SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K [x] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000, Or [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD
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Commission file Number: 001-12933 | ||
AUTOLIV, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware (State or other juris- diction of incorporation or organization) |
51-0378542
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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World Trade Center, Klarabergsviadukten 70, SE-107 24 Stockholm, Sweden (Address of principal executive offices) |
N/A (zip Code) |
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+46 8 587 20 600 (Registrants telephone number, including area code) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class: |
Name of each exchange on which registered: |
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share Swedish Depositary Receipts |
New York Stock Exchange Stockholm Stock Exchange |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
The aggregate market value of the Common Stock held by non-affiliates, based
Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 22 DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 1. Portions of Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended 2. Portions of definitive Proxy Statement dated March 5, 2001, for the annual
stockholders meeting to be held April 24, 2001 (the "2001 3. Certain Exhibits of Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File #333-23813)
General Autoliv, Inc. ("Autoliv"), a Delaware holding corporation with principal
Shares of Autoliv common stock are traded on the New York Stock Exchange AAB, a Swedish corporation, is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier to the automotive industry of car occupant restraint systems. Starting with seat belts in 1956, AAB expanded its product lines to include seat belt pretensioners (1989), frontal airbags (1991), side-impact airbags (1994), steering wheels (1995) and seat sub-systems (1996). ASP, an Indiana Corporation, pioneered airbag technology in 1968 and has since grown into one of the world's leading producers of airbag modules and inflators. ASP designs, develops and manufactures airbag inflators, modules and airbag cushions, seat belts and steering wheels. It sells inflators and modules for use in driver, passenger, side-impact and knee bolster airbag systems for worldwide automotive markets. _______________________________ * THIS FORM 10-K CONTAINS STATEMENTS WHICH ARE NOT HISTORICAL FACTS BUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT INVOLVE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT COULD CAUSE THE COMPANY'S RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM WHAT IS PROJECTED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: HIGHER RAW MATERIAL COSTS OR OTHER EXPENSES; A MAJOR LOSS OF CUSTOMERS; INCREASED COMPETITIVE PRICING PRESSURE ON THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS; FAILURE TO DEVELOP OR COMMERCIALIZE SUCCESSFULLY NEW PRODUCTS OR TECHNOLOGIES; THE OUTCOME OF PENDING AND FUTURE LITIGATION AND GOVERNMENTAL PROCEDURES; CHANGES IN LAWS OR REGULATIONS, INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL; PLANT DISRUPTIONS OR SHUTDOWNS DUE TO ACCIDENTS, NATURAL ACTS OR GOVERNMENTAL ACTION; PRODUCT LIABILITY AND RECALL ISSUES; AND OTHER DIFFICULTIES IN IMPROVING MARGIN OR FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE. IN ADDITON, THE COMPANY'S FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS COULD BE AFFECTED BY GENERAL INDUSTRY AND MARKET CONDITIONS AND GROWTH RATES, GENERAL DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS INCLUDING CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS AND OTHER FACTORS. THE COMPANY UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PUBLICLY ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WHETHER AS A RESULT OF NEW INFORMATION OR FUTURE EVENTS. Autoliv is one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive occupant safety restraint systems with a broad range of product offerings including modules and components for passenger and driver-side airbags, side-impact airbag protection systems, seat belts, steering wheels, safety seats and other safety systems and products. Autoliv has production facilities in 29 countries and has as customers almost all of the world's largest car manufacturers. Autoliv employs approximately 28,000 people and its head office is located in Stockholm, Sweden and employs about 35 people. Autoliv's sales in 2000 were $4.1 billion, approximately 70% of