---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-22-037147"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AP"
cik: "0000006176"
company_name: "AMPCO PITTSBURGH CORP"
filed_at: "2022-02-11T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-27T08:54:55.354124+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Ampco-Pittsburgh appoints three independent directors, settles with Ancora (5.6% holder)

## Summary
- Appointed Frederick DiSanto, Darrell McNair (Ancora) to Class 2023; Laurence Paul to Class 2022.
- Board size increased to 11; Ancora gets two seats and a Business Improvement Advisory Committee.
- Ancora agrees to standstill, supports Board slate at 2022 annual meeting; owns ~5.6% of AP.
- Cooperation agreement includes customary standstill, non-disparagement, and expense reimbursement.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-22-037147
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AP
- cik: 0000006176
- company_name: AMPCO PITTSBURGH CORP
- filed_at: 2022-02-11T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/6176/000119312522037147/0001193125-22-037147-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/6176/000119312522037147/d259652d8k.htm

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