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General Semiconductor, Inc. |
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NEWS FROM THE WIRES |
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Tech firm on the skids bites Ireