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AUTOLIV INC

For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 20, 2025.

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FY2024 · Filed Feb 20, 2025

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The Consolidated Balance Sheets of Autoliv as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 and the Consolidated Statements of Income, Comprehensive Income, Cash Flows and Total Equity for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, and the Reports of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm are included below.

All of the schedules specified under Regulation S-X to be provided by Autoliv have been omitted either because they are not applicable, are not required or the information required is included in the financial statements or notes thereto.

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Autoliv, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Autoliv, Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, total equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) and our report dated February 20, 2025 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Revenue recognition
Description of the MatterAs discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company measures revenue based on consideration specified in a contract with a customer, adjusted for any variable consideration (i.e. price concessions). Revenue is recognized based on the agreed-upon price at the time of shipment, and sales incentives, allowances and certain customer payments are recognized as a reduction to revenue at the time of the commitment to provide such incentives or make such payments. Auditing revenue recorded for customer contracts containing variable consideration, that are subject to on-going commercial negotiations for price concessions, was complex and judgmental due to the difficulty in evaluating the sufficiency of evidence available to assess the existence of and likely outcome of on-going commercial negotiations.
How We Addressed the Matter in Our AuditWe obtained an understanding, evaluated the design, and tested the operating effectiveness of internal controls over management’s review of customer contracts containing variable consideration. This included testing controls over management’s process to identify and evaluate the accounting of customer contracts that contain sales incentives, allowances, and customer payments that impact revenue recognition. Our audit procedures to assess the Company’s identification of and accounting for contracts containing variable consideration that are subject to on-going commercial negotiations for price concessions, included, among others, interviewing and obtaining written representations from executives, within the Company, responsible for such negotiations with customers and testing a sample of payments and credit memos issued to customers. Our procedures also included inspecting a sample of customer agreements, and other related supporting documentation, evaluating the terms therein and assessing the appropriateness of the accounting treatment.
Product recall liabilities
Description of the MatterAs discussed in Notes 2, 13 and 18 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company is exposed to product liability claims in the event its products fail to perform as represented and such failure results, or is alleged to result, in bodily injury, and/or property damage or other loss. The Company records liabilities for product recalls when probable claims are identified and when it is possible to reasonably estimate costs. Provisions for product recalls are estimated based on the expected cost of replacing the product and the customer’s cost of carrying out the recall, which is affected by the number of vehicles subject to recall and the cost of labor and materials to remove and replace the defective product.‌Auditing product recall liabilities was complex due to the uncertainty inherent in identifying product recalls, as well as the assumptions and estimates management uses to calculate the provisions for product recalls. These significant assumptions and estimates include the nature, likelihood, timing, and anticipated cost of known and potential claims.‌
How We Addressed the Matter in Our AuditWe obtained an understanding, evaluated the design, and tested the operating effectiveness of internal controls over the Company’s product recall liabilities process. This included testing controls over management’s process to identify product recalls and determine the assumptions and estimates used to record product recall liabilities.To audit product recall liabilities, our audit procedures included, among others, obtaining and reviewing source documentation, used by the Company to estimate the liability and assessing the reasonableness of assumptions used by performing independent calculations and sensitivity analyses to identify contrary evidence. We evaluated the Company’s ability to estimate the product recall liabilities by performing retrospective reviews of management’s estimates and comparing actual results to previous estimates and judgments made by management. We also obtained letters from the Company’s internal and external legal counsel addressing material claims against the Company, if any, and examined relevant third-party automotive safety regulatory information to identify potential unrecorded product recall liabilities.

/s/ Ernst & Young AB

We have served as the Company's auditor since 1984. Stockholm, Sweden

February 20, 2025

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Autoliv, Inc.

Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited Autoliv, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, Autoliv, Inc. (the Company) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, total equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes and our report dated February 20, 2025 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ Ernst & Young AB

Stockholm, Sweden

Consolidated Statem ents of Income

Years ended December 31,
(DOLLARS AND SHARES IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) · 2024 · 2023 · 2022
Net salesNote 20$10,390$10,475$8,842
Cost of sales(8,463)(8,654)(7,446)
Gross profit1,9271,8221,396
Selling, general and administrative expenses(530)(500)(440)
Research, development and engineering expenses, netNote 2(398)(425)(390)
Other income (expense), netNotes 12, 18(19)(207)93
Operating income979690659
Income from equity method investmentNote 8753
Interest income13136
Interest expenseNote 14(108)(93)(60)
Other non-operating items, net(16)(3)(5)
Income before income taxes875612603
Income tax expenseNote 5(227)(123)(178)
Net income648489425
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest112
Net income attributable to controlling interest$646$488$423
Earnings per share - basic$8.06$5.74$4.86
Earnings per share - diluted$8.04$5.72$4.85
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, net of treasury shares (in millions)80.285.087.1
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, assuming dilution and net of treasury shares (in millions)80.485.287.2
Cash dividend per share - declared$2.74$2.66$2.58
Cash dividend per share - paid$2.74$2.66$2.58

Consolidated Statementsof Comprehensive Income

Years ended December 31,
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)202420232022
Net income$648$489$425
Other comprehensive income (loss)before tax:
Change in cumulative translation adjustments(161)20(136)
Net change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans(4)729
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax(165)27(107)
Tax effect allocated to other comprehensive income (loss)1(1)(9)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(164)25(116)
Comprehensive income484514309
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest110
Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest$483$513$309
At December 31,
(DOLLARS AND SHARES IN MILLIONS) · 2024 · 2023
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$330$498
Receivables, netNote 61,9932,198
Inventories, netNote 79211,012
Income tax receivable3860
Prepaid expenses and accrued income167173
Other current assetsNote 13, 183433
Total current assets3,4833,974
Property, plant and equipment, netNote 92,2392,192
Operating lease right-of-use assetsNote 3158176
Goodwill and intangible assets, netNote 101,3751,385
Other non-current assetsNote 8, 18548606
Total non-current assets4,3204,358
Total assets7,8048,332
Liabilities and equity
Short-term debtNote 14387538
Accounts payable1,7991,978
Accrued expensesNotes 12, 131,0561,135
Income tax payable120122
Operating lease liabilities, currentNote 34139
Other current liabilities231223
Total current liabilities3,6334,035
Long-term debtNote 141,5221,324
Pension liabilityNote 19153159
Operating lease liabilities, non-currentNote 3118135
Other non-current liabilities92109
Total non-current liabilities1,8851,728
Commitments and contingenciesNote 18
Common stock1)8088
Additional paid-in capital9101,044
Retained earnings2,1052,289
Accumulated other comprehensive lossNote 15(659)(496)
Treasury stock (2.7 and 4.9 million shares, respectively)(160)(368)
Total controlling interest’s equity2,2762,557
Non-controlling interest1013
Total equity2,2852,570
Total liabilities and equity$7,804$8,332

1)Number of shares:350 million authorized for both years,80.4 and 87.5 million issued, and 77.7 and 82.6 million outstanding, net of treasury shares, for 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Consolidated Statem ents of Cash Flows

Years ended December 31,
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)202420232022
Operating activities
Net income$648$489$425
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization387378363
Gain on divestiture of property(4)—(80)
Deferred income taxes(30)(109)(40)
Undistributed earnings from equity method investments, net of dividends(1)(1)(1)
Other, net7(10)(13)
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables and other assets, gross114(213)(297)
Inventories, gross28(22)(243)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses(95)426596
Income taxes6432
Net cash provided by operating activities1,059982713
Investing activities
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment(579)(573)(585)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment174101
Net cash used in investing activities(563)(569)(485)
Financing activities
Net (decrease) increase in other short-term debt(126)61167
Proceeds from long-term debt526559—
Repayment of long-term debt(306)(533)(357)
Dividends paid(219)(225)(224)
Stock repurchases(552)(352)(115)
Common stock options exercised110
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest(5)(1)(2)
Net cash used in financing activities(680)(490)(531)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents16(20)(73)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents(168)(96)(375)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year498594969
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$330$498$594

Consolidated Statements of Total Equity

Accumulated
Additional · other com- · Total parent · Non-
(DOLLARS AND SHARES · Number of · Common · paid in · Retained · prehensive · Treasury · shareholders’ · controlling · Total
IN MILLIONS) · shares · stock · capital · earnings · (loss) income1) · stock · equity · interest · equity
Balance at December 31, 2021103$103$1,329$2,742$(408)$(1,133)$2,633$15$2,648
Comprehensive Income:
Net income4234232425
Foreign currency translation(134)(134)(1)(136)
Pension liability202020
Total Comprehensive Income3090309
Retired and repurchased shares(11)(11)(216)(631)744(115)(115)
Stock-based compensation101010
Cash dividends declared(225)(225)(225)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest on subsidiary shares(2)(2)
Balance at December 31, 202291$91$1,113$2,310$(522)$(379)$2,613$13$2,626
Comprehensive Income:
Net income4884881489
Foreign currency translation2020(0)20
Pension liability666
Total Comprehensive Income5131514
Retired and repurchased shares(4)(4)(70)(282)(356)(356)
Stock-based compensation111111
Cash dividends declared(225)(225)(225)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest on subsidiary shares(1)(1)
Balance at December 31, 202388$88$1,044$2,289$(496)$(368)$2,557$13$2,570
Comprehensive Income:
Net income6466461648
Foreign currency translation(161)(161)(0)(161)
Pension liability(3)(3)(3)
Total Comprehensive Income4831484
Retired and repurchased shares(7)(7)(134)(612)194(558)(558)
Stock-based compensation131313
Cash dividends declared(219)(219)(219)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest on subsidiary shares(5)(5)
Balance at December 31, 202480$80$910$2,105$(659)$(160)$2,276$10$2,285

1)See Note 15 for further details – includes tax effects where applicable.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

  1. Basis of Presentation

NATURE OF OPERATIONS

Through its operating subsidiaries, the Company is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of passive safety systems to the automotive industry with a broad range of product offerings.

Passive safety systems are primarily meant to improve safety for occupants in a vehicle. Passive safety systems include modules and components for frontal-impact airbag protection systems, side-impact airbag protection systems, seatbelts, steering wheels and inflator technologies.

The Company also develops and manufactures mobility safety solutions such as pedestrian protection, battery cut-off switches, connected safety services, and safety solutions for riders of powered two wheelers.

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States (U.S.) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and include Autoliv, Inc. and all companies over which Autoliv, Inc. directly or indirectly exercises control, which as a general rule means that the Company owns more than 50% of the voting rights.

Consolidation is also required when the Company has both the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity (VIE) and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could be significant to the VIE.

All intercompany accounts and transactions within the Company have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements.

