Autoliv to Close Türkiye Plants, Incurring $142M Charge for Capacity Alignment

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Autoliv announced a major restructuring, closing its Türkiye manufacturing plants, incurring a $142 million charge, and reducing 2,200 employees, but expects $40 million in annual pre-tax benefits from 2027.

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• Plant Closure & Restructuring

  Autoliv approved a plan to close its manufacturing plants in Türkiye, affecting approximately 2,200 employees, to align EMEA production capacity with future demand.

• Significant Pre-Tax Charge

  The company expects to incur a pre-tax charge of approximately $142 million, with the majority recorded in Q2 2026. This includes $129 million in cash charges for severance and retention, and $13 million in non-cash write-offs.

• Expected Annual Savings

  The restructuring is projected to generate an estimated pre-tax benefit of $40 million annually, beginning in 2027 and fully realized in fiscal year 2028.

• Routine Annual Meeting Results

  Stockholders re-elected all directors, approved executive compensation, and ratified the independent auditors at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

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Autoliv is undertaking a significant restructuring by closing its manufacturing plants in Türkiye, which will result in a $142 million pre-tax charge, primarily for severance and employee retention. This strategic move aims to align EMEA production capacity with future demand, with an expected annual pre-tax benefit of $40 million starting in 2027. The closure will also lead to a reduction of approximately 2,200 employees.