Autoliv raises Q4 2026 dividend 15% to $1 per share
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Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) declared a fourth-quarter 2026 dividend of $1.00 per share, up 15% from 87 cents. Based on shares outstanding as of November 9, 2026, the company said this equals an annualized total dividend of approximately $287 million. Holders of record at the close of business on November 20, 2026 are scheduled to receive payment December 9, 2026 for common stock and December 10, 2026 for Swedish Depository Receipts; the respective ex-dates are November 20, 2026 and November 19, 2026.
The board expanded from nine to ten directors and elected Joachim Rosenberg, effective immediately, for a term ending at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. It also amended its bylaws effective immediately, updating stockholder nomination and proposal notice rules, requiring more information about nominees—including derivative, hedging and similar transactions—and consent to a background check, and establishing Delaware or federal courts, as applicable, as the exclusive forum for certain claims against the company.
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- Moderate pointQuarterly dividend rises 15% to $1.00 per share.
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On November 9, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Autoliv, Inc. (the “Company”) expanded the size of the Board from nine to ten members and elected Mr. Joachim Rosenberg to fill the vacancy, effective immediately. Mr. Rosenberg has a term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Mr. Rosenberg will enter into an indemnification agreement substantially in the form of the indemnification agreement previously entered into with each of the Company’s existing officers and directors, a form of which has been filed as Exhibit 10.6 to Form 10-Q (File No. 001-12933), filed October 25, 2019. The Company will compensate Mr. Rosenberg consistent with its other independent directors in connection with his appointment to the Board. There are no transactions in which Mr. Rosenberg has an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Rosenberg and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as a director.
A copy of the press release dated November 10, 2026, announcing the appointment of Mr. Rosenberg is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
On November 9, 2026, the Board amended the Company’s Third Restated By-Laws, effective immediately.
The amendments to the Company’s By-Laws were made primarily to, among other things, (i) modernize the advance notice by-law provision regarding stockholder nominations and business proposals, including updates to notice deadlines and to address rules adopted by the SEC relating to universal proxy cards; (ii) require additional information about persons nominated for election as directors by stockholders, including disclosure of derivative, hedging and similar transactions, and consent to a background check; and (iii) adopt a forum selection by-law provision providing that Delaware or federal courts, as applicable, shall be the exclusive forum for certain claims against the Company. Additionally, the By-Laws were amended to modernize various administrative provisions, as well as to make clarifying, conforming, or technical revisions.
The foregoing description of the amendments to the Company’s By-Laws is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Fourth Restated By-Laws, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 3.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
Fourth Quarter Dividend
In a press release dated November 9, 2026, the Company announced that the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share for the fourth quarter of 2026. The dividend will be payable on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 to the holders of Company common stock and on Thursday, December 10, 2026 to the holders of the Company's Swedish Depository Receipts. The dividend payments will be made to holders of record on the close of business on Friday, November 20, 2026.
A copy of the press release dated November 9, 2026 regarding the fourth quarter dividend is filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference
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PRESS RELEASE
Appendix 99.1
Autoliv Appoints Joachim Rosenberg to its Board of Directors
(Boston, USA, November 10, 2026) – Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, announces that it has added a new independent member to its Board of Directors effective today.
On November 10, 2026, Autoliv announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Joachim Rosenberg as an independent director to the Autoliv Board of Directors. With the addition of Mr. Rosenberg, Autoliv has expanded its Board size from nine to ten directors
Mr. Rosenberg most recently served as Executive Vice President, Volvo Group Strategic Initiatives and President, Volvo Energy from January 2023 to September 2024. This was part of a twenty-year career with Volvo Group companies, including senior leadership roles also across major, related joint ventures and alliances. Leadership roles within the Volvo Group included EVP, Volvo Group; Chairman of UD Trucks; EVP, Group Truck Sales and President, Volvo Group Asia Truck Operations.
Mr. Rosenberg previously spent eight years at McKinsey & Company, Inc. in Sweden and the US, working with industrial and consumer goods blue chip companies with a special focus on the automotive sector and major performance improvement programs. Mr. Rosenberg joined the Board of Directors of Johnson Matthey Plc, in July 2026 and also serves on its Audit, Nomination, and Remuneration Committees. Mr. Rosenberg also serves, and has served, on the boards of directors of several privately held European companies.
