Dauch Corp (NYSE: AXL) awards CEO 537,667 restricted stock units

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DAUCH DAVID C reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Dauch Corp Chairman and CEO David C. Dauch reported an equity compensation award of 537,667 shares of common stock, described as restricted stock units that will settle in common stock when they vest on the third anniversary of the grant date. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting that it is a grant rather than a market purchase. Following this grant, Dauch directly holds 2,470,690 common shares. He also reports 2,246,449 common shares held indirectly through family and UGMA trusts, which include 333,123 shares that were previously owned directly and contributed to his personal trust in 2025.

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^*

DAUCH DAVID C

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE DAUCH DRIVE

(Street)

DETROIT MI 48211-1198

(City) (State) (Zip)

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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chairman & CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/26/2026

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	02/26/2026		A		537,667(1)	A	$0	2,470,690	D
Common Stock								2,246,449(2)	I	By Family/UGMA Trusts

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 restricted stock units (RSUs) that will settle in common stock upon vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date.

2. Includes 333,123 shares which were previously owned directly. These shares were contributed to the insider's personal trust in 2025 and are now held indirectly and reported as such herein.

Remarks:

	/s/ Kristen M. Netschke, by POA from David C. Dauch	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Dauch Corp CEO David C. Dauch report on this Form 4?

David C. Dauch reported receiving an equity award of 537,667 restricted stock units in Dauch Corp common stock. The filing also updates his direct and indirect share holdings, including shares held through family and UGMA trusts.

How many Dauch Corp shares were granted to David C. Dauch?

David C. Dauch was granted 537,667 restricted stock units tied to Dauch Corp common stock. These units will settle in actual common shares upon vesting, adding to his existing direct and indirect ownership positions.

When do David C. Dauch’s new restricted stock units in Dauch Corp vest?

The 537,667 restricted stock units granted to David C. Dauch vest on the third anniversary of the grant date. Upon vesting, they settle in Dauch Corp common stock, increasing his share ownership at that future time.

What is David C. Dauch’s direct ownership in Dauch Corp after this grant?

After the grant, David C. Dauch directly holds 2,470,690 shares of Dauch Corp common stock. This total reflects his direct holdings only and excludes additional shares reported as indirectly owned through family and UGMA trusts.

How many Dauch Corp shares does David C. Dauch hold indirectly through trusts?

David C. Dauch reports indirect ownership of 2,246,449 Dauch Corp shares through family and UGMA trusts. This amount includes 333,123 shares that were previously held directly and contributed to his personal trust during 2025.

Did David C. Dauch buy Dauch Corp shares on the open market?

The Form 4 shows a grant of 537,667 restricted stock units at a price of $0.00 per share, indicating an equity award rather than an open-market purchase. No open-market buying or selling transactions are reported in this filing.