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Dauch Corporation (DCH) Risk Analysis

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Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning.

Dauch Corporation disclosed 34 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Dauch Corporation reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q2, 2026

Risk Distribution

29% Finance & Corporate

24% Production

15% Ability to Sell

12% Tech & Innovation

12% Macro & Political

9% Legal & Regulatory

Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

This chart displays the stock's most recent risk distribution according to category. TipRanks has identified 6 major categories: Finance & corporate, legal & regulatory, macro & political, production, tech & innovation, and ability to sell.

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Risk Highlights Q2, 2026

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Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 34

Finance & Corporate

Total Risks: 10/34 (29%)Below Sector Average

Share Price & Shareholder Rights3 | 8.8%

Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1

The listing of our shares of common stock on two exchanges may adversely affect liquidity in the market for our shares and result in pricing differentials between the two exchanges.

Our shares of common stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) and trading takes place in different currencies (U.S. Dollars on the NYSE and Pound Sterling on the LSE) and at different times (resulting from different time zones, different trading hours and different trading days for the two exchanges). The trading prices of our shares of common stock on these two exchanges may, at times, differ due to these and other factors. Any decrease in the price of our shares on the NYSE could cause a decrease in the trading price of our shares on the LSE and vice versa. Investors could seek to buy or sell our shares to take advantage of price differences between the markets through a practice referred to as arbitrage. Any arbitrage activity could create unexpected volatility in both the trading prices of our shares on one exchange and Company shares available for trading on the other exchange. The benefits we expect from the dual listing on the NYSE and the LSE, which are increased liquidity, visibility among investors and access to investors who may be able to hold listed shares in the United Kingdom, but not the United States, and vice versa, may not be realized or, if realized, may not be sustained. Further, the cost and additional regulatory burden associated with listing our shares on both exchanges may ultimately outweigh the associated benefits.

Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2

Issuance of Company shares in connection with the Business Combination reduced our existing stockholders' aggregate ownership and voting interest in the Company, resulting in existing stockholders now exercising less influence over management, which may adversely affect the market price of our shares.

In connection with the payment of the Business Combination consideration, we issued approximately 117 million Company shares. Company stockholders and Dowlais shareholders own approximately 51% and 49%, respectively, of the combined company following completion of the Business Combination. The issuance of these new shares reduced our existing stockholders' ownership and voting interest in the Company and, as a result, our existing stockholders, individually and in the aggregate, can exert less influence. The issuance of these new shares may also result in fluctuations in the market price of Company shares, including a price decrease.

Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3

Certain Dowlais agreements may contain change of control provisions which, if not waived, could have material adverse effects on the combined company.

Dowlais is a party to various agreements with third parties, customer and supplier contracts and other material contracts, that may contain change of control provisions that will be triggered upon the completion of the Business Combination. Agreements with change of control provisions typically provide for or permit the termination of the agreement upon the occurrence of a change of control of one of the parties which can be waived by the relevant counterparties. To the extent waivers are required, the inability to obtain waivers from one or more relevant counterparties could have a material adverse effect on the combined company. Further, it is possible that a contractual counterparty or government agency may take a different view on the interpretation of a change in control provision to that taken by us, thereby resulting in a dispute.

Accounting & Financial Operations2 | 5.9%

Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 1

Our goodwill, other intangible assets, and long-lived assets are at risk of impairment if our business or market conditions indicate that the carrying value of those assets exceeds their fair value.

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) require that companies evaluate the carrying value of goodwill, other intangible assets, and long-lived assets routinely in order to assess whether any indication of asset impairment exists. Goodwill is required to be evaluated on an annual basis, while finite-lived intangible assets and long-lived assets should be evaluated only when events and circumstances exist that indicate an asset or group of assets may be impaired. We conduct our annual goodwill impairment test in the fourth quarter using a third-party valuation specialist to assist management in determining the fair value of our reporting units. Fair value of each reporting unit is estimated based on a combination of discounted cash flows and the use of pricing multiples derived from an analysis of comparable public companies multiplied against historical and/or anticipated financial metrics of each reporting unit. 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. A decline in the actual cash flows of our reporting units in future periods, as compared to the projected cash flows used in our valuations, could result in the carrying value of the reporting units exceeding their respective fair values. Further, a change in market comparables, discount rate or long-term growth rate, as a result of a change in economic conditions or otherwise, could result in the carrying values of the reporting units exceeding their respective fair values.

Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 2

Our company may not realize all of the revenue expected, or we may experience delays in realizing the expected revenue, from our new and incremental business.

The realization of incremental revenues from awarded business is inherently subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the accuracy of customer estimates relating to the number of vehicles to be produced in new and existing product programs and the timing of such production, as well as the fluctuation in exchange rates for programs sourced in currencies other than our reporting currency. Further, as a portion of our business is associated with electric vehicles, these risks could be exacerbated due to uncertainty related to end-user acceptance rates and the availability of critical charging infrastructure. It is also possible that our customers may delay or cancel a product program that has been awarded to us. Our revenues, operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected relative to our current financial plans if we do not realize substantially all the revenue from our new and incremental business awards.

