Jörgen Svensson, Chairman of Supervisory Board AS Norma has passed away


We are sad to have to announce that on Thursday, March 1, Jörgen Svensson,
Chairman of Supervisory Board AS Norma and Vice President Legal Affairs Autoliv
Inc., died of a heart attack during a skiing vacation with his family. Jörgen
was only 45 years old. He was appointed chairman of the supervisory board of AS
Norma 1999. With his exceptionally extensive knowledge of our business, the
automotive industry and his personal very highly regarded skills he has very
strongly contributed to developing AS Norma to the leading supplier of occupant
restraint systems in the former CIS market. He leaves behind his wife and two
sons. 

There is no decision made yet about who will take on the position as Chairman
of the Supervisory board. Latest 15th of May the new member and the chairman of
the Supervisory Board will be elected by the general meeting. 


With regards,
Board of Directors and 
Board of Managers
AS Norma