Transaction in Own Shares

XP Power plc ("XP" or "the Company")

Transaction in Own Shares


Pursuant to the Company's share option scheme, 22,496 options have been
exercised today. The Company has met this requirement for shares by the issue
of 22,496 shares from its holding in treasury.

Following the disposal of these shares, the Company has 20,704,621 ordinary
shares in issue including 1,638,625 treasury shares held by the Company.

For reporting purposes under section 198 of the Companies Act 1985, the market
should exclude any shares held in treasury.

Enquiries:

XP Power plc        0118 984 5515
Duncan Penny, Chief Executive Officer