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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 4, 2016
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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-7416
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38-1686453
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
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63 Lancaster Avenue
Malvern, PA 19355-2143
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19355-2143
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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Zip Code
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code 610-644-1300
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 8.01 – Other Events
On January 4, 2016, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. issued a press release mourning the passing of Wayne M. Rogers, Director. Mr. Rogers had been a member of Vishay's Board of Directors since 2006. A copy of the release is included as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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Press release dated January 4, 2016
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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: January 4, 2016
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VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Lori Lipcaman
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Name:
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Lori Lipcaman
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Title:
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Executive Vice President and
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Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 99
Vishay Intertechnology Mourns the Loss of Wayne Rogers
MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA – January 4, 2016 – Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH), its Board of Directors, Management and Employees, mourn the passing of Wayne M. Rogers, a member of Vishay's Board of Directors since 2006.
Mr. Rogers was an investor and stock commentator and analyst on Fox News Channel. He was Chairman of Wayne M. Rogers & Co., an investment strategy firm, and Chairman of the Board of Kleinfeld, the wedding dress emporium in New York. Mr. Rogers possessed extensive knowledge of corporate finance and insight with respect to mergers and acquisitions as well as general economic, business, and market trends.
"I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Wayne," said Marc Zandman, Executive Chairman of the Board and Chief Business Development Officer. "He brought valuable insight to Vishay and his was an important voice on Vishay's Board of Directors. His presence will be sorely missed."
About Vishay
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay's product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and "one-stop shop" service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at http://www.vishay.com.