Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On September 22, AAM's Malvern Manufacturing Facility in Ohio ("Malvern") experienced a significant industrial fire. All associates were evacuated safely and without injury. The Company is still assessing the impact of the damage as well as coordinating plans to work around this disruption and protect continuity of supply to our customers, including utilizing production capacity and resources at other AAM facilities.

The Company's insurance policies (less applicable deductibles) are expected to cover the repair or replacement of the Company's assets that incurred loss or damage. In addition, the Company's insurance policies are expected to provide coverage for interruption to its business, including lost profits, and reimbursement for other expenses and costs that are incurred relating to the event.

Malvern's major product lines include pinion forgings and axle tubes for internal AAM consumption as well as other forgings for outside customers, both automotive and non-automotive. Malvern generated approximately $100 million of sales in 2019, including intercompany sales.

Forward-Looking Statements

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