which consisted of airbags and associated products and approximately 30% of which consisted of seat belts and associated products. Autoliv's major markets are in Europe and the United States. Financial Information on Segments Autoliv considers its products to be components of integrated car passenger protection systems, which fall within a single industry segment. The financial data relating to Autoliv's business in such segment over the last three fiscal years is contained in the Financial Statements of the Annual Report (pages 23-34 of the printed report) and is incorporated herein by reference. A statement of net sales by product group for the last three years is contained in Note 17 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of the Annual Report and is incorporated herein by reference. Financial Information on Geographic Areas Financial information concerning Autoliv's geographic areas is included in Note 17 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of the Annual Report, and is incorporated herein by reference. Products, Market and Competition Information concerning products, markets and competition is included in the
sections entitled "The Market" and "Autoliv's Safety Systems"
in the Annual Major Customers Information concerning major customers is included in the section entitled "The Market" in the Annual Report and is incorporated herein by reference (page 10 in the printed report). Research and Development Expenses incurred for research and development activities were $195.7 million,
$197.3 million and $176.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999
and 1998. Further information is included in the section entitled "Research
and Development" of the Annual Report and is incorporated herein by reference
(pages 14 and 17 in the printed report). Including joint venture operations, Autoliv has approximately 80 wholly or partially owned production facilities located in 29 countries, consisting of both component factories and assembly factories. See "Item 2. Properties" for a description of Autoliv's principal properties. The component factories manufacture inflators, initiators, textile cushions, webbing materials, electronics, pressed steel parts, springs and overmoulded steel parts used in seat belt and airbag assembly, seat subsystems, and steering wheels. The assembly factories source components from a number of parties, including Autoliv's own component factories, and assemble complete restraint systems for "just-in-time" delivery to customers. The products manufactured by Autoliv's wholly owned assembly factories in 2000 consisted of almost 60 million complete seat belt systems (nearly 30 million of which were fitted with pretensioners), and about 43 million airbag modules (including almost 17 million side impact airbags). Autoliv's "just-in-time" delivery systems have been designed to accommodate the specific requirements of each customer for low levels of inventory and rapid stock delivery service. "Just-in-time" deliveries require manufacturing in geographic areas close to the customers which allows for rapid delivery to customers. The fact that the major automobile manufacturers are continually expanding production activities into more countries and require the same or similar safety systems as produced in Europe, Japan or the US increases the importance to suppliers of having production capacity in several countries. Mergers and acquisitions among the customers also further this trend. Automobile manufacturers are seeking competitive quotes from suppliers and demand significant staged price reductions over a product's life cycle. In line with its customers' purchasing strategies, Autoliv has implemented cost-saving programs which management believes will help reduce Autoliv's own material, production and administrative costs. If the supply of raw materials and components is not disrupted, the Autoliv
assembly operations generally are not constrained by capacity considerations. Quality Management Autoliv's products face extremely high reliability requirements. In order to meet high customer quality requirements and internal production efficiency requirements, Autoliv has for several years operated an advanced quality management system. The system is a zero defect rate system and is based upon preventive principles involving the measurement of a number of quality indicators. By reference to best practice within its industry segment, Autoliv has developed quality benchmarks applied throughout Autoliv and places great emphasis on continually improving the quality of its products, customer service and production processes.