Investments in affiliated companies in which the Company exercises significant influence over the operations and financial policies, but does not control, are reported using the equity method of accounting. Generally, the Company owns between 20-50% of such investments.

SEGMENT REPORTING

In accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting, the operating segments are determined based on the information provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) on a regular basis and used for the purpose of assessing performance and allocating resources within the Company. The CEO is deemed to be the CODM of Autoliv since he is the person who makes all major decisions on how to allocate the resources and assess the performance of the Company for both strategic and operational initiatives.

ASC 280 indicates that a component is an operating segment if it meets the following criteria:

It engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses.

Its operating results are regularly reviewed by the CODM to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance.

Its discrete financial information is available.

The Company as a whole has met the definition of an operating segment as it engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, the consolidated operating results are regularly reviewed by the CEO/CODM to allocate resources and assess performance, and discrete financial information is available. Additionally, as Autoliv supplies customers on a global basis it also manages the business on a global basis. Therefore, based on the above analysis, the Company has concluded that the Company is the single operating and reportable segment under ASC 280, Segment Reporting. For more information on the Company's segment, see Note 20.

RECLASSIFICATIONS AND ROUNDINGS

Certain prior-year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements and associated notes may not reconcile due to rounding. All percentages have been calculated using unrounded amounts.

  1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period. The accounting estimates that require management’s most significant judgments include the estimation of variable consideration for the Company's contracts with customers, valuation of stock-based compensation payments, assessment of recoverability of goodwill and intangible assets, estimation of pension benefit obligations based on actuarial assumptions, estimation of accruals for warranty and recalls, restructuring charges, uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances and legal proceedings. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

In accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, revenue is measured based on consideration specified in a contract with a customer, adjusted for any variable consideration (i.e., price concessions) and estimated at contract inception. The estimated amount of variable consideration that will be received or paid by the Company is based on historical experience and trends, management's understanding of the status of negotiations with customers and anticipated future pricing strategies. The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control over a product to a customer. Revenue is recorded to the agreed-upon price at the time of shipment, and sales incentives, allowances and certain payments to customers are recognized as a reduction to revenue at the time of the commitment to provide such incentives or make these payments are made by the Company.

In addition, from time to time, the Company may make payments to or receive additional consideration from customers in connection with ongoing and future business. These payments to or cash receipts from customers are generally recognized to revenue at the time of the commitment unless the payments to customers can be clearly linked to the future business. If the payments to customers are capitalized, the amounts are amortized to revenue as the related goods are transferred.

Taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction and collected by the Company from a customer, are excluded from revenue.

Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight before control of a product has transferred to a customer are accounted for as a fulfillment cost and are included in cost of sales.

Nature of goods and services

The Company generates revenue from the sale of parts, which includes airbag and seatbelt products and components, to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”).

The Company accounts for individual products separately if they are distinct (i.e., if a product is separately identifiable from other items and if a customer can benefit from it on its own or with other resources that are readily available to the customer). The consideration for each of the products, including any price concessions, is based on their stand-alone selling prices. The stand-alone selling prices are determined based on the cost-plus margin approach.

The Company recognizes revenue for parts primarily at a point in time. For parts with revenue recognized at a point in time, the Company recognizes revenue upon shipment to the customers and transfer of title and risk of loss under standard commercial terms (typically FOB shipping point).

There are certain contracts where the criteria to recognize revenue over time have been met (e.g., there is no alternative use to the Company and the Company has an enforceable right to payment). In such cases, at period end, the Company recognizes revenue and a related asset and associated cost of goods sold and reduction in inventory. However, the financial impact of these contracts is immaterial considering the very short production cycles and limited inventory days on hand. The contract asset balances with customers, included in other current assets, amounted to$20 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

The amount of revenue recognized is based on the purchase order price and adjusted for variable consideration (i.e., price concessions). Customers typically pay for the parts based on customary business practices.

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING, NET (R,D & E)

Research and development and most engineering expenses are expensed as incurred. These expenses are reported net of expense reimbursements from contracts to perform engineering design and product development fulfillment activities related to the production of parts. For the years 2024, 2023 and 2022 total reimbursements from customers were$213 million,$192 million and$204 million, respectively.

Certain engineering expenses related to long-term supply arrangements are capitalized when defined criteria in accordance with ASC 340-10, such as the existence of a contractual guarantee for reimbursement, are met.

Tooling is generally agreed upon as a separate contract or a separate component of an engineering contract, as a pre-production project. Capitalization of tooling costs is made only when the specific criteria for capitalization of customer funded tooling in accordance with ASC 340-10 is met. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023 the Company had capitalized costs for customer owned tooling as prepaid expenses amounting to$74 million and$79 million, respectively. Tools owned by the Company that fulfills the criteria for capitalization is reported as Property, Plant & Equipment (P,P&E). Depreciation on the Company’s own tooling is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income as Cost of sales.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The compensation costs for all of the Company’s stock-based compensation awards are determined based on the fair value method as defined in ASC 718, Compensation –Stock Compensation. The Company records the compensation expense for awards under the Stock Incentive Plan, including Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Performance Shares (PSUs) and stock options (SOs), over the respective vesting period. For further details, see Note 17.

Current tax liabilities and assets are recognized for the estimated taxes payable or refundable on the tax returns for the current year. In certain circumstances, payments or refunds may extend beyond twelve months, in such cases amounts would be classified as non-current taxes payable or receivable. Deferred tax liabilities or assets are recognized for the estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences and carryforwards that result from events that have been recognized in either the financial statements or the tax returns, but not both. The measurement of current and deferred tax liabilities and assets is based on provisions of enacted tax laws. Deferred tax assets are reduced by the amount of any tax benefits that are not expected to be realized. A valuation allowance is recognized if, based on the weight of all available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Evaluation of the realizability of deferred tax assets is subject to significant judgment requiring careful consideration of all facts and circumstances. The Company classifies deferred tax assets and liabilities as non-current in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Tax assets and liabilities are not offset unless attributable to the same tax jurisdiction and netting is possible according to law and, as it relates to payables and receivables, expected to take place in the same period.

Tax benefits associated with tax positions taken in the Company’s income tax returns are initially recognized when it is more likely than not that those tax positions will be sustained upon examination by the relevant taxing authorities. The Company’s evaluation of its tax benefits is based on the probability of the tax position being upheld if challenged by the taxing authorities (including through negotiation, appeals, settlement and litigation). Whenever a tax position does not meet the initial recognition criteria, the tax benefit is subsequently recognized if there is a substantive change in the facts and circumstances that cause a change in judgment concerning the sustainability of the tax position upon examination by the relevant taxing authorities. In cases where tax benefits meet the initial recognition criterion, the Company continues, in subsequent periods, to assess its ability to sustain those positions. A previously recognized tax benefit is derecognized when it is no longer more likely than not that the tax position would be sustained upon examination. Liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits are classified as non-current unless the payment of the liability is expected to be made within the next 12 months.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

The Company calculates basic earnings per share (EPS) by dividing net income attributable to controlling interest by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period (net of treasury shares). The Company’s unvested RSUs and PSUs, of which some include the right to receive non-forfeitable dividend equivalents, are considered participating securities. The diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if common stock was issued for awards under the Stock Incentive Plan and is calculated using the treasury stock method. The treasury stock method assumes that the Company uses the proceeds from the exercise of stock option awards to repurchase ordinary shares at the average market price during the period. For unvested restricted stock, assumed proceeds under the treasury stock method will include unamortized compensation cost and windfall tax benefits or shortfalls. For further details, see Notes 17 and 21.

CASH EQUIVALENTS

The Company considers all highly liquid investment instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR EXPECTED CREDIT LOSSES

Receivables are recorded at the invoice amount, which represents the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.

In addition to individually assess overdue customer balances for expected credit losses, the Company also calculates an allowance that reflects the expected credit losses on receivables considering both historical experience as well as forward looking assumptions. The method calculates the expected credit loss for a group of customers by using the customer groups’ average short-term default rates based on officially published credit ratings and the Company’s historical experience. These default rates are considered the Company’s best estimate of the customer’s ability to pay. The Company regularly reassess the customer groups and the applied customer group’s default rates by using its best judgment when considering changes in customer’s credit ratings, customer’s historical payments and loss experience, current market and economic conditions and the Company’s expectations of future market and economic conditions.

There can be no assurance that the amount ultimately realized for receivables will not be materially different than that assumed in the calculation of the allowance for expected credit losses.

INVENTORIES

The cost of inventories is computed according to the first-in first-out method (FIFO). Cost includes the cost of materials, direct labor and the applicable share of manufacturing overhead. Inventories are evaluated based on individual or, in some cases, groups of inventory items. Reserves are established to reduce the value of inventories to the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. Excess inventories are quantities of items that exceed anticipated sales or usage for a reasonable period. The Company calculates provisions for excess inventories based on the number of months of inventories on hand compared to anticipated sales or usage. Management uses its judgment to forecast sales or usage and to determine what constitutes a reasonable period. There can be no assurance that the amount ultimately realized for inventories will not be materially different than that assumed in the calculation of the reserves.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, Plant and Equipment is recorded at historical cost. Construction in progress generally involves short-term projects for which capitalized interest is not significant. The Company provides for depreciation of property, plant and equipment computed under the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives, or in the case of leasehold improvements over the shorter of the useful life or the lease term. Amortization on finance leases is recognized with depreciation expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income over the shorter of the assets’ expected life or the lease contract term. Repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

LEASES

In accordance with ASC 842, Leases, the Company recognizes contracts that is, or contains, a lease when the contract conveys the right to control the use of a physically identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration in the balance sheet as a right-of-use asset and lease liability. The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at lease commencement. The lease liability for both finance and operating leases is measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted at the Company's incremental borrowing rate (if the implicit interest rate in the lease contract is not readily determinable). The right-of-use asset (ROU) for finance and operating leases is initially measured at the sum of the initial lease liability plus initial direct costs plus prepaid lease payments minus lease incentives received. Lease payments include undiscounted fixed payments plus optional payments that are reasonably certain to be owed. Lease payments do not include variable lease payments other than those that depend on an index or rate. Variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate are included in the calculation of lease payments and in the measurement of the lease liability.

If the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate. The Company uses its best judgement when determining the incremental borrowing rate, which is the rate of interest that the Company would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term to the lease payments in a similar currency.

The Company has elected the practical expedient of not separating lease components from non-lease components for all its classes of underlying assets. The Company has also elected to recognize the lease payments for short-term leases in its consolidated statement of income on a straight-line basis over the lease term and recognize the variable lease payments in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred.

Finance lease right-of-use assets are presented together with other property, plant and equipment assets and finance lease liabilities are presented together with other current and non-current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Finance leases were not material as of December 31, 2024.

