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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
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DATE OF REPORT: APRIL 30, 2001
DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED: APRIL 25, 2001
GENERAL SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
1-15442
(Commission File Number)
10 MELVILLE PARK ROAD
MELVILLE, NEW YORK 11747
(Address of principal executive offices)
13-3575653
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (631) 847-3000
Item 5. Other Events.
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On April 25, the registrant issued the press release filed as Exhibit
99.1 hereto.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release issued April 25, 2001
SIGNATURE
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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 behalf of the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: April 30, 2001
GENERAL SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
By: /s/ Robert J. Gange
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Robert J. Gange
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
99.1 Press Release issued April 25, 2001
Exhibit 99.1