Debt & Financing1 | 2.9%

Debt & Financing - Risk 1

We have incurred substantial indebtedness and our financial condition and operations may be adversely affected by a violation of financial and other covenants.

We have incurred substantial indebtedness and related debt service obligations, including approximately $2.9 billion in additional indebtedness associated with the completion of the Business Combination. On a combined company basis, together with Dowlais as of the closing date of the Business Combination, we have approximately $5.4 billion of indebtedness, excluding a minimum of approximately $1.5 billion of undrawn commitments under our revolving credit facility. This substantial level of indebtedness could have important consequences to our business, including: - reduced flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business, the competitive environment and the markets in which we operate, and to technological and other changes;- reduced access to capital and increasing borrowing costs generally or for any additional indebtedness to finance future operating and capital expenditures and for general corporate purposes;- lowered credit ratings;- reduced funds available for operations, capital expenditures and other activities; and - competitive disadvantages relative to other companies with lower debt levels. Our Senior Secured Credit Facilities, comprised of our Revolving Credit Facility, as well as our Term Loan A Facility, Term Loan B Facility and Tranche C Term Facility, and the indentures governing our senior secured notes and senior unsecured notes, contain customary affirmative and negative covenants. Some or, with respect to certain covenants, all of these agreements include financial covenants based on leverage and cash interest expense coverage ratios and limitations on Dauch, American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM, Inc.) and their restricted subsidiaries to make certain investments, declare or pay dividends or distributions on capital stock, redeem or repurchase capital stock and certain debt obligations, incur liens, incur indebtedness, or merge, make certain acquisitions or sales of assets. The Senior Secured Credit Facilities and the indentures governing our senior secured notes and our senior unsecured notes also include customary events of default. Obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities, our senior secured notes and our senior unsecured notes are required to be guaranteed by most of our U.S. subsidiaries that hold domestic assets. In addition, the Senior Secured Credit Facilities and our senior secured notes are secured on a first priority basis by all or substantially all of the assets of AAM, Inc., the assets of Dauch and each guarantor's assets, including a pledge of capital stock of our U.S. subsidiaries that hold domestic assets, including each guarantor, and a portion of the capital stock of the first tier non-U.S. subsidiaries. A violation of any of these covenants or agreements could result in a default under these contracts, which could permit the lenders or note holders, as applicable, to accelerate repayment of any borrowings or notes outstanding at that time and levy on the collateral granted in connection with the Senior Secured Credit Facilities and our senior secured notes. A default or acceleration under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities or the indentures governing the senior secured notes and the senior unsecured notes may result in defaults under our other debt agreements and may adversely affect our ability to operate our business, our subsidiaries' and guarantors' ability to operate their respective businesses and our results of operations and financial condition. The available capacity under our Revolving Credit Facility could be limited by our covenant ratios under certain conditions. An increase in the applicable leverage ratio, as a result of decreased earnings or otherwise, could result in reduced access to capital under our Revolving Credit Facility, which is a significant component of our total available liquidity.

Corporate Activity and Growth4 | 11.8%

Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 1

The Business Combination may expose us to significant unanticipated liabilities.

The Business Combination may expose us to significant unanticipated liabilities relating to the operation of the combined company. These liabilities could include employment or severance-related obligations under applicable law or other benefits arrangements, legal claims, warranty or similar liabilities to customers, and claims by or amounts owed to vendors. Particularly in international jurisdictions, our acquisition of Dowlais, or any future decision to independently enter new international markets where Dowlais previously conducted business, could also expose us to tax liabilities and other amounts owed by Dowlais. The occurrence of such unforeseen or unanticipated liabilities, should they be significant, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 2

The complexity of the integration and transition associated with the Business Combination may result in us incurring significant costs to implement changes to our internal control over financial reporting for the combined company.