“I am pleased that Joachim joins the Autoliv Board of Directors, bringing a wealth of experience in Asian operations, strategic initiatives management, and deep knowledge of global automotive operations,” said Jan Carlson, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Autoliv, Inc. “Joachim’s experience is a welcome addition to the Autoliv Board.”
Mr. Rosenberg is appointed for a term expiring at the 2027 Annual General Meeting of Stockholders at which time the Board is expected to return to nine members with the retirement of Mr. Leif Johansson.
Inquiries:
Investors & Analysts: ir@autoliv.com
Anders Trapp, Tel +46 709 578 171, Henrik Kaar, Tel +46 709 578 114
Media: media@autoliv.com
Gabriella Etemad, Tel +46 70 612 64 24, Emelie Ericson, Tel +46 70 957 81 35
About Autoliv
Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV; Nasdaq Stockholm: ALIV.sdb) is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world, as well as mobility safety solutions, such as commercial vehicles and electrical safety solutions. At Autoliv, we challenge and re-define the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2025, our products saved approximately 40,000 lives and reduced around 600,000 injuries.
We have operations in 25 countries, and we drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers. Our 64,000 employees are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. Sales in 2025 amounted to $10.8 billion. For more information go to www.autoliv.com.
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This report contains statements that are not historical facts but rather forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include those that address activities, events or developments that Autoliv, Inc. or its management believes or anticipates may occur in the future. All forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations, various assumptions and data available from third parties. Our expectations and assumptions are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will materialize or prove to be correct as forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual future results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those set out in the forward-looking statements, including general economic conditions and fluctuations in the global automotive market. For any forward-looking statements contained in this or any other document, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and we assume no obligation to update publicly or revise any such statements in light of new information or future events, except as required by law.
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PRESS RELEASE
Appendix 99.2
Autoliv Declares Increased Quarterly Dividend
(Boston, USA, November 9, 2026) – Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIV.sdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend for the fourth quarter of 2026. Autoliv’s quarterly dividend is increased by 15% to one dollar per share, from 87 cents, for the fourth quarter of 2026.
Assuming number of shares outstanding as of November 9, 2026, this equals an annualized total dividend of approximately $287 million.
“This substantial dividend increase reflects the Board's confidence in the strength of our business, our financial discipline, and our ability to generate sustainable cash flow in both favorable and challenging market environments,” said Jan Carlson, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Autoliv, Inc. “We remain focused on creating enduring long-term value for our shareholders through our share repurchase program, our competitive dividends, and by producing best in class automotive safety systems that save lives worldwide, every day.”
To holders of record on the close of business on Friday, November 20, 2026 the dividend will be payable on:
The ex-date will be:
Inquiries:
Investors & Analysts: Anders Trapp, Tel +46 709 578 171
Investors & Analysts: Henrik Kaar, Tel +46 709 578 114
Media: Gabriella Etemad, Tel +46 706 126 424
This information is information that Autoliv, Inc. is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the contact person set out above, at 5:00 p.m. ET on November 9, 2026.
About Autoliv
Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV; Nasdaq Stockholm: ALIV.sdb) is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world, as well as mobility safety solutions, such as commercial vehicles and electrical safety solutions. At Autoliv, we challenge and re-define the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2025, our products saved approximately 40,000 lives and reduced around 600,000 injuries.
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We have operations in 25 countries, and we drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers. Our 64,000 employees are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. Sales in 2025 amounted to $10.8 billion. For more information go to www.autoliv.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This report contains statements that are not historical facts but rather forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include those that address activities, events or developments that Autoliv, Inc. or its management believes or anticipates may occur in the future. All forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations, various assumptions and data available from third parties. Our expectations and assumptions are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will materialize or prove to be correct as forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual future results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those set out in the forward-looking statements, including general economic conditions and fluctuations in the global automotive market. For any forward-looking statements contained in this or any other document, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and we assume no obligation to update publicly or revise any such statements in light of new information or future events, except as required by law.
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