Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K, filed on January 23, 2026, reports a corporate name change for American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (Delaware corporation). The company officially changed its name to Dauch Corporation effective January 26, 2026, following an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation approved by the Board of Directors without a shareholder vote.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing is a current report regarding a corporate governance event and does not contain financial statements. Consequently, there are no reported values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity in this document.
Material Changes
- Corporate Name: Changed from American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. to Dauch Corporation.
- Stock Ticker: Effective February 5, 2026, the common stock will cease trading under the symbol "AXL" and will trade under the new symbol "DCH" on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Bylaws: The Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws were adopted to reflect the name change; no other bylaw changes were made.
- Shareholder Rights: The name change does not affect voting rights, the validity of outstanding shares, or the CUSIP number.
Outlook, Risks, and Contingencies
The filing includes a cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements related to a proposed Business Combination with Dowlais Group plc. Key risks and contingencies include:
- The ability to consummate the acquisition of Dowlais in a timely manner or at all.
- Satisfaction or waiver of conditions required for the Business Combination.
- Adverse effects on market price and operating results if the combination fails.
- Impact on business relationships and future capital expenditures.
Management notes that forward-looking statements are subject to risks detailed in the company's most recent Form 10-K and 10-Q filings.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the new ticker symbol DCH becomes active on the NYSE on February 5, 2026.
- Confirm that existing stock certificates remain valid despite the name change.
- Review the status of the proposed acquisition of Dowlais Group plc in subsequent filings.
- Note that the CUSIP number remains unchanged.