Autoliv reported a slight increase in net sales but faced challenges in profitability due to rising raw material costs, currency fluctuations, low vehicle production, and lockdowns in China. The company's performance was stronger than expected in June due to price increases, LVP recovery, and a patent litigation settlement.
Sales increased organically by 8%, outperforming global LVP growth.
Profitability declined due to higher raw material costs, currency movements and lockdowns in China.
Operating cash flow was negative, impacted by adverse effects from working capital.
Progress in customer price discussions, including some retroactive compensations, improved adjusted operating margin.
Autoliv has adjusted its full year 2022 indication to a narrower range, reflecting actions and the shorter time span remaining of the year. The company remains confident in its medium-term adjusted operating margin target of 12%.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income