| Superior Telecom Inc., (SRTOQ:OTC BB) is
one of the largest North American wire and cable manufacturer
and among the largest wire and cable manufacturers in the
world. Superior TeleCom manufacturers a broad portfolio of
products with primary applications in the communications and
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) markets. The company
is a leading manufacturer and supplier of communications wire
and cable products to telephone companies, distributors and
system integrators; magnet wire for motors, transformers and
electrical controls. On March 3, 2003, Superior Telecom and
its U.S. subsidiaries filed a voluntary petition for reorganization
under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy code.
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Approximate Employees: 2,900
FYE 12/31
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2002
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2001
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2000
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1999
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Net Revenues ($000)
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1,439,958
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1,747,302
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2,049,048
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2,036,732
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Net Income ($000)
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(961,291)
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(32,503)
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(2,140)
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37,168
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Profit Margin (%)
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na
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na
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na
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1.82
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Shareholders Equity ($000)
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(884,024)
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76,740
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110,003
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113,008
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Shareholders Equity per share
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na
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3.72
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5.44
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5.41
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Earnings per share
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(45.16)
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(1.58)
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(0.11)
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1.78
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Shares Outstanding (000)
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21,287
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20,635
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20,238
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20,908
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COMPANY CONTACT: Melanie Hall, Vice President
Corporate Communications; (260) 461-4018
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