M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.75
AAM receives EC clearance for Dowlais combination; closing now expected Q1 2026
Dauch Corp
- European Commission unconditionally cleared the combination on October 1, 2025; EU antitrust condition satisfied.
- Seven of ten required antitrust clearances obtained (US, India, UK, Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, EU); Brazil, Mexico, China remain.
- Brazil clearance expected early November 2025 following favorable opinion; China clearance expected late 2025 or early 2026.
- Roberto Fioroni (CFO of Dowlais) will not join combined group's senior management; he indicated he wishes to pursue other opportunities.