Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 22, 2011
AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING
HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-14303
36-3161171
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Dauch Drive, Detroit, Michigan
48211-1198
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
(313) 758-2000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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SECTION 5 - CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Item 5.02 (e) Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On December 22, 2011, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) approved an increase in the base salary for David C. Dauch, President & Chief Operating Officer, in connection with Mr. D.C. Dauch's assumption of additional responsibilities effective December 1, 2011. Effective January 1, 2012, Mr. D. C. Dauch's annual base salary will be $810,000.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
Date:
December 23, 2011
By:
/s/ Michael K. Simonte
Michael K. Simonte
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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