For further details on the Company’s leases, see Note 3.

LONG-LIVED ASSET IMPAIRMENT

The Company evaluates the carrying value and useful lives of long-lived assets, other than goodwill and intangible assets, when indications of impairment are evident or it is likely that the useful lives have decreased, in which case the Company depreciates the assets over the remaining useful lives. Impairment testing is primarily done by using the cash flow method based on undiscounted future cash flows. Estimated undiscounted cash flows for a long-lived asset being evaluated for recoverability are compared with the respective carrying amount of that asset. If the estimated undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying amount of the assets, the carrying amounts of the long-lived asset are considered recoverable and an impairment cannot be recorded. However, if the carrying amount of a group of assets exceeds the undiscounted cash flows, an entity must then measure the long-lived assets’ fair value to determine whether an impairment loss should be recognized, generally using a discounted cash flow model. Generally, the lowest level of cash flows for impairment assessment is customer platform level.

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill represents the excess of the fair value of consideration transferred over the fair value of net assets of businesses acquired. Goodwill is not amortized but subject to at least an annual review for impairment. Other definite-lived intangible assets, principally related to acquired technology, are amortized over their useful lives which range from 3 to 25 years.

The Company performs its annual impairment testing in the fourth quarter of each year. Impairment testing is required more often than annually if an event or circumstance indicates that an impairment, or decline in value, may have occurred. The Company uses either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative calculation for its impairment testing. The qualitative assessment permits the Company to assess whether it is more than likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of greater than 50%) that goodwill is impaired. If the Company concludes based on the qualitative assessment that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying amount, it would not have to quantitatively determine the asset’s fair value. The Company also consider external factors that could affect the significant inputs used to determine fair value.

In 2024, the Company performed a quantitative impairment test by calculating the fair value of its goodwill. The estimated fair market value of goodwill is determined by the discounted cash flow method.

There wereno impairments of goodwill from 2022 through 2024.

WARRANTIES AND RECALLS

The Company records liabilities for product recalls when probable claims are identified and when it is possible to reasonably estimate costs. Recall costs are costs incurred when the customer decides to formally recall a product due to a known or suspected safety concern. Product recall costs are estimated based on the expected cost of replacing the product and the customer´s cost of carrying out the recall, which is affected by the number of vehicles subject to recall and the cost of labor and materials to remove and replace the defective product. Insurance receivables, related to recall issues covered by the insurance, are included within other current and non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Provisions for warranty claims are estimated based on prior experience, likely changes in performance of newer products and the mix and volume of products sold. The provisions are recorded on an accrual basis.

RESTRUCTURING PROVISIONS

The Company defines restructuring expense to include costs directly associated with rightsizing, exit or disposal activities. Estimates of restructuring charges are based on information available at the time such charges are recorded. In general, management anticipates that restructuring activities will be completed within a timeframe such that significant changes to the exit plan are not likely. Due to inherent uncertainty involved in estimating restructuring expenses, actual amounts paid for such activities may differ from amounts initially estimated.

PENSION OBLIGATIONS

The Company provides for both defined contribution plans and defined benefit plans. A defined contribution plan generally specifies the periodic amount that the employer must contribute to the plan and how that amount will be allocated to the eligible employees who perform services during the same period. A defined benefit pension plan is one that contains pension benefit formulas, which generally determine the amount of pension benefits that each employee will receive for services performed during a specified period of employment.

The amount recognized as a defined benefit liability is the net total of projected benefit obligation (PBO) minus the fair value of plan assets (if any) (see Note 19).

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Various claims, lawsuits and proceedings are pending or threatened against the Company or its subsidiaries, covering a range of matters that arise in the ordinary course of its business activities with respect to commercial, product liability or other matters (see Note 13). The Company diligently defends itself in such matters and, in addition, carries insurance coverage to the extent reasonably available against insurable risks. The Company records liabilities for claims, lawsuits and proceedings, when they are probable and it is possible to reasonably estimate the cost of such liabilities. Legal costs expected to be incurred in connection with a loss contingency are expensed as such costs are incurred.

The Company believes, based on currently available information, that the resolution of outstanding matters, other than any antitrust related matters described in Note 18 after taking into account recorded liabilities and available insurance coverage, should not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. However, due to the inherent uncertainty associated with such matters, there can be no assurance that the final outcomes of these matters will not be materially different than currently estimated.

TRANSLATION OF NON-U.S. SUBSIDIARIES

The assets and liabilities of subsidiaries with functional currency other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based on the current exchange rate prevailing at each balance sheet date and any resulting translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss. The assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries whose local currency is not their functional currency are remeasured from their local currency to their functional currency and then translated to U.S. dollars. Revenues and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars using the average exchange rates prevailing for each period presented.

RECEIVABLES AND LIABILITIES IN NON-FUNCTIONAL CURRENCIES

Receivables and liabilities not denominated in functional currencies are converted at year-end exchange rates. Net transaction losses, reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Income, amounted to$1 million in 2024,$(30) million in 2023 and$(25) million in 2022, and are recorded in operating income if they relate to operational receivables and liabilities or are recorded in other non-operating items, net if they relate to financial receivables and liabilities.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Changes to U.S. GAAP are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in the form of accounting standards updates (“ASUs”) to the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASUs. ASUs not listed below were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are expected to have an immaterial impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Adoption of New Accounting Standards

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280), Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments in this update require that a public entity make additional disclosures related to segments if it has them. A public entity that has a single reportable segment would be required to provide all the disclosures required by the amendments in this update and all existing segment disclosures in Topic 280. The amendments in this update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments in this update should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company adopted ASU 2023-07 in the fourth quarter of 2024.The adoption of this guidance resulted in incremental disclosures in the Company’s financial statements. See Note 20. Segment Information.

Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures as well as improve the effectiveness of income tax disclosures. The amendments in this update require that public business entities on an annual basis (1) disclose specific categories in the rate reconciliation and (2) provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. The amendments in this update also require that all entities disclose on an annual basis certain detailed information about income taxes paid. The amendments in this update related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid disclosures improve the transparency of income tax disclosures by requiring (1) consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation and (2) income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. The amendments allow investors to better assess, in their capital allocation decisions, how an entity’s worldwide operations and related tax risks and tax planning and operational opportunities affect its income tax rate and prospects for future cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments in this update should be applied on a prospective basis. Retrospective application is permitted. The Company has concluded that ASU 2023-09 will have a material impact on the income tax disclosures to its financial statements. The Company will adopt the amendments in this update prospectively upon the effective date.

In March 2024, the SEC adopted final rules requiring registrants to disclose climate-related information in their annual reports. The final rules require information about a registrant’s climate-related risks that have materially impacted, or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on, its business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition. In addition, under the final rules, certain disclosures related to severe weather events and other natural conditions will be required in a registrant’s audited financial statements. The new requirements are required on a prospective basis and a phased-in compliance period becomes effective for the Company beginning with its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025. However, pending the resolution of legal challenges that were subsequently filed against these rules, in April 2024, the SEC stayed the effectiveness of the rules. Therefore, the disclosure requirements of these rules and the timing of their effectiveness is uncertain. The Company is currently assessing the anticipated impact that the rules will have on its financial statements if and when effective and will implement disclosures upon any such effective dates.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40), Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, to improve financial reporting by requiring additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to the financial statements at interim and annual reporting periods. The amendments in ASU 2024-03 do not change or remove current expense disclosure requirements. The amendments require that at each interim and annual reporting period an entity should disclose the amounts of (a) purchase of inventory, (b) employee compensation, (c) depreciation and (d) intangible asset amortization included in each relevant expense caption. The amendments in ASU 2024-03 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 1, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments in ASU 2024-03 should be applied either (1) prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date of ASU 2024-03 or (2) retrospectively to any or all periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently assessing the impact that ASU 2024-03 will have on its financial statements and will adopt the amendments in this update prospectively upon the effective date.

  1. Leases

The Company has operating leases for offices, manufacturing and research buildings, machinery, cars, data processing and other equipment. The Company’s leases have remaining lease termsof 1-43 years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to 25 years, and some of which include options to terminate the leases within one year.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company has no additional material operating leases that have not yet commenced.

The following tables provide information about the Company’s operating leases. The Company has not identified any material finance leases as of December 31,2024; therefore, the finance lease components have not been disclosed in the tables below.

Lease cost
(Dollars in millions)202420232022
Operating lease cost$47$54$50
Short-term lease cost689
Variable lease cost654
Sublease income(1)(1)(1)
Total lease cost$58$66$62
Other information
Year ended or as ofDecember 31,
(Dollars in millions)20242023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities$45$47
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities2770
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases8.9 years9.4 years
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases3.3%3.2%
Maturities of operating lease liabilities (undiscounted cash flows) are as follows:
(Dollars in millions)Maturities
2025$38
202627
202721
202815
202912
Thereafter72
Total operating lease payments184
Less imputed interest(25)
Total operating lease liabilities$159
  1. Fair Value Measurements

ASSETS AND LIABILITIES MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE ON A RECURRING BASIS

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, other current liabilities and short-term debt approximate their fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments.

The Company uses derivative financial instruments, “derivatives”, as part of its debt management to mitigate the market risk that occurs from its exposure to changes in interest and foreign exchange rates. The Company does not enter into derivatives for trading or other speculative purposes. The Company’s use of derivatives is in accordance with the strategies contained in the Company’s overall financial policy. All derivatives are recognized in the consolidated financial statements at fair value. Certain derivatives are from time to time designated either as fair value hedges or cash flow hedges in line with the hedge accounting criteria. For certain other derivatives hedge accounting is not applied either because non-hedge accounting treatment creates the same accounting result or the hedge does not meet the hedge accounting requirements, although entered into applying the same rationale concerning mitigating market risk that occurs from changes in interest and foreign exchange rates.

The degree of judgment utilized in measuring the fair value of the instruments generally correlates to the level of pricing observability. Pricing observability is impacted by several factors, including the type of asset or liability, whether the asset or liability has an established market and the characteristics specific to the transaction. Instruments with readily active quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally will have a higher degree of pricing observability and a lesser degree of judgment utilized in measuring fair value. Conversely, assets rarely traded or not quoted will generally have less, or no, pricing observability and a higher degree of judgment utilized in measuring fair value.

Under U.S. GAAP, there is a disclosure framework hierarchy associated with the level of pricing observability utilized in measuring assets and liabilities at fair value. The three broad levels defined by the hierarchy are as follows:

Level 1- Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date.

Level 2- Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. The nature of these assets and liabilities includes items for which quoted prices are available but traded less frequently, and items that are fair valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed.

