UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
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January 13, 2005 | |
AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
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 |
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| (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) |
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| (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
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SECTION 7 – Regulation FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On January 13, 2005, American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. issued a press release confirming earnings for 2004. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
On January 13, 2005, American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. issued a press release announcing new business backlog in excess of $1 Billion and providing an earnings outlook for 2005. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2.
This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.
SECTION 9 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1
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Press release dated January 13, 2005. | |
99.2
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Press release dated January 13, 2005. |
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: January 13, 2005
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By: /s/ Thomas L. Martin Thomas L. Martin Vice President – Finance & Chief Financial Officer (also in the capacity of Chief Accounting Officer) |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | Page | ||
Exhibit 99.1
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Press Release dated January 13, 2005. | 5 | ||
Exhibit 99.2
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Press Release dated January 13, 2005. | 7 |