Every 8-K that Autoliv Inc (ALV) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Autoliv reported Q2 2026 net sales of $2,803 million, up 3.3% year over year, with organic sales growth of 1.0%, outperforming the estimated global light vehicle production decline of 0.3%. Asia, especially India and China, drove growth, while Americas and EMEA saw modest organic declines.
Operating income fell to $192 million from $247 million, mainly due to restructuring activities, but adjusted operating income rose 7.3% to $270 million, lifting adjusted operating margin to 9.6%. Diluted EPS declined to $1.35 from $2.16, while adjusted diluted EPS increased to $2.43 from $2.21.
Operating cash flow improved to a record second-quarter level of $434 million, with free operating cash flow more than doubling to $340 million, supporting a $0.87 per-share dividend and $200 million of share repurchases. The leverage ratio improved to 1.2x. Autoliv will discontinue manufacturing in Türkiye, expecting total restructuring charges of $142 million and annual savings of $40 million by 2028. The company reaffirmed 2026 guidance of around 0% organic sales growth, adjusted operating margin of about 10.5–11% and operating cash flow of roughly $1.2 billion.
Autoliv, Inc. announced that Kevin Fox plans to resign as President, Autoliv Americas. He will remain in his current role through August 31, 2026, then serve as executive senior advisor to the CEO until February 28, 2027 to support the leadership transition.
The company states his departure is for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with Autoliv. A recruitment process has begun for his successor. During the interim period after August 31, 2026, Anthony Nellis, EVP Legal Affairs, General Counsel and Secretary, will act as President, Autoliv Americas, and his base salary will increase by 30% while he holds the acting role.
Autoliv, Inc. has approved a plan to close its manufacturing plants in Türkiye, which produce steering wheels, airbags, and seatbelts, as part of a wider EMEA capacity alignment. The company expects a final pre-tax charge of approximately $142 million, mostly in the second quarter of 2026, including a $13 million non-cash write-off and about $129 million of cash costs mainly for severance and employee retention. Around 2,200 employees in Türkiye will be affected, with production moved to other EMEA facilities, and the full closure anticipated in the first half of 2028. Autoliv estimates an annual pre-tax benefit of about $40 million from 2027, fully realized in fiscal 2028. The company also reported that stockholders elected nine directors, approved 2025 executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratified Ernst & Young AB as auditor. Separately, the board declared a second-quarter 2026 dividend of $0.87 per share for common stock and Swedish Depository Receipts, payable in June 2026 to holders of record in May.
Autoliv, Inc. reported Q1 2026 results showing modest sales growth but lower earnings. Net sales rose to $2,753 million, up 6.8% year over year, with organic sales up 0.8%, outperforming the global light vehicle production decline of 3.4%. Growth was driven mainly by strong performance in Asia, especially India and China.
Profitability softened despite a 10% increase in gross profit to $526 million. Operating income fell 6.7% to $237 million, and operating margin declined to 8.6%, with adjusted operating margin at 8.9%. Diluted earnings per share decreased from $2.14 to $1.88, while adjusted diluted EPS slipped to $2.05.
Cash generation was weak in the quarter: operating cash flow was negative $76 million, and free operating cash flow was negative $159 million, mainly due to higher working capital after strong March sales and prior high payables. The balance sheet remained solid, with a leverage ratio of 1.3x and cash and cash equivalents of $342 million. The company paid a dividend of $0.87 per share and maintained full-year 2026 guidance for around 0% organic sales growth, an adjusted operating margin of about 10.5–11%, operating cash flow around $1.2 billion, and capex below 5% of sales, assuming light vehicle production declines about 1% and current tariff and macro conditions persist.
Autoliv, Inc. announced that its Board appointed Monika Grama as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Finance, effective April 1, 2026, succeeding Fredrik Westin, who leaves on March 31, 2026. Grama has held senior finance and leadership roles within Autoliv’s EMEA division and Autoliv Romania since 2009.
