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): May 9, 2024
Autoliv, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-12933 |
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51-0378542 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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Klarabergsviadukten 70, Section B, 7th Floor, |
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Box 70381, Stockholm, Sweden |
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SE-107 24 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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+46 8 587 206 00
(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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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock (par value $1.00 per share) |
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ALV |
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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 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On May 10, 2024, Autoliv, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”), where a total of 66,859,686 shares were represented in person or by valid proxy. The proposals presented at the Annual Meeting are described in detail in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2024. At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s stockholders took the following actions:
Election of Directors
Mr. Mikael Bratt, Ms. Laurie Brlas, Mr. Jan Carlson, Mr. Hasse Johansson, Mr. Leif Johansson, Mr. Franz-Josef Kortüm, Mr. Frédéric Lissalde, Dr. Xiaozhi Liu, Mr. Gustav Lundgren, Mr. Martin Lundstedt, and Mr. Thaddeus Senko were each elected to the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) for a one-year term until the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders.
The votes cast were as follows:
Mr. Mikael Bratt: 65,163,518 votes for, 341,733 votes withheld, and 1,354,435 broker non-votes.
Ms. Laurie Brlas: 63,202,795 votes for, 2,302,456 votes withheld, and 1,354,435 broker non-votes.
Mr. Jan Carlson: 62,570,683 votes for, 2,934,568 votes withheld, and 1,354,435 broker non-votes.
Mr. Hasse Johansson: 64,970,250 votes for, 535,001 votes withheld, and 1,354,435 broker non-votes.
Mr. Leif Johansson: 58,033,277 votes for, 7,471,974 votes withheld, and 1,354,435 broker non-votes.
Mr. Franz-Josef Kortüm: 63,182,725 votes for, 2,322,526 votes withheld, and 1,354,435 broker non-votes.
Mr. Frédéric Lissalde: 63,157,477 votes for, 2,347,774 votes withheld, and 1,354,435 broker non-votes.
Dr. Xiaozhi Liu: 64,831,095 votes for, 674,156 votes withheld, and 1,354,435 broker non-votes.
Mr. Gustav Lundgren: 64,158,783 votes for, 1,346,468 votes withheld, and 1,354,435 broker non-votes.
Mr. Martin Lundstedt: 65,172,990 votes for, 332,261 votes withheld, and 1,354,435 broker non-votes.
Mr. Thaddeus Senko: 65,041,790 votes for, 463,461 votes withheld, and 1,354,435 broker non-votes.
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation
63,520,375 votes for, 1,234,365 votes against, 750,510 abstentions, and 1,354,435 broker non-votes.
Ratification of appointment of independent registered public accountants
61,430,075 votes for, 5,248,477 votes against, 181,134 abstentions and 0 broker non-votes.
A copy of the press release dated May 13, 2024 regarding the results of the Annual Meeting is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
Second Quarter Dividend
In a press release dated May 9, 2024, the Company announced that the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.68 cents per share for the second quarter of 2024. The dividend will be payable on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 to the holders of Company common stock and on Thursday, June 13, 2024 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 Thursday, May 23, 2024.
A copy of the press release dated May 9, 2024 regarding the second quarter dividend is filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT INDEX
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.
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AUTOLIV, INC |
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/s/ Anthony J. Nellis |
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Anthony J. Nellis |
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Executive Vice President, Legal Affairs and General Counsel |
Date: May 14, 2024
PRESS RELEASE
Exhibit 99.1
Autoliv Announces Results of 2024 Annual General Meeting of Stockholders
(Stockholm, Sweden, May 13, 2024) – Autoliv, Inc., (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIV.sdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today announced the results of its annual general meeting of stockholders held on May 10, 2024.
Annual General Meeting of Stockholders
The Company’s 2024 Annual General Meeting of Stockholders (AGM) voted for approval of the following proposals:
•The election of Mikael Bratt, Laurie Brlas, Jan Carlson, Hasse Johansson, Leif Johansson, Franz-Josef Kortüm, Frédéric Lissalde, Xiaozhi Liu, Gustav Lundgren, Martin Lundstedt, and Thaddeus “Ted” Senko as directors of the Board for a one-year term ending at the 2025 AGM;
•The non-binding, advisory resolution to approve the Company’s 2023 executive compensation for its named executive officers; and
•The ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young AB as the Company’s independent auditing firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
Committees of the Board
At the Board meeting, the Board approved the membership of its standing committees as follows:
•Audit and Risk Committee:
Ted Senko (Chair), Laurie Brlas, Hasse Johansson, and Gustav Lundgren
•Leadership Development and Compensation Committee:
Frédéric Lissalde (Chair), Leif Johansson, Xiaozhi Liu, and Martin Lundstedt
•Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee:
Leif Johansson (Chair), Laurie Brlas, Franz-Josef Kortüm, and Frédéric Lissalde
Chairman
The Board resolved that Jan Carlson continues to serve as the Chairman of the Board.
Inquiries:
Investors & Analysts: Anders Trapp, Tel +46 (0)8 587 206 71
Investors & Analysts: Henrik Kaar, Tel +46 (0)8 587 206 14
Media: Gabriella Etemad, Tel +46 (0)70 612 64 24
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Autoliv Inc. Box 70381, 107 24 Stockholm, Sweden Visiting address: World Trade Center, Klarabergsviadukten 70, B7, 111 64 Stockholm Phone: +46 (0)8 58720614 E-mail: henrik.kaar@autoliv.com |
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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 pedestrian protection, connected safety services and safety solutions for riders of powered two wheelers. At Autoliv, we challenge and re-define the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2023, our products saved 35,000 lives and reduced more than 450,000 injuries.
Our 70,000 associates in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 14 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks. Sales in 2023 amounted to US $ 10.5 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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Autoliv Inc. Box 70381, 107 24 Stockholm, Sverige Besöksadress: World Trade Center, Klarabergsviadukten 70, B7, 111 64 Stockholm Tfn: +46 (0)8 58720614 E-mail: henrik.kaar@autoliv.com |
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PRESS RELEASE
Exhibit 99.2
Autoliv Declares Quarterly Dividend
(Detroit, Michigan, USA, 2024) – 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 of 68 cents for the second quarter of 2024.
To holders of record on the close of business on Thursday, May 23, the dividend will be payable on:
•Wednesday, June 12, 2024, to holders of Autoliv common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Common Stock); and
•Thursday, June 13, 2024, to holders of Autoliv Swedish Depository Receipts listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (SDRs).
The ex-date will be Wednesday, May 22, 2024, for holders of Common Stock and SDRs.
Inquiries:
Investors & Analysts: Anders Trapp, Tel +46 (0)8 587 206 71
Investors & Analysts: Henrik Kaar, Tel +46 (0)8 587 206 14
Media: Gabriella Etemad, Tel +46 (0)8 587 206 02
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 05:20 p.m. ET on May 9, 2024.
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 pedestrian protection, connected safety services and safety solutions for riders of powered two wheelers. At Autoliv, we challenge and re-define the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2023, our products saved 35,000 lives and reduced more than 450,000 injuries.
Our 70,000 associates in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 14 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks. Sales in 2023 amounted to US $ 10.5 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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Autoliv Inc. Box 70381, 107 24 Stockholm, Sweden Visiting address: World Trade Center, Klarabergsviadukten 70, B7, 111 64 Stockholm Phone: +46 (0)8 587 20600 E-mail: gabriella.etemad@autoliv.com |
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