherbin
			David M. Sherbin
			Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number	Description
99.1	Press Release dated December 18, 2015

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Delphi acquires HellermannTyton

GILLINGHAM, England - Dec. 18, 2015 - Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE: DLPH) has acquired the HellermannTyton Group PLC, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance and innovative cable management solutions, the company announced today. The transaction is valued at £1.07 billion on a cash and debt-free basis. Delphi expects the transaction to be 15 cents accretive to earnings per share starting in 2016, excluding one-time expenses for integration.

“This transaction strengthens Delphi’s leadershipposition in the automotive electrical architecture market, while also providing growth opportunities in HellermannTyton’s adjacent industrial end markets,” said Kevin Clark, Delphi president and chief executive officer. “The combined capabilities will allow Delphi to further capitalize on future growth trends while creating significant value for our customers and shareholders.”

About Delphi

Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE: DLPH) is a leading global technology company for automotive and commercial vehicle markets delivering solutions that help make vehicles safe, green and connected. Headquartered in Gillingham, U.K., Delphi operates technical centers, manufacturing sites and customer support services in 33 countries. Visit www.delphi.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release, as well as other statements made by Delphi Automotive PLC (the “Company”), contain forward-looking statements that reflect, when made, the Company's current views with respect to current events and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are subject to many risks, uncertainties and factors relating to the Company's operations and business environment, which may cause the actual results of the Company to be materially different from any future results. All statements that address future operating, financial or business performance or the Company's strategies or expectations are forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements are discussed under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect the Company. It should be remembered that the price of the ordinary shares and any income from them can go down as well as up. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events and/or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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Investor Contact:

Jessica Holscott

248.813.2312

Jessica.Holscott@delphi.com

Media Contact:

Andrea Knapp

248.813.1226

Andrea.Knapp@delphi.com