Autoliv's CFO to Become Partner in Private Equity Firm

Autoliv's CFO to Become Partner in Private Equity Firm

(Stockholm, December 21, 2007) - - - Mr. Magnus Lindquist, Vice President of
Autoliv Inc. and the Company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has decided to
resign from his position with the Company and to accept an offer to become a
partner in Triton, a European private equity firm with operations in the U.K.,
Germany and Sweden. 

His contractual notice period is six months. He will therefore remain in his
current position to lead the completion of the 2007 year-end closing and to
provide for a smooth transition.  


Magnus Lindquist, age 44, has been Vice President and CFO of Autoliv since July,
2001. Prior to joining Autoliv, he was Executive Vice President of Perstorp AB,
a Swedish-based chemical and materials technology corporation, with
responsibility for Finance, Business Development & Strategy, Treasury and IT. He
has also held various positions in other Swedish companies, including Stora,
Skanska, Swedish Match and SEB Bank.

“I have enjoyed working with Magnus”, said the Autoliv President and CEO Jan
Carlson “and I appreciate all the support he has given me and Autoliv. I
therefore want to thank him for his support and contribution, and to wish him
success and all the best in his future carrier”. 


Inquiries: 
Jan Carlson, President and CEO, Autoliv Inc. 				+46-8-587 20 600
Magnus Lindquist, CFO & Vice President Finance, Autoliv Inc.	+ 46-8-587 20 612


Autoliv Inc., the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, develops and
manufactures automotive safety systems for all major automotive manufacturers in
the world. Together with its joint ventures, Autoliv has 80 facilities with
approximately 42,000 employees in 28 vehicle-producing countries. In addition,
the Company has technical centers in twelve countries around the world,
including 21 test tracks, more than any other automotive safety supplier. Sales
in 2006 amounted to US $6.2 billion. The Company's shares are listed on the New
York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ALV) and its Swedish Depository Receipts on the OMX
Nordic Exchange in Stockholm (ALIV).