The additional scale of Dowlais's operations, together with the complexity of the integration effort, including changes to or implementation of critical information technology systems, may result in us incurring significant costs, including management time, to integrate and implement changes to our controls over financial reporting. In addition, we will have to train new associates and third-party providers, and assume operations in jurisdictions where we have not previously had operations. We expect that the Business Combination may necessitate significant modifications to our internal control systems, processes and information systems, both on a transition basis and over the longer-term as we fully integrate the combined company. Due to the complexity of the Business Combination, we cannot be certain that changes to our internal control over financial reporting will be effective for any period, or implemented in an efficient manner which does not incur significant costs and management time. If we are unable to implement such changes to our internal control over financial reporting in an efficient manner, our business, financial condition and results of operations and the market perception thereof may be materially adversely affected. Further, prior to the Business Combination, and for a period of time subsequent to the Business Combination, Dowlais is not required to comply with the rules of the SEC implementing Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the Sarbanes-Oxley Act). As a result, the combined company may therefore incur significant costs, expenses and management time in implementing controls and procedures required to meet the standards required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. In particular, Dowlais has identified certain matters which would have been characterized as material weaknesses in Dowlais' internal control over financial reporting that would have required disclosure pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act had Dowlais been required to report on internal control over financial reporting at the relevant time. Although these identified material weaknesses are in the process of being remediated, if we identify additional material weaknesses in the future or otherwise fail to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting following the closing of the Business Combination, this could increase the costs, expenses and management time required for the combined company to meet the standards required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and therefore adversely affect the business of the combined company and its share price.

Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 3

We may be unable to consummate and successfully integrate acquisitions and joint ventures, including integrating the recently acquired business of Dowlais, and we may not realize the anticipated benefits and operating synergies expected from the Business Combination.

Engaging in acquisitions and joint ventures involves potential risks, including financial risks, risks related to our operations and capacity, risks related to integrating enterprise resource planning systems, and failure to successfully integrate and fully realize the expected benefits of such acquisitions and joint ventures. Integrating acquired operations is a significant challenge and there is no assurance that we will be able to manage integrations successfully. The complexity and magnitude of the integration effort associated with the Business Combination are substantial and require that we fund significant capital and operating expenses to support the integration of the combined operations. Such expenses have included significant transaction, consulting and third-party service fees. Further, the anticipated costs of the integration effort are subject to change and many of the expenses that are expected to be incurred, by their nature, are difficult to estimate accurately at this time. We have incurred, and expect to continue to incur, additional operating expenses as we enhance internal resources or engage third-party providers while we integrate the combined company following the Business Combination. The success of the Business Combination will depend, in significant part, on our ability to successfully integrate the acquired business, grow the revenue of the combined company and realize the significant strategic benefits and synergies anticipated from the Business Combination. We believe that the Business Combination will create a leading global Driveline and Metal Forming supplier with a comprehensive product portfolio and a diversified customer base. Achieving these goals may require growth of the revenue of the combined company and realization of the targeted operating synergies expected from the Business Combination. This growth and the anticipated benefits of the transaction may not be realized fully, or at all, or may take longer to realize than we expect. Actual operating, technological, strategic and revenue opportunities, if achieved at all, may be less significant than we expect or may take longer to achieve than anticipated. If we are not able to achieve these objectives and realize the anticipated benefits and synergies expected from the Business Combination within a reasonable time, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected. Further, the Business Combination involves the integration of two businesses that previously operated independently. The combined company will be led by our Chairman and CEO, while two directors of Dowlais have joined the board of directors and certain senior Dowlais executives have been invited to join the senior executive management team of the combined company. The failure to successfully integrate the two leadership teams could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, the process of integrating operations could cause an interruption of, or loss of momentum in, the core operating activities of one or both of us and Dowlais. The diversion of management's attention and any delays or difficulties encountered in connection with the integration of the operations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. As we continue our diversification efforts, we may pursue strategic growth initiatives, including through additional acquisitions and joint ventures. An inability to successfully achieve the levels of organic and inorganic growth from our strategic initiatives could adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition.

Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 4

Our restructuring initiatives may not achieve their intended outcomes.

We have initiated restructuring actions in recent years to reduce cost and realign certain areas of our business and expect to initiate further restructuring actions in future periods. As we respond to the volatility in costs resulting from tariffs and changes in trade agreements, and work to realize the expected synergies associated with the Business Combination, we will also continue to assess our geographical footprint and product portfolio, which may result in additional restructuring actions including the potential relocation of certain manufacturing operations to the U.S. There can be no assurance that such restructuring initiatives will successfully achieve the intended outcomes, or that the charges related to such initiatives will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. As part of our strategic initiatives, we are actively assessing our product portfolio. As a result, we have divested certain operations and may pursue additional plans to divest certain operations in future periods. Our results of operations or financial condition could be adversely affected if we initiate a divestiture and it is not completed in accordance with our expected timeline, or at all, or if we do not realize the expected benefits of the divestiture.

Production

Total Risks: 8/34 (24%)Above Sector Average

Manufacturing2 | 5.9%

Manufacturing - Risk 1

Our business is dependent on our Guanajuato Manufacturing Complex.

A high concentration of our global business is supported by our Guanajuato Manufacturing Complex (GMC) in Mexico. GMC represents a significant portion of our net sales, profitability and cash flow from operations and we expect GMC to continue to represent a substantial portion of these metrics for the foreseeable future. A significant disruption to our GMC operations, as a result of changes in customer sourcing strategies, trade agreements between Mexico and other jurisdictions, including the expected 2026 review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), tariffs, compliance with customs regulations, exchange rate fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and the Mexican peso, tax law changes, changes to our operating structure in Mexico, labor disputes or shortages, logistical constraints, natural disasters, availability of natural resources or utilities, pandemic or epidemic illness, or otherwise, could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition.

