ALV Files 8-K Detailing Upcoming CFO Change Effective Jan 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) filed an 8-K to disclose the planned resignation of Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Finance, Fredrik Westin. According to the filing, Mr. Westin delivered notice on June 30, 2025 and will remain in his role through the six-month contractual notice period ending December 31, 2025, with a final separation date of January 1, 2026 unless mutually adjusted. The company states that the resignation is not related to any disagreement over financial reporting, controls, or corporate policies. Westin will continue to receive normal compensation during the transition, consistent with his employment agreement. A press release dated June 30, 2025 (filed as Exhibit 99.1) provides additional context and is incorporated by reference. No successor has been named in this report and no other management or financial updates were provided. While the orderly notice period reduces immediate disruption risk, CFO turnover is generally regarded as a governance event that can introduce uncertainty regarding future financial strategy, investor communication, and capital allocation. Investors will monitor forthcoming announcements on succession planning and any potential shifts in Autoliv’s financial direction as the world’s largest automotive safety supplier manages this leadership transition.

Positive

• Orderly six-month transition period reduces operational disruption risk and allows time for a structured CFO succession process.
• No reported disagreements on accounting or controls lessens concerns about underlying financial integrity or impending restatements.

Negative

• Loss of an experienced CFO introduces uncertainty around future financial strategy and could affect investor confidence until a successor is announced.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

TL;DR – CFO resignation introduces governance risk but orderly transition and no dispute temper negativity.

CFO changes are material because they affect financial stewardship, investor confidence, and relationships with rating agencies. Westin has overseen Autoliv’s cost-containment efforts and capital structure optimization; his departure could slow ongoing initiatives. The six-month notice period provides ample time for a search and knowledge transfer, mitigating operational disruption. The company clarifies there is no disagreement on accounting matters, reducing concern about potential restatements or control weaknesses. Still, absent a named successor, investors face interim uncertainty that can pressure valuation multiples until clarity is provided.

Equity Portfolio Manager

TL;DR – Event is modestly negative but not transformative; monitor succession timeline.

Turnover at the CFO level typically triggers short-term share volatility, yet orderly exits without accounting disputes tend to have limited long-term impact. Autoliv’s fundamentals—dominant airbag market share and improving operating margins—remain unchanged by this filing. Key watch items are 1) identification of an external or internal successor with automotive experience, and 2) maintenance of cost-reduction targets vital to margin expansion amid EV platform shifts. Unless delays or strategy shifts emerge, I view the impact as neutral for diversified portfolios but note a potential sentiment overhang in the near term.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 30, 2025

Autoliv, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			001-12933	Not applicable
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
Klarabergsviadukten 70, Section D 5th Floor, Box 70381,
Stockholm, Sweden				SE-107 24
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

+46 8 587 20 600

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

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

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock (par value $1.00 per share)		ALV		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On June 30, 2025, Autoliv, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Fredrik Westin had notified the Company of his intent to resign from his position as the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Finance of the Company.

Mr. Westin's resignation will be effective January 1, 2026, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, following the expiration of the six-month notice period continuing through December 31, 2025 as required by Mr. Westin's employment agreement with the Company. His departure is not due to any disagreement between Mr. Westin and the Company relating to the Company’s financial reporting or condition, policies or practices.

Per the terms of his employment agreement, Mr. Westin is entitled to his normal compensation through the duration of his notice period.

A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) EXHIBITS

99.1		Press Release of Autoliv, Inc. dated June 30, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release of Autoliv, Inc. dated June 30, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

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

	AUTOLIV, INC
	By:		/s/ Anthony J. Nellis
	Name:		Anthony J. Nellis
	Title:		Executive Vice President, Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Date: July 2, 2025

FAQ

Why is Autoliv (ALV) filing an 8-K on June 30, 2025?

The filing announces CFO Fredrik Westin’s intention to resign, effective January 1, 2026 after a six-month notice period.

Did the CFO’s resignation involve any accounting disagreements?

No. Autoliv states the departure is not due to disagreements over financial reporting, policies, or practices.

When will Fredrik Westin leave Autoliv?

Unless otherwise agreed, Mr. Westin will serve through December 31, 2025, with an official separation date of January 1, 2026.

Will the CFO receive severance payments?

Per his employment agreement, Mr. Westin will receive normal compensation during the six-month notice period; no additional severance is disclosed.

Has Autoliv named a successor for the CFO position?

No successor is mentioned in the 8-K; the company has not yet announced replacement plans.