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Dowlais Group's £1.16bn merger with Dauch Corporation has been finalized following court sanction on January 30, 2026. This merger stems from Dowlais' formation through Melrose Industries' demerger of GKN Automotive, GKN Powder Metallurgy, and GKN Hydrogen.

Shareholders approved the deal in early 2025. The merger is expected to deliver significant synergies and enhance Dowlais' scale and capabilities within the automotive industry. Following the merger, several board members, including chair Simon Mackenzie Smith, have resigned, with John Nicholson appointed to the board.

Roberto Fioroni will remain a director. David C. Dauch emphasized the merger's potential to create a leading supplier in the automotive sector.