Director at Dauch Corp (NYSE: AXL) awarded 29,773 restricted stock units

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Mackenzie Smith Simon reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Dauch Corp director Mackenzie Smith Simon received an equity award of company stock. The Form 4 shows a grant of 29,773 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units at a price of $0.00 per share, increasing Simon’s direct holdings to 44,167 shares.

According to the footnote, these 29,773 restricted stock units will vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date and will be settled in Common Stock upon vesting, indicating a compensation-related award rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Mackenzie Smith Simon

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	29,773	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 44,167 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 29,773 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Post-grant holdings: 44,167 shares

3 metrics

RSU grant size 29,773 shares Restricted stock units granted on April 30, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Equity compensation award, not open-market purchase

Post-grant holdings 44,167 shares Total Common Stock directly owned after the transaction

Key Terms

restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting, Common Stock

3 terms

restricted stock units (RSUs) financial

"These shares represent restricted stock units (RSUs) that will be settled"

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of company promise to give employees shares of stock in the future, usually after certain conditions like working for a set time. They are like a gift promised today that you receive later, which can become valuable if the company's stock price goes up. RSUs matter because they are a way companies reward employees and can be a significant part of compensation.

vesting financial

"These RSUs will vest on the one-year anniversary of the date of grant"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

Common Stock financial

"will be settled in common stock upon vesting"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/01/2026 - 04:08 PM

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Mackenzie Smith Simon

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

ONE DAUCH DRIVE

(Street)

DETROIT

MICHIGAN

482111

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/30/2026

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

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

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

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	04/30/2026		A		29,773⁽¹⁾	A	$0	44,167	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares represent restricted stock units (RSUs) that will be settled in common stock upon vesting. These RSUs will vest on the one-year anniversary of the date of grant.

Remarks:

	/s/ Kristen M. Netschke, by PoA from Simon Mackenzie Smith	05/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What did Dauch Corp (AXL) director Mackenzie Smith Simon report on this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows Mackenzie Smith Simon received 29,773 restricted stock units as a stock-based compensation award, at $0.00 per share, which will settle in Common Stock upon vesting. Following the grant, Simon directly holds 44,167 shares of Dauch Corp.

Is the Dauch Corp (AXL) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or a grant?

The transaction is a grant of restricted stock units, not an open-market stock purchase. Code “A” on the Form 4 indicates a grant or award acquisition, and the price is $0.00 per share, consistent with equity compensation rather than a cash-funded buy.

How many Dauch Corp (AXL) shares did Mackenzie Smith Simon hold after this award?

After receiving 29,773 restricted stock units, Mackenzie Smith Simon’s direct holdings increased to 44,167 shares of Dauch Corp Common Stock. This total reflects the position immediately following the reported grant, as disclosed in the Form 4 ownership table.

When do Mackenzie Smith Simon’s Dauch Corp (AXL) restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units are scheduled to vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date. Upon vesting, they will be settled in Dauch Corp Common Stock, turning the RSUs into actual shares owned by the director, as described in the filing footnote.

What are restricted stock units (RSUs) in the Dauch Corp (AXL) Form 4 filing?

Restricted stock units are promises to deliver company shares in the future, subject to vesting conditions. In this case, 29,773 RSUs will convert into Dauch Corp Common Stock after one year, providing equity-based compensation to director Mackenzie Smith Simon once they vest.