Exide Signs Exclusive Supply Agreement with TBC Corp.

Exide Technologies has signed an exclusive supply agreement with TBC Corp., one of the largest marketers of automotive replacement tires in the U.S. A significant new customer for Exide, the agreement with TBC includes the company's recent acquisition of National Tire & Battery (NTB) from Sears, Roebuck and Co., which was completed in November 2003.

PRINCETON, NJ — Exide Technologies has signed an exclusive supply agreement with TBC Corp., one of the largest marketers of automotive replacement tires in the U.S. A significant new customer for Exide, the agreement with TBC includes the company’s recent acquisition of National Tire & Battery (NTB) from Sears, Roebuck and Co., which was completed in November 2003.

The agreement will allow Exide to supply its NASCAR battery line to more than 590 retail locations operated by TBC under the “Tire Kingdom,” “Merchant’s Tire & Auto Centers” and “National Tire & Battery” brands. In addition, more than 570 tire and automotive service centers franchised by TBC under the “Big O Tires” name will be able to purchase under the same TBC/Exide program.

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