-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, GyJ94XMjYC7gjyjm9SLLZj3+HTkRSmvm7/Nih/DUrzJQdljFFJvSWsTeikkgpCiY vMVvdcjwdT2f3NGZNn9/8w== 0000930413-10-000766.txt : 20100212 0000930413-10-000766.hdr.sgml : 20100212 20100212144450 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000930413-10-000766 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20100212 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100212 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001062231 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714] IRS NUMBER: 383161171 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-59781 FILM NUMBER: 10598010 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE DAUCH DRIVE CITY: DETROIT STATE: MI ZIP: 48211-1198 BUSINESS PHONE: 3137583600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE DAUCH DRIVE CITY: DETROIT STATE: MI ZIP: 48211-1198 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TEACHERS ADVISORS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000939222 IRS NUMBER: 133760073 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 730 THIRD AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10017-3206 BUSINESS PHONE: 2129166042 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 730 THIRD AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10017-3206 SC 13G 1 c60296_sc13g.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (RULE 13d-102) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to ss.240.13d-1(b), (c) and (d) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to ss.240.13d-2 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.__)* American Axle & MFG Holdings ------------------------------ (Name of Issuer) Common Stock ------------------------------ (Title of Class of Securities) 024061103 ------------------------------ (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------- (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: (x) Rule 13d-1(b) ( ) Rule 13d-1(c) ( ) Rule 13d-1(d) - ---------------- *The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page. The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes). (Continued on following page(s)) 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS TIAA-CREF Investment Management, LLC 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ( ) (b) ( ) 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5. SOLE VOTING POWER 2,734,145 6. SHARED VOTING POWER 0 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 2,734,145 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 2,734,145 10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ( ) 11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 3.93% 12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IA 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS Teachers Advisors, Inc. 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ( ) (b) ( ) 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH: 5. SOLE VOTING POWER 1,202,988 6. SHARED VOTING POWER 0 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 1,202,988 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,202,988 10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ( ) 11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 1.73% 12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IA ITEM 1(a). NAME OF ISSUER: American Axle & MFG Holdings ITEM 1(b). ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: One Dauch Drive Detroit, MI 48211 ITEMS 2(a)-2(c). NAME, ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE, AND CITIZENSHIP OF PERSONS FILING: TIAA-CREF Investment Management, LLC ("Investment Management") 730 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017-3206 Citizenship: Delaware Teachers Advisors, Inc. ("Advisors") 730 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017-3206 Citizenship: Delaware ITEM 2(d). TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES: Common Stock ITEM 2(e). CUSIP NUMBER: 024061103 ITEM 3. IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO SS.240.13d-1(b), OR SS.240.13d-2(b) OR (c), CHECK WHETHER THE PERSON FILING IS A: INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (a) ( ) Broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Exchange Act. (b) ( ) Bank as defined in Section 3(a)(6) of the Exchange Act. (c) ( ) Insurance Company as defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the Exchange Act. (d) ( ) Investment Company registered under Section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. (e) (x) An investment adviser in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E). (f) ( ) An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F). (g) ( ) A parent holding company or control person in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G). (h) ( ) A savings association as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. (i) ( ) A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under Section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. (j) ( ) Group, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). ADVISORS (a) ( ) Broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Exchange Act. (b) ( ) Bank as defined in Section 3(a)(6) of the Exchange Act. (c) ( ) Insurance Company as defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the Exchange Act. (d) ( ) Investment Company registered under Section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. (e) (x) An investment adviser in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E). (f) ( ) An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F). (g) ( ) A parent holding company or control person in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G). (h) ( ) A savings association as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. (i) ( ) A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under Section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. (j) ( ) Group, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If this statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c), check this box. ( ) ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of the issuer identified in Item 1: (a) Aggregate amount beneficially owned: 3,937,133 (See Exhibit A attached) (b) Percent of class: 5.66% (c) Number of shares as to which the person has: INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ADVISORS --------------------- -------- Sole Voting Power: 2,734,145 1,202,988 Shared Voting Power: 0 0 Sole Dispositive Power: 2,734,145 1,202,988 Shared Dispositive Power: 0 0 ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS. If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than 5 percent of the class of securities, check the following ( ). ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON. See Exhibit A attached ITEM 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY. Not Applicable ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP. Not Applicable ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP. Not Applicable ITEM 10. CERTIFICATIONS. By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect. SIGNATURE. After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Date: February 12, 2010 TIAA-CREF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC By: /s/ Michael Albert ---------------------------- Michael Albert, Control Services Managing Director TEACHERS ADVISORS, INC. By: /s/ Michael Albert ---------------------------- Michael Albert, Control Services Managing Director EXHIBIT A --------- ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP. TIAA-CREF Investment Management, LLC ("Investment Management") is the investment adviser to the College Retirement Equities Fund ("CREF"), a registered investment company, and may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of 2,734,145 shares of Issuer's common stock owned by CREF. Teachers Advisors, Inc. ("Advisors") is the investment adviser to three registered investment companies, TIAA-CREF Funds ("Funds"), TIAA-CREF Life Funds ("Life Funds"), and TIAA Separate Account VA-1 ("VA-1") and may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of 1,202,988 shares of Issuer's common stock owned by the Funds, Life Funds and VA-1. Investment Management and Advisors are reporting their combined holdings for the purpose of administrative convenience. These shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business, and not with the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of the Issuer. Each of Investment Management and Advisors expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the other's securities holdings and each disclaims that it is a member of a "group" with the other. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----