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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-004579"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DCH"
cik: "0001062231"
company_name: "Dauch Corp"
filed_at: "2026-01-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T09:42:39.083563+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AAM clears China antitrust hurdle for Dowlais deal; court hearing Jan 30

## Summary
- China State Administration for Market Regulation approved the combination, satisfying all antitrust conditions.
- Court hearing to sanction the scheme scheduled for January 30, 2026; effective date expected February 3, 2026.
- Shareholders to receive 0.0881 new AAM shares and 43 pence cash per Dowlais share held.
- AAM will issue new shares and list on London Stock Exchange; Dowlais shares to be cancelled.
- First Tax Certification deadline for U.S. withholding relief is January 28, 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-004579
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DCH
- cik: 0001062231
- company_name: Dauch Corp
- filed_at: 2026-01-16T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1062231/000110465926004579/0001104659-26-004579-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1062231/000110465926004579/tm263429d1_8k.htm

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