Autoliv Cooperates with EU Antitrust Inquiry


Autoliv Cooperates with EU Antitrust Inquiry

 

(Stockholm, June 9, 2011) - - - Representatives of the antitrust
authorities of the European Commision visited two of Autoliv's German
facilities to gather information for an inquiry into possible
anti-competitive behaviors among certain suppliers to the automotive
vehicle industry.

Autoliv, which has strict policies prohibiting anti-competitive
behaviors, is cooperating fully with the investigation. At this time, no
further information is available regarding the nature or outcome of the
inquiry.

About Autoliv

Autoliv Inc., with its joint ventures, has 80 facilities with more than
45,000 employees in 29 countries. In addition, the Company has ten
technical centers in nine countries around the world, with 21 test
tracks, more than any other automotive safety supplier. Sales in 2011
are expected to grow by 15% to US $8.2 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 sdb).
For more information about Autoliv, please visit our company website at
www.autoliv.com (http://www.autoliv.com/)

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