Level 3- Assets and liabilities that have little to no pricing observability as of the reported date. These items do not have two-way markets and are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.

The Company’s derivatives are all classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The tables below present information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The carrying value is the same as the fair value as these instruments are recognized in the consolidated financial statements at fair value. Although the Company is party to close-out netting agreements (ISDA agreements) with all derivative counterparties, the fair values in the tables below and in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 have been presented on a gross basis. According to the close-out netting agreements, transaction amounts payable to a counterparty on the same date and in the same currency can be netted. The amounts subject to netting agreements that the Company choose not to offset are presented below.

DERIVATIVES DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS

There wereno derivatives designated as hedging instruments as of December 31,2024 and December 31, 2023.

DERIVATIVES NOT DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, relate to economic hedges and are marked to market with all amounts recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The derivatives not designated as hedging instruments outstanding at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were foreign exchange swaps.

For 2024, the Company recognized a gain of$27 million in other non-operating items, net for derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments. For 2023, the Company recognized a gain of$2 million. For 2022, the Company recognized a gain of$2 million. The realized part of the losses referred to above are reported under financing activities in the statement of cash flows. For 2024, 2023 and 2022, the gains and losses recognized as interest expense were immaterial.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 · DECEMBER 31, 2023
Fair Value Measurements · Fair Value Measurements
Derivative asset · Derivative liability · Derivative asset · Derivative liability
Nominal · (Other current · (Other current · Nominal · (Other current · (Other current
(Dollars in millions) · volume · assets) · liabilities) · volume · assets) · liabilities)
DERIVATIVES NOT DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS
Foreign exchange swaps, less than 6 months$2,9161)$222)$423)$1,8954)$225)$126)
TOTAL DERIVATIVES NOT DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS$2,916$22$42$1,895$22$12

1)Net nominal amount after deducting for offsetting swaps under ISDA agreements is$2,916 million.

2)Net amount after deducting for offsetting swaps under ISDA agreements is$22 million.

3)Net amount after deducting for offsetting swaps under ISDA agreements is$42 million.

4)Net nominal amount after deducting for offsetting swaps under ISDA agreements is$1,895 million.

5)Net amount after deducting for offsetting swaps under ISDA agreements is$22 million.

6)Net amount after deducting for offsetting swaps under ISDA agreements is$12 million.

FAIR VALUE OF DEBT

The fair value of long-term debt is determined either from quoted market prices as provided by participants in the secondary market or for long-term debt without quoted market prices, estimated using a discounted cash flow method based on the Company’s current borrowing rates for similar types of financing. The Company has determined that each of these fair value measurements of debt reside within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

During the first quarter of 2024, the Company issued a second 5.5-year €500 million green Eurobond. During the first quarter of 2023, the Company issued its first 5-year €500 million green Eurobond.

The fair value and carrying value of debt are summarized in the table below.

DECEMBER 31, 2024DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Dollars in millions)CARRYINGVALUE1)FAIRVALUECARRYINGVALUE1)FAIRVALUE
LONG-TERM DEBT
Bonds$1,512$1,527$1,023$1,022
Loans1010301306
TOTAL$1,522$1,537$1,324$1,328
SHORT-TERM DEBT
Short-term portion of long-term debt$273$275$297$297
Overdrafts and other short-term debt114114241241
TOTAL$387$389$538$538

1)Debt as reported in balance sheet.

ASSETS AND LIABILITIES MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE ON A NON-RECURRING BASIS

In addition to assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company also has assets and liabilities in its balance sheet that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis including certain long-lived assets, including equity method investments, goodwill and other intangible assets, typically as it relates to impairment.

The Company has determined that the fair value measurements included in each of these assets and liabilities rely primarily on Company-specific inputs and the Company’s assumptions about the use of the assets and settlements of liabilities, as observable inputs are not available. The Company has determined that each of these fair value measurements reside within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. To determine the fair value of long-lived assets as of the reporting date, the Company utilizes the projected cash flows expected to be generated by the long-lived assets, then discounts the future cash flows over the expected life of the long-lived assets.

For the period 2022-2024, the Company didnot record any material impairment charges on its long-lived assets for its continuing operations.

  1. Income Taxes
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES (Dollars in millions)202420232022
U.S.$(51)$29$(3)
Non-U.S.926583606
Total$875$612$603
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (Dollars in millions)202420232022
Current
U.S. federal$(6)$19$32
Non-U.S.260210181
U.S. state and local335
Deferred
U.S. federal(11)(7)(20)
Non-U.S.(16)(101)(17)
U.S. state and local(3)(1)(3)
Total income tax expense$227$123$178
EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE (%) · 2024 · 2023 · 2022
U.S. federal income tax rate21.0%21.0%21.0%
Non-Deductible Expenses0.91.80.5
Foreign tax rate variances2.24.63.6
Tax credits(2.1)(3.9)(3.5)
Change in Valuation Allowances0.511.6(1.7)
Changes in tax reserves(2.1)2.7(0.2)
Provision to Return(1.5)(0.2)0.6
Earnings of equity investments(0.2)(0.2)(0.1)
Withholding taxes5.65.24.0
State taxes, net of federal benefit0.00.30.4
Tax Audits(0.5)0.01.0
Other Deferred Tax Adjustments1)0.0(26.7)0.0
U.S. FDII Deduction0.0(0.4)0.0
U.S. GILTI Tax1.93.43.4
Impact of Translation Rates0.61.10.2
Other, net(0.3)(0.2)0.3
Effective income tax rate26.0%20.1%29.5%

1)Deferred tax asset recognized in 2023 due to the transfer of certain assets and operations as part of the Company's restructuring activities.

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. On December 31, 2024, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards (NOL’s) of approximately$363 million, of which approximately$339 million have no expiration date. The remaining losses expire on various dates through 2033.

Valuation allowances have been established which partially offset the related deferred assets. Such allowances are primarily provided against NOL’s of companies that have perennially incurred losses, as well as the NOL’s of companies that are start-up operations and have not established a pattern of profitability. The Company assesses all available evidence, both positive and negative, to determine the amount of any required valuation allowance. During 2024, the Company recorded valuation allowances against deferred tax assets of tax losses in certain companies and a partial valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset recognized due to the transfer of certain assets and operations as part of the Company’s restructuring activities, on the basis of management’s assessment of the amount of the related deferred tax assets that are not more likely than not to be realized.

The foreign tax rate variance reflects the fact that approximately two-thirds of the Company’s non-U.S. pre-tax income is generated by business operations located in tax jurisdictions where the tax rate is between 20-30%. The tax rate from quarter to quarter and from year to year is also impacted by the mix of earnings and tax rates in various jurisdictions compared to the same periods or prior years.

The Company has reserves for income taxes that may become payable in future periods as a result of tax audits. These reserves represent the Company’s best estimate of the potential liability for tax exposures. Inherent uncertainties exist in estimates of tax exposures due to changes in tax law, both legislated and concluded through the various jurisdictions’ court systems. The Company files income tax returns in the United States federal jurisdiction, and various states and non-U.S. jurisdictions.

The Company recognizes tax benefits only for tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Unrecognized tax benefits are tax benefits claimed in the Company’s tax returns that do not meet these recognition and measurement standards. At any given time, the Company is undergoing tax audits in several tax jurisdictions, covering multiple years. The Company is no longer subject to income tax examination by the U.S. Federal tax authorities for years prior to 2021. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to income tax examination by U.S. state or local tax authorities or by non-U.S. tax authorities for years before 2011. The Company is undergoing tax audits in several non-U.S. jurisdictions and several U.S. state jurisdictions, covering multiple years. As of December 31, 2024, as a result of those tax examinations, the Company is not aware of any proposed income tax adjustments that would have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements, however, other audits could result in additional increases or decreases to the unrecognized tax benefits in some future period or periods. The Company believes that some of these audits will conclude within the next 12 months and that it is reasonably possible the amount of uncertain income tax positions, including interest, may decrease by $10-$15 million due to settlement of audits and expiration of statutes of limitations.

The Company recognizes interest and potential penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in tax expense. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had recorded $64 million for unrecognized tax benefits, including $14 million of accrued interest and penalties. During 2024, the Company recorded a net increase of $3 million to income tax reserves for unrecognized tax benefits related to tax positions taken in current year. Also, during 2024, the Company recorded a net decrease of $21 million to income tax reserves for unrecognized tax benefits due to settlement of audits and expiration of statutes of limitations.

The Company had$11 million accrued for the payment of interest and penalties as of December 31, 2024. Of the total unrecognized tax benefits of$43 million recorded at December 31, 2024,$13 million is classified as current income tax payable, and$30 million is classified as non-current tax payable included in Other Non-Current Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Substantially all of these reserves would impact the effective tax rate if released into income.

The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits.

UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS (Dollars in millions)202420232022
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year$83$67$65
Increases as a result of tax positions taken during a prior period080
Increases as a result of tax positions taken during the current period477
Decreases as a result of tax positions taken during a prior period(6)00
Decreases relating to settlements with taxing authorities(6)0(4)
Decreases resulting from the lapse of the applicable statute of limitations(39)00
Translation Difference(1)1(1)
Total unrecognized tax benefits at end of year$35$83$67

The tax effect of temporary differences and carryforwards that comprise significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows.

DEFERRED TAXES(Dollars in millions)December 31,
202420232022
Assets
Provisions$112$126$99
Costs capitalized for tax855743
Other Deferred Tax Asset1)158160—
Property, plant and equipment301112
Retirement Plans394042
Tax receivables, principally NOL’s99133123
Deferred tax assets before allowances523527319
Valuation allowances(126)(129)(46)
Total397398273
Liabilities
Distribution taxes(3)(3)(3)
Other0(1)(2)
Total(3)(4)(5)
Net deferred tax asset$394$394$268

1)Deferred tax asset recognized in 2023 due to the transfer of certain assets and operations as part of the Company’s restructuring activities,

and is partially offset by the increased valuation allowances.

The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s valuation allowances (dollars in millions):

VALUATION ALLOWANCES AGAINST DEFERRED TAX ASSETS (Dollars in millions)December 31,
202420232022
Allowances at beginning of year$129$46$59
Benefits reserved current year118114
Benefits recognized current year1)(6)(2)(27)
Translation difference(8)40
Allowances at end of year$126$129$46

1)Benefits reserved in 2023 include the partial reserve against deferred tax assets recognized in 2023 due to the transfer of certain assets and operations as part of the Company's restructuring activities. In January 2025 the OECD released Administrative Guidance on Article 9.1 of the Global Anti-Base Erosion Model Rules which amends the Pillar Two Framework. Jurisdictions that have adopted the Framework may implement and administer their domestic laws consistent with the Model Rules and guidance. The Guidance eliminates the tax basis in certain deferred tax assets and tax credit carryforwards for purposes of global minimum tax established under the Framework. The Company is analyzing the latest Guidance and will recognize any impact in the first quarter of 2025.