Virtually all Autoliv companies (except for recently acquired companies) in North America and Europe are also certified according to QS-9000, an automotive quality standard. Virtually all of the remaining subsidiaries and joint ventures will be certified before the end of the year. Sources and Availability of Raw Materials and Components Autoliv's business uses many raw materials in the manufacture of its products, nearly all of which are generally available from a number of qualified suppliers. Peaks in worldwide demand have had an impact on raw material costs and availability, particularly with single or sole sourced supplies. Autoliv's business, however, has not generally experienced significant or long-term difficulty in obtaining raw materials. Autoliv's Dependence on Suppliers Autoliv may be dependent in certain instances on a single supplier for certain components. Delays or stoppages in the delivery of components could result in Autoliv being unable to supply complete products to its customers. Such delays or stoppages could result in Autoliv's customers having to halt their own production processes, which might result not only in loss of income to Autoliv on the reduced volume of supplied products but also in the customer seeking recoupment for consequential losses incurred due to its own lost production. Global Operations An important element of Autoliv's strategy has been to establish joint ventures to promote Autoliv's geographical expansion and technological development and to gain assistance in marketing Autoliv's full product line to local automobile manufacturers. Total sales of Autoliv's joint venture operations to outside customers aggregated approximately $ 328 million in 2000. These joint venture operations are accounted for according to the equity method. Autoliv typically contributes its design and production knowledge to the joint venture, with the local partner providing sales support and manufacturing facilities. Some of these local partners manufacture and sell standardized seat belt systems, but will, through the joint venture with Autoliv, be able to upgrade their technology to meet specific customer demands. In addition to joint ventures established in emerging markets, Autoliv has also, in certain instances, established joint ventures in markets such as France, either to strengthen its sales position or to gain access to the market. Autoliv joint ventures and foreign subsidiaries may be subject to the usual risks inherent in global operations, including, but not limited to: risks with respect to currency exchange rates; economic and political destabilization; other disruption of markets; restrictive laws and actions of certain governments (such as restrictions on transfers of funds, export duties and quotas, foreign customs and tariffs, and unexpected changes in regulatory environments); difficulty in obtaining distribution and support; nationalization; and the laws and policies of the United States, the European Union, and the World Trade Organization affecting trade, investment and loans; and tax laws. There can be no assurance that these factors will not have a material adverse
impact on Autoliv's ability to increase or maintain its international sales
or on its results of operations. Autoliv has developed a considerable amount of proprietary technology related to car occupant restraint systems and relies on a number of patents to protect such technology. Autoliv protects many of its innovations with patents, and vigorously protects and defends its patents, trademarks and know-how against infringement and unauthorized use. At present, Autoliv holds approximately 3,000 patents covering a large number of innovations and product ideas, mainly in the fields of seat belt and airbag technologies. In addition, Autoliv utilizes, and has access to, the patents of Autoliv's joint ventures and joint venture partners. These patents expire on various dates during the period 2001 to 2021. The expiration of any single patent is not expected to have a material adverse effect on Autoliv's financial position. Although Autoliv believes that its products and technology do not infringe the proprietary rights of others, there can be no assurance that third parties will not assert infringement claims against Autoliv in the future. In addition, there can be no assurance that any patents now owned by Autoliv, will afford protection against competitors that develop similar technology.
The customers of Autoliv are automobile manufacturers whose production volumes are dependent upon general economic conditions and the level of consumer spending. The volume of car production in Autoliv's most important markets in Europe, North America, and Asia has fluctuated from year to year, and such fluctuations will give rise to fluctuations in the demand for Autoliv's products.
A relatively small number of automobile manufacturers compose the existing customer base of Autoliv. Although business with any given customer is typically split into several contracts (usually one contract per car model), the loss of all of the business of certain customers could have a material adverse effect on Autoliv. Combined sales to Autoliv's largest customer represented approximately 20% and the largest contract 4% of total fiscal 2000 sales. See Note 16 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of the Annual Report, which is incorporated herein by reference.
As a consequence of the major automobile manufacturers' strong purchasing power,
and the competitive pressures on car occupant restraint system suppliers to
increase such suppliers' manufacturing capabilities, the unit prices of airbag
systems and seat belts will continue to decline in the future. In addition,
similar to other automobile component manufacturers, Autoliv expects that Autoliv
and its subsidiaries will, under certain circumstances, quote fixed or maximum
prices for long-term supply arrangements. The future profitability of Autoliv
will depend upon, among other things, its ability to continue to reduce its
per unit costs and maintain a cost structure, internally and with its suppliers,
that will enable it to remain cost-competitive. Autoliv's profitability may
also be influenced by its success in designing and marketing technological improvements
in car occupant restraint systems. Product Recalls The possibility of substantial product recalls could pose a significant commercial risk to Autoliv in the future. Autoliv carries product recall insurance with coverage limits that Autoliv management believes are sufficient to cover potential product recalls. A substantial product recall that is not covered by insurance or results in liabilities in excess of any coverage limits could have a material adverse effect on the financial condition and operating results of Autoliv.
Autoliv's business is not subject to significant seasonal fluctuations.
