Member of Exide Technologies' Board of Directors Resigns

    Business Editors

    ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2005--Exide Technologies (NASDAQ: XIDE, www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, announced today that Scott McCarty has resigned as a member of the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. McCarty was a member of the Board that was formed after Exide Technologies emerged from Chapter 11 in 2004.
    "I want to thank Scott for his service on Exide's Board -- particularly his contributions during the selection of our new President and CEO Gordon Ulsh," said Chairman of the Board John P. Reilly.

    About Exide Technologies

    Exide Technologies, with operations in 89 countries, is one of the world's largest producers and recyclers of lead-acid batteries. The Company's two global business groups - transportation and industrial energy - provide a comprehensive range of stored electrical energy products and services for industrial and transportation applications.
    Transportation markets include original-equipment and aftermarket automotive, heavy-duty truck, agricultural and marine applications, and new technologies for hybrid vehicles and 42-volt automotive applications. Industrial markets include network power applications such as telecommunications systems, electric utilities, railroads, photovoltaic (solar-power related) and uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and motive-power applications including lift trucks, mining and other commercial vehicles.
    Further information about Exide, including its financial results, are available at www.exide.com.

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CONTACT: Exide Technologies Media Contact Alan Chapple, 678-566-9514 alan.chapple@exide.com or Investor Contact Tim Gargaro, 678-566-9000 tim.gargaro@exide.com

KEYWORD: GEORGIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION MANUFACTURING ENERGY MANAGEMENT CHANGES SOURCE: Exide Technologies

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