Ducommun Settles Fire-Related Subrogation Claim for $4 Million

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Ducommun Incorporated has reached a binding settlement agreement to resolve a previously disclosed subrogation claim related to a 2020 fire, agreeing to pay $4 million.

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• Settlement Agreement Reached

  Ducommun entered into a binding confidential settlement agreement on January 7, 2026, to resolve a subrogation claim from a June 2020 fire at its Guaymas, Mexico performance center.

• $4 Million Payment

  The company will pay $4.0 million to the insurer of the entity that provides labor and facilities for the Performance Center.

• Resolution of Legal Uncertainty

  The settlement provides for the final dismissal of the subrogation action and a release of all claims against the company, with prejudice, and without admission of liability.

• Financial Impact

  The $4.0 million settlement amount is expected to be recorded as an expense for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, and will be paid from cash on hand.

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This settlement resolves a known legal uncertainty for Ducommun, removing a potential financial overhang from the previously disclosed subrogation claim. While the $4 million payment will be recorded as an expense, the resolution of this dispute, without admission of liability, provides clarity regarding the company's future liabilities related to the 2020 fire. Investors should view this as a positive step in de-risking the company's legal exposure.