Autoliv Stockholders Elect Nine Directors, Approve 2025 Executive Compensation and Auditor at 2026 AGM
Autoliv stockholders at the 2026 annual general meeting voted to re-elect nine directors, approve executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratify Ernst & Young as independent auditor.
- 9
- ~40,000
- $10.8 billion
What Happened
Autoliv, Inc., the global leader in automotive safety systems, held its 2026 annual general meeting of stockholders on May 7, 2026, in Stockholm, Sweden. Stockholders voted on three key proposals: the election of nine directors for a one-year term, a non-binding advisory resolution on 2025 executive compensation, and the ratification of Ernst & Young AB as the independent auditing firm for fiscal 2026. All proposals were approved.
- Election of nine directors to the Board for a one-year term ending at the 2027 AGM.
- Non-binding, advisory resolution to approve the Company's 2025 executive compensation for named executive officers.
- Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young AB as the Company's independent auditing firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Following the meeting, the Board established its standing committees. The Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee will be chaired by Ted Senko, with members Laurie Brlas, Adriana Karaboutis, and Gustav Lundgren. The Leadership Development and Compensation Committee will be chaired by Frédéric Lissalde, with members Leif Johansson and Xiaozhi Liu. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will be chaired by Leif Johansson, with members Laurie Brlas and Frédéric Lissalde. Jan Carlson will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board.
Why this matters
The votes confirm shareholder support for Autoliv's board and governance practices, ensuring continuity at the world's largest automotive safety systems supplier.
Terms in This Story
- Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- A yearly gathering of a company's shareholders where they vote on board members, executive pay, and other corporate matters.
- Executive compensation
- The salary, bonuses, and other benefits paid to a company's top executives.
- Independent auditor
- An external accounting firm that reviews a company's financial statements for accuracy and compliance.
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