[Form 4] AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS INC Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dauch Corp reported that its EVP & CFO, Christopher John May, received an award of 287,879 shares of common stock on a performance-based basis. These shares represent performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs) at target level.

The actual PSUs earned will depend on the highest average price of Dauch Corp’s stock over any 20-day trading period during a measurement period ending March 31, 2029, and cannot exceed 300% of target. The PSUs generally vest 50% at the end of this performance period and 50% one year later. Following this grant, May beneficially owns 1,014,968 shares of Dauch Corp common stock directly.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

May Christopher John

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE DAUCH DRIVE

(Street)

DETROIT MI 48211-1198

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Dauch Corp [ AXL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & CFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/02/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/02/2026		A		287,879(1)	A	(1)	1,014,968	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares represent a grant of performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs) at target level performance. The actual number of PSUs that will be achieved is based on the highest average price of the Company's common stock achieved over any 20-day trading period during the measurement period ending March 31, 2029 ("Performance Period"). The number of PSUs earned by the reporting person will not exceed 300% of target. The PSUs will generally vest 50% at the end of the Performance Period and 50% on the one-year anniversary thereof.

Remarks:

	/s/ Kristen M. Netschke, by POA from Christopher John May	02/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Dauch Corp (AXL) report in this Form 4?

Dauch Corp reported a grant of 287,879 performance-based restricted stock units to EVP & CFO Christopher John May. These units are tied to future stock price performance and increase his beneficial ownership to 1,014,968 shares of common stock after the grant.

Who is the insider involved in the latest Dauch Corp (AXL) Form 4 filing?

The insider is Christopher John May, EVP & CFO of Dauch Corp. He received a performance-based restricted stock unit grant, increasing his directly beneficially owned common shares to 1,014,968 after the reported transaction on February 2, 2026.

How many Dauch Corp (AXL) shares were granted to the EVP & CFO?

The EVP & CFO received 287,879 shares in the form of performance-based restricted stock units at target level. These units convert into common shares depending on stock price performance during the measurement period ending March 31, 2029, subject to maximum 300% of target.

How is the Dauch Corp (AXL) PSU award to the CFO structured?

The PSU award is tied to the highest average stock price over any 20-day trading period within a performance period ending March 31, 2029. Earned PSUs are capped at 300% of target and vest 50% at the end of that period and 50% one year later.

What is Christopher John May’s Dauch Corp (AXL) share ownership after this grant?

After the reported grant, Christopher John May beneficially owns 1,014,968 shares of Dauch Corp common stock directly. This total reflects the addition of 287,879 performance-based restricted stock units granted on February 2, 2026 at a stated price of $0.00 per share.

When do the Dauch Corp (AXL) PSUs granted to the CFO vest?

The PSUs generally vest in two equal installments: 50% at the end of the performance period ending March 31, 2029, and the remaining 50% on the one-year anniversary of that date, subject to the performance conditions determining how many units are actually earned.