  1. Receivables
(Dollars in millions)December 31,
202420232022
Receivables$2,003$2,206$1,916
Allowance for credit losses at beginning of year(8)(10)(8)
Reversal of (addition to) allowance(2)(2)(4)
Write-off against allowance032
Translation difference0(0)0
Allowance for credit losses at end of year(10)(8)(10)
Total receivables, net of allowance$1,993$2,198$1,907
  1. Inventories
(Dollars in millions)December 31,
202420232022
Raw material$418$457$445
Work in progress295347350
Finished products290296265
Inventories gross1,0031,1001,060
Inventory reserve at beginning of year(89)(91)(91)
Change in reserve, net13(6)
Translation difference5(0)5
Inventory reserve at end of year(82)(89)(91)
Total inventories, net of reserve$921$1,012$969
  1. Other Non-Current Assets
(Dollars in millions)December 31,
20242023
Equity method investments$13$11
Deferred tax assets412433
Income tax receivables1922
Insurance receivables4475
Other non-current assets6066
Total other non-current assets$548$606

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company hadone equity method investment. The Company owns 49% of Autoliv-Hirotako Safety Sdn, Bhd (parent and subsidiaries) in Malaysia which it currently does not control, but in which it exercises significant influence over operations and financial position.

  1. Property, Plant and Equipment
(Dollars in millions)December 31,
20242023Estimated life
Land and land improvements$127$136n/a to 15
Buildings1,0381,06520-40
Machinery and equipment4,5394,5453-12
Construction in progress629548n/a
Property, plant and equipment6,3346,294
Less accumulated depreciation(4,095)(4,102)
Net of depreciation$2,239$2,192
DEPRECIATION INCLUDED IN (Dollars in millions)202420232022
Cost of sales$347$340$329
Selling, general and administrative expenses131211
Research, development and engineering expenses, net262420
Total$385$376$360

No significant fixed asset impairments related to the Company’s operations were recognized during 2024, 2023 or 2022.

The net book value of machinery and equipment and buildings and land under finance lease contracts recorded at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were immaterial. The amortization expense related to finance leases is included with depreciation expenses disclosed in the table above.

  1. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
December31,
GOODWILL (Dollars in millions)20242023
Carrying amount at beginning of year$1,378$1,375
Translation differences(10)2
Carrying amount at end of year$1,368$1,378

Approximately $1.2 billion of the Company’s goodwill is associated with the 1997 merger of Autoliv AB and the Automotive Safety Products Division of Morton International, Inc. No goodwill impairment charges were recognized during 2024, 2023 or 2022.

December 31,
AMORTIZABLE INTANGIBLES (Dollars in millions)20242023
Gross carrying amount$386$391
Accumulated amortization(379)(384)
Carrying value$7$7

At December 31, 2024, intangible assets subject to amortization mainly relate to acquired technology. No significant impairments of intangible assets were recognized during 2024, 2023 or 2022.

Amortization expense related to intangible assets was$2 million,$2 million and$3 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Estimated future amortization expense is immaterial for all future periods.

  1. Supplier Finance Program Obligations

The Company has an agreement with an external payment service provider to facilitate the payments to certain suppliers. The outstanding obligations confirmed towards the external payment service provider are recorded in Accounts Payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheet until payment has been effected. The Company has undertaken to make sure the payment is effected on the original invoice maturity date. The average payment terms during 2024 was 117 days.

The roll-forward of the Company's outstanding obligations confirmed as valid under its supplier finance program for the year ended December 31,2024 is as follows (dollars in millions):

As of December 31,
(Dollars in millions)20242023
Confirmed obligations outstanding at beginning of the period$345$314
Invoices confirmed during the period1,5361,436
Confirmed invoices paid during the period(1,546)(1,405)
Confirmed obligations outstanding at end of the period$335$345
  1. Restructuring

Restructuring provisions are made on a case-by-case basis and primarily include severance costs incurred in connection with employee reductions and plant consolidations. Restructuring costs other than employee related costs are immaterial for all periods presented and are included in the table below. The Company expects to finance restructuring programs over the next several years through cash generated from its ongoing operations or through cash available under its existing credit facilities. The Company does not expect that the execution of these programs will have an adverse impact on its liquidity position. The changes in the employee-related reserves in the table below have been charged against Other income (expense), net in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The restructuring reserve balance is included within Accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

December 31,
(Dollars in millions)202420232022
Reserve at beginning of the period$213$32$88
Provision - charge2021217
Provision - reversal(2)(1)(4)
Cash payments(69)(35)(64)
Translation difference(11)7(5)
Reserve at end of the period$151$213$32

Of therestructuring charges in 2024 of $20 million, mainly related to the global structural cost reduction program activities initiated in 2023 in Europe. The cash payments of$69 million in 2024, mainly related to restructuring activities in Europe. As of December 31, 2024, the majority of the restructuring reserve balance is attributed to global structural cost reduction program activities initiated in 2023 in Europe. The Company does not expect to recognize additional material restructuring charges during 2025 related to on-going restructuring programs.

The restructuring charges in 2023 of $212 million related to the global structural cost reduction program activities initiated in 2023, primarily in Europe. Cash payments of $35 million in 2023 mainly related to restructuring activities in Europe.

The restructuring charges in 2022 of $17 million mainly related to footprint optimization activities in Asia and Europe. Cash payments of $64 million in 2022 were related to the structural efficiency program initiated in 2020, footprint optimization activities initiated in Europe in 2020 and in Asia in 2022.

  1. Product Related Liabilities

Autoliv is exposed to product liability and warranty claims in the event that the Company’s products fail to perform as represented and such failure results, or is alleged to result, in bodily injury, and/or property damage or other loss. The Company has reserves for product risks. Such reserves are related to product performance issues including recall, product liability and warranty issues. The reserve for product related liabilities is included in accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. For further information, see Note 18.

The Company records liabilities for product related risks when probable claims are identified and when it is possible to reasonably estimate costs. Changes in reserve for warranty claims are estimated based on prior experience, likely changes in performance of newer products, and the mix and volume of the products sold. The changes in reserve are recorded on an accrual basis.

In 2024, the additions to the reserve mainly related to warranty related issues. The reversal of the reserve was related to certain recall issues that were settled with a favorable outcome. Cash payments were evenly related to warranty and recall related issues. None of these matters were individually material during 2024.

In 2023, the change in reserve and cash payments mainly related to the Andrews litigation settlement with the reserve partly offset by reversal of recall related issues. In 2022, the changes in reserve and cash payments mainly related to warranty related issues. None of which were individually material.

A majority of the Company’s recall related issues as of December 31, 2024 are covered by insurance. Insurance receivables are included within other current and non-current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had total insurance receivables related to recall issues of$54 million($81 million as of December 31, 2023).

The table below summarizes the change in the balance sheet position of the product related liabilities (dollars in millions).

December 31,
(Dollars in millions)202420232022
Reserve at beginning of the year$96$145$144
Addition to reserve162821
Reversal of preexisting reserve(16)(3)(1)
Cash payments(30)(74)(17)
Translation difference(2)0(2)
Reserve at end of the year$65$96$145
  1. Debt and Credit Agreements

SHORT-TERM DEBT

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, total short-term debt was $387 million and 538 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, short-term debt consisted mainly of a$273 million Swedish Export Credit Corporation loan, and $90 million commercial papers.

The Company’s subsidiaries have credit agreements, principally in the form of overdraft facilities with several local banks. Total available short-term facilities as of December 31, 2024, excluding commercial paper facilities as described below, amounted to $428 million, of which approximately $24 million was utilized. The weighted average interest rate on total short-term debt outstanding at December 31,2024 and 2023, excluding the short-term portion of long-term debt, was 5% and 6%, respectively.

LONG-TERM DEBT

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, total long-term debt was 1,522 million and 1,324 million, respectively.

In February 2024, the Company priced and issued a 5.5-year green bond for a total of €500 million in the Eurobond market. The bond carries a coupon of 3.625% and matures in August 2029.

In March 2023, the Company priced and issued a 5-year green bond for a total of €500 million in the Eurobond market. The bond carries a coupon of 4.25% and matures in March 2028.

In June 2020, the Company utilized its SEK 3,000 million facility with Swedish Export Credit Corporation which was signed in May 2020. The SEK 3,000 million facility matures in 2025 and carries a floating interest rate of 3M STIBOR +1.85%.

In 2014, the Company issued long-term debt securities in a U.S. Private Placement. As of December 31, 2024, the total long-term debt outstanding from the 2014 issuance of $470 million consist of $285 million aggregate principal amount of 12-year senior notes with an interest rate of 4.24%, and $185 million aggregate principal amount of 15-year senior notes with an interest rate of 4.44%.

CREDIT FACILITIES

In July 2024, the Company entered into an $125 million bilateral revolving credit facility (Bilateral RCF) with substantially the same terms as the RCF with the 11 banks (see below). As of December 31, 2024 this facility was not utilized.

In May 2022, the Company refinanced its existing revolving credit facility (RCF) of $1,100 million. The facility was syndicated among 11 banks and matures in May 2029. The Company pays a commitment fee on the undrawn amount of 0.10%, representing 35% of the applicable margin, which is 0.275% (given the Company’s ratings of “BBB+ from Fitch and “Baa1” from Moody’s). Borrowings under the facility are unsecured. As of December 31, 2024 this facility was not utilized.

The Company has a €3,000 million Euro Medium Term Note Program in place for being able to issue notes to be traded on the Global Exchange Market of Euronext Dublin. At December 31,2024, €1,000 million had been issued under this program (see long-term debt above).

The Company has a $1.0 billion US commercial paper program and a SEK 7 billion (approx. $636 million) Swedish commercial paper program. At December 31, 2024 the amount outstanding under these programs were $90 million and SEK 0 million, respectively.

The Company is not subject to any financial covenants, i.e., performance related restrictions, in any of its significant long-term borrowings or commitments.

CREDIT RISK

In the Company’s financial operations, credit risk arises in connection with cash deposits with banks and when entering into forward exchange agreements, swap contracts or other financial instruments. In order to reduce this risk, deposits and financial instruments are only entered with a limited number of banks up to a calculated risk amount of $250 million per bank for banks rated A- or above and up to $50 million for banks rated BBB+. The policy of the Company is to work with banks that have a strong credit rating and that participate in the Company’s financing. In addition to this, deposits of up to an aggregate amount of $2 billion can be placed in U.S. and Swedish government paper and in certain AAA rated money market funds. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had placed $31 million in money market funds.