Manufacturing - Risk 2

We may incur material losses and costs as a result of product recall or field action, product liability and warranty claims, litigation and other disputes and claims.

We are exposed to warranty, product recall or field action and product liability claims in the event that our products fail to perform as expected, and we may be required to participate in a recall of such products. We are not responsible for certain warranty claims that may be incurred by our customers, which include returned components for which no defect was found upon inspection, discretionary acts of dealer goodwill, defects related to certain directed buy components, and build-to-print design issues. We review warranty claim activity in detail, and we may have disagreements with our customers as to responsibility for these types of costs incurred by our customers. In addition, as we continue to diversify our customer base, we expect our obligation to share in the cost of providing warranties as part of our agreements with new customers will increase. Many of the products that we produce are complex and certain of the programs for which we have warranty obligations are high volume in nature. The repair or replacement of these components can be labor intensive or could impact a significant number of components, either of which could result in significant costs. As a result, costs and expenses associated with warranties, field actions, product recalls and product liability claims could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition and may differ materially from the estimated liabilities that we have recorded in our consolidated financial statements. In addition to warranty claims relating directly to products we produce, potential product recalls for our customers and their other suppliers, and the potential reputational harm that may result from such product recalls, could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition. We are also involved in various legal proceedings incidental to our business. Although we believe that none of these matters are likely to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition, there can be no assurance as to the ultimate outcome of any such legal proceeding or any future legal proceedings.

Employment / Personnel3 | 8.8%

Employment / Personnel - Risk 1

Our business could be adversely affected if we, our customers, or our suppliers fail to maintain satisfactory labor relations.

A significant portion of our hourly associates worldwide, as well as the workforces of our customers and suppliers, are, or may become, members of industrial trade unions employed under the terms of collective bargaining agreements. There can be no assurance that future negotiations with labor unions, including those related to the 2026 expiration of the collective bargaining agreement with the labor union representing certain of our associates at our largest U.S. facility, will be resolved favorably or that we, our customers or suppliers will not experience a work stoppage or disruption that could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition. Additionally, recent labor agreements between the UAW and our three largest customers were ratified and resulted in significant compensation increases for the UAW associates. There can be no assurance that future negotiations, whether between the Company and the labor unions representing certain of our hourly associates or between our customers or suppliers and the labor unions representing certain of their hourly associates, will not result in additional labor cost increases or other terms and conditions that could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition, our ability to compete for future business or our ability to attract and retain qualified associates.

Employment / Personnel - Risk 2

Our company's ability to operate effectively could be impaired if we cannot attract and retain qualified personnel in key positions and functions.

Our success depends, in part, on the efforts of our executive officers and other key salaried and hourly associates, such as global operational leadership, engineers, information technology professionals and associates with experience in skilled trades, and those associates joining the Company as a result of the Business Combination. In addition, our future success will depend on, among other factors, our ability to continue to attract and retain qualified personnel, particularly engineers and other associates with critical expertise and skills that support key customers and products. The loss of the services of our executive officers or other key associates, unexpected turnover, or the inability to attract or retain associates, including those associates joining the Company as a result of the Business Combination, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Employment / Personnel - Risk 3

Our company faces substantial pension and other postretirement benefit obligations.

We have significant pension and other postretirement benefit obligations to certain of our associates and retirees. In addition, Dowlais also has significant pension and other postretirement benefit obligations that are now obligations of the combined company after the completion of the Business Combination. Our ability to satisfy the funding requirements associated with these obligations will depend on our cash flow from operations and our ability to access credit and the capital markets. The funding requirements of these benefit plans, and the related expense reflected in our financial statements, are affected by several factors that are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty and volatility, including governmental regulation. Key assumptions used to value these benefit obligations and the cost of providing such benefits, funding requirements and expense recognition include the discount rate, the expected long-term rate of return on pension assets, mortality rates and the health care cost trend rate. If the actual trends in these factors are less favorable than our assumptions, this could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Supply Chain2 | 5.9%

Supply Chain - Risk 1

Our company, our suppliers or our customers and their suppliers may not be able to successfully and efficiently manage the timing and costs of new product program launches.

