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) February 16, 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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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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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.
Cash Dividend Declaration
On February 16, 2016, Vishay declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share of common stock and Class B common stock outstanding payable on March 29, 2016 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 11, 2016. A copy of the press release announcing the dividend declaration is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press release dated February 16, 2016.
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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.
Date: February 16, 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 99.1
Vishay Intertechnology Increases Quarterly Dividend
MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA – February 16, 2016 Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH), announced today that the Company's Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.0625 per share of common stock and Class B common stock, reflecting a 4 percent increase over the previous quarter's dividend. The dividend is to be paid on March 29, 2016 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 11, 2016. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval.
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.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained herein that relate to the Company's future performance, including statements with respect to quarterly cash dividends, are forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believe," "estimate," "will be," "will," "would," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "project," "intend," "could," "should," or other similar words or expressions often identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on current expectations only, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results, performance, or achievements may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Among the factors that could cause actual results to materially differ include: general business and economic conditions; delays or difficulties in implementing our cost reduction strategies; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; uncertainty related to the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates; competition and technological changes in our industries; difficulties in new product development; difficulties in identifying suitable acquisition candidates, consummating a transaction on terms which we consider acceptable, and integration and performance of acquired businesses; changes in applicable domestic and foreign tax regulations and uncertainty regarding the same; and other factors affecting our operations that are set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual reports on Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact:
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Peter G. Henrici
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications
+1-610-644-1300