Superior Industries expands board, appoints new director

Published 29/05/2025, 11:30
Superior Industries expands board, appoints new director

Superior Industries International Inc. (NYSE:SUP), a manufacturer of motor vehicle parts and accessories with annual revenues of $1.27 billion, announced the expansion of its Board of Directors from eight to nine members and the appointment of Keshav Lall as a new independent director, effective immediately. The company’s stock, which has declined over 85% in the past year, appears undervalued according to InvestingPro analysis. Discover detailed insights about Superior Industries and 1,400+ other stocks through comprehensive Pro Research Reports, available exclusively on InvestingPro.

The company’s Board of Directors made the decision to increase the board size and appoint Mr. Lall on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The Board has determined that Mr. Lall meets the independence criteria set by the New York Stock Exchange listing standards. The appointment comes as Superior faces financial challenges, with a gross profit margin of 8.3% and negative earnings of $3.66 per share in the last twelve months.

Keshav Lall, aged 43, is a founding partner at Uzzi & Lall, a financial advisory firm. His extensive experience includes roles such as Chief Restructuring Officer for various debtors and leadership positions in prominent global investment firms and family offices. Mr. Lall’s earlier career highlights include being the Chairman and CEO of Essar Capital Americas and over a decade of principal investing at Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn), Marblegate, Citadel, and Balyasny. He is a Cornell University graduate with a degree in applied economics and business management.

There are no reported transactions involving Mr. Lall or his immediate family that would require disclosure under SEC regulations, nor are there any family relationships between Mr. Lall and any current directors or executive officers of Superior. Additionally, there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Lall and any other persons related to his appointment to the Board.

In alignment with his appointment, Superior Industries entered into a Director Services Agreement with Mr. Lall, which includes a monthly service fee of $35,000. Furthermore, following his directorship, Mr. Lall will receive $750 for each day over four hours spent on legal or dispute matters related to his service. While the company maintains healthy liquidity with a current ratio of 1.49, InvestingPro data reveals 13 additional key insights about Superior’s financial position and market performance, helping investors make informed decisions.

The details of the Director Services Agreement were filed as an exhibit to the company’s Form 8-K, which also includes the company’s financial statements and other exhibits. The information in this article is based on a press release statement from Superior Industries International Inc.

In other recent news, Superior Industries International reported a significant miss in its first-quarter earnings for 2025, with earnings per share at -$0.92 compared to the forecasted -$0.37. The company’s revenue was slightly below expectations, coming in at $322 million. Superior Industries has suspended its full-year 2025 guidance due to ongoing uncertainties. Additionally, Moody’s Ratings downgraded Superior Industries’ corporate family rating to Caa3 from B3, citing expectations of a distressed exchange due to liquidity concerns and weakened financial results. S&P Global Ratings also downgraded the company’s credit rating from ’B-’ to ’CC’, highlighting the potential for debt restructuring amid significant volume losses with key customers. The company is in advanced discussions with lenders to exchange debt for common stock to alleviate financial distress. Superior Industries announced that its stockholders approved an amendment to the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, increasing the number of shares authorized for issuance by 1.7 million. These developments reflect the serious financial challenges the company is facing as it navigates a challenging economic landscape.

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