Autoliv Inc 8-K/A, filed Feb 24, 2022
Autoliv Inc (ALV)
About this 8-K/A
Autoliv Inc filed this 8-K/A on February 24, 2022, reporting on events of February 22, 2022.
Items reported
- Item 7.01: Regulation FD disclosure
- Item 8.01: Other events
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On February 22, 2022, Autoliv, Inc. (“Autoliv”) issued a release (the “Release”) announcing that it has renewed its Euro Medium Term Note Programme (the “EMTN Programme”). Under the EMTN Programme, Autoliv may issue, from time to time, notes guaranteed by Autoliv ASP, Inc. (the “Guarantor”) in the equivalent amount of up to EUR 3,000,000,000 in various currencies. The EMTN Programme was renewed for a period of one year. A copy of the Release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Notes issued under the EMTN Programme have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), will only be offered and sold outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S under the Act and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements under the Act.
The information in this report (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Act or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
| Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
First Quarter Dividend
In a press release dated February 22, 2022, Autoliv announced that the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.64 cents per share for the first quarter of 2022. The dividend will be payable on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 to the Company stockholders of record on the close of business on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
A copy of the press release dated February 22, 2022 regarding the first 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
| 99.1 | Press Release of Autoliv, Inc. dated February 22, 2022 (EMTN Renewal). | |
| 99.2 | Press Release of Autoliv, Inc. dated February 22, 2022 (Dividend Declaration). | |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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| 99.1 | Press Release of Autoliv, Inc. dated February 22, 2022 (EMTN Renewal). | |
| 99.2 | Press Release of Autoliv, Inc. dated February 22, 2022 (Dividend Declaration). | |
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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, General Counsel and Secretary | |
Date: February 24, 2022
Exhibit 99.1
| PRESS RELEASE |
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Autoliv: Board of Directors approves renewal of EMTN Programme
(Stockholm, Sweden, February 22, 2022) – The Funding Committee of the Board of Directors of Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and Nasdaq Stockholm: ALIV.sdb) (the “Company”) approved today the renewal for one year of its €3,000,000,000 guaranteed euro medium term note programme (the “EMTN Programme”), which was originally established on 11 April 2019.
The renewal of the EMTN Programme will allow the Company to take advantage of the funding opportunities provided by the capital markets and institutional investors through the future issuance of notes (the “Notes”). The Notes issued by the Company under the EMTN Programme will be unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company’s subsidiary, Autoliv ASP, Inc. (the “Guarantor”).
The base listing particulars dated February 22, 2022 (the “Base Listing Particulars”), which has been prepared by the Company and the Guarantor in connection with the EMTN Programme, has been approved by Euronext Dublin and is available for viewing on the website of Euronext Dublin (http://www.ise.ie).
Inquiries
Treasury: Par-Ola Wirenlind, Tel +46 (0) 7 030 332 78
Investors & Analysts: Anders Trapp, Tel +46 (0) 8 587 206 71
Investors & Analysts: Henrik Kaar, Tel +46 (0)8 587 206 14
Media: Gabriella Ekelund, Tel +46 (70) 612 64 24
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 2021, our products saved close to 35,000 lives. Every year our products prevent more than 300,000 severe injuries.
Our more than 60,000 associates in 27 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 2021 amounted to US$8.2 billion. For more information go to www.autoliv.com
Important Information
NOTHING IN THIS COMMUNICATION CONSTITUTES AN OFFER TO SELL, OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY, ANY SECURITIES IN THE UNITED STATES OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DO SO. THE SECURITIES REFERRED TO IN THE BASE LISTING PARTICULARS (THE “SECURITIES”) HAVE NOT BEEN, AND WILL NOT BE, REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AND THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OR TO, OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OR BENEFIT OF, U.S. PERSONS (AS DEFINED IN REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT) EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE OR LOCAL SECURITIES LAWS.
Safe Harbor Statement
This communication 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. For any forward-looking statements contained in this communication 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.
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.ekelund@autoliv.com
Exhibit 99.2
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Autoliv Declares Quarterly Dividend
(Stockholm, Sweden, February 22, 2022) – 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 64 cents for the first quarter of 2022.
The dividend will be payable on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 to Autoliv shareholders of record on the close of business on Tuesday, March 8. The ex-date will be Monday, March 7, for holders of common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as well as for holders of Swedish Depository Receipts (SDRs) listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
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 Ekelund, 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 1:55 PM CET on February 22, 2022.
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 2021, our products saved close to 35,000 lives. Every year our products prevent more than 300,000 severe injuries.
Our more than 60,000 associates in 28 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 2021 amounted to US $ 8.2 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.
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.ekelund@autoliv.com