The table below shows debt maturity as cash flow. For a description of hedging instruments used as part of debt management, see the Financial Instruments section of Note 2 and Note 4.

DEBT PROFILE

Total
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT BY EXPECTED MATURITY(dollars in millions) · 2025 · 2026 · 2027 · 2028 · 2029 · Thereafter · long-term · Total
Bonds$—$285$—$521$706$—$1,512$1,512
Loans273—10——10283
Commercial papers90——————90
Other short-term debt24——————24
Total principal amount$387$285$10$521$706$—$1,522$1,909
  1. Shareholders’ Equity

The number of shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024 was 77,712,479. During 2024, the Company has repurchased and retired 5,052,938 shares. In addition, the Company also retired 2,000,000 shares from Treasury stock in December 2024.

DIVIDENDS202420232022
Cash dividend paid per share$2.74$2.66$2.58
Cash dividend declared per share$2.74$2.66$2.58
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS / ENDING BALANCE1) (Dollars in millions)20242023
Cumulative translation adjustments$(629)$(466)
Net pension liability(31)(30)
Total (ending balance)$(659)$(496)
Deferred taxes on the pension liability$10$10

1)The components of Other Comprehensive Loss are net of any related income tax effects.

Cumulative translation gains of $1 million and $12 million related to liquidated entities during 2024 and 2023 have been recycled and reported as part of the net change of cumulative translation adjustment in the Comprehensive income statement and Equity statement.

SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM

In November 2021, the Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program that authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $1.5 billion or up to 17 million shares (whichever comes first) between January 2022 and the end of 2024. In November 2024, the Board of Directors approved the extension of this stock repurchase program through the end of 2025.

During 2024 the Company repurchased and retired 5,052,938 shares for approximately $552 million. During 2023 the Company repurchased and retired 3,671,252 shares for approximately $352 million. During 2022 the Company repurchased and retired 1,440,572 shares for approximately $115 million. In total, the Company has repurchased 10,164,762 shares under the new stock repurchase program as of December 31, 2024.

  1. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Payments for interest and income taxes were as follows:

(Dollars in millions)202420232022
Interest$104$80$64
Income taxes207192215
  1. Stock Incentive Plan

The Company maintains the Autoliv, Inc. 1997 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Stock Incentive Plan”), pursuant to which it has granted to eligible employees and non-employee directors stock options (SOs), restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance shares (PSUs).

The fair value of the RSUs and PSUs is calculated as the grant date fair value of the shares expected to be issued. The RSUs and PSUs granted in 2024, 2023 and 2022 entitle the grantee to receive dividend equivalents in the form of additional RSUs and PSUs subject to the same vesting conditions as the underlying RSUs and PSUs. For the grants made during 2024, 2023 and 2022, the fair value of a RSU and a PSU was calculated by using the closing stock price on the grant date and, with respect to a PSU, assumed target performance. The grant date fair value for the RSUs and PSUs granted during 2024 was approximately$7 million and approximately$8 million, respectively.

Pursuant to the Company’s non-employee director compensation policy effective May 1, 2024, the Company’s non-employee directors receive an annual RSU grant having a grant date value equal to$152,500 and the Chairman of the Board of Directors also receives an additional annual RSU grant having a grant date value equal to$90,000. All RSUs granted to non-employee directors vest in one installment on the earlier of the next AGM or the first anniversary of the grant date, in each case subject to the grantee’s continued service as a non-employee director on the vesting date with limited exceptions. The RSUs granted to the Company’s non-employee directors entitle the grantee to receive dividend equivalents in the form of additional RSUs subject to the same vesting conditions as the underlying RSUs. The grant date fair value for the RSUs granted in 2024 to the Company’s non-employee directors was approximately$2 million.

The source of the shares issued upon vesting of awards is generally from treasury shares. The Stock Incentive Plan provides for the issuance of up to 9,585,055 common shares for awards. At December 31,2024,7,156,026 of these shares have been issued for awards and 2,429,029 shares remain available for future grants.

In 2015 and earlier, stock awards were granted in the form of SOs and RSUs. All SOs were granted for 10-year terms, had an exercise price equal to the fair market value per share of common stock at the date of grant, and became exercisable afterone year of continued employment following the grant date. The average grant date fair values of SOs were calculated using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The Company used historical exercise data for determining the expected life assumption. Expected volatility was based on historical and implied volatility. All outstanding SOs as of December 31, 2024 have since been exercised or expired.

The Company recorded approximately$16 million,$14 million and$4 million stock-based compensation expense related to RSUs and PSUs for 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The total compensation cost related to non-vested awards not yet recognized is$17 million for RSUs and PSs and the weighted average period over which this cost is expected to be recognized is approximately 1.7 years. There areno remaining unrecognized compensation costs associated with SOs.

Information on the number of RSUs, PSUs and SOs related to the Stock Incentive Plan during the period of 2022 to 2024 is as follows.

RSUs202420232022
Weighted average fair value at grant date$112.16$91.81$87.56
Outstanding at beginning of year189,966200,764218,268
Granted64,60196,24385,985
Shares issued(75,068)(94,055)(84,848)
Cancelled/Forfeited/Expired(5,352)(12,986)(18,641)
Outstanding at end of year174,147189,966200,764

The aggregate intrinsic value for RSUs outstanding at December 31, 2024 was approximately$16 million.

PSUs202420232022
Weighted average fair value at grant date$109.41$91.80$88.05
Outstanding at beginning of year111,881101,828179,311
Change in performance conditions147,02218,211(69,924)
Granted79,71293,96282,914
Shares issued(49,509)(26,331)(64,397)
Cancelled/Forfeited/Expired(9,801)(75,789)(26,076)
Outstanding at end of year279,305111,881101,828

The PSUs granted include assumptions regarding the ultimate number of shares that will be issued based on the probability of achievement of the performance conditions. Changes in those assumptions result in changes in the estimated shares to be issued which is reflected in the “Change in performance conditions” line above.

SOsNumberof optionsWeightedaverageexerciseprice
Outstanding at December 31, 202149,87568.71
Exercised(8,614)59.28
Cancelled/Forfeited/Expired(10,150)70.40
Outstanding at December 31, 202231,11170.77
Exercised(15,537)65.12
Cancelled/Forfeited/Expired(485)58.63
Outstanding at December 31, 202315,08976.97
Exercised(10,777)76.53
Cancelled/Forfeited/Expired(915)69.41
Outstanding at December 31, 20243,39780.40
OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
At December 31, 202231,111$70.77
At December 31, 202315,08976.97
At December 31, 20243,39780.40

The following summarizes information about SOs outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2024:

EXERCISE PRICENumberoutstanding &exercisableRemainingcontract life(in years)Weightedaverageexerciseprice
$80.403,3970.1380.40
3,3970.1380.40

The total aggregate intrinsic value, which is the difference between the exercise price and$92.98 (closing price per share at December 31, 2024), for all “in the money” SOs, both outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2024, was immaterial.

  1. Contingent Liabilities

Various claims, lawsuits and proceedings are pending or threatened against the Company or its subsidiaries, covering a range of matters that arise in the ordinary course of its business activities with respect to commercial, product liability and other matters. Litigation is subject to many uncertainties, and the outcome of any litigation cannot be assured. After discussions with counsel, and with the exception of losses resulting from the antitrust proceedings described below, it is the opinion of management that the various legal proceedings and investigations to which the Company currently is a party will not have a material adverse impact on the consolidated financial position of Autoliv, but the Company cannot provide assurance that Autoliv will not experience material litigation, product liability or other losses in the future.

ANTITRUST MATTERS

Authorities in several jurisdictions have conducted broad, and in some cases, long-running investigations of suspected anti-competitive behavior among parts suppliers in the global automotive vehicle industry. These investigations included, but are not limited to, the products that the Company sells. In addition to concluded matters, authorities of other countries, with significant light vehicle manufacturing or sales may initiate similar investigations. As a result of the outcome of the European Commission investigation of anti-competitive behavior among suppliers of occupant safety systems that the Company resolved in 2019 (the "EC investigation"), the Company is subject to multiple subsequent civil disputes with non-governmental third parties stemming from the same facts and circumstances underlying the EC investigation. The Company is involved in civil litigation in the UK and Germany with respect to alleged anti-competitive behavior that occurred over a decade ago.

The trial associated with the lawsuit in the UK recently concluded and a ruling in the proceeding is expected imminently. The Company believes the allegations in the UK are unfounded. An unfavorable outcome could have a material adverse impact on our customer relationships, business prospects, reputation, operating results, cash flows or financial condition, and our insurance would likely not mitigate such impact. The Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of such dispute and is unable to estimate the loss or a range of loss, or predict the reporting periods in which any such loss may be recorded.

On October 31, 2024, BMW filed a complaint against the Company in Germany claiming damages of €63 million plus interest (for a total claim of approximately €95 million) related to the conduct at issue in the EC investigation (the "BMW Complaint"). BMW is one of two European OEMs for which the Company pled guilty in 2017 in relation to the EC investigation. The Company has a period of six months to respond to the complaint and is currently assessing the viability of the complaint. The Company has determined pursuant to ASC 450 that a loss is reasonably possible with respect to the BMW Complaint. However, the Company continues to evaluate this matter, no accrual has been made, and the estimated range of potential loss is between €0 and €95 million. The Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of the BMW Complaint.

This dispute could result in significant expenses as well as an unfavorable outcome that could have a material adverse impact on our customer relationships, business prospects, reputation, operating results, cash flows or financial condition, and our insurance would likely not mitigate such impact. The Company cannot predict the duration, scope, or ultimate outcome of any such disputes.

PRODUCT WARRANTY, RECALLS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Autoliv is exposed to various claims for damages and compensation if its products fail to perform as expected. Such claims can be made, and result in costs and other losses to the Company, even where the product is eventually found to have functioned properly. Where a product (actually or allegedly) fails to perform as expected or is defective, the Company may face warranty and recall claims. Where such (actual or alleged) failure or defect results, or is alleged to result, in bodily injury and/or property damage, the Company may also face product liability and other claims. There can be no assurance that the Company will not experience material warranty, recall or product (or other) liability claims or losses in the future, or that the Company will not incur significant costs to defend against such claims. The Company may be required to participate in a recall involving its products. Each vehicle manufacturer has its own practices regarding product recalls and other product liability actions relating to its suppliers. As suppliers become more integrally involved in the vehicle design process and assume more of the vehicle assembly functions, vehicle manufacturers are increasingly looking to their suppliers for contribution when faced with recalls and product liability claims. Government safety regulators may also play a role in warranty and recall practices. Recall decisions regarding the Company’s products may require a significant amount of judgment by us, our customers and safety regulators and are influenced by a variety of factors. Once a recall has been made, the cost of a recall is also subject to a significant amount of judgment and discussions between the Company and its customers. A warranty, recall or product-liability claim brought against the Company in excess of its insurance may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business. Vehicle manufacturers are also increasingly requiring their outside suppliers to guarantee or warrant their products and bear the costs of repair and replacement of such products under new vehicle warranties. A vehicle manufacturer may attempt to hold the Company responsible for some, or all, of the repair or replacement costs of products when the product supplied did not perform as represented by us or expected by the customer in either a warranty or a recall situation. Accordingly, the future costs of warranty or recall claims by the customers may be material. However, the Company believes its established reserves are adequate. Autoliv’s warranty reserves are based upon the Company’s best estimates of amounts necessary to settle future and existing claims. The Company regularly evaluates the adequacy of these reserves, and adjusts them when appropriate. However, the final amounts actually due related to these matters could differ materially from the Company’s recorded estimates.

