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Filed by Microchip Technology Incorporated
Pursuant to Rule 14a-12
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: Standard Microsystems Corporation
Commission File No.: 000-07422
On May 2, 2012, Microchip Technology Incorporated posted the following materials on its website, www.microchip.com, in connection with its proposed acquisition of Standard Microsystems Corporation.
