UNITED STATES 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 OR [ ]TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934For the transition period from_____________ to____________ |
Commisson file Number: 001-12933 | ||
AUTOLIV, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | ||
Delaware
(State or other juris- diction of incorporation or organization) |
51-0378542
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
World Trade Center, Klarabergsviadukten 70, SE-107 24 Stockholm, Sweden (Address of principal executive offices) | ||
+46 8 587 20 600 (Registrants telephone number, including area code) |
Securites 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 |
Securites registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports); and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes: [X] No: [ ] Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ] Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). Yes: [X] No: [ ] Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 9, 2004: 94,985,450 million. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 1. Portions of the Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003 (the "Annual Report"), are incorporated by reference into Parts I and II. 2. Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement dated March 5, 2004, for the annual stockholders' meeting to be held April 27, 2004 (the "2004 Proxy Statement"), are incorporated by reference into Parts II and III. 3. Certain Exhibits of Autoliv, Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File #333-23813)(the "Registration Statement") are incorporated by reference into Part IV. PART I Item 1. Business* General Shares of Autoliv common stock are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ALV" and Swedish Depositary Receipts representing shares of Autoliv common stock trade on the OM Stockholm Stock Exchange under the symbol "ALIV". Options in Autoliv shares are listed on the Chicago Board Options Exchange under the symbol "ALIV". Autoliv's fiscal year ends on December 31. 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. _________________________________________________________________________________ Business Autoliv employs 32,100 people and its head office is located in Stockholm, Sweden and employs about 40 people. Autoliv's total headcount, including temporary employees, is 37,000. Autoliv's sales in 2003 were $5.3 billion, approximately 68% of which consisted of airbags and associated products and approximately 32% of which consisted of seat belts and associated products. Autoliv's major markets are in Europe and the United States. The information required by Item 1 regarding developments in the Company's business since the beginning of 2003 is contained in the Annual Report and is incorporated herein by reference. Financial Information on Segments Financial Information on Geographic Areas Products, Market and Competition Research, Development and Engineering Manufacturing and Production 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 final assembly in geographic areas close to the customers which allow 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 assembly capacity in several countries. Consolidations among our customers also further this trend. Automobile manufacturers are seeking competitive quotes from suppliers and demand significant price reductions over a product's life cycle. In line with its customers' purchasing strategies, Autoliv has implemented cost-saving programs that 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. Autoliv can adjust capacity in response to changes in demand within a few months by the addition or removal of standardized production and assembly lines. Most of Autoliv's assembly factories can make sufficient space available to accommodate additional production lines to satisfy foreseeable increases in capacity. Quality Management All wholly owned Autoliv subsidiaries (except for recently acquired companies) with direct deliveries to car manufacturers are certified according to "QS 9000", an automotive quality standard that incorporates the requirements of "ISO 9000". During 2001, Autoliv launched a plan to certify its subsidiaries to "ISO/TS 16949", a new global quality management system for the automotive industry, which in time will replace "QS 9000". So far 50% of the subsidiaries have been certified to this new quality standard. These subsidiaries account for approximately 80% of consolidated sales. Sources and Availability of Raw Materials and Components Autoliv's Dependence on Suppliers Joint Ventures Autoliv Joint Ventures at December 31, 2003 |
Country/ % Ownership by Autoliv | |
