How Dauch was paid
$11.5M in total for 2025, as reported in the Summary Compensation Table. Equity awards are valued at grant, not at what they turned out to be worth.
Named executive officers
| Executive | Salary | Stock | Incentive | Pension | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David C. DauchChairman & Chief Executive Officer | $1,268,750 | $5,103,889 | $4,607,050 | $62,499 | $478,313 | $11,520,501 |
| Christopher J. MayExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $684,375 | $1,198,307 | $1,401,250 | $21,262 | $184,525 | $3,489,719 |
| Michael J. LynchPresident & Chief Operating Officer | $693,750 | $1,198,307 | $1,439,000 | $22,671 | $213,514 | $3,567,242 |
| Terri M. KempSenior Vice President Chief of Staff | $553,125 | $838,817 | $965,775 | $57,969 | $137,113 | $2,552,799 |
| Tolga I. OalPresident Driveline | $600,000 | $958,650 | $1,000,200 | — | $145,024 | $2,703,874 |
What changed and why
- $11.5MChief executive officer total compensation increased to $11,520,501 for 2025.
- Annual incentive program metrics included adjusted EBITDA margin, operational cash flow, and sustainability goals.
- Long-term incentive awards were based on adjusted free cash flow and relative TSR.
- Transformational acquisition of Dowlais Group plc was announced and later completed.
- Shareholder outreach was conducted following below-historical say-on-pay support levels.
About this page
Figures are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact numbers. Totals follow SEC rules, which value stock and option awards at grant. Read the DEF 14A proxy statement for footnotes and the compensation committee's full reasoning.