In addition, as vehicle manufacturers increasingly use global platforms and procedures, quality performance evaluations are also conducted on a global basis. Any one or more quality, warranty or other recall issue(s) (including those affecting few units and/or having a small financial impact) may cause a vehicle manufacturer to implement measures such as a temporary or prolonged suspension of new orders, which may have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations.

The Company maintains a program of insurance, which may include commercial insurance, self-insurance, or a combination of both approaches, for potential recall and product liability claims in amounts and on terms that it believes are reasonable and prudent based on our prior claims experience. The Company’s insurance policies generally include coverage of the costs of a recall, although costs related to replacement parts are generally not covered. In addition, a number of the agreements entered into by the Company, including the Spin-off Agreements, require Autoliv to indemnify the other parties for certain claims. Autoliv cannot assure that the level of coverage will be sufficient to cover every possible claim that can arise in our businesses or with respect to other obligations, now or in the future, or that such coverage always will be available should we, now or in the future, wish to extend, increase or otherwise adjust our insurance.

As noted in Note 13 above, as of December 31, 2024, the Company has accrued$65 million for total product related liabilities. The majority of the total product liability accrual as of December 31, 2024, relates to recalls, which are generally covered by insurance. Insurance receivables for such recall related liabilities total$54 million as of December 31, 2024.

Product Liability:

Autoliv and some of its subsidiaries have been named as one of several defendants in a consolidated class action lawsuit in a multi-district litigation (In Re: ARC Airbag Inflators Products Liability Litigation MDL, No. 3051) in the Northern District of Georgia. The plaintiffs in the multi-district litigation (the "ARC Inflator Class Action") brought claims for fraud, breach of warranty, and violations of consumer protection and trade practices stemming from ARC inflators included in airbag modules that Autoliv or its subsidiaries allegedly supplied after Autoliv acquired certain Delphi assets (the “Delphi Acquisition”) in December 2009. The Company denies these allegations. Autoliv is not aware of any performance issues regarding ARC inflators included with its airbags at the directions of its customers that it shipped following the Delphi Acquisition. The proceedings remain ongoing. The Company has determined pursuant to ASC 450 that a loss is reasonably possible with respect to the ARC Inflator Class Action. However, the Company continues to evaluate this matter, no accrual has been made, and no estimated range of potential loss can be determined at this time. The Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of the ARC Inflator Class Action.

On September 5, 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) issued an initial decision to recall approximately 52 million frontal driver and passenger airbag inflators manufactured by ARC and Delphi Automotive Systems because NHTSA determined that the airbag inflators contain a safety defect resulting in field ruptures. Some of the ARC inflators included in the airbag modules that Autoliv or its subsidiaries supplied after the Delphi Acquisition were included in such initial decision. NHTSA has yet to release its final decision. If NHTSA's final decision results in a recall, it is anticipated that such decision will be challenged in US federal court. The Company has determined pursuant to ASC 450 that a loss is reasonably possible with respect to the NHTSA ARC recall. However, the Company continues to evaluate this matter, no accrual has been made, and no estimated range of potential loss can be determined at this time. The Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of the NHTSA ARC recall.

Specific Recalls:

In the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company was made aware of a potential recall by American Honda Motor Co. and the recall of approximately 449,000 vehicles relating to the malfunction of front seat belt buckles was announced on March 9, 2023 (the “Honda Buckle Recall”). The Company determined pursuant to ASC 450 that a loss with respect to the Honda Buckle Recall is probable and accrued an amount that is reflected in the total product liability accrual in the fourth quarter of 2020, increased the accrual in the fourth quarter of 2021, and reduced the accrual in the fourth quarter of 2023 based on vehicle repair cost data. Following the accrual increase in the third quarter of 2024, the amount by which the product liability accrual exceeds the product liability insurance receivable with respect to the Honda Buckle Recall is approximately $12 million and includes self-insurance retention costs and deductibles. The ultimate loss to the Company of the Honda Buckle Recall could be materially different from the amount the Company has accrued.

Volvo Car USA, LLC (together with its affiliates, “Volvo”) has recalled approximately 762,000 vehicles relating to the malfunction of inflators produced by ZF (the “ZF Inflator Recall”). The recalled ZF inflators were included in airbag modules supplied by the Company only to Volvo. The recall commenced in November 2020 and later expanded in September 2021. Because the Company’s airbags were involved with the ZF Inflator Recall, the Company has determined pursuant to ASC 450 that a loss is reasonably possible with respect to the ZF Inflator Recall. The Company continues to evaluate this matter with Volvo and ZF andno accrual has been made. Although the Company currently estimates a range of $0 to $43 million with respect to this potential loss, the Company anticipates that any losses net of insurance claims and claims against ZF will be immaterial.

Intellectual property:

In its products, the Company utilizes technologies which may be subject to intellectual property rights of third parties. While the Company does seek to procure the necessary rights to utilize intellectual property rights associated with its products, it may fail to do so. Where the Company so fails, the Company may be exposed to material claims from the owners of such rights. Where the Company has sold products which infringe upon such rights, its customers may be entitled to be indemnified by the Company for the claims they suffer as a result thereof. Such claims could be material.

The table in Note 13 above summarizes the change in the balance sheet position of the product related liabilities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

  1. Retirement Plans

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS

Many of the Company’s employees are covered by government sponsored pension and welfare programs. Under the terms of these programs, the Company makes periodic payments to various government agencies. In addition, in some countries the Company sponsors or participates in certain non-governmental defined contribution plans. Contributions to defined contribution plans for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were$25 million,$26 million, and$24 million, respectively.

MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS

The Company participates in a multiemployer plan in Sweden. This ITP-2 plan is funded through Alecta and covers employees born before 1979, for whom it provides a final pay pension benefit based on all service with participating employers. The Company must pay for wage increases in excess of inflation on service earned with previous employers. The plan also provides disability and family benefits and is more than 100% funded. The Company´s contributions to this multiemployer plan for the years ended December 31,2024, 2023 and 2022 were$4 million,$4 million and$6 million, respectively.

DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS

The Company has a number of defined benefit pension plans, both contributory and non-contributory, in the U.S., France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Sweden, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey and the United Kingdom. There are funded as well as unfunded plan arrangements which provide retirement benefits to both U.S. and non-U.S. participants.

The main plan is the U.S. plan for which the benefits are based on an average of the employee’s earnings and on credited service earned through December 31, 2021. In a prior year, the Company closed participation in the Autoliv ASP, Inc. Pension Plan to exclude those employees hired after December 31, 2003. Within the U.S. there is also a non-qualified restoration plan that provides benefits to employees whose benefits in the primary U.S. plan are restricted by limitations on the compensation that can be considered in calculating their benefits. Effective December 31, 2021, the Autoliv ASP, Inc. Pension Plan is frozen to new accruals and, by extension, the non-qualified restoration plan is also frozen. Settlement accounting has been recognized each quarter in 2024, 2023 and 2022 for the U.S. plans because the lump-sum payments made to plan participants during 2024, 2023 and 2022 exceeded the sum of service cost and interest cost.

For the Company’s non-U.S. defined benefit plans the most significant individual plan is in the U.K. The Company has closed participation in the U.K. defined benefit plan to exclude all employees hired after April 30, 2003 with few members currently accruing benefits.

CHANGES IN BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS AND PLAN ASSETS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

U.S.Non-U.S.
(Dollars in millions)2024202320242023
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$226$227$208$192
Service cost——109
Interest cost11121210
Actuarial (gain) loss due to:
Change in discount rate(7)5(1)(22)
Experience(1)26(1)
Other assumption changes(8)2324
Benefits paid(4)(4)(7)(10)
Plan settlements/curtailments(12)(17)(9)(2)
Plan amendments———1
Other——00
Translation difference——(17)7
Benefit obligation at end of year$205$226$205$208
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year$204$201$70$63
Actual return on plan assets324(4)3
Company contributions202711
Benefits paid(4)(4)(7)(10)
Plan settlements(12)(17)(20)(0)
Translation difference——(2)3
Fair value of plan assets at end of year$194$204$64$70
Pension liability recognized in the balance sheet$11$21$142$138

The U.S. plan provides that benefits may be paid in the form of a lump sum, if so elected by the participant. In order to more accurately reflect a market-derived pension obligation, Autoliv adjusts the assumed lump sum interest rate to reflect market conditions as of each December 31. This methodology is consistent with the approach required under the Pension Protection Act of 2006, which provides the rules for determining minimum funding requirements in the U.S.

COMPONENTS OF NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLANS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

U.S.
(Dollars in millions)202420232022
Service cost$—$—$—
Interest cost111212
Expected return on plan assets(12)(10)(14)
Amortization of actuarial loss000
Settlement loss116
Net periodic benefit cost$(0)$3$4
Non-U.S.
(Dollars in millions)202420232022
Service cost$10$9$9
Interest cost12106
Expected return on plan assets(3)(3)(2)
Amortization of prior service costs111
Amortization of actuarial loss111
Settlement/curtailment (gain) loss140(8)
Net periodic benefit cost$34$18$7

The service cost and amortization of prior service cost components are reported among other employee compensation costs in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The remaining components, interest cost, expected returns on plan assets, amortization of actuarial loss and settlement/curtailment gains (losses), are reported as Other non-operating items, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Amortization of the net actuarial loss from accumulated other comprehensive income is made over the estimated average remaining lifetime of the plan participants (27 to 31 years) for the U.S. plans, and the estimated average remaining service lives or lifetimes of the plan participants for the non-U.S. plans, the periods varying over a wide range between the different countries depending on the age of the population concerned.

