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 9, 2004

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.)

2101 Blair Mill Road, Willow Grove, PA	19090
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (215) 784-6000

ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

     (c) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated January 9, 2004

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

     The following information, furnished under “Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

     On January 9, 2004, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. issued a press release confirming its revenue forecast for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2003. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

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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.

	KULICKE AND SOFFA INDUSTRIES, INC
Date: January 9, 2004	By:	/s/ Maurice E. Carson
		Maurice E. Carson,
		Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated January 9, 2004

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