Going Private • Automotive

Oaktree Capital Management Acquires Superior Industries International

On July 8, 2025, asset manager Oaktree Capital Management acquired automotive company Superior Industries International

Acquisition Context
  • This is Oaktree Capital Management’s 3rd transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Oaktree Capital Management’s 82nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Oaktree Capital Management’s 2nd transaction in Michigan.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date July 8, 2025
Target Superior Industries International
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Oaktree Capital Management
Deal Type Going Private
Advisor(s) Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison (Legal)

Target Company

Superior Industries International

Southfield, Michigan, United States
Superior Industries' headquarters in Southfield, Michigan.
Superior Industries' headquarters in Southfield, Michigan.
Superior Industries International is an OEM provider of cast aluminum road wheels. Superior Industries was founded in 1957 and is based in Southfield, Michigan.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Oaktree Capital Management

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Asset Manager
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 26.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Oaktree Capital Management LLP is a global alternative investment firm with a variety of investment strategies spanning corporate debt, convertible securities, distressed debt, control investing, real estate, and public investing. The Firm's control investing group is spread across several disciplines, including Global Principal, European Principal, Power, and Infrastructure. Oaktree was formed in 1995 and is based in Los Angeles.


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Overall 128 of 129
Sector: Automotive 3 of 3
Type: Going Private 4 of 4
State: Michigan 2 of 2
Country: United States 82 of 83
Year: 2025 2 of 3
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