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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: NOVEMBER 6, 1998
DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED: NOVEMBER 6, 1998
GENERAL SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-5442 13-3575653
(State or other (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Identification Number)
incorporation or
organization)
10 MELVILLE PARK ROAD
MELVILLE, NEW YORK 11747
(Address of principal executive offices)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (516) 847-3000
Item 5. Other Events.
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On November 6, 1998, 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 November 6, 1998
SIGNATURES
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: November 6, 1998
GENERAL SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
By: /s/ Andrew M. Caggia
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Andrew M. Caggia
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release issued November 6, 1998