Dauch Corp ends Axle Systems president role

Dauch Corporation reported a leadership change in its Axle Systems business.

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8-K

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Dauch Corporation reported a leadership change in its Axle Systems business. On April 13, 2026, the Board of Directors approved terminating the employment of Tolga Oal, who serves as President – Axle Systems.

Management was authorized to notify Mr. Oal that his employment will end effective April 16, 2026. He will receive severance benefits under the Company’s Amended and Restated Executive Officer Severance Plan, which is referenced in a previously filed Form 10-K exhibit.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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Board approval date: April 13, 2026 Termination effective date: April 16, 2026 Form type: Form 8-K

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Board approval date April 13, 2026 Date Board approved termination of President – Axle Systems

Termination effective date April 16, 2026 Effective date of Tolga Oal’s employment termination

Form type Form 8-K Current report describing corporate governance change

Key Terms

Emerging growth company, Executive Officer Severance Plan, Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act

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Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Executive Officer Severance Plan financial

"severance benefits pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated Executive Officer Severance Plan"

Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act regulatory

"financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act"

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What leadership change did Dauch Corporation (AXL) disclose in April 2026?

Dauch Corporation disclosed that its Board approved terminating the employment of Tolga Oal, President – Axle Systems, on April 13, 2026. His employment ends April 16, 2026, reflecting a leadership change within the company’s Axle Systems business segment.

When is Tolga Oal’s termination from Dauch Corporation (AXL) effective?

Tolga Oal’s termination as President – Axle Systems is effective April 16, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the termination on April 13, 2026, and authorized management to notify him that his employment would end on that date.

Will former Axle Systems president Tolga Oal receive severance from Dauch Corporation (AXL)?

Yes. The filing states that former President – Axle Systems, Tolga Oal, will receive severance benefits under Dauch Corporation’s Amended and Restated Executive Officer Severance Plan, which was previously filed as an exhibit to the company’s Form 10-K.

Which governance section of the 8-K covers Dauch Corporation’s (AXL) leadership change?

The leadership change is disclosed under Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management. This section explains the Board’s decision to terminate the employment of Tolga Oal, President – Axle Systems, and notes the severance plan that will apply to his departure.

How did Dauch Corporation (AXL) formalize the Axle Systems leadership change?

Dauch Corporation formalized the change through an 8-K signed by Acting General Counsel Kristen Netschke. The filing records the Board’s April 13, 2026 decision and the effective termination date of April 16, 2026 for President – Axle Systems, Tolga Oal.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/17/2026 - 04:29 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 13, 2026

DAUCH CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

1-14303			38-3161171

(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Dauch Drive, Detroit,Michigan			48211-1198

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)			(Zip Code)

(313) 758-2000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	DCH	The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

SECTION 5 – CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Item 5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 13, 2026, the Board of Directors of Dauch Corporation (the “Company”) approved the termination of the employment of Tolga Oal, President – Axle Systems, and authorized management to notify Mr. Oal that his employment would terminate effective April 16, 2026. Mr. Oal will receive severance benefits pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated Executive Officer Severance Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.23 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 13, 2026).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

DAUCH CORPORATION

Date:

April 17, 2026

By:

/s/ Kristen Netschke

Kristen Netschke

Acting General Counsel

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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