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China | |
30% | Changchun Hougguang-Autoliv Vehicle Safety Systems Co. Ltd., Changchun |
50% | Nanjing Houngguan-Autoliv Safety Systems Co. Ltd., Nanjing |
45% | Shanghai-VOA Webbing Belt Co. Ltd., Shanghai |
France | |
49% | EAK SA Composants pour L'Industrie Automobile, Valentigney |
49% | EAK SNC Composants pour L'Industrie Automobile, Valentigney |
India | |
50% | Autoliv-IFB India Ltd., Bangalore |
Malaysia | |
49% | Autoliv-Hirotako Safety Sdn Bhd (parent and subsidiaries), Kuala Lumpur |
40% | Furniweb-VOA Safety Webbing Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur |
Taiwan | |
59% | Mei-An Autoliv Co. Ltd., Taipei* |
*Autoliv holds a 59 percent interest in the capital but does not consolidate because it controls only 50 percent of the voting
power Autoliv typically contributes 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, and will, through the joint venture with Autoliv, be able to upgrade their technology to meet specific customer demands and/or expand their product offerings. In addition to joint ventures in emerging markets, Autoliv has also, established joint ventures in markets such as France, either to strengthen its sales position or to gain access to the market. Global Operations 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. Patents and Proprietary Technology 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. There can be no assurance that any patents now owned by Autoliv, will afford protection against competitors that develop similar technology. Dependence on the Automotive Industry Major Customers and Substantial Reliance by Autoliv on Major Customers Information concerning major customers included in the section titled "Trends and Risks analysis" on page 15 and 16 and Note 18 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements on page 41 of the Annual Report, and is incorporated herein by reference. Autoliv's Pricing Pressures Product Warranty and Recalls Seasonality and Backlog Certain Regulatory Matters and Developments 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 is 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. In May 2000, the final regulations (No. NHTSA 00-7013, Notice 1) were issued, requiring 35 % of all light vehicles sold in the United States between September 1, 2003 and August 31, 2004 to be in compliance with the new regulations. 65 % and 100% of all new vehicles in the following model year and the third model year, respectively, are required to be in compliance with the regulations. Although the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety administration (the "NHTSA") had approved the advanced airbag regulations in May 2000 with an amendment in 2001, the NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in September 2002, in response to petitions for rulemaking, to reduce the percentage of vehicles that must comply with the advanced air bag requirements during the first year of the first stage, i.e., from September 1, 2003, through August 31, 2004, from 35 % to 20 %. A recent final rule adopts that proposed change. The new regulations are expected to increase the unit price for frontal airbag system, and thereby increase the North American airbag market, but also have ripple effects on other markets. Environmental Since 1996, Autoliv has had an environmental plan, which is based on Autoliv's environmental policy. According to the plan, the Autoliv plants and units should become certified according to ISO 14001, an international standard for environmental management systems. So far, 48 facilities representing more than 90% of consolidated sales have been certified according to the standard, including all major plants in Europe and North America Autoliv has no pending material environmental related issues. The Company does not incur (or expects to incur) any material costs or capital expenditures for environmental control facilities associated with compliance with Federal, State and local environmental requirements. Additional information relating to the Company's environmental management is included in the section titled "Environment" on page 13 of the Annual Report and is incorporated herein by reference. Employees Autoliv considers its labor relations to be good and has not experienced any major strike or other significant labor dispute for many years. Important unions that some of Autoliv's employees belong to are 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, IG Metall and Textil und Bekleidung in Germany, Amicus 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 Travailleurs 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 Spain, wages, salaries and general working conditions are negotiated with the local unions. In Germany, wages but not salaries are negotiated with the local unions, while in the United Kingdom and the United States there is far less union involvement in establishing wages, salaries and working conditions than in, for instance, Germany. The terms of the various agreements with unions typically range between 1-3 years. Under Swedish law, Autoliv's subsidiaries must negotiate important changes in operations and working conditions with the unions representing its employees. In other countries (including 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. Twice a year Company Management are conducting a European Employee Council meeting (EEC) to provide employee representative with important information and a forum for exchange of opinions. Available information Autoliv's principal executive offices are located in the World Trade Center, Klarabergsviadukten 70, SE-107 24, Stockholm, Sweden. Autoliv's various businesses operate in 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. All of Autoliv's production facilities and offices are owned or leased by operating (either subsidiary or joint venture) companies. AUTOLIV MANUFACTURING FACILITIES |
Country/ Company |
Location of Production Facility |
Items Production Facility |
Argentina | ||
Autoliv Argentina SA | Buenos Aires | Seat belts, airbags |
Australia | ||
Autoliv Australia Proprietary Ltd | Melbourne | Seat belts, airbags |
VOA Webco Pty Ltd | Melbourne | Seat belt webbing |
Belgium | ||
Autoliv Belgium N.V. | Gent | Sequency plant and airbag assembly, Steering wheel |
Brazil | ||
Autoliv do Brasil Ltda. | Taubaté | Seat belts, airbags, Steering wheels and webbing |
Canada | ||
VOA Canada, Inc | Collingwood | Seat belt webbing |
Autoliv Canada, Inc | Tilbury | Airbag cushions |
Autoliv Electronics Canada, Inc | Markham, Ontario | Airbag electronics |
China | ||
Autoliv Vehicle Safety Systems Co. Ltd | Shanghai | Airbags |
Autoliv MawHung Vehicle Safety Systems Co. Ltd | Changchun | Seat belts |
Changchun Hougguang-Autoliv Vehicle Safety System Co. Ltd | Changchun | Seat belts |
Nanjing Houngguan-Autoliv Safety Systems Co. Ltd | Nanjing | Seat belts |
Shanghai-VOA Webbing Belt Co Ltd | Shanghai | Seat belt webbing |
Estonia | ||
Norma AS | Tallinn | Seat belts |
France | ||
Autoliv France SNC | Gournay-en-Bray | Seat belts and airbags |
Autoliv Automation | Gournay | Production machinery equipment |
EAK Composants pour L'Industrie Automobile | Valentigney | Seat belts and airbags |
Isodelta SA | Poitiers | Steering wheels and covers |
Livbag SA | Brest | Airbag inflators |
NCS Pyrotechnie et Technologies SA | Survillier | Initiators for airbag inflators |
OEA France Pyroindustrie | Les Mureaux | Initiators for airbag inflators |
Autoliv Electronics SAS | Rouen | Airbag electronics |
Germany | ||
Autoliv GmbH | Dachau | Airbags and pretensioners |
Autoliv GmbH | Elmshorn | Seat belts |
Autoliv GmbH | Dobeln | Seat belts |
Autoliv GmbH | Braunschweig | Airbag module assembly |
Stakupress GmbH | Norderstedt | Metal components for seat belts |
Autoliv Protektor GmbH | Lubeck | Seat belts |
Hungary | ||
Autoliv KFT | Sopron | Seat belts |
India | ||
Autoliv-IFB India Ltd | Bangalore | Seat belts |
Indonesia | ||
P.T. Autoliv Indonesia | Jakarta | Seat belts |
Japan | ||
Autoliv Japan Ltd | Tsukuba | Airbags |
Autoliv-Nichiyu Japan Co. Ltd | Taketoyo | Airbag inflators |
Autoliv-Izumi Japan Ltd | Atsugi | Steering wheels |
NSK-Autoliv | Fujisama | Seat belts |
Autoliv Hiroshima Ltd | Hiroshima | Steering wheels |
Korea | ||
Autoliv Mando Corporation | Kangwondo | Airbags |
Malaysia | ||
Autoliv-Hirotako Safety Sdn Bhd | Kuala Lumpur | Seat belts and airbags |
Furniweb-VOA Safety Webbing Sdn Bhd | Kuala Lumpur | Seat belt webbings |
Mexico | ||
Autoliv de Mexico SA de CV | Lerma | Seat belts, airbags |
Autoliv Safety Technologies de Mexico SA de CV | Tijuana | Seat belts |
Autoliv Components Mexico, SA de RL de CV | El Marques | Airbag cushions and leather wrapping of steering wheels |
Autoliv Spring Dynamics Mexico | Lerma | Springs for belt retractors and height adjusters |
Autoliv Steering Wheels Mexico | El Marques | Steering wheels |
Netherlands | ||
Autoliv BV | Landgraaf | Seat belts and integrated child seats |
Van Oerle Alberton BV | Boxtel | Seat belt webbing |
Philippines | ||
Autoliv QB Inc | Manila | Seat belts |
Autoliv-Izumi Co | Cebu | Steering wheels |
Poland | ||
Autoliv Poland Sp z.o.o. | Olawa | Airbag cushions |
Jelcz-Laskowice | Seat belts | |
Romania | ||
Autoliv Romania SA | Brasov | Seat belts |
South Africa | ||
Autoliv Southern Africa Pty Ltd | Gauteng | Seat belts |
Spain | ||
Autoliv-KLE SAU | Barcelona | Seat belts |
