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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000921530-05-000484
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20050715
FILED AS OF DATE:		20050720
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20050720

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SUPERIOR ESSEX INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001271193
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	NONFERROUS FOUNDRIES (CASTINGS) [3360]
		IRS NUMBER:				200282396
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		150 INTERSTATE NORTH PARKWAY
		CITY:			ATLANTA
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30339

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000040545
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRONIC & OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (NO COMPUTER EQUIP) [3600]
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-50514
		FILM NUMBER:		05964654

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3135 EASTON TURNPIKE
		STREET 2:		W3M
		CITY:			FAIRFIELD
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06828
		BUSINESS PHONE:		203-373-2211

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3135 EASTON TURNPIKE
		STREET 2:		W3M
		CITY:			FAIRFIELD
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06828

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL SERVICES INC/CT
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000797463
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PERSONAL CREDIT INSTITUTIONS [6141]
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-50514
		FILM NUMBER:		05964655

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		260 LONG RIDGE RD
		CITY:			STAMFORD
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06927
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2033574000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		260 LONG RIDGE RD
		CITY:			STAMFORD
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06927

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000040554
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PERSONAL CREDIT INSTITUTIONS [6141]
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-50514
		FILM NUMBER:		05964656

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		260 LONG RIDGE RD
		CITY:			STAMFORD
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06927
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2033574000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		260 LONG RIDGE ROAD
		CITY:			STAMFORD
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06927

	FORMER NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	GENERAL ELECTRIC CREDIT CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19871216

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HELLER FINANCIAL INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000046738
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SHORT-TERM BUSINESS CREDIT INSTITUTIONS [6153]
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-50514
		FILM NUMBER:		05964657

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 W MONROE ST
		CITY:			CHICAGO
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60661
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3124417000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 W MONROE ST
		CITY:			CHICAGO
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60661

	FORMER NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	HELLER WALTER E & CO /NEW/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19850503

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HELLER INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001280749
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-50514
		FILM NUMBER:		05964658

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 WEST MONROE STREET
		CITY:			CHICAGO
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60661

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GREENWATER HOLDINGS LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001280748
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			E9
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-50514
		FILM NUMBER:		05964659

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		201 MERRITT 7
		CITY:			NORWALK
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06856
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        <footnote id="F1">The parties reached agreement as to material terms on July 15, 2005.  The transaction was executed on Nasdaq on July 19, 2005.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">These shares are owned directly by Greenwater Holding, Ltd. (&quot;Greenwater&quot;).  Heller International Group, Inc. (&quot;HIG&quot;) is the sole shareholder of Greenwater.  Heller Financial, Inc. (&quot;Heller Financial&quot;) is the sole shareholder of HIG.  General Electric Capitol Corporation (&quot;GECC&quot;) is the sole shareholder of Heller Financial.  General Electric Capital Services, Inc. (&quot;GECS&quot;) is the sole shareholder of GECC.  General Electric Company (&quot;GE&quot;) is the sole shareholder of GECS.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Pursuant to Rule 16a-1(4) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each of GE, GECS, GECC, Heller Financial and HIG disclaims beneficial ownership of the Common Stock directly owned by Greenwater.</footnote>
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        <signatureName>Barbara A. Lane, Director Greenwater Holdings, Ltd.</signatureName>
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