SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
January 14, 2004
(Date of earliest event reported)
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STANDARD MICROSYSTEMS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-7422 11-2234952
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Number) Identification No.)
80 Arkay Drive, Hauppauge, New York 11788
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(631) 435-6000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
On January 14, 2004, Standard Microsystems Corporation announced that
it has purchased the minority interest in SMSC Japan from Sumitomo
Metal Industries, Ltd. The associated press release is attached as
exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
The following exhibit is filed as part of this report:
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release, dated January 14, 2004
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
STANDARD MICROSYSTEMS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: January 14, 2004 By: /s/ ANDREW M. CAGGIA
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Andrew M. Caggia
Senior Vice President - Finance
Chief Financial Officer and Director
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release dated January 14, 2004