Autoliv-BKI SA | Valencia | Seat belts and airbags |
Sweden | ||
Autoliv Sverige AB | Vargarda | Airbags, seat belts and integrated child seats |
Autoflator AB | Vargarda | Cold inflators |
Autoliv Mekan AB | Hassleholm | Components for car |
Vaxjo | seats | |
Autoliv Electronics AB | Motala | Airbag electronics and other electronic products |
Taiwan | ||
Mei-An Autoliv Co. Ltd | Taipei | Seat belts and airbags |
Thailand | ||
Autoliv Thailand Ltd | Bangkok | Seat belts, airbags and leather wrapping of steering wheels |
Tunisia | ||
Autoliv Tunisia | Zriba | Seat belts |
Autoliv Steering Wheels Tunisia | El Fahs and Ennadour | Leather wrapping of steering wheels |
Turkey | ||
Autoliv Cankor | Istanbul | Seat belts, airbags and steering wheels |
Autoliv Spring Dynamics Turkey | Istanbul | Springs for belt retractors and height adjusters |
Autoliv Leather Steering Wheel Ltd. Co. | Istanbul | Steering Wheel |
United Kingdom | ||
Autoliv Ltd | Havant | Airbags |
Autoliv Spring Dynamics Ltd | Milton Keynes | Springs for belt retractors and height adjusters |
Airbags International Ltd | Congleton | Airbag cushions |
Spiroflex Ltd | Northampton | Springs for belt retractors and height adjusters |
USA | ||
Autoliv ASP, Inc. | Brigham City, Utah | Inflators and seat belts |
Madisonville, Kentucky | Seat belts | |
Ogden, Utah | Airbag modules | |
Ogden, Utah | Service parts | |
Ogden, Utah | Airbag cushions | |
Ogden, Utah | Inflators | |
Promontory, Utah | Gas generators | |
Colombia City, Indianapolis | Steering wheels | |
OEA, Inc. | Tremonton, Utah | Airbag initiators |
Location | Function |
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Australia | |
Autoliv Australia, Melbourne | Full-scale test laboratory |
France | |
Autoliv France, Gournay-en-Bray | Technical center with full-scale test laboratory |
Germany | |
Autoliv Germany, Dachau | Technical center with full-scale test laboratory |
Autoliv Germany, Hamburg | Full-scale test laboratory |
Japan | |
Autoliv Japan, Tsukuba | Sled testing, technical center |
Autoliv NSK, Kanagawa | Technical center with full-scale test laboratory |
Korea | |
Autoliv Mando, Hwa Sung city | Technical center with full-scale test laboratory |
Spain | |
Autoliv Spain, Barcelona | Full-scale test laboratory |
Sweden | |
Autoliv Research, Vargarda | Research center |
Autoliv Safety Center, Vargarda | Technical center for full-scale tests, roll-overs, etc. |
United Kingdom | |
Autoliv UK, Havant | Technical center with full-scale test laboratory |
USA | |
Autoliv North America, Michigan | Technical center with full-scale test laboratory |
Autoliv Inflator, Utah | Pyrotechnic Research |
Additonal information relating to the Company's properties is included in the
section titled "Autoliv Around the World" on pages 48 and 49 of the Annual Report and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings. Various claims, lawsuits and proceedings are pending or threatened against the Company or its subsidiaries, covering a range of matters that arise in the ordinary course of its business activities with respect to commercial, product liability and other matters. Litigation is subject to many uncertainties, and the outcome of any litigation cannot be assured. After discussions with counsel it is the opinion of management that the litigations to which we are currently a party will not have a material adverse impact on the consolidated financial position of Autoliv, but we cannot provide assurance that we will not experience any material product liability or other losses in the future. In December 2003, an U.S. Federal District Court awarded a supplier of Autoliv ASP, Inc. approximately $27 million plus interest in connection with a commercial dispute. Autoliv intends to appeal the verdict as soon as possible. While legal proceedings are subject to inherent uncertainty, Autoliv believes that it has valid grounds for appeal which would result in a new trial and that it is possible that the judgment could be eliminated or substantially altered. Consequently, in the opinion of the Company's management, it is not possible to determine the final outcome of this litigation at this time. It cannot be assured that the final outcome of this litigation will not result in a loss that will have to be recorded by the Company. The Company believes that it is currently adequately insured, against product and other liability risks, at levels sufficient to cover potential claims, but we cannot be assured that the level of coverage will be sufficient in the future or that such coverage will be available on the market. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders of Autoliv during the fourth quarter of 2003.
