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Dauch Corp

DCH · Consumer Discretionary

Last earnings Aug 7, 2026

Key results

Revenuequarter

$2.38 billion

First Quarter 2026 Results Sales of $2.38 billion Net loss attributable to Dauch of $(100.3) million, or (4.2)% of sales Adjusted EBITDA* of $308.5 million, or 13.0% of sales Diluted loss per share of $(0.52) Adjusted earnings per share* of $0.34 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of $(64.4) million Adjusted free cash flow use of $(40.8) million The company s first quarter results highlighted a strong start for the new Dauch Corporation, said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, David C.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99May 8, 2026

EPSquarter

$0.34

First Quarter 2026 Results Sales of $2.38 billion Net loss attributable to Dauch of $(100.3) million, or (4.2)% of sales Adjusted EBITDA* of $308.5 million, or 13.0% of sales Diluted loss per share of $(0.52) Adjusted earnings per share* of $0.34 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of $(64.4) million Adjusted free cash flow use of $(40.8) million The company s first quarter results highlighted a strong start for the new Dauch Corporation, said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, David C.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99May 8, 2026

Net incomequarter

$7.1 million

The company's net loss attributable to Dauch in the first quarter of 2026 was $(100.3) million, or $(0.52) per share and (4.2)% of sales, as compared to a net income of $7.1 million, or $0.06 per share and 0.5% of sales in the first quarter of 2025.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99May 8, 2026

Adjusted earnings per share in the first quarter of 2026 was $0.34 compared to Adjusted earnings per share of $0.22 in the first quarter of 2025.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99May 8, 2026

Adjusted free cash flowquarter

$235

Adjusted free cash flow in the range of $235 - $325 million.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99May 8, 2026

Diluted EPSquarter

$ 0.06

9 Adjusted earnings per share (b) Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 (1) Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (0.52) $ 0.06 Restructuring and acquisition-related costs 0.49 0.16 Debt refinancing and redemption costs 0.01 0.03 Gain on Business Combination Derivative (0.06) (0.18) Unrealized foreign exchange loss on acquired U.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99May 8, 2026

AI analysis

Q1 2026 · reported May 8, 2026

Based on: Earnings release + parent 8-K + 10-Q — transcript not held

Revenue · Q1 2026
$2.38B
EX-99 · May 8, 2026
EPS · Q1 2026
$0.34
EX-99 · May 8, 2026
Net income · Q1 2026
$7.1M
EX-99 · May 8, 2026
Adjusted free cash flow · Q1 2026
$235
EX-99 · May 8, 2026

Headline figures

MetricQ1 2026Prior qtrYear ago
Revenue$2.38 billion——
EPS$0.34——
Net income$7.1 million——
Adjusted free cash flow$235——
Diluted EPS$ 0.06——

EX-99 · May 8, 2026

Guidance · company-stated

No guidance located in the held release

Outlook statement

“1 Dauch's Updated 2026 Financial Outlook Dauch's full year 2026 financial targets which include a partial year contribution from Dowlais (as of February 3, 2026 close) are as follows Sales in the range of $10.6 - $10.8 billion vs.”

Next earningsNo verified date on fileNo date is estimated or imported

Cash flow & capex

Adjusted free cash flow$235

Capital allocation

Capex4.5%

Capital expenditures in the range of 4.5% to 5% of sales.

General educational research only — not investment advice.Every figure is as stated in the held documents; values marked “computed from stated figures” are arithmetic on those stated figures. Guidance shown is the company’s own stated guidance. No price targets, no recommendations, no consensus estimates.

Event summary

The acquisition of Dowlais Group plc (subsequently renamed Dowlais Group Limited) ( Dowlais ) was the primary driver of year-over-year changes in financial results

Based on: Earnings release + parent 8-K + 10-Q — transcript not held

Guidance & outlook

No guidance located in the held release

Capital allocation

Capital expenditures in the range of 4.5% to 5% of sales.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99May 8, 2026

2 Definition of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Dauch defines Adjusted earnings per share to be diluted earnings (loss) per share excluding the impact of restructuring and acquisition-related costs, debt refinancing and redemption costs, gains or losses on the derivative associated with our Business Combination with Dowlais, net interest on debt held in escrow, gains or losses on equity securities, impairment charges, unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses on acquired U.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99May 8, 2026

As revised, Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA excluding the impact of restructuring and acquisition-related costs, debt refinancing and redemption costs, gains or losses on the derivative associated with our Business Combination with Dowlais, interest income on debt held in escrow, gains or losses on equity securities, impairment charges, unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses on acquired U.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99May 8, 2026

Dauch defines free cash flow to be net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less capital expenditures net of proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99May 8, 2026

Adjusted free cash flow is defined as free cash flow excluding the impact of cash payments for restructuring and acquisition-related costs and interest income on debt held in escrow.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99May 8, 2026

Private Placement Notes 10.9 Mark-to-market on nondesignated foreign exchange derivatives assumed as part of the Business Combination with Dowlais 15.6 Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 3.7 0.4 Interest income on debt in escrow (4.6) Amortization of acquisition intangible asset attributable to SDS 4.4 Non-recurring items Acquisition-related fair value inventory adjustment 37.7 Adjusted EBITDA $ 308.5 $ 177.7 (1) The amounts in the table above are presented based upon our revised definition of Segment Adjusted EBITDA and amounts that were reported under the previous definition have been recast.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99May 8, 2026

Strategy & priorities

As we begin to capture integration synergies and leverage our combined operational strengths, we are excited about the compelling value and long term strategic benefits of this transformational acquisition.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99May 8, 2026

3 Forward-Looking Statements In this earnings release, we make statements concerning our expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, and future events or performance.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99May 8, 2026

was completed in July 2025 and did not qualify for classification as discontinued operations as the sale does not represent a strategic shift in our business that has had, or will have, a major effect on our operations and financial results.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QAug 7, 2026

The Senior Secured Credit Facilities are secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the assets of AAM, Inc.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QAug 7, 2026

The 6.375 % Notes are secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the assets of AAM, Inc.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QAug 7, 2026

Risks & headwinds

No changes to USMCA and mitigation of a majority of incremental tariff costs.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99May 8, 2026

These estimates and assumptions are impacted by risks and uncertainties, including those associated with tariffs and the significant instability in U.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QAug 7, 2026

While we have made estimates and assumptions based on the facts and circumstances as of the date of this report, the full impact of tariffs and potential changes in U.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QAug 7, 2026

These calculations contain uncertainties as they require management to make assumptions including, but not limited to, market comparables, future cash flows of the reporting units, and appropriate discount and long-term growth rates.

SEC original ↗Dauch Corp — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QAug 7, 2026

Documents

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Competitors & peers

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Filings

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Earnings releases

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Presentations

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