X0202 4 2004-05-03 0001271193 SUPERIOR ESSEX INC SESX 0001249551 ALDRIDGE DAVID S C/O SUPERIOR ESSEX INC. 150 INTERSTATE NORTH PARKWAY ATLANTA GA 30339 0 1 0 0 EVP, CFO, and Treasurer Common stock 2004-05-03 4 A 0 50000 0 A 50000 D Restricted Stock granted under the Company's 2003 Stock Incentive Plan. The restrictions lapse as provided in the Restricted Stock Agreement entered into pursuant to the terms of the Executive's Employment Agreement filed with the SEC. David S. Aldridge 2004-05-05