PART II Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters Information concerning the market for Autoliv's common stock including the relevant trading market, and approximate number of shareholders is included in the section titled "Outperforming the Market" on pages 50 and 51 of the Annual Report and is incorporated herein by reference. The table below contains recent share prices and dividends. |
SHARE PRICE AND DIVIDENDS | ||||||||||
New York (US$) |
Stockholm (SEK) |
Declared Dividend | ||||||||
Period | High | Low | Close | High | Low | Close | US$ | SEK | ||
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Q1 | 2002 | 25.90 | 19.25 | 24.24 | 268 | 197 | 249 | 0.11 | 1.15 | |
Q2 | 2000 | 25.25 | 21.30 | 25.20 | 252 | 192 | 224 | 0.11 | 1.07 | |
Q3 | 2002 | 25.40 | 19.80 | 21.08 | 234 | 182 | 195 | 0.11 | 1.02 | |
Q4 | 2002 | 22.55 | 16.75 | 20.93 | 210 | 155 | 179 | 0.13 | 1.18 | |
Q1 | 2003 | 20.96 | 18.79 | 19.97 | 195 | 155 | 165 | 0.13 | 1.09 | |
Q2 | 2003 | 27.50 | 25.40 | 27.08 | 220 | 162 | 216 | 0.13 | 1.00 | |
Q3 | 2003 | 31.48 | 30.17 | 30.17 | 269 | 211 | 233 | 0.15 | 1.27 | |
Q4 | 2003 | 38.24 | 34.30 | 37.65 | 280 | 231 | 273 | 0.15 | 1.13 |
Autoliv has only Equity Compensation Plans approved by stockholders. Information about the Company's Equity Compensation Plans is included on page 13 of the 2004 Proxy Statement. Item 6. Selected Financial Data Selected financial data for the five years ended December 31, 2003 is included on page 53 of the Annual Report and is incorporated herein by reference. 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 Operations for the three years ended December 31, 2003 is included on pages 15 through 24 of the Annual Report and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk The Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk are included in the section titled "Trends and Risks Analysis" on pages 15 and 16 and "Financial Risks and Policies" on page 22 of the Annual Report and are incorporated herein by reference. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data The Consolidated Balance Sheets of Autoliv as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 and the Consolidated Statements of Income and Cash Flows and Statements of Shareholder's Equity for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2003, the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, and the Report of Independent Auditors are included on pages 25 through 43 of the Annual Report and are incorporated herein by reference. All of the schedules specified under Regulation S-X to be provided by Autoliv have been omitted either because they are not applicable, are not required or the information required is included in the financial statements or notes thereto. Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure For the fiscal year 2004 the Audit Committee has initiated a change in the lead auditor of Ernst & Young AB, from Mr. Olof Cederberg to Mr. Paul Steih. Mr. Cederberg has been the lead auditor of Autoliv during 2003. The change is not prompted by any disagreement with Mr. Cederberg on accounting and financial disclosure of Autoliv. Other than the change in the lead auditor from Ernst & Young AB described above, there are no changes and there are no disagreements with the independent auditors regarding accounting or financial disclosure matters. Item 9A. Controls and Procedures (a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures (b) Internal Control Over Financial Reporting PART III Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant Directors: Executive Officers of the registrant: LARS WESTERBERG, age 55, President and Chief Executive Officer of Autoliv, Inc. from February 1, 1999, and director of Autoliv since February, 1999. From 1994 until he assumed his positions with Autoliv, Mr. Westerberg was President and Chief Executive Officer of Granges AB, a Swedish-based aluminum and plastics company listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. From 1991 and until 1994 he held the same positions at the publicly-traded welding company Esab AB. He started his employment at Esab in 1984 and held several executive positions, including President of Esab's North American subsidiary. Mr. Westerberg is the Chairman of Ahlsell AB, a Swedish heating, water and sanitation company and a director of Plastal AB, a Swedish supplier of automotive plastic components. Mr. Westerberg holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm and a MBA from the University of Stockholm. LEIF BERNTSSON, age 48, Vice President Quality, appointed May 1, 1997. Mr. Berntsson