Del Global Technologies Announces the Appointment of Two New Directors, the Resignation of Two Directors and the Date of the Company's 2005 Annual Meeting.

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Del Global Technologies Corp. (DGTC) ("Del Global" or "the Company") today announced the appointment of General Merrill A. McPeak and Mr. James Risher to the Board of Directors effective April 27, 2005.

As the Company announced on March 30, 2005, the Board has concluded its review of strategic alternatives, and determined that the shareholders' interests would be best served by the Company continuing to operate as a stand-alone entity. The Board's appointment of General McPeak and Mr. Risher is in keeping with the Board's efforts to focus on improving operations and the expansion of the Company's business.

General Merrill A. McPeak, age 69, has served as President of McPeak & Associates, a management consulting firm, since 1995. General McPeak entered the U.S. Air Force in 1957 and served in various positions throughout his tenure. From October 1990 until October 1994, he was Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force. He also served as Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Air Forces, from 1988 until 1990, Commander, Twelfth Air Force, from 1987 until 1988 and Deputy Chief of Staff, Programs and Resources, from 1985 until 1987. He serves as a director of Tektronix, Inc. (NYSE: TEK), a manufacturer and marketer of test, measurement and monitoring solutions, GigaBeam Corporation (OTCBB: GGBM), a designer and developer of wireless point-to-point communications equipment, and several private companies. He received a bachelor of arts degree in economics from San Diego State College and a master of science degree in international relations from George Washington University.

Mr. Risher, age 62, has been the Managing Partner of Lumina Group, LLC, a private company engaged in the business of consulting and investing in small and mid-size companies, since 1998. From February 2001 to May 2002, Mr. Risher served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlueStar Battery Systems International, Inc. ("BlueStar"), a Canadian public company that is an e-commerce distributor of electrical and electronic products to selected automotive aftermarket segments and targeted industrial markets. From 1986 to 1998, Mr. Risher served as a director, Chief Executive Officer and President of Exide Electronics Group, Inc. ("Exide"), a global leader in the uninterruptible power supply industry. He also served as Chairman of Exide from December 1997 to July 1998. Mr. Risher has also been a director of SL Industries, Inc., a designer and producer of proprietary advanced systems and equipment for the power and data quality industry, since May 2003.

The Company also announced the voluntary resignation, effective April 27, 2005, of Wallace Barnes and Michael Cheshire from the Board of Directors of the Company.

Suzanne Hopgood, the Chairman of the Board, commented, "The Board thanks Messrs. Barnes and Cheshire for their service with the Board, including their work to enhance shareholder value and help move the Company forward. The Board's recent accomplishments, all of which had been previously announced, have included: the conclusion of the investigation by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission; the completion of the United States Department of Defense's investigation of the Company; corporate governance reforms, including the elimination of the Company's poison pill and the changes to the Company's bylaws allowing shareholders to call a meeting; the return of the Company to profitability; and the sale of the High Voltage division. Additionally, during the tenure of Messrs. Barnes and Cheshire, the Board of Directors of the Company aligned compensation and performance incentives, put a new management team in place, the Company's financial structure has been stabilized and strong corporate initiatives have been implemented."

The Company also announced that its 2005 Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 30, 2005. The record date was set for May 25, 2005. A slate of six directors will be nominated for election at the 2005 Annual Meeting. In addition to nominating General McPeak and Mr. Risher, the Company has nominated James Henderson, Gerald M. Czarnecki, Walter Schneider and Edgar J. Smith, Jr. for re-election to the Board at the 2005 Annual Meeting. Ms. Hopgood has chosen not to stand for reelection, but she stated that, in her opinion, "the Company has selected a slate of nominees whose qualifications are consistent with the Company's plans to grow the business and increase profitability."

Del Global Technologies Corp. is primarily engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing of cost-effective medical imaging and diagnostic systems consisting of stationary and portable x-ray systems, radiographic/fluoroscopic systems, dental imaging systems and proprietary high-voltage power conversion subsystems for medical and other critical industrial applications. Through its RFI subsidiary, Del Global manufactures electronic filters, high voltage capacitors, pulse modulators, transformers and reactors, and a variety of other products designed for industrial, medical, military and other commercial applications.

Statements about future results made in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations and the current economic environment. Del Global cautions that these statements are not guarantees of future performance. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, including, but not limited to: the ability of Del Global to implement its business plan; retention of management; changing industry and competitive conditions; obtaining anticipated operating efficiencies; securing necessary capital facilities; favorable determinations in various legal and regulatory matters; the ability of Del Global to avoid a debarment from doing business with the U.S. Government; market and operating risks from foreign currency exchange exposures; and favorable general economic conditions. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Important assumptions and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are specified in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.