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Unassociated Document
UNITED STATES
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): September 12, 2011
KULICKE AND SOFFA INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Pennsylvania
000-00121
23-1498399
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
6 Serangoon North, Avenue 5, #03-16, Singapore
554910
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (215) 784-6000
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (
see
General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01
Other Events.
On September 12, 2011, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release to announce the passing of C. William Zadel, a member of the Company's Board of Directors.  A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press Release dated September 12, 2011.
SIGNATURE
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.
September 12, 2011
KULICKE AND SOFFA INDUSTRIES, INC.
By:
/s/ Jonathan H. Chou
Name:
Jonathan H. Chou
Title:
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press Release dated September 12, 2011.