The automotive safety industry is subject to substantial regulation, both in the United States and in many other countries, which may affect the demand for Autoliv's products and Autoliv's manufacturing and development costs. These regulations are subject to frequent review by applicable regulatory authorities and other governmental entities, and are subject to change. In the United States, current federal legislation requires driver-side and passenger-side airbags in all new passenger cars, effective September 1, 1997, and in all new light vehicles (unloaded vehicle weight of 5,500 pounds or less), effective September 1, 1998. Changes in regulations could have a material adverse impact on Autoliv's operations and financial condition. Such regulations are subject to a number of factors that are not within the control of Autoliv, including adverse publicity regarding the safety risks of airbags to children and small adults, domestic and foreign political developments, and litigation relating to Autoliv's and its competitors' products. There can be no assurance that regulatory developments or adverse publicity will not adversely affect customer demand for automotive safety products of Autoliv's business. Such changes could also result in slower increases, or in decreases, in demand for automotive safety products in other countries. In June 1998 President Clinton signed into law the "Transportation Equity
Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21)", the omnibus highway transportation
spending bill passed by Congress. Contained within this bill was a provision
that directs the Department of Transportation to initiate a federal rulemaking
procedure for the purpose of mandating testing protocols and phase-in schedules
for advanced or "smart" restraints.
Since 1996, Autoliv has had an environmental plan, which is based on Autoliv's environmental policy (see the Company's web site: autoliv.com/overview). According to the plan, all Autoliv plants and units should become certified according to ISO 14001, an international standard for environmental management systems. So far, over 50% of Autoliv's plants (excl. recently acquired plants) have been certified according to the standard, including all major plants in Europe and North America. Autoliv has no pending environmental related problems to the best of Autoliv's management's knowledge.
At December 31, 2000, Autoliv and its subsidiaries had approximately 28,000 employees. Autoliv considers its labor relations to be good and has not experienced any major strike or other significant labor dispute for many years. The majority of Autoliv's employees in its subsidiaries in Sweden are unionized. The principal unions to which Autoliv's Swedish employees belong are the Swedish Metal Workers Union, the Swedish Union of Clerical and Technical Employees in Industry, the Swedish Foremen and Supervisors' Association and the Swedish Association of Graduated Engineers. Important unions to which some of Autoliv's employees in subsidiaries in countries other than Sweden belong are IG Metall and Textil und Bekleidung in Germany, Amalgamated Engineering and Electrical Union in the United Kingdom, the Metal Workers Union in Australia, the Union of Needletraders and Industrial and Textile Employees in the United States, Confederation Generale des Travaileurs in France and Federacion Minerometalurgica, Union General de Trabajadores and Comisiones Obereras in Spain. In Sweden, wages and general working conditions are typically the subject of
centrally negotiated collective bargaining agreements. Within the limits established
by these agreements, Autoliv's subsidiaries negotiate directly with the local
unions representing the employees. In Australia, France and Under Swedish law, Autoliv's subsidiaries must negotiate important changes in operations and working conditions with the unions representing its employees. Although these negotiations may from time to time affect the timing of certain management decisions and actions, Autoliv's experience is that such negotiations contribute to good labor relations. In many other countries (e.g. Germany, Spain and France), negotiations must take place when a company wishes to dismiss employees and under certain other circumstances. Employees in the Netherlands and Germany are represented by legally mandated workers' councils or similar organizations.
