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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 13, 1995
SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
CALIFORNIA 1-6615 95-2594729
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
7800 WOODLEY AVENUE, VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA 91406
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (818) 781-4973
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Item 5. Other Events
See Press Release dated December 12, 1995 (Exhibit 99.1) announcing a class
action complaint filed against the Company.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: December 13, 1995 By: /s/ R. Jeffrey Ornstein
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R. Jeffrey Ornstein
Vice President & CFO
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SUPERIOR Investor Relations Line:
(818) 771-5906
Contact:
NEWS RELEASE Superior Industries
____________ R. Jeffrey Ornstein
(818) 902-2700
Ruder Finn, Inc.
Robert Ferris (New York)
(212) 715-1573
Harvey Farr (Los Angeles)
(213) 782-9324
CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT
FILED AGAINST SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES
AND CERTAIN OF ITS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA, December 12, 1995 -- Superior Industries
International, Inc. (NYSE: SUP) announced that a class action complaint was
filed on December 5, 1995 in the United States District Court - Central
District of California against the Company and certain of its officers and
directors. The complaint is on behalf of all purchasers of Superior common
stock during the period from March 31, 1995 through September 7, 1995 and was
served on December 8, 1995. The complaint seeks unspecified damages, interest,
reasonable attorneys' fees and other costs and extraordinary equitable and/or
injunctive relief.
Management of the Company believes that this action is without merit
and intends to vigorously defend against the allegations in the complaint.
A recognized leader in its field, Superior Industries International,
Inc. supplies cast aluminum wheels for Ford and General Motors, Chrysler de
Mexico, BMW, Jaguar and several Japanese manufacturers, including Toyota,
Mazda, Nissan, Subaru and Isuzu, and also serves the national automotive
aftermarket with a broad range of custom road wheel and accessory products.
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SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
7800 Woodley Avenue - Van Nuys, California 91406
(818) 781-4973 - FAX (818) 780-3500