Certain of our customers are preparing to launch new product programs for which we will supply products and related components. There can be no assurance that we will successfully complete the transition of our manufacturing facilities and resources to support these new product programs or other future product programs on a timely and cost efficient basis. Accordingly, the launch of new product programs, or a shift in product mix from traditional ICE programs to hybrid and electric vehicle programs, may adversely affect production rates, capacity utilization or other operational efficiency and profitability measures at our facilities. In addition, if production levels for new product programs are lower than expected, due to end-user acceptance of the products or otherwise, we may not recover the capital investment required to launch such new product programs, which may be significant. We may also experience difficulties with the performance of our supply chain, or the supply chains of our customers and their suppliers, on program launches, which could result in our inability to meet our contractual obligations to key customers. Production shortfalls or production delays, if any, could result in our failure to effectively manage our manufacturing costs relating to these program launches. In addition, our customers may delay the launch or fail to successfully execute the launch of these new product programs, or any additional future product program for which we will supply products. Our revenues, operating results and financial condition could be adversely impacted if our customers fail to timely launch such programs or if we are unable to manage the timing requirements and costs of new product program launches.

Supply Chain - Risk 2

Our business has been, and could continue to be, adversely affected by disruptions in our supply chain and our customers' supply chain.

We depend on a limited number of suppliers for certain key components and materials needed for our products. We rely upon, and expect to continue to rely upon, certain suppliers for critical components and materials that are not readily available in sufficient volume from other sources. We may need to rely on suppliers in local markets that have not yet proven their ability to meet our requirements. These supply chain characteristics make us susceptible to supply shortages and price increases. If production volumes increase rapidly, there can be no assurance that the suppliers of critical components and materials will be able or willing to meet our future needs on a timely basis. A significant disruption in the supply of components or materials could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Our supply chain, as well as our customers' supply chain, is also at risk of unanticipated events such as changes in governmental regulations and trade agreements, including tariffs, financial or operational instability of suppliers, natural disasters, industrial incidents or pandemic or epidemic illness that could cause a disruption in the supply of critical components to us and our customers. As a result, we may experience volatility in our sales and production schedules, including manufacturing downtime and increased inventory levels, which could negatively impact our production efficiency and financial condition. In addition, we may experience a shortage of qualified hourly labor availability in certain regions in which we operate, contributing to production volatility and inefficiencies in the manufacturing process, as well as increased labor costs, resulting in lower gross margins at certain of our manufacturing facilities. If we cannot secure sufficient hourly labor resources, we may be unable to protect continuity of supply and meet customer demand, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Costs1 | 2.9%

Costs - Risk 1

Our business could be adversely affected by volatility in the price or availability of raw materials, utilities, natural resources and transportation.

We may experience volatility, whether from inflation or otherwise, in the cost or availability of raw materials used in production, including steel, aluminum and other metallic materials, and resources used in electronic components, or in the cost or availability of utilities and natural resources used in our operations, such as electricity, water and natural gas. We may also experience volatility in the cost or availability of freight and logistics carriers as a result of supply chain constraints, or otherwise. If we are unable to pass such cost increases on to our customers, or are otherwise unable to mitigate these cost increases through continued technology improvements, cost reductions or other productivity initiatives, or if we are unable to obtain adequate supply of raw materials, utilities and natural resources, this could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Ability to Sell

Total Risks: 5/34 (15%)Below Sector Average

Competition1 | 2.9%

Competition - Risk 1

Our business faces substantial competition.

The markets in which we compete are highly competitive. Our competitors include the in-house operations of many vertically integrated OEMs, as well as many other global companies possessing the capability to produce some or all of the products we supply. In addition to traditional competitors in the automotive sector, the growth of advanced electronic integration and electrification has increased the level of new market entrants, including technology companies. Further, OEMs and their suppliers from China are expanding into other regions and could gain market share, especially in regions where the potential shift to electric and hybrid vehicles is emerging. Some of our competitors are affiliated with OEMs and others could have economic advantages as compared to our business, such as scale of operations, patents, existing underutilized capacity and lower wage and benefit costs. Technology, design, quality, delivery and cost are the primary elements of competition in our markets. As a result of these competitive pressures and other industry trends, OEMs and suppliers are developing strategies to reduce costs. These strategies include supply base consolidation, as well as insourcing, vertical integration, global sourcing by OEMs and use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Further, some traditional automotive industry participants are developing strategic partnerships with technology companies as each party seeks to leverage the existing customer relationships and technical knowledge of the partner, and expedite the development and commercialization of new technology. Our business may be adversely affected by increased competition from suppliers benefiting from OEM affiliate relationships or financial and other resources that we do not possess. Our business may also be adversely affected if we do not sustain our ability to meet customer requirements relative to technology, design, quality, delivery and cost.

Demand3 | 8.8%

Demand - Risk 1

Our business is significantly dependent on sales to GM, Ford and Stellantis.