Autoliv's various businesses operate through a number of production facilities
and offices. Autoliv believes its properties to be adequately maintained and
suitable for their intended use and its production facilities to have a capacity
adequate for its current and foreseeable needs. AUTOLIV MANUFACTURING FACILITIES |
Country Ownership* | Production facility | Current primary activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Argentina | Autoliv Argentina SA, Buenos Aires | Seat belts, airbags | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Australia | Autoliv Australia, Melbourne | Seat belts, airbags | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | VOA Webco, Melbourne | Seat belt webbing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Belgium 100% | Autoliv Belgium, Gent | Sequency plant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brazil 100% | Autoliv Brazil, Taubaté | Seat belts, airbags, steering, wheels and webbing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canada 100% 100% | VOA Colfab, Collingwood Autoliv Canada, Tilbury | Seat belt webbing Airbags cushions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Estonia | Norma, Tallinn | Seat belts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
51% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
China | CHA, Changchun | Seat belts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JV | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JV | NHA, Nanjing | Seat belts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JV | Shanghai-VOA | Seat belt webbing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
France | Autoliv France, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | Gournay-en-Bray | Seat belts and airbags | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | Autoliv Automation, Gournay | Production machinery equipment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | Autoliv Composants, Caudebec | Metal components | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JV | EAK, Valentigney | Seat belts and airbags | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | Isodelta, Poitiers | Steering wheels and covers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
66% | Livbag, Brest | Airbag inflators | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
66% | NCS, Survillier | Initiators for airbag inflators | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | Pyroindustrie, Les Mureaux | Initiators for airbags | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | Sagem-Autoliv, Rouen | Airbag electronics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Germany | Autoliv, Dachau | Airbags and pretensioners | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | Autoliv, Elmshorn | Seat belts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | Autoliv, Dobeln | Seat belts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | Autoliv, Braunschweig | Airbag module assembly | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | Stakupress, Norderstedt | Metal components for seat belts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Great Britain | Autoliv, Havant | Seat belts and airbags | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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100% | Tensator, Milton Keynes | Springs for belt retractors and height adjuster s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | Airbags International, Congleton | Airbag cushions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hungary | Autoliv, Sopron | Seat belts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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India | Autoliv-IFB, Bangalore | Seat belts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JV | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indonesia | Autoliv Indonesia, Jakarta | Seat belts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | Autoliv Italy, Turin | Height adjusters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Japan | Autoliv Japan, Tsukuba | Airbags | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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100% | Autoliv-Nichiyu Japan, Taketoyo | Airbag inflators | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | Autoliv-Izumi, Atsugi | Steering wheels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
50% | Nihon Steering Ind., Hiroshima | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JV | NSK-Autoliv, Fujisama | Seat belts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Malaysia | Autoliv HT, Kuala Lumpur | Seat belts, airbags and steering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JV | wheels | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JV | Airbag Systems Malaysia, Furniweb-VOA Safety Webbing, Kuala Lumpur | Seat belt webbings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mexico | Autoliv Mexico, Toluca | Seat belts and airbags | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | Autoliv Safety Technologies,Tijuana | Seat belts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | Autoliv Components, El Marques | Airbag cusions and leather wrapping of steering wheels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Netherlands | Autoliv, Landgraaf | Seat belts and integrated child seats | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | Van Oerle Alberton, Boxtel | Seat belt webbing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Poland | Autoliv Poland | Airbags cushions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philippines | Autoliv QB, Manila | Seat belts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
75% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | Autoliv-Izumi, Cebu | Steering wheels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Romania | Autoliv Romania, Brasov | Seat belts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
80% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Russia | Autoliv Russia, Dubna | Seat belts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Africa | Autoliv, South Africa | Seat belts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Spain | Autoliv-KLE, Barcelona | Seat belts and airbags | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100% |
100% | Autoliv-BKI, Valencia | Seat belts and airbags | | Sweden | Autoliv Sverige, Vargarda Airbags, | seat belts and integrated child seats
| 100% | | 100% | Autoflator, Vargarda | Cold inflators | 100% | Autoliv Hammarverken, Vaxjo | Components for car seats | 100% | Autoliv Mekan, Hassleholm | Components for car seats | 100% | Autoliv Electronics, Motala | Airbag electronics | 100% | Svensk Airbag, Kungalv | Airbags cushions | | Taiwan | Mei-An Autoliv, Taipei | Seat belts and airbags | JV | | | Thailand | Autoliv Thailand, Bangkok | Seat belts | 90% | | JV | NSK Safety Technologies, Bangkok | Seat belts | | Tunisia | Autoliv Tunisia, El Fahs and Ennadour | Leather wrapping of steering wheel
s | 100% | | | Turkey | Autoliv Cankor, Istanbul | Seat belts and airbags | 100% | | | USA | Autoliv North America, | Seat belts | 100% | Indianapolis, Indiana | | 100% | Brigham City, Utah | Inflators | 100% | North Ogden, Utah | Component subassembly | 100% | Madisonville, Kentucky | Seat belts | 100% | Ogden, Utah | Airbag Modules | 100% | Ogden, Utah | Textile airbags | 100% | Ogden, Utah | Inflators | 100% | Tremonton, Utah | Airbag initiators | 100% | Promontory, Utah | Gas generant | 100% | Fort Wayne, Indiana | Steering Wheels | 100% | OEA, Denver, Co. | Inflators | |
Location | Function |
Autoliv Research, Vargarda (Sweden) | Research center |
Autoliv Safety Center, Vargarda (Sweden) | Technical center for full-scale tests, roll-overs, etc. |
Autoliv Germany, Dachau | Technical center with full-scale test laboratory |
Autoliv France, Gournay-en-Bray | Technical center with full-scale test laboratory |
Autoliv UK, Havant | Technical center with full-scale test laboratory |
Autoliv North America, Detroit | Technical center with full-scale test laboratory |
Autoliv Australia, Melbourne | Full-scale test laboratory |
Autoliv Spain, Barcelona | Full-scale test laboratory |
Autoliv Germany, Hamburg | Full-scale test laboratory |
Autoliv Inflator, Utah | Pyrotechnic Research |
Autoliv Japan,Yokohama | Sled Testing |
Autoliv Japan, Tsukuba | Technical center |
Autoliv Germany, Markgroningen | Sled Testing |
Item 3. Legal Proceedings. From time to time, Autoliv has been named as defendant in product liability
and other lawsuits. Such lawsuits historically have not had an adverse impact
on the financial condition of Autoliv. However, although Autoliv carries product
liability insurance to the extent reasonably available against insurable risks,
future damages awarded in the United States in product liability lawsuits could
exceed the limits of available insurance coverage, and Autoliv might be held
liable for punitive damages which are not capable of estimation. In addition,
from time to time, the customers of Autoliv request their suppliers to participate
in the defense of product liability litigation or to contribute to claim settlements.
A substantial product liability award that is not covered by insurance or results
in liabilities in excess of any coverage limits could have a material adverse
effect on the financial condition and operating results of Autoliv. No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders of Autoliv during the fourth quarter of 2000. Executive Officers of the registrant LARS WESTERBERG, age 52, President and Chief Executive Officer from February 1, 1999. See item 10 Directors in Part III for further details. LEIF BERNTSSON, age 45, Vice President Quality, appointed May 1, 1997. HANS BIORCK, age 49, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective April
1, 1999. Mr. Biorck has been Vice President, Treasurer since September 1998.
Before that Mr. Biorck held CFO positions in Esselte AB and EBS Inc. He holds
a degree in Economics and Business Administration from the Stockholm School
of Economics. BENOIT MARSAUD, age 48 Vice President Manufacturing, appointed February 4,
MATS ODMAN, age 50, Director of Investor Relations, appointed May 1, 1997.
HANS-GORAN PERSSON, age 54, Vice President Purchasing, appointed July 1, JORGEN I. SVENSSON, age 39, Vice President Legal Affairs, General Counsel and Secretary, appointed May 1, 1997. Mr. Svensson has been Legal Counsel of Autoliv AB since 1989, General Counsel since 1991, and Vice President Legal Affairs and General Counsel since 1994. Mr. Svensson holds a degree of Master of Law from the University of Lund. PART II Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters Information concerning the market for Autoliv's common stock including the relevant trading market, recent share prices, dividends, and approximate number of shareholders is included in the section entitled "Shareholder Information" of the Annual Report and is incorporated herein by reference (pages 38 and 39 in the printed report). Item 6. Selected Financial Data Selected financial data for the five years ended December 31, 2000 is included in the Annual Report and is incorporated herein by reference (page 35 in the printed report). Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk. The Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk are included
in the Annual Report and are incorporated herein by reference (page 22 in the Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data The Consolidated Balance Sheet of Autoliv as of December 31, 2000 and 1999 and the Consolidated Statements of Income and Cash Flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2000, the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, and the Report of Independent Auditors are included in the Annual Report and are incorporated herein by reference (pages 23 through 34 in the printed annual report). All of the schedules specified under Regulation S-X to be provided by Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and None.
