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Dauch Corporation reported second-quarter 2026 results, with year-over-year changes primarily driven by its acquisition of Dowlais Group. Net sales were $2,955.6 million compared with $1,536.2 million a year earlier, while Adjusted EBITDA rose to $389.6 million, maintaining a margin of 13.2% of sales. Adjusted earnings per share were $0.32 versus $0.34 in the second quarter of 2025.
GAAP profitability was much lower than the prior year. Net income attributable to Dauch was $1.0 million versus $39.3 million, and diluted earnings per share were $0.00 versus $0.32. The quarter included restructuring and acquisition-related costs of $49.8 million and interest expense of $89.8 million, both higher than in 2025.
Cash generation improved in the quarter: net cash provided by operating activities was $107.5 million versus $91.9 million, and Adjusted free cash flow increased to $148.4 million from $48.7 million. For full-year 2026, the company targets sales of $10.6–$10.8 billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $1.36–$1.425 billion, and Adjusted free cash flow of $260–$325 million, including expected Dowlais-related synergy benefits of $60–$75 million.
Dauch Corporation filed an 8-K to report that its represented workforce, UAW Local 2093, at the Three Rivers Manufacturing Facility in Michigan has ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. Associates at the facility are returning to their positions, allowing regular operations to resume.
The company describes itself as a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier to the global automotive industry, with a powertrain-agnostic portfolio serving electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles, headquartered in Detroit with operations in 24 countries and more than 175 locations.
Dauch Corporation reported sharply higher first quarter 2026 sales but a GAAP net loss as it absorbed its Dowlais acquisition. Net sales rose to $2.38 billion from $1.41 billion a year earlier, driven primarily by the consolidation of Dowlais.
The company posted a net loss attributable to Dauch of $100.3 million, or $(0.52) per diluted share, versus net income of $7.1 million, or $0.06 per share, in 2025, reflecting higher restructuring and acquisition-related costs, interest expense and other items. However, Adjusted EBITDA increased to $308.5 million, or 13.0% of sales, up from $177.7 million, or 12.6% of sales, and Adjusted earnings per share improved to $0.34 from $0.22.
Operating cash flow swung to a use of $64.4 million from an inflow of $55.9 million, and Adjusted free cash flow was a use of $40.8 million. Total assets rose to $11.27 billion and long‑term debt to $5.16 billion after the business combination. For full year 2026, Dauch now targets sales of $10.3–$10.8 billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $1.3–$1.425 billion and Adjusted free cash flow of $235–$325 million, including expected synergy benefits from integrating Dowlais.
Dauch Corporation reported outcomes from its annual meeting and an executive compensation decision. Stockholders elected three directors to terms expiring in 2029, approved on an advisory basis the compensation of named executive officers, and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Stockholders also approved the Amended and Restated 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Separately, the board’s Compensation Committee approved a one-time $1,000,000 restricted stock unit award for Senior Vice President Terri M. Kemp, vesting in two equal installments on the first and second anniversaries of the May 4, 2026 grant date, with accelerated vesting on certain termination events.
Dauch Corporation reported results from its annual stockholder meeting and a new executive equity award. Stockholders approved the Amended and Restated 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan and supported executive compensation on an advisory basis, while re-electing three directors and ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor for 2026.
The board’s compensation committee approved a special one-time restricted stock unit award for Terri M. Kemp, Senior Vice President Chief of Staff, Human Resources & Sustainability. The award has a grant date value of $1,000,000, will be granted on May 4, 2026, and vests 50% on each of the first and second anniversaries of the grant date, with earlier payout in specified termination, retirement, death, or disability circumstances.
Dauch Corporation filed an amended report to add the audited 2024–2025 financial statements of its acquired subsidiary Dowlais Group Limited and unaudited pro forma results for the combined business. Dowlais generated £4,410m of revenue in 2025, up from £4,337m, but reported an operating loss of £29m and a net loss after tax of £87m, or basic and diluted loss per share of 6.2p. Cash flow from operating activities improved to £151m in 2025, with cash and cash equivalents of £354m at year-end. Total assets were £5,432m and total equity £2,151m at 31 December 2025. Automotive revenue reached £3,475m and Powder Metallurgy £935m, with particularly strong sales in North America and Europe.
Dauch Corporation reported flat fourth quarter 2025 sales of $1.38 billion but a much larger net loss of $75.3 million, while Adjusted EBITDA improved to $169.0 million, or 12.2% of sales. For full year 2025, sales were $5.84 billion versus $6.12 billion in 2024, and results swung from net income of $35.0 million to a net loss of $19.7 million, even as Adjusted earnings per share inched up to $0.53 and Adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 12.7%.
Operating cash flow for 2025 was $411.6 million, down from $455.4 million, and Adjusted free cash flow declined to $213.0 million. Management highlighted the close of the transformational Dowlais acquisition and issued 2026 targets including sales of $10.3–$10.7 billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $1.3–$1.4 billion with more than $100 million synergy run-rate by the end of year one, and Adjusted free cash flow of $235–$325 million, alongside significant planned restructuring and integration spending.