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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: OCTOBER 26, 2000
DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED: OCTOBER 26, 2000
GENERAL SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-15442 13-3575653
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or Identification
organization) 10 MELVILLE PARK ROAD Number)
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 October 26, 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 October 26, 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: October 26, 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 October 26, 2000
