In 2022, David C. Dauch earned $7.87M in total compensation at American Axle & Manufacturing, including $1.25M salary and $5.57M bonus. Most recently acquired 425,296 shares in Mar 2024. Currently holds stock worth $13.77M. Has donated $186.67K in stock to charitable causes. Has led American Axle & Manufacturing for over 13 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for David C. Dauch, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2022
Total Compensation
$7.87M
Salary
$1.25M
Bonus
$5.57M
Other
$1.05M
Salary
$1.25MBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy emphasizes alignment with shareholder interests, competitive market practices, and performance-based compensation.
Bonus
$5.57MBoard Justification
Annual incentive compensation based on performance metrics including EBITDA margin and operational cash flow, with a target opportunity of 150% of base salary.
Other Compensation
$1.05MBoard Justification
Includes 401(k) match, retirement contributions, executive life insurance premiums, company-provided vehicles, tax gross-ups for spousal travel, and other perquisites.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
No stock vested in 2022 as the focus is on performance-based awards and long-term incentives that are not included in the total compensation calculation.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics include EBITDA margin, operational cash flow, and strategic objectives, with a significant portion of compensation tied to performance outcomes.
David C. Dauch
CEO of American Axle & Manufacturing
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Miami University
Field of Expertise
Business & Management
Sector of Economy
Consumer Cyclical
Born
January 1, 1967 - 58 years ago
CEO of American Axle & Manufacturing for
13 years 3 months (Sep 2012 - Present)
Previous Experience
President & COO at American Axle & Manufacturing
Holdings
Track David C. Dauch's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$233.09K
$233.09K
17,645 AXL shares
What if they kept their stock?
If David C. Dauch didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra AXL17,645 shares worth $111.87K.
This is -52.01% and $121.22K less than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
29,443 shares
AXL
Recent Charitable Transactions
29,443 shares
AXL
Sep 1, 2015
Charity
Insider Trading
David C. Dauch's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
$2.88M
AXL at $6.76/share
Mar 4, 2024
Received
260,748 shares
AXL
Mar 1, 2024
Received
627,579 shares
AXL
Mar 6, 2023
Received
$2.88M
AXL at $8.80/share
Feb 28, 2023
Received
$3.59M
AXL at $9.26/share
Feb 28, 2022
Received
379,380 shares
AXL
Mar 1, 2021
Received
$2.53M
AXL at $5.14/share
Mar 6, 2020
Received
172,326 shares
AXL
Feb 28, 2020
Received
317,887 shares
AXL
Mar 4, 2019
Received
$1.01M
AXL at $11.47/share
Nov 5, 2018
Purchase
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