Sales to GM were approximately 44% of our consolidated net sales in 2025, 42% in 2024, and 39% in 2023. A reduction in our sales to GM, or a reduction by GM of its production of light truck, SUV or crossover vehicle programs that we support, as a result of market share losses of GM or otherwise, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Sales to Ford accounted for approximately 15% of our consolidated net sales in 2025, 13% in 2024, and 12% in 2023, and sales to Stellantis were approximately 13% of our consolidated net sales in both 2025 and 2024, and 16% in 2023. A reduction in our sales to either Ford or Stellantis or a reduction by Ford or Stellantis of their production of the programs we support, as a result of market share losses or otherwise, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Our business may also be adversely affected by reduced demand for the product programs we currently support, or anticipate supporting in the future, or if we do not obtain sales orders for successor programs that replace our current product programs.

Demand - Risk 2

Our business could be adversely affected by the cyclical nature of the automotive industry.

Our operations are cyclical because they are directly related to worldwide automotive production, which is itself cyclical and dependent on general economic conditions and other factors, such as vehicle cost, credit availability, interest rates, fuel prices, consumer preference and confidence, and the ability of end-users to secure affordable financing. Our business may be adversely affected by an economic decline or fiscal crisis, including prolonged recessionary periods, that result in a reduction of automotive production and sales by our customers.

Demand - Risk 3

Our business is dependent on certain global automotive market segments.

A substantial portion of our revenue is derived from products supporting internal combustion engine light truck and SUV platforms and crossover vehicle platforms in North America, Europe and Asia. Sales and production levels of these vehicle platforms can be affected by many factors, including changes in consumer demand and preference; adverse economic conditions, such as recession or recessionary concerns; the impact of vehicle price on consumer demand; product mix shifts favoring other types of light vehicles, such as passenger cars; fuel prices; vehicle electrification; and government regulations. Reduced demand in the market segments we currently supply could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition, or our ability to invest in the necessary research and development activities to continue developing new and innovative products.

Sales & Marketing1 | 2.9%

Sales & Marketing - Risk 1

We are under continuing pressure from our customers to reduce our prices.

Annual price reductions are a common practice in the automotive industry. Many of our contracts require us to reduce our prices in subsequent years and, in addition, we occasionally accommodate a customer's demand for higher annual price reductions. If we are unable to offset the impact of any such price reductions through continued technology improvements, including the potential use of artificial intelligence, cost reductions or other productivity initiatives, our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.

Tech & Innovation

Total Risks: 4/34 (12%)Below Sector Average

Innovation / R&D1 | 2.9%

Innovation / R&D - Risk 1

If we are unable to respond timely to changes in technology and market innovation, we risk not being able to develop our intellectual property into commercially viable products.

Our results of operations and financial condition are impacted, in part, by our competitive advantage in developing, engineering, and manufacturing innovative products. Our ability to anticipate changes in technology, successfully develop, engineer, and bring to market new and innovative proprietary products, or successfully respond to evolving business models, including hybrid and electric vehicle advances, may have a significant impact on our market competitiveness. If we are unable to maintain our competitive advantage through innovation, or if we do not sustain our ability to meet customer requirements relative to technology, there could be a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Trade Secrets1 | 2.9%

Trade Secrets - Risk 1

We use important intellectual property in our business. If we are unable to protect our intellectual property, or if a third party makes assertions against us or our customers relating to intellectual property rights, our business could be adversely affected.

We own important intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Our intellectual property plays an important role in maintaining our competitive position in a number of the markets that we serve. Our competitors may develop technologies that are similar to our proprietary technologies or design around the patents we own or license. Further, as we expand our operations in jurisdictions where the protection of intellectual property rights is less robust, the risk of others duplicating our proprietary technologies increases, despite efforts we undertake to protect them. Developments or assertions by or against us relating to intellectual property rights, and any inability to protect these rights, could materially adversely affect our business and our competitive position.

Cyber Security2 | 5.9%

Cyber Security - Risk 1

A failure of our information technology (IT) networks and systems, or the impact of a cyber attack, could adversely impact our business and operations.

We rely upon information technology networks and systems to process, transmit and store electronic information, and to manage or support a variety of critical manufacturing and business processes or activities. In addition, both our organization and select third-party vendors gather and maintain personal or confidential information, including personally identifiable information, as part of our human resources activities or other business operations. The secure operation of these information technology networks and systems and the proper processing and maintenance of this information is critical to our manufacturing and business operations. Challenges such as malware, unauthorized access and cyber attacks, including those that use advanced artificial intelligence, phishing campaigns that target our associates, as well as other disruptions, continue to evolve and may surpass our current safeguards. In addition, we are exposed to similar risks resulting from cyber incidents experienced by our customers, suppliers and third-party service providers. The occurrence of any of these events could compromise our networks, or the networks of our suppliers and third-party service providers, and the information stored there could be accessed, publicly disclosed or lost. Any such access, disclosure or other loss of information could result in disruption of our operations, legal claims or proceedings, liability or regulatory penalties under laws protecting the privacy of personal information or damage to our reputation. In the future, we may be required to incur significant costs to protect against or repair damage resulting from disruptions or security breaches, as well as to implement business continuity measures in response to such events. See Item 1C. Cybersecurity for additional details regarding our cybersecurity risk management, strategy and governance.

