Walker David B. 4

What Happened

Director David B. Walker reported an open-market purchase of 35,000 shares of Dauch Corp (DCH) on March 13, 2026. The shares were acquired at $5.20 each for a total reported cost of $182,000. This was a straight purchase (transaction code P), which is generally viewed as a direct insider buy rather than a sale or option exercise.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-03-13
• Transaction type/code: Open-market purchase (P)
• Price per share: $5.20
• Shares acquired: 35,000
• Total value: $182,000
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the Form 4 filing provided
• Filing date: 2026-03-16 (three calendar days after the trade). Form 4s are typically due within two business days of the transaction; investors may note the timing.
• Footnotes/plans: No 10b5-1 plan, tax-withholding, or other footnotes were reported in the filing provided.

Context

This filing documents a direct purchase by a company director (not an option exercise or award). Purchases by insiders can be interpreted as a positive signal since they increase the insider's stake, but size, timing, and the director's overall holding matter—none of which (post-transaction holdings) were disclosed here. No derivatives, gifts, or cashless exercises were involved in this transaction.