Autoliv Raises its Guidance

(Stockholm, March 22, 2010) --- Autoliv Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIV), the worldwide leader in automotive safety, today announced that the Company is raising its sales and margin guidance for the first quarter 2010.

Autoliv now expects first quarter organic sales to grow by approximately 65% over the same quarter 2009 and its operating margin to improve to at least 11%. Consolidated net sales are expected to increase by approximately 85%, including acquisitions and provided that current exchange rates prevail. At the beginning of the current quarter, Autoliv expected first quarter consolidated net sales to increase by more than 70%, with the organic sales portion growing by more than 50%, and an operating margin around 8.5%. “The main reason for our revised guidance is better than expected sales, primarily in North America and Asia due to higher light vehicle production accompanied by a favorable mix and market share gains”, explained Autoliv’s CEO Jan Carlson. Autoliv expects to update its indications for the full year 2010 on April 27, in connection with its financial report for the first quarter. Inquiries: Jan Carlson, President and CEO, Autoliv Inc. Tel +46 8-587 20 600