Cyber Security - Risk 2

Our business could be adversely affected if we, or our customers, fail to respond timely to the proliferation of Chinese OEMs, both within China and also in new markets.

China has established itself as the largest automotive market in the world. As its market share has grown, new entrants to the automotive manufacturing industry have developed within China, and these OEMs and their established suppliers have begun to expand into other markets, particularly where the potential shift to electric and hybrid vehicles is emerging, such as Europe. This shift into new markets has placed additional pressures on certain incumbent OEMs in those markets, leading to increased competition based on cost, available features and innovation. A reduction in our sales as a result of our customers potentially losing market share in these regions could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Further, our revenues, operating results and financial condition could also be adversely impacted if we fail to establish relationships with, and win new business from, these new Chinese OEMs, both within China and in other markets.

Macro & Political

Total Risks: 4/34 (12%)Above Sector Average

International Operations1 | 2.9%

International Operations - Risk 1

Our company's global operations are subject to risks and uncertainties, including tariffs and trade relations.

We have business and technical offices and manufacturing facilities in multiple countries outside the U.S. Our international operations are subject to certain risks inherent in conducting business outside the U.S., and increased complexity exists for global companies due to potential changes in: currency exchange rates; corporate tax codes or international tax law treaties; price and currency exchange controls; tariffs or import restrictions; compliance with customs regulations; nationalization; immigration policies; expropriation; and other governmental action. Our global operations also may be adversely affected by political events, violations of anti-bribery or corruption laws, government sanctions, domestic or international terrorist events and hostilities, geopolitical conflicts, natural disasters and significant weather events, disruptions in the global financial markets, or public health crises, such as pandemic or epidemic illness. In addition, in 2025 the U.S. government implemented tariffs and increased certain existing tariffs on various products including assembled vehicles and automotive parts and components imported into the U.S., and there is considerable uncertainty around the extent, timing and duration of these tariffs. This has resulted in retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. by the governments of various countries, resulting in significant instability and uncertainty in U.S. trade relations with certain countries. The further implementation or expansion of tariffs, as well as retaliatory actions and other changes to existing trade agreements, such as the 2026 review of the USMCA, or changes in international trade relations, could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition, or the results of operations, cash flows and financial condition of our suppliers, our customers and their suppliers. If we are unable to pass such costs on to our customers, or are otherwise unable to mitigate cost increases through continued technology improvements, cost reductions or other productivity initiatives, this could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Our future success will depend, in part, on our ability to anticipate and effectively manage these and other risks associated with operating internationally.

Natural and Human Disruptions1 | 2.9%

Natural and Human Disruptions - Risk 1

Our business could be adversely impacted by global climate change or an inability to meet the expectations of our stakeholders related to environmental sustainability objectives.

Natural disasters or extreme weather conditions that occur as a result of global climate change could lead us, our customers or suppliers to experience significant disruptions in operations or availability of key components, which could lead to a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition. Further, various stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, providers of debt and equity capital, regulators and those in the workforce, are increasing their expectations of companies to do their part to combat global climate change and its impact, and to conduct their operations in an environmentally sustainable manner with appropriate oversight by senior leadership. We have made public commitments to reduce emissions and conserve resources at our various facilities. A failure to respond to the expectations and initiatives of our stakeholders or achieve the commitments we have made could result in damage to our reputation and relationships with various stakeholders. We could also experience adverse impacts to our financial condition due to volatility in the cost or availability of capital, difficultly obtaining new business or entering into new supplier relationships, a possible loss of market share on our current product portfolio, fines and penalties, litigation, increased cost and complexity of complying with regulatory requirements that differ across various regions, or difficulty attracting and retaining a skilled workforce.

Capital Markets2 | 5.9%

Capital Markets - Risk 1

Exchange rate fluctuations could adversely affect our company's global results of operations and financial condition.

As a result of our international operations, we are exposed to foreign currency risks that arise from our normal business operations, including risks associated with transactions that are denominated in currencies other than our local functional currencies. Gains and losses resulting from the remeasurement of assets and liabilities in a currency other than the functional currency of our non-U.S. subsidiaries are reported in current period income. As a result of the Business Combination, our exposure to currency exchange rate fluctuations is expected to increase, which could result in additional volatility in our financial results as a larger proportion of our assets, liabilities and earnings will be denominated in foreign currencies. The combined company's financial condition and results of operation will therefore be more sensitive to movements in foreign exchange rates. In the future, unfavorable changes in exchange rate relationships between the functional currencies of our subsidiaries and their non-functional currency denominated assets and liabilities could have an adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition. While we use, from time to time, foreign currency derivative contracts to help mitigate certain of these risks and reduce the effects of fluctuations in exchange rates, our efforts to manage these risks may not be successful. We are also subject to currency translation risk as we are required to translate the financial statements of our non-U.S. subsidiaries to U.S. dollars. We report the effect of translation for our non-U.S. subsidiaries with a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar as a separate component of stockholders' equity. Unfavorable changes in the exchange rate relationship between the U.S. dollar and the functional currencies of our non-U.S. subsidiaries could have an adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition.

