"Today's intense competition in the global automotive industry makes it imperative that Superior focuses all of its resources on its expanding aluminum wheel business," said Chief Executive Officer Steven Borick. He said that all components orders would continue to be delivered as scheduled.
The Company expects to record a charge in the fourth quarter of 2005 in connection with the disposal of assets. At December 31, 2005, the book value of the assets of the components business was approximately $44 million.
About Superior Industries
Superior supplies aluminum wheels and other aluminum automotive components to Ford, General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, Audi, BMW, Isuzu, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda, MG Rover, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen. For additional information, visit www.supind.com.
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