Exide Technologies (XIDE)

Legal Proceedings

In April 2003, the Company sold its Torrejon, Spain nickel-cadmium plant. The Torrejon courts are conducting an investigation of two petitions submitted to determine whether criminal charges should be filed for alleged endangerment of workers’ health at the former Torrejon plant. The petitions contain criminal allegations against former employees but only allegations of civil liability against the Company. The Company has retained counsel in the event that any charges ultimately are filed.

The Company’s Shanghai, China subsidiary, Exide Technologies (Shanghai) Company Limited (“Exide Shanghai”), has been the subject of an investigation by the Anti-Smuggling Bureau of the Shanghai Customs Administration (“Anti-Smuggling Bureau”). A report was submitted by the Anti-Smuggling Bureau to the Shanghai Municipal People’s Public Prosecutor’s Office, First Division (“Prosecutor’s Office”). The Prosecutor’s Office rejected the report and requested further investigation by the Anti-Smuggling Bureau. The results of the additional investigation are scheduled to be re-submitted to the Prosecutor’s Office on approximately February 18, 2005. The Company is awaiting the conclusion of the investigation.