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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
AUGUST 7, 2001
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
KULICKE AND SOFFA INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File No. 000-00121
PENNSYLVANIA 23-1498399
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
2101 BLAIR MILL ROAD, WILLOW GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA 19090
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(215) 784-6000
(Registrant's telephone number)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On August 7, 2001, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. announced its
intention, subject to market and other conditions, to raise approximately $100
million (excluding proceeds of the over-allotment option, if any) through a
private placement of convertible subordinated notes due 2006 to certain
qualified institutional investors. A copy of the press release is filed as
Exhibit 99 and incorporated in this report by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated August 7, 2001
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SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
KULICKE AND SOFFA INDUSTRIES, INC.
Date: August 9, 2001 By: /s/ CLIFFORD G. SPRAGUE
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Clifford G. Sprague
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated August 7, 2001
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