Dowlais
Advisory
12 Feb 2026
$1.44 billion recommended combination of Dauch Corporation and Dowlais Group plc
Our role
Our UK Corporate Broking & PLC Advisory team is pleased to have acted as Joint Broker to Dowlais Group plc on its $1.44 billion recommended combination of Dauch Corporation (previously “American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings”) – a global, Tier 1 automotive supplier specialising in driveline and metal-forming technologies for electric, hybrid and ICE vehicles. We are delighted to support the Dowlais management team with this milestone transaction.
Carlton Nelson, Head of Corporate Broking & PLC Advisory, Investec commented “The proposed combination highlights the strategic value of Dowlais’ high-technology engineering platforms and the broader strength of UK industrials. Investec has deep roots in the sector and a proven record supporting UK mid-market industrial champions. We’re pleased to continue advising the team as they pursue long-term value creation.”
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