Directorate Change

XP POWER LTD - Directorate Change

PR Newswire

London, December 18

XP Power, a world leading developer and manufacturer of critical power controlcomponents to the electronics industry, announces the following forthcomingchange to its Board of Directors (the "Board"). Mr Michael Hafferty, who hasserved as a Non-Executive Director since April 2007, has informed the Board ofhis intention to stand down from the Board with effect from 31 December 2012.

Larry Tracy, Chairman of XP Power, commented:

"On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Michael Hafferty for hiscontribution to XP Power over many years and we wish him well for the future."

Duncan Penny, Chief Executive +44 (0)118 976 5086

Jonathan Rhodes, Finance Director +44 (0)118 976 5074

Citigate Dewe Rogerson +44 (0)20 7638 9571

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