Dimensional Fund Advisors Discloses Interest in American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc.

Dimensional Fund Advisors has disclosed a 5.68% stake in American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc, following a dealing on August 7, 2025. The stake was acquired through a combination of relevant securities owned and/or controlled, and cash-settled derivatives. The disclosure was made in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code.

Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. has disclosed a significant stake in American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., following a dealing on August 7, 2025. The disclosure, made in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, reveals that Dimensional holds a 5.68% interest in the company's common stock. This interest was acquired through a combination of relevant securities owned and/or controlled, and cash-settled derivatives [1].

The disclosure comes as American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. is expected to report a 3.1% decrease in quarterly revenue for the period ending June 30, 2025. Analysts anticipate earnings of 16 cents per share, with a median 12-month price target of $5.00, about 11.4% above its last closing price of $4.43 [2].

Dimensional Fund Advisors has also disclosed that it does not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of 224,612 shares included in the total of 6,737,560 shares. The company sold 4,710 shares of American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. on August 7, 2025, at a price of $4.5645 per share [1].

The disclosure by Dimensional Fund Advisors is significant, given its role as a prominent investment advisor and the potential impact of its stake on the company's financial performance and market perception. Investors should closely monitor the situation and assess the potential implications for American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. and the broader automotive manufacturing sector.

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[1] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/08/3129984/0/en/Dimensional-Fund-Advisors-Ltd-Form-8-3-AMERICAN-AXLE-MFG-HOLDINGS-Ordinary-Shares.html
[2] https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025:newsml_L8N3TY1H7:0-american-axle-manufacturing-holdings-inc-expected-to-post-earnings-of-16-cents-a-share-earnings-preview/