UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | February 8, 2006 |
Exide Technologies
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-11263 | 23-0552730 |
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of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
13000 Deerfield Parkway, Building 200, Alpharetta, Georgia | 30004 | |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: | (678) 566-9000 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On February 8, 2006, the Company's Board of Directors appointed Carroll Wetzel to Chair the Board's Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Wetzel will receive a quarterly retainer of $750. Mr. Wetzel also chairs the Finance Committee and serves as a member of the Audit Committee.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Exide Technologies | ||||
February 14, 2006 | By: |
Phillip A. Damaska
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Name: Phillip A. Damaska | ||||
Title: Acting Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Corporate Controller |