8-K 1 a08-26909_18k.htm 8-K

 

 

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) October 27, 2008

 

INTERNATIONAL RECTIFIER CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Delaware

 

001-7935

 

95-1528961

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

 

(Commission  File Number)

 

(IRS Employer  Identification No.)

 

233 Kansas Street, El Segundo, California 90245

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

(310) 726-8000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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:

 

o  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o  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 October 27, 2008, International Rectifier Corporation issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $100 million.  Stock repurchases under this program may be made in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on market conditions and other factors.  The stock repurchase program may be commenced or suspended at any time without prior notice.  The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statement and Exhibits

 

(d)  Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number

 

Description

99.1

 

Press Release dated October 27, 2008

 

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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.

 

Date: October 27, 2008

INTERNATIONAL RECTIFIER CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Timothy E. Bixler

 

 

Name: Timothy E. Bixler

 

 

Title: Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number

 

Description

99.1

 

Press Release, dated October 27, 2008

 

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