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant Directors: Information concerning the directors and nominee for director of Autoliv is included on pages 2-3 in the 2001 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference. Executive Officers: The required information concerning executive officers of Autoliv is contained in Part I of this report. COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A)OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Item 11. Executive Compensation Information concerning executive compensation for the year ended December Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions None. PART IV Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K. (a) Documents Filed as Part of this Report (1) Financial Statements The following consolidated financial statements are included on pages 23 through 34 and Selected Financial Data on page 35 of the Annual Report and are incorporated herein by reference: Consolidated Statement of Income - Years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and
Consolidated Balance Sheet - as of December 31, 2000 and 1999 (page 24) Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - Years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 (page 25) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (pages 26-33) Report of Independent Auditors (page 34) All of the schedules specified under Regulation S-X to be provided by (3) Index to Exhibits |
2.1(a) |
Combination Agreement, dated as of November 25, 1996, by and among |
2.1(b) | Amendment No. 1 to the Combination Agreement, dated as of April 30, 1997, by and among Autoliv AB, Morton International, Inc., Autoliv and ASP Merger Sub Inc. incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1(b) to the Registration Statement. |
2.2 |
Distribution Agreement, dated as of April 30, 1997, by and between Morton International, Inc. and New Morton International Inc., incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Registration Statement. Autoliv agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted exhibit or schedule to the Commission upon request. |
2.3 |
Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of April 30, 1997, by and between Morton International, Inc. and New Morton International Inc. incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to the Registration Statement. Autoliv agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted exhibit or schedule to the Commission upon request. |
2.4 |
Employee Benefits Allocation Agreement, dated as of April 30, |
3.1 |
Autoliv's Restated Certificate of Incorporation incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registration Statement. |
3.2 |
Autoliv's Restated By-Laws incorporated herein by reference to |
4 |
Rights Agreement dated as of December 4, 1997 between Autoliv and First Chicago Trust Company of New York incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3 to Autoliv's Registration Statement on Form 8-A (File No. 1-12933). |
11 |
Information concerning the calculation of Autoliv 's earnings per share is included in Note 1 of the Consolidated Notes to Financial Statements contained in the Annual Report and is incorporated herein by reference. |
13 |
Autoliv's Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000. |
21 |
Autoliv's Subsidiaries |
22 |
No matters were submitted to Autoliv's stockholders during the fourth quarter of 2000. |
23 |
Consent of Ernst & Young AB. |
99.1 |
Autoliv, Inc. 1997 Stock Incentive Plan, incorporated herein by reference
to Autoliv's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-26299) |
99.2 |
Amendment No. 1 to Autoliv, Inc 1997 Stock Incentive Plan |
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
The Company did not file any reports on Form 8-K for the three months ended
December 31, 2000. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities AUTOLIV, INC. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated, as of the 29 day of March, 2001. |
Chairman | /s/ Gunnar Bark |
Gunnar Bark | |
Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer) | /s/ Lars Westerberg |
Lars Westerberg | |
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | /s/ Hans Biorck |
Hans Biorck | |
Director | /s/ Per-Olof Aronson |
Per-Olof Aronson | |
Director | /s/ Wilhelm Kull |
Wilhelm Kull | |
Director | /s/ Walter Kunerth |
Walter Kunerth | |
Director | /s/ S. Jay Stewart |
S. Jay Stewart | |
Director | /s/ Roger W. Stone |
Roger W. Stone | |
Director | /s/ Per Welin |
Per Welin |
EXHIBIT 21 LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY
All subsidiaries are wholly-owned unless otherwise indicated. The names of certain subsidiaries, which considered in the aggregate would
not EXHIBIT 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
/s/ Ernst & Young AB
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