Dauch Corp 8K

Dauch Corporation reported Q1 2026 results reflecting a Dowlais-driven jump in sales but a net loss on higher acquisition-related costs, updated its non-GAAP metrics and 2026 outlook, and detailed expected synergies and cash flow impacts from the Dowlais business combination.

On May 8, 2026, Dauch Corporation reported its first quarter 2026 financial results, highlighting a substantial year-over-year increase in sales to $2.38 billion driven primarily by the recently completed acquisition of Dowlais Group plc (now Dowlais Group Limited), but also a swing from net income to a net loss attributable to Dauch of $100.3 million due largely to higher restructuring and acquisition-related costs and interest expense. The company reported Adjusted EBITDA of $308.5 million (13.0% of sales) and Adjusted EPS of $0.34, revised its definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS to exclude additional non-cash and acquisition-related items tied to the Dowlais business combination and its SDS investment, and provided an updated 2026 outlook that slightly raises its sales and Adjusted EBITDA ranges and sets targets for Adjusted free cash flow and capital deployment, including anticipated synergy benefits of $50–$75 million in 2026 from the Dowlais integration. Management emphasized the integration progress and expected long-term strategic benefits of the Dowlais acquisition while acknowledging near-term cash outflows and restructuring and synergy implementation costs reflected in negative operating cash flow and free cash flow for the quarter.

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1062231

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8K

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0001062231-26-000124

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