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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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): January 18, 2001
IXYS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
000-26124 77-0140882-5
(Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
3540 Bassett Street
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 982-0700
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5. Other Events
This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Actual results
and developments may differ materially from those described or incorporated by
reference in this Report. For more information about Registrant and risks
arising when investing in Registrant, investors are directed to Registrant's
most recent Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
On January 18, 2001, Registrant announced financial results for the three-
month period ended December 31, 2001. A copy of the press release of Registrant
is included herein as Exhibit 99.1. Such press release is incorporated by
reference into this Item 5.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, January 18, 2001.
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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.
IXYS CORPORATION
Dated: January 18, 2001 By: /s/ Arnold Agbayani
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Arnold Agbayani
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Director (Principal Financial Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press release dated January 18, 2001.
