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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-A
(Amendment to Form 8-A, File Number 21227)
For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities
Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
INTERNATIONAL RECTIFIER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 95-1528961
(State of incorporation (I.R.S. Employer
or organization) Identification No.)
233 KANSAS STREET
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA 90245
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
PREFERRED STOCK PURCHASE RIGHTS
(Title of Class)
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The total number of pages is 81.
The Exhibit Index is located on page 6.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
INTERNATIONAL RECTIFIER CORPORATION
Date: October 8, 1996 By: /s/ Gerald A. Koris
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Name: Gerald A. Koris
Title: Secretary
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