has been Vice President Quality of Autoliv AB since 1988 and also Vice President Purchasing of Autoliv AB from 1992 until July 1, 1999. Mr. Berntsson holds a Master of Science degree from the Chalmers Institute of Technology in Gothenburg. YNGVE HÅLAND, age 58, Vice President Research, appointed May 1, 1997. Dr. HÅland has been Vice President Research of Autoliv AB since 1994. Prior to that he was Group Manager Research for Autoliv AB from 1989. Dr. HÅland is Professor at Chalmers Institute of Technology in Gothenburg . He holds a Master of Science degree and he also holds a doctorate's degree from Chalmers Institute of Technology. HALVAR JONZON, age 53, Vice President Purchasing, assumed his position on January 1, 2002. Mr. Jonzon has held various positions since 1974 in Electrolux, the Swedish white goods company, including General Manager of Electrolux International (1983-86), Senior Vice President, Purchasing for the White Goods Division (1986-91), Senior Vice President and General Manager for Nordic Markets (1991-96) and for the European Logistics Division (1996-99), as well as Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff of Electrolux Home Products Europe S.A. in Brussels (1999-02). He holds an MBA from Stockholm School of Economics and an Executive Education Diploma from Columbia Business School, N.Y. MAGNUS LINDQUIST, age 40, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, appointed March 8, 2001. Before joining Autoliv on July 1, 2001, Mr. Lindquist was Executive Vice president of Perstorp AB, a Swedish-based chemistry and materials technology corporation, with responsibility from 1996 of Finance, Business Development and Strategy, and from 1999 also for Treasury and IT. He has also held various positions in the finance departments of the Swedish companies Stora (pulp and paper), Skanska (constructions), Swedish Match (consumer goods) and the SEB Bank. BENOIT MARSAUD, age 51, Vice President Manufacturing, appointed February 4,1998. Mr. Marsaud has been Vice President Manufacturing of Autoliv AB since 1992 and in addition was appointed President of Autoliv France in May 1997. He holds a Master of Science Degree from Ecole Nationale Superieure Des Arts et Metiers in Paris. MATS ÖDMAN, age 53, Director of Corporate Communications, appointed May 1, 1997. Mr. Ödman has been Director of Investor Relations of Autoliv AB since 1994. Before that Mr. Ödman had the same position in Fermenta AB and Gambro AB. Prior to that Mr. Ödman was Investor Relations Manager of Pharmacia AB. JAN OLSSON, age 49, Vice President Engineering, appointed October 1, 1997. Mr. Olsson was Manager of Engineering of Autoliv Sverige AB from 1989 until August 1994 when he became President of the same company, a position he held until he was appointed to his current position. Mr. Olsson holds a Master of Science Degree from the Chalmers Institute of Technology in Gothenburg. HANS-GÖRAN PATRING, age 54, Vice President Human Resources, appointed on April 26, 2001. Prior to assuming his current position on January 1, 2002, he was Deputy Vice President, Human Resources from September 3, 2001, and from 1999 Group Vice President of Human Resources of the Global Automation Division at ABB in Zurich, Switzerland. Previously, he was Vice President of Human Resources for ABB's Global Robotics Business based in the UK for three years. JÖRGEN I. SVENSSON, age 42, 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, Sweden. COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Item 11. Executive Compensation The information required by Item 11 regarding executive compensation for the year for the year ended December 31, 2003 is included under the caption "Executive Compensation" on pages 9 through 14 of the 2004 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management The information required by Item 12 regarding beneficial ownership of Autoliv's common stock is included under the caption "Executive Compensation" on page 9 and pages 12-13 of the 2004 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions None. Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services The information required by Item 9 (e) of Schedule 14A regarding principal accounting fees and services provided to Autoliv is included under the caption "Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors" on pages 17 and 18 of the 2004 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference. PART IV |