COMPONENTS OF ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS BEFORE TAX AS OF DECEMBER 31

U.S.Non-U.S.
(Dollars in millions)2024202320242023
Net actuarial loss$7$15$29$19
Prior service cost——34
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss recognized in the balance sheet$7$15$33$24

CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS BEFORE TAX FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

U.S.Non-U.S.
(Dollars in millions)2024202320242023
Total retirement benefit recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of year$15$22$24$22
Net actuarial loss (gain)(7)(6)162
Amortization or curtailment recognition of prior service credit (cost)——(1)(1)
Amortization or settlement recognition of net gain (loss)(1)(1)(4)(1)
Translation difference——(2)2
Total retirement benefit recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss at end of year$7$15$33$24

The accumulated benefit obligation for the U.S. non-contributory defined benefit pension plans was $205 million and $226 million at December 31,2024 and 2023, respectively. The accumulated benefit obligation for the non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans was $161 million and $173 million at December 31,2024 and 2023, respectively.

Pension plans for which the accumulated benefit obligation (ABO) is notably in excess of the plan assets reside in the following countries: U.S., Mexico, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand and Turkey.

PENSION PLANS FOR WHICH ABO EXCEEDS THE FAIR VALUE OF PLAN ASSETS AS OF DECEMBER 31

U.S.Non-U.S.
(Dollars in millions)2024202320242023
Projected Benefit Obligation (PBO)$205$226$148$145
Accumulated Benefit Obligation (ABO)205226110116
Fair value of plan assets19420422

The Company, in consultation with its actuarial advisors, determines certain key assumptions to be used in calculating the projected benefit obligation and annual net periodic benefit cost.

ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE THE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31

U.S.Non-U.S.1)
(% Weighted average / % Weighted average range)2024202320242023
Discount rate5.605.131.25-11.001.00-10.25
Rate of increases in compensation leveln/an/a2.25-5.002.25-5.00
  1. The % weighted average ranges in the tables above represent significant non-U.S. plans only.

ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE THE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

U.S.
(% Weighted average)202420232022
Discount rate5.135.412.77
Rate of increases in compensation leveln/an/an/a
Expected long-term rate of return on assets6.215.055.05
Non-U.S.1)
(% Weighted average range)202420232022
Discount rate1.00-10.250.75-9.750.25-8.00
Rate of increases in compensation level2.25-5.002.10-5.001.80-5.00
Expected long-term rate of return on assets4.00-4.954.20-4.801.70-2.20

1)The % weighted average ranges in the tables above represent significant non-U.S. plans only.

The discount rate for the U.S. plans has been set based on the rates of return on high-quality fixed-income investments currently available at the measurement date and expected to be available during the period the benefits will be paid. The expected timing of cash flows from the plan has also been considered in selecting the discount rate. In particular, the yields on bonds rated AA or better on the measurement date have been used to set the discount rate. The discount rate for the U.K. plan has been set based on the weighted average yields on long-term high-grade corporate bonds and is determined by reference to financial markets on the measurement date.

The expected rate of increase in compensation levels and long-term rate of return on plan assets are determined based on a number of factors and must take into account long-term expectations and reflect the financial environment in the respective local market. The expected return on assets for the U.S. and U.K. plans are based on the fair value of the assets as of December 31.

The level of equity exposure is currently targeted at approxim ately 32% for the primary U.S. plan. The investment objective is to provide an attractive risk-adjusted return that will ensure the payment of benefits while protecting against the risk of substantial investment losses. Correlations among the asset classes are used to identify an asset mix that Autoliv believes will provide the most attractive returns. Long-term return forecasts for each asset class using historical data and other qualitative considerations to adjust for projected economic forecasts are used to set the expected rate of return for the entire portfolio. The Company has assumed a long-term rate of return on the U.S. plan assets of 6.21% for calculating the 2024 expense.

The Company has assumed a long-term rate of return on the non-U.S. plan assets in a range of 4.00-4.95% for 2024. The closed U.K. plan, which has a targeted allocation of almost 100% debt instruments, accounts for approximately 74% of the total non-U.S. plan assets.

Autoliv made contributions to the U.S. plans during 2024 and 2023 amounting to$2 million and$0 million, respectively. Contributions to the U.K plan during 2024 and 2023 amounted to$2 million and$2 million, respectively. The Company's expected contributions to its U.S. pension plans in 2025 and the years thereafter are immaterial. For the U.K. pension plan, which is the most significant non-U.S. plan, the Company expects to contribute$2 million in 2025 and in the years thereafter.

FAIR VALUE OF TOTAL PLAN ASSETS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

U.S. · U.S. · Non-U.S.
ASSETS CATEGORY (% Weighted average)Targetallocation2024202320242023
Equity securities %32303100
Debt instruments %6869686364
Other assets %—113736
Total %100100100100100

The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plan assets:

Fair value measurement at December 31,
(Dollars in millions)20242023
Assets
Non-U.S. Bonds
Government$21$24
Corporate2021
Insurance Contracts1517
Other Investments610
Assets at fair value Level 26271
Investments measured at net asset value (NAV):
Common collective trusts195203
Total258$274

The fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Certain assets that are measured at fair value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. Plan assets not measured using the NAV are classified as Level 2 in the table above. Plan assets measured using the NAV mainly relate to the U.S. defined benefit pension plans and are separately disclosed as Common collective trusts below the Level 2 assets in the table above.

The estimated future benefit payments for the pension benefits reflect expected future service, as appropriate. The amount of benefit payments in a given year may vary from the projected amount, especially for the U.S. plan since historically this plan pays the majority of benefits as a lump sum, where the lump sum amounts vary with market interest rates.

PENSION BENEFITS EXPECTED PAYMENTS (dollars in millions)U.S.Non-U.S.
2025$17$15
20261912
20271714
20281914
20291814
Years 2030-20348485

POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS

The Company currently provides postretirement health care and life insurance benefits to a limited group of U.S. retirees.

In general, the terms of the plans provide that U.S. employees who retire after attaining age 55, with 15 years of service (5 years before December 31, 2006), are reimbursed for qualified medical expenses up to a maximum annual amount. Spouses for certain retirees are also eligible for reimbursement under the plan. Life insurance coverage is available for those who elect coverage under the retiree health plan. During 2014, the plan was amended to move from a self-insured model where employees were charged an estimated premium based on anticipated plan expenses for continued coverage, to a plan where retirees are provided a fixed contribution to a Health Retirement Account (HRA). Retirees can use the HRA funds to purchase insurance through a private exchange. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2004 are not eligible to participate in the plan.

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the benefit obligation for postretirement benefit plans other than pensions were$12 million and$13 million, respectively. The liability for postretirement benefits other than pensions is classified as other non-current liabilities in the balance sheet. The components of the net periodic benefit costs associated with these plans were immaterial for the years 2024, 2023 and 2022.

The average discount rate used to determine the U.S. postretirement benefit obligation was 5.73% in 2024 and 5.16% in 2023. The average discount rate used in determining the postretirement benefit cost was 5.16% in 2024,5.39% in 2023 and 2.91% in 2022.

The accumulated other comprehensive income before tax associated with the postretirement benefit plans other than pensions recognized in the balance sheet as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 were$6 million and$6 million, respectively. The accumulated other comprehensive income consisted only of a net actuarial gain component for the years 2024 and 2023.

The estimated future benefit payments for the postretirement benefits, which reflect expected future service as appropriate, are expected to be immaterial for all the future years.

  1. Segment Information

The Company hasa single operating and reportable segment which includes Autoliv’s airbag and steering wheels and seatbelt products and components. The determination of a single operating segment is consistent with the consolidated financial information regularly provided to the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”).

The Company’s CEO, as the CODM, uses consolidated, single-segment financial information for purposes of evaluating performance, making operating decisions and allocating resources.

The Company’s customers consist of all major European, U.S. and Asian automobile manufacturers. Sales to individual customers representing 10% or more of net sales were:

In 2024: No individual customer representing 10% or more.

In 2023: Renault 10% (including Nissan and Mitsubishi) and Stellantis 10%.

In 2022: Renault 11% (including Nissan and Mitsubishi), Stellantis 11% and VW 10%.

NET SALES BY REGION (Dollars in millions)202420232022
China$2,010$2,105$1,883
Asia, excl. China2,0101,9681,638
Americas3,4243,5262,967
Europe2,9462,8772,355
Total$10,390$10,475$8,842

The Company has attributed net sales to the geographic area based on the location of the entity selling the final product.

External sales in the U.S. amounted to$2,075 million,$2,342 million and$2,029 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Of the external sales, exports from the U.S. to other regions amounted to approximately$292 million,$343 million and$298 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

NET SALES BY PRODUCT (Dollars in millions)202420232022
Airbag, Steering Wheels1)$7,023$7,055$5,807
Seatbelt Products1)3,3673,4203,035
Total net sales$10,390$10,475$8,842

1)Including Corporate and Other sales.

LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Dollars in millions)20242023
China$621$592
Asia, excl China438408
Americas541570
Europe797797
Total$2,397$2,367

Long -lived assets in the table above consists of Property, Plant and Equipment and Operating Lease right-of-use asset. Long-lived assets in the U.S. amounted to$272 million and$261 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The CODM assesses the Company's performance and decides how to allocate resources based on consolidated net income (loss) in the Consolidated Statements of Income, which is assessed to be the segment measure of profit or loss. This measure is used to monitor actual results to evaluate the performance of the segment versus the strategic targets. The segment assets are equal to the assets presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The significant expenses that are regularly provided to the CODM are disclosed in the Consolidated Statements of Net Income as a part of the consolidated net income and are as follows.

Significant segment expenses / income (Dollars in millions)202420232022
Total direct costs$(7,050)$(7,208)$(6,142)
Total production overhead costs(1,413)(1,446)(1,304)
Cost of sales(8,463)(8,654)(7,446)
Research, development and engineering expenses (gross)(612)(618)(595)
Engineering income214193205
Research, development and engineering expenses, net(398)(425)(390)

Our other significant segment items that are regularly provided to the CODM include selling, general and administrative expenses, and other income (expense) which are disclosed as separate line items in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Other expenses consist of Income from equity method investments, Interest income, Interest expense, Other non-operating items, net and Income taxes, which are disclosed as separate line items in the Consolidated Statement of income.

  1. Earnings Per Share

The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share were as follows (dollars and shares in millions):

202420232022
Numerator:
Basic and diluted:
Net income attributable to common shareholders$646$488$423
Denominator:
Basic weighted average common stock80.285.087.1
Added: Weighted average stock options/share awards0.20.20.2
Diluted weighted average common stock80.485.287.2
Net earnings per share - basic$8.06$5.74$4.86
Net earnings per share - diluted$8.04$5.72$4.85

Anti-dilutive shares outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were immaterial.

  1. Subsequent Events

There were no reportable events subsequent to December 31, 2024.

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