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) April 1, 2007
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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
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38-1686453 |
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63 Lancaster Avenue |
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Malvern, PA 19355 |
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19355-2143 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 610-644-1300 |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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Item 8.01 – Other Events
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. previously reported that it and certain of its affiliates entered into agreements for the purchase of the International Rectifier Corp.’s Power Control Systems (“PCS”) business.
Vishay issued a press release on April 2, 2007 announcing that it completed the acquisition of the PCS business for $290 million in cash on April 1, 2007.
A copy of the press release issued by Vishay is included as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release dated April 2, 2007 |
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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.
Date: April 2, 2007
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VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC. |
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/s/ Richard N. Grubb |
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Richard N. Grubb |
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Executive Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |