Dauch layoffs, on the record
Every job cut, severance charge and restructuring Dauch reported in its annual reports, 2023 to 2025, quoted from the filings. Headcount went from approximately 19,000 to approximately 18,000.
Headcount, as reported
| Annual report | Employees | As of |
|---|---|---|
| 10-K for 2023 | approximately 19,000 | — |
| 10-K for 2024 | approximately 19,000 | — |
| 10-K for 2025 | approximately 18,000 | As of December 31, 2025 |
Job cuts, severance and restructuring
Our summaryCompany incurred severance charges and implementation costs under its restructuring actions during 2023, as part of total restructuring and acquisition-related costs.
Word for word“As part of our restructuring actions during 2023, we incurred severance charges of approximately $ 7.2 million, as well as implementation costs, consisting primarily of plant exit costs and professional fees, of approximately $ 11.1 million.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryCompany incurred severance charges and implementation costs under its restructuring actions during 2022.
Word for word“In 2022, we incurred severance charges of approximately $ 3.5 million, as well as implementation costs, consisting primarily of plant exit costs and professional fees, of approximately $ 18.2 million.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryCompany incurred severance charges and implementation costs under its restructuring actions during 2021.
Word for word“In 2021, we incurred severance charges of approximately $ 2.9 million, as well as implementation costs, consisting primarily of plant exit costs and professional fees, of approximately $ 40.3 million.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryCompany initiated a new global restructuring program (the 2024 Program) focused on optimizing its cost structure, with costs expected into 2026.
Word for word“In the first quarter of 2024, we initiated a new global restructuring program (the 2024 Program) focused on optimizing our cost structure.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryCompany's global 2020 restructuring program concluded, with total restructuring costs from inception of the program stated.
Word for word“From inception of the 2020 Program, we incurred restructuring costs totaling $ 112.4 million.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryCompany completed exit from its Emporium, Pennsylvania facility after closing it and relocating production.
Word for word“As a result, we incurred a total of $ 16.5 million of restructuring charges related to the closure of the facility.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryCompany initiated restructuring actions associated with acquired Tekfor entities.
Word for word“In 2023, we incurred $ 11.8 million of restructuring costs under the 2020 Program, incurred $ 4.4 million of costs associated with the closure of Emporium, and $ 2.1 million of costs related to restructuring actions associated with Tekfor.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryCompany expects to incur further restructuring costs in 2024 as it begins restructuring actions under the 2024 Program.
Word for word“We expect to incur approximately $ 10 million to $ 20 million of total restructuring charges in 2024 as we begin restructuring actions associated with the 202” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryIncurred severance charges and implementation costs under restructuring actions during 2024, including plant exit costs.
Word for word“As part of our restructuring actions, we incurred severance charges of approximately $6.5 million, as well as implementation costs, consisting primarily of plant exit costs, of approximately $3.5 million during 2024.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryRecorded total restructuring and acquisition-related costs for 2024 and 2023.
Word for word“Restructuring and acquisition-related costs were $18.0 million in 2024 and $25.2 million in 2023.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryIncurred severance and implementation costs under restructuring actions in 2023.
Word for word“In 2023, we incurred severance charges of approximately $7.2 million, as well as implementation costs, consisting primarily of plant exit costs and professional fees, of approximately $11.1 million.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryExpects to incur further total restructuring costs in 2025 under its ongoing restructuring program.
Word for word“We expect to incur approximately $20 million to $30 million of total restructuring costs in 2025.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryInitiated a global restructuring program (the 2024 Program) to optimize its cost structure, with costs expected into 2028.
Word for word“In the first quarter of 2024, we initiated a global restructuring program (the 2024 Program) focused on optimizing our cost structure.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryIncurred integration charges as it integrated Tekfor, and restructuring costs associated with Tekfor.
Word for word“Also in 2024, we incurred integration charges of $2.3 million as we furthered our integration of Tekfor.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryInitiated restructuring actions associated with acquired entities (Tekfor) in 2023, with costs expected into 2025.
Word for word“In 2022, we completed our acquisition of Tekfor and in 2023 we initiated certain restructuring actions associated with the acquired entities.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryThe company expects to record restructuring charges in 2026 under its 2024 Program and continued Tekfor restructuring, on a stand-alone basis.
Word for word“In 2026, on a Dauch stand-alone basis, we expect to incur approximately $25 million to $45 million of restructuring charges associated with the 2024 Program and our continued restructuring actions associated with Tekfor.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe company reported higher restructuring and acquisition-related costs in 2025, driven by Business Combination costs and more restructuring to optimize its cost structure.
Word for word“Restructuring and acquisition-related costs were $113.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to $18.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe company expects total 2026 restructuring charges, including those under Dowlais restructuring plans.
Word for word“We expect total restructuring charges in 2026, inclusive of both Dauch stand-alone costs and costs expected to be incurred under Dowlais restructuring plans, to be approximately $100 million to $140 million.” 10-K for 2025
| Fiscal year ended | Severance costs | Restructuring charges | Cash paid for restructuring |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-31 | — | $15.3 million | $1 million |
| 2017-12-31 | $7.2 million | $17.4 million | $25.4 million |
| 2018-12-31 | $500,000 | $44.2 million | $10.5 million |
| 2019-12-31 | $0 | $39.8 million | $31.6 million |
| 2020-12-31 | $0 | $58.4 million | $59.1 million |
| 2021-12-31 | — | $43.2 million | $51.3 million |
| 2022-12-31 | — | $21.7 million | $21.3 million |
| 2023-12-31 | — | $18.3 million | $17.4 million |
| 2024-12-31 | — | $10 million | $11.9 million |
| 2025-12-31 | — | $51.8 million | $16.6 million |
Dauch has filed no restructuring notice (Form 8-K, Item 2.05) since 2016. Companies file one only for a cut they judge material, so many announced layoffs never appear as one. This page shows what the company reported to the SEC, not news reports or state layoff notices.
Read from Dauch’s annual reports (10-K for 2025, 10-K for 2024, 10-K for 2023) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2026-02-13. Every quotation is word for word from the filing linked beside it; how these pages are built and checked. The full record is in its company data sheet.