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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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) NOVEMBER 21, 2000
INTERNATIONAL RECTIFIER CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
DELAWARE 1-7935 95-1528961
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
233 KANSAS STREET, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA 90245
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(310) 726-8000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
NO CHANGE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On November 21, 2000, Dr. Derek B. Lidow notified the Board of Directors
of International Rectifier Corporation of his retirement from the Board
effective on that date. In accordance with International Rectifier
Corporation's Bylaws, the size of the Board of Directors has been reduced to
eight members.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
INTERNATIONAL RECTIFIER CORPORATION
Date: December 8, 2000 By: /s/ L. MICHAEL RUSSELL
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Name: L. MICHAEL RUSSELL
Title: Executive Vice President and Secretary
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