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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: JULY 20, 2000
DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED: JULY 20, 2000
GENERAL SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-15442 13-3575653
(State or other (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Identification
incorporation or Number)
organization)
10 MELVILLE PARK ROAD
MELVILLE, NEW YORK 11747
(Address of principal executive offices)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (631) 847-3000
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On July 20, 2000, 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 July 20, 2000
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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 behalf of the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: July 20, 2000
GENERAL SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
By: /s/ Robert J. Gange
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Robert J. Gange
Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release issued July 20, 2000
