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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
OCTOBER 4, 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
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
2101 BLAIR MILL ROAD, WILLOW GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA 19090
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(215) 784-6000
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(Registrant's telephone number)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 5, 2001, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. announced that the
registration statement on Form S-3 registering its 5 1/4% Convertible
Subordinated Notes due August 2006 (and the shares of common stock of Kulicke &
Soffa issuable upon the conversion of the Notes) for resale was declared
effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 4, 2001. A copy
of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 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 October 5, 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: October 5, 2001 By: /s/ ROBERT F. AMWEG
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Robert F. Amweg
Vice President, Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 5, 2001