Item 15. 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 25 through 43 of the Annual Report and Selected Financial Data is included on page 53 of the Annual Report and are incorporated herein by reference: (i) Consolidated Statements of Income - Years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 (page 25); (ii) Consolidated Balance Sheets- as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 (page 26); (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 (page 27); (iv) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - as of December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 (page 28); (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (pages 29-42); (vi) Report of Independent Auditors (page 43) |
(2) | Financial Statement Schedules All of the schedules specified under Regulation S-X to be provided by Autoliv have been omitted either because they are not applicable, they are not required, or the information required is included in the financial statements or notes thereto. |
(3) | Index to Exhibits |
Exhibit No. | Description | |
3.1 |
Autoliv's Restated Certificate of Incorporation incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-23813, filing date June 13, 1997) (the "Registration Statement"). | |
3.2 |
Autoliv's Restated By-Laws incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registration Statement. | |
4.1 |
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, filing date December 4, 1997). | |
10.1 |
Facilities Agreement, dated November 13, 2000, among Autoliv, Inc. and the lenders named therein, as amended by amendment dated November 5, 2001, as further amended by amendment dated December 12, 2001, and as further amended by amendment dated June 6, 2002, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 10-K (File No. 1-12933, filing date July 2, 2002) | |
10.2 |
Autoliv, Inc. 1997 Stock Incentive Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Autoliv's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-26299, filing date May 1, 1997) | |
10.3 |
Amendment No. 1 to Autoliv, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 on Form 10-K (File No. 1-12933, filing date July 2, 2002) | |
10.4 |
Form of Employment Agreement between Autoliv, Inc. and its executive officers, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 on Form 10-K (File No. 1-12933, filing date July 2, 2002) | |
10.5 |
Form of Supplementary Agreement to the Employment Agreement between Autoliv and certain of its executive officers, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 on Form 10-K (File No. 1-12933, filing date July 2, 2002) | |
10.6 |
Employment Agreement, dated November 11, 1998, between Autoliv, Inc. and Lars Westerberg, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 on Form 10-K (File No. 1-12933, filing date July 2, 2002) | |
10.7 |
Form of Severance Agreement between Autoliv and its executive officers, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 on Form 10-K (File No. 1-12933, filing date July 2, 2002) | |
10.8 |
Pension Agreement, dated November 26, 1999, between Autoliv AB and Lars Westerberg, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 on Form 10-K (File No. 1-12933, filing date July 2, 2002) | |
10.9* |
Form of Amendment to Employment Agreement - notice. | |
10.10* |
Form of Amendment to Employment Agreement - pension. | |
10.11* |
Form of Agreement - additional pension. | |
10.12** |
Amendment No.2 to the Autoliv, Inc. 1997 Stock Incentive Plan | |
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, 2003. | |
21** |
Autoliv's List of Subsidiaries. | |
22 |
No matters were submitted to Autoliv's stockholders during the fourth quarter of 2003. | |
23** |
Consent of Ernst & Young AB. | |
31** |
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Autoliv, Inc. | |
32** |
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Autoliv, Inc. | |
99.h |
Facilities Agreement of $850,000,000, dated March 31, 2003, among Autoliv Inc. and the lenders named therein |
________________________ (b) Reports on Form 8-K On October 16, 2003, the Company filed a current report on Form 8-K to report under Items 7 and 12 that it issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2003. On December 2, 2003, the Company filed a current report on Form 8-K to report under Item 5 that it issued a press release reporting that Autoliv's wholly-owned subsidiary OEA, Inc. entered into a license agreement and has received $35 million as a one-time consideration for past and future use of certain initiator and inflator technologies. On December 8, 2003, the Company filed a current report on Form 8-K to report under Item 5 that it issued a press release reporting that a jury in a U.S. district court has awarded a supplier of Autoliv ASP Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, $27 million for alleged breach of contract and that the Company believes that it has met all its obligations under the contract and will appeal the decision. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, as of the 11 day of March, 2004. AUTOLIV, INC. Magnus Lindquist 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 11 day of March, 2004. |
Title | Name |
Chairman of the Board of Directors | /s/ S. Jay Stewart S. Jay Stewart |
Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer) |
/s/ Lars Westerberg Lars Westerberg |
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Principal Accounting Officer) |
/s/ Magnus Lindquist Magnus Lindquist |
Director | /s/ Per-Olof Aronson Per-Olof Aronson |
Director | /s/ Dionisio Garza Medina Dionisio Garza Medina |
Director | /s/ Sune Carlsson |
Director | /s/ Walter Kunerth Walter Kunerth |
Director | /s/ James M. Ringler James M. Ringler |
Director | /s/ Tetsuo Sekiya Tetsuo Sekiya |
Director | /s/ Roger W. Stone Roger W. Stone |
Director | /s/ Per Welin Per Welin |
Director | /s/ George A. Lorch George A. Lorch |
EXHIBIT 21 LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY Argentina | Autoliv Argentina SA Australia Autoliv Australia Proprietary Ltd Van Oerle Webco Pty Ltd Belgium Autoliv Belgium N.V. Brazil Autoliv do Brazil Ltda. Canada Autoliv Canada, Inc. Autoliv Electronics Canada, Inc. VOA Canada, Inc. China Autoliv (Shanghai) Vehicle Safety Systems Co. Ltd (60%) Autoliv (Changchun) Maw Hung Vehicle Safety Systems Co. Ltd (59%) Estonia Norma AS (51%) France Societe Franco Suedoise d'Investissement SA Autoliv France SNC Autoliv IsoDelta SA Livbag SA Livbag SNC NCS Pyrotechnie et Technologies SA Autoliv Electronics SAS OEA Europe Sarl Germany Autoliv GmbH Autoliv Sicherheitstechnik GmbH Autoliv Stakupress GmbH Autoliv Autosicherheitstechnik GmbH Autoliv Protektor GmbH Hungary Autoliv KFT Indonesia P.T. Autoliv Indonesia Italy Autoliv Italia S.P.A Japan Autoliv Kabushiki Kaisha Ltd Autoliv Japan Ltd Autoliv Nichiyu Japan Co. Ltd. Autoliv Izumi Japan Ltd. Autoliv Hiroshima Ltd Korea Autoliv Mando Corporation (65%) Mexico Autoliv Mexican Holdings S de RL de CV Autoliv Components Mexico S de RL de CV Autoliv Servicios S de RL de CV Autoliv Safety Technology de Mexico SA de CV Autoliv Steering Wheels Mexico S de RL de CV Autoliv Steering Wheels Services S de R. de CV Autoliv Resortes Dinamicos SA de CV Servicios Administrativos Autoliv SA de CV Autoliv Mexico SA de CV The Netherlands Autoliv Holding BV Autoliv BV Autoliv ASP BV Autoliv Overseas BV Marling BV Van Oerle Alberton Holding BV Van Oerle Alberton BV New Zealand Autoliv New Zealand Ltd. Philippines Autoliv Philippines Izumi Co Autoliv QB Inc (91%) Poland Autoliv Poland Sp. z.o.o. Romania Autoliv Romania SA Russia A.O. Autoliv South Africa Autoliv Southern Africa Pty Ltd Spain Autoliv KLE, S.A.U. Autoliv BKI SA Sweden Autoliv AB Autoliv Sverige AB Autoliv East Europe AB Autoliv Electronics AB Svensk Airbag AB Autoliv Hammarverken AB Autoliv Mekan AB Autoflator AB Thailand Autoliv Thailand Ltd Autoliv Thailand Safety Technology Ltd Tunisia Autoliv Tunisia Zriba AWS1 El Fahs AWS2 Nadour AWS3 Nadour ASF El Fahs Turkey Autoliv Cankor Otomotiv Emniyet Sistemleri San Ve Tic AS Autoliv Springdynamics Turkey Ltd Autoliv Leather Steering Wheel Ltd Co. United Kingdom Autoliv UK Holding Ltd Autoliv Ltd Autoliv Holding Ltd Airbags International Ltd Autoliv Spring Dynamics Ltd Spiroflex Ltd. USA Autoliv ASP, Inc. (Indiana) OEA, Inc. (Delaware) Autoliv Safety Technology, Inc (Delaware) Autoliv Holding, Inc. (Delaware) All subsidiaries are wholly owned unless otherwise indicated. The names of certain subsidiaries, which considered in the aggregate would not constitute a "significant subsidiary" as such term is defined in the regulations under the federal securities laws, have been omitted from the foregoing list. |
EXHIBIT 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Autoliv Inc. of our report dated January 22, 2004, included in the 2003 Annual Report to the Shareholders of Autoliv Inc. We also consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Forms S-8 No. 333-26299 and No. 333-26303) pertaining to the Autoliv, Inc. 1997 Stock Incentive Plan and Autoliv ASP Employee Investment Plan of Autoliv Inc., respectively, of our report dated January 22, 2004, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Autoliv Inc. incorporated by reference in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2003. /s/ Ernst & Young AB Olof Cederberg Stockholm, Sweden March 11, 2004 |