8-K 1 kl01021_8k.txt FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT ----------------------------- 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 21, 2003 Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. ------------------------------------ Delaware 1-7416 38-1686453 ------------------------ ---------------------- ---------------------- (State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer jurisdiction Number) Identification No.) of incorporation) 63 Lincoln Highway, Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355-2120 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610) 644-1300 ---------------------------- N/A ----------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events. On January 21, 2003, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that its results for 2002 will reflect a write-down of its current inventory of tantalum powder and wire and an accrual for its commitments under contracts for the supply of tantalum, in the range of $130 million to $150 million before taxes. A copy of the press release issued by Vishay is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press release dated January 21, 2003. 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 thereunto duly authorized. VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC. By /s/ Avi D. Eden -------------------------------- Avi D. Eden Executive Vice President and General Counsel Date: January 23, 2003 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press release dated January 21, 2003.