Capital Markets - Risk 2

Our business could be adversely affected by fluctuations in the global capital markets.

Our business and financial results are affected by fluctuations in the global financial markets, including interest rates and currency exchange rates. Failure to respond timely to these fluctuations, or failure to effectively hedge these risks when possible, could lead to a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition. Future business operations and opportunities, including the Business Combination with Dowlais and potential further expansion of our business outside North America, may further increase the risk that cash flows resulting from these global operations may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates or currency exchange rates.

Legal & Regulatory

Total Risks: 3/34 (9%)Below Sector Average

Regulation1 | 2.9%

Regulation - Risk 1

Our business could be adversely affected by global industry uncertainty associated with transitioning from internal combustion engine vehicle products to electric vehicle products.

There are significant risks inherent in the industry shift to electric vehicles and expansion of vehicle electrification, as well as the resulting change in product mix toward systems and components that will support this shift. These risks include significant capital investment, often with long lead times prior to start of production for these programs, accelerated product development cycles, and material and labor requirements and sources which differ from those used in internal combustion engine vehicle components. In addition, barriers to the adoption of electric vehicles by end-users, such as safety concerns, infrastructure limitations, range and performance anxiety and cost, create difficulty for our customers to predict the rate at which consumers will accept electric vehicles. This creates significant uncertainty in estimating production volumes and associated profitability for electric vehicle programs and the timing of production for these programs. This uncertainty could result in the Company's actual revenues differing materially from those previously estimated and included in our new and incremental business backlog or could result in a change in the timing of recognizing revenues as production dates are subject to change.

Taxation & Government Incentives1 | 2.9%

Taxation & Government Incentives - Risk 1

Negative or unexpected tax consequences, as well as possible changes in U.S. and non-U.S. tax laws, could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), alongside the Group of Twenty (G-20), established the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the Framework) which agreed to a Two-Pillar solution to address tax challenges arising from digitalization of the global economy. Under OECD Pillar Two, the Framework provides for a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15%, calculated on a country-by-country basis. Countries may implement the OECD Pillar Two model rules as issued, in a modified form or not at all. Additional countries have passed legislation enacting certain parts of the Framework effective in 2025. As a result of the uncertainty, OECD Pillar Two could have a material impact on our effective tax rate and result in higher cash tax liabilities depending on which countries enact minimum tax legislation and in what manner. Future legislative actions taken by governmental authorities resulting in domestic or international tax reform could increase uncertainty and may adversely affect our tax rate, results of operations and cash flows in future years. Additionally, the introduction of new laws or regulations, or changes in existing laws or regulations, or the interpretation thereof, could increase the costs of doing business for us, our customers or suppliers and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, as well as various states and non-U.S. jurisdictions. We are also subject to examinations of these income tax returns by the relevant tax authorities. Any negative or unexpected outcomes of these examinations and audits, or any resulting litigation, could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition. See Note 13 - Income Taxes for additional discussion regarding examinations and audits of our tax returns and pending litigation.

Environmental / Social1 | 2.9%

Environmental / Social - Risk 1

Our business is subject to costs associated with environmental, health and safety regulations.

Our operations are subject to various federal, state, local and non-U.S. laws and regulations governing, among other things, emissions to air, discharge to waters and the generation, handling, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of waste and other materials. We believe that our current and former operations and facilities have been, and are being, operated in compliance, in all material respects, with such laws and regulations, many of which provide for substantial fines and criminal sanctions for violations. The operation of our manufacturing facilities entails risks in these areas, however, and there can be no assurance that we will not incur material costs or liabilities. In addition, potentially significant expenditures could be required in order to comply with evolving environmental, health and safety laws, regulations or other pertinent requirements that may be adopted or imposed in the future by governmental authorities.

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How do companies disclose their risk factors?

Publicly traded companies initially disclose their risk factors to the SEC through their S-1 filings as part of the IPO process.

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1. Financial & Corporate

Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results.
Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing.
Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments.
Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances.

2. Legal & Regulatory

Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company.
Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation.
Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy.
Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives.

3. Production

Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory.
Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers.
Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls.
Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation.

4. Technology & Innovation

Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development.
Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology.
Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks.
Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying.

5. Ability to Sell

Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers.
Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes.
Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration.
Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation.

6. Macro & Political

Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions.
Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19.
International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company.
Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.