The Vanguard Group's Disclosure on American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings

On December 9, 2025, The Vanguard Group, Inc. submitted a Form 8.3 regarding its interests in American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. This disclosure, required under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, is for entities holding 1% or more of relevant securities. Vanguard holds an interest of 7.50%, translating to 8,902,723 USD 0.01 common shares in American Axle.

The document specifies that this disclosure also includes interests related to Dowlais Group plc. A recent transaction recorded in this disclosure is the purchase of 704 USD 0.01 common shares at a price of 6.13 USD per unit.

No additional derivative transactions or agreements affecting voting rights have been noted. No Supplemental Form 8 is attached, indicating no open positions beyond those disclosed.