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): September 3, 2002
KULICKE AND SOFFA INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
PENNSYLVANIA 000-00121 23-1498399
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) 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 5. OTHER EVENTS
The registrant announced on September 3, 2002, that due to the continued
weakness in the semiconductor industry, it is eliminating the position of
President. Effective as of September 3, 2002, Alexander A. Oscilowski, who
currently serves in that role, will leave the registrant, and C. Scott Kulicke
will assume the responsibilities of president in addition to his role as
chairman and chief executive officer. The registrant's press release announcing
these events is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated September 3, 2002
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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: September 4, 2002 By: /s/ Clifford G. Sprague
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Clifford G. Sprague
Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated September 3, 2002
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