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Subsequent Events [Text Block] | 12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On November 3, 2016, AAM entered into a definitive merger agreement with Metaldyne Performance Group Inc. (MPG) under which AAM will acquire MPG for approximately $1.6 billion in cash and stock, plus the assumption of $1.7 billion in net debt (comprised of approximately $1.8 billion in debt, reduced by approximately $0.1 billion of MPG cash and cash equivalents). Under the terms of the agreement, each share of MPG's common stock will be converted into the right to receive $13.50 per share in cash and 0.5 share of AAM common stock. Upon closing of the transaction, AAM's shareholders will own approximately 70% of the combined company and MPG's shareholders will own approximately 30%. The transaction has been approved by the board of directors of both AAM and MPG, and is now subject to shareholder and regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.

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