---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-22-176998"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ALV"
cik: "0001034670"
company_name: "AUTOLIV INC"
filed_at: "2022-06-21T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-25T00:13:08.011244+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Autoliv reiterates FY2022 guidance despite China lockdowns and inflation headwinds

## Summary
- Chinese LVP declined >40% YoY in April, recovered to flat in May; Q2 China LVP forecast lowered 11% from April.
- Price increase negotiations with customers progressing, some retroactive to cover early 2022 costs; cost reductions underway (headcount, projects, consultants).
- Reiterated FY2022 organic sales growth of 12-17% and adjusted operating margin of 5.5-7.0%, assuming global LVP growth 0-5%.
- Government incentives and improved semiconductor availability expected to drive H2 recovery in China.
- Healthy balance sheet; committed to shareholder-friendly capital allocation as per Capital Markets Day.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-22-176998
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ALV
- cik: 0001034670
- company_name: AUTOLIV INC
- filed_at: 2022-06-21T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1034670/000119312522176998/0001193125-22-176998-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1034670/000119312522176998/d335988d8k.htm

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