Her employment agreement includes a lump-sum severance equal to 1.5 times base salary upon certain qualifying terminations, subject to a settlement agreement with release and restrictive covenants. Autoliv also renewed its Euro Medium Term Note Programme for one year, allowing future note issuances of up to €3,000,000,000, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Autoliv ASP, Inc., to non-U.S. investors under Regulation S. The communication emphasizes that it is not an offer to sell securities.
Autoliv, Inc. is updating its board and setting plans for its 2026 Annual Stockholders Meeting. Director Martin Lundstedt has chosen not to stand for re-election, and his board service will end at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Director Franz-Josef Kortüm, who has reached the mandatory retirement age under the company’s governance guidelines, will also leave the board at that time. Following the meeting, the board will be reduced from eleven to nine members, with all other current directors nominated for re-election.
The 2026 Annual Meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2026, will be held in person, and stockholders of record at the close of business on March 11, 2026 are entitled to vote. Autoliv describes itself as the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, reporting $10.8 billion in sales in 2025, operations in 25 countries, 13 technical centers, and about 64,000 employees.
Autoliv, Inc. filed a current report to furnish a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.
The company highlights several non-GAAP measures such as organic sales, adjusted operating income and margin, adjusted diluted EPS, net debt, adjusted EBITDA, free operating cash flow, cash conversion, leverage ratio, and adjusted return on capital employed. Management states these metrics are intended to supplement GAAP results and help investors understand the company’s core business performance.
Autoliv, Inc. disclosed an update to the timing of its previously announced CFO transition. The company stated that Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Finance, Fredrik Westin, who had earlier notified the company of his intent to resign effective January 1, 2026, unless otherwise agreed, has now agreed with Autoliv to move his effective resignation date to March 31, 2026. The filing notes that, under the terms of his employment agreement, Mr. Westin will continue to receive his normal compensation through the duration of his employment. A related press release dated December 29, 2025 is included as an exhibit.
Autoliv, Inc. announced a fourth-quarter cash dividend of $0.87 per share. The dividend is payable on December 10, 2025 to holders of the company’s common stock and on December 11, 2025 to holders of the Company’s Swedish Depository Receipts. Shareholders of record at the close of business on November 21, 2025 will receive the payment.
Autoliv, Inc. announced a new debt financing, issuing EUR 300,000,000 notes due October 29, 2030 with a 3.000% annual coupon, priced at 99.771% of nominal. The notes were offered in Regulation S transactions and are not registered under the U.S. Securities Act.
Autoliv ASP, Inc. guarantees all payments on the notes. Application has been made for admission to the official list and trading on the Global Exchange Market of Euronext Dublin. An amount equivalent to the net proceeds will be allocated to Eligible Projects in Clean Transportation, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, or De‑carbonization of Operations and Products. The notes were issued under the company’s EMTN programme via a pricing supplement dated October 27, 2025.
Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) furnished its third-quarter 2025 results via a press release attached to an 8‑K. The company reported Q3 performance and highlighted several non‑GAAP metrics management uses to evaluate its core operations.
The press release (Exhibit 99.1) references measures such as “organic sales,” “adjusted operating income/margin,” “adjusted EPS – diluted,” “free operating cash flow,” “adjusted EBITDA,” “net debt,” “cash conversion,” “leverage ratio,” and “adjusted ROCE.” These are presented as supplements to GAAP and are incorporated by reference.
Autoliv, Inc. approved a retention equity award for Mr. Magnus Jarlegren to support leadership stability and business continuity. On September 8, 2025, the company’s Compensation Committee authorized time-vested restricted stock units with a grant date value of $900,000.
The award will be granted effective November 17, 2025 and will cliff vest on the third anniversary of that grant date, as long as Mr. Jarlegren remains employed through the vesting date. The award is made under Autoliv’s 1997 Stock Incentive Plan and a previously approved 2024 Restricted Stock Units grant agreement.
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.