SCHEDULE: FMR LLC Amends Autoliv Stake to 4.5%
Beneficial Ownership Report
FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson have filed an amended Schedule 13G, reporting a 4.5% beneficial ownership stake in Autoliv Inc. as of June 30, 2025.
Summary
- FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson collectively beneficially own 3,446,930.85 shares of Autoliv Inc. common stock.
- This ownership represents 4.5% of Autoliv Inc.'s outstanding common stock.
- FMR LLC holds sole voting power over 3,348,954.25 shares and sole dispositive power over 3,446,930.85 shares.
- Abigail P. Johnson holds sole dispositive power over 3,446,930.85 shares.
- The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Autoliv Inc.
- This filing is an Amendment No. 3 to a previous Schedule 13G.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a routine beneficial ownership report, providing factual information about an institutional investor's passive stake without indicating positive or negative performance for the issuer.
Positives
- A major institutional investor, FMR LLC, maintains a significant beneficial ownership stake in Autoliv Inc., indicating continued investment interest.
- The ownership is held for investment purposes in the ordinary course of business, suggesting a passive and non-interfering stance towards Autoliv Inc.'s management.
Negatives
- The beneficial ownership percentage of 4.5% is below the 5% threshold, meaning FMR LLC is not required to file a Schedule 13D and indicates a passive investment stance rather than an active or influential one.
Risks
- Members of the Johnson family, including Abigail P. Johnson, are the predominant owners (49% voting power) of Series B voting common shares of FMR LLC and have a shareholders' voting agreement, which may deem them a controlling group with respect to FMR LLC under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Future Outlook
The filing does not provide any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding Autoliv Inc.'s future performance or strategic direction.
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure of an institutional investor's passive stake in Autoliv Inc., a company operating in the automotive safety industry. It does not provide specific insights into broader industry trends or competitive dynamics.
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Governance Structure (Reporting Entity) | Members of the Johnson family, including Abigail P. Johnson, are the predominant owners (49% voting power) of Series B voting common shares of FMR LLC and have a shareholders' voting agreement, which may deem them a controlling group with respect to FMR LLC under the Investment Company Act of 1940. | NA | This structure centralizes voting control within FMR LLC, impacting its internal decision-making and potentially its investment strategies, though it does not directly impact Autoliv Inc.'s corporate governance. |
Related Party Transactions
- Abigail P. Johnson is a Director, the Chairman, and the Chief Executive Officer of FMR LLC, one of the reporting persons.
- Members of the Johnson family, including Abigail P. Johnson, are the predominant owners, directly or through trusts, of Series B voting common shares of FMR LLC, representing 49% of the voting power of FMR LLC. They have a shareholders' voting agreement to vote all Series B shares in accordance with the majority vote.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders of Autoliv Inc. gain transparency regarding a significant institutional holder's passive stake, which can be viewed as a vote of confidence.
- Clients and investors of FMR LLC are informed about the beneficial ownership structure and control within FMR LLC itself.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-05-23 | Effective date of Power of Attorney for Richard Bourgelas, authorizing him to sign on behalf of FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson. |
| 2023-08-08 | Date of previous Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC (accession number -23-002397) where the Power of Attorney was incorporated by reference. |
| 2025-06-30 | Date of event which requires the filing of this statement (snapshot of beneficial ownership). |
| 2025-08-05 | Date of filing and signature date for FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson. |
Keywords
Autoliv, FMR LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Schedule 13G, beneficial ownership, institutional investor, common stock, automotive safety
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