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American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. (NYSE:AXL) announced today that its stockholders have approved an amended and restated incentive plan. The decision was made during the company’s annual meeting of stockholders held on May 1, 2025.
The board of directors initially approved the Amended and Restated 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan on March 18, 2025, which was then subject to stockholder approval. The plan aims to provide competitive incentives to attract, retain, and motivate employees, officers, and directors, coming at a time when the stock has experienced a significant 34% decline over the past six months. Further details about the plan were included in the company’s Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2025.
During the annual meeting, stockholders also voted on several other key proposals. The election of directors resulted in Herbert K. Parker and Aleksandra A. Miziolek securing their positions on the board for three-year terms expiring in 2028. The advisory vote on named executive officer compensation was approved, reflecting stockholder support for the company’s executive compensation approach.
Additionally, the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, was ratified by stockholders.
The approval of the incentive plan and the election of directors are significant governance actions for American Axle, a company specializing in the manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. With annual revenue of $6.1 billion and a healthy current ratio of 1.63, the company maintains strong liquidity. Discover more detailed insights and 7 additional key tips about AXL through InvestingPro’s comprehensive research report, part of its coverage of over 1,400 US stocks.
This news is based on information contained in a recent 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In other recent news, American Axle & Manufacturing reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, aligning with analysts’ expectations with an EPS of $0.09. The company exceeded revenue forecasts, reporting $1.41 billion against the anticipated $1.39 billion. These results reflect a positive market reception, despite a year-over-year revenue decline from $1.61 billion, demonstrating effective cost management with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.6%. Additionally, American Axle is preparing for strategic transactions to enhance its electric vehicle capabilities, aligning with its focus on electrification. The company has also exited joint ventures in China, resulting in a $30 million cash collection, and is proceeding with the sale of its commercial vehicle axle business in India. Analysts from UBS and Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) have shown interest in the company’s strategic moves and potential tariff impacts, indicating a stable outlook. American Axle projects 2025 sales between $5.65 and $5.95 billion, with adjusted EBITDA expected to range from $665 to $745 million.
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