AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS INC

Regulatory Filings • Oct 31, 2011

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Filed Pursuant to Rule 433 Registration No. 333-175508-01 Registration No. 333-175508 Dated: October 31, 2011

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. Pricing Term Sheet

Issuer:	American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
Guaranteed by:	American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.
and certain subsidiaries
Size:	$200,000,000
Maturity:	November 15, 2019
Coupon:	7.750%
Price:	100.000% of face amount
Yield to Maturity:	7.750%
Net Proceeds to Issuer
Before Expenses:	$196,000,000
Spread to Treasury:	+594 basis points
Benchmark:	UST 3.375% due 11/15/2019
Interest Payment Dates:	May 15 and November 15, commencing May 15, 2012
Redemption Provisions:
Make-whole call:	At any time at a discount rate of Treasury plus 50 basis points
Change of control:	Put @ 101% of principal plus accrued interest
Underwriting Discount	2.000%
Trade date:	October 31, 2011
Settlement:	T+3; November 3, 2011
CUSIP:	02406P AK6
ISIN:	US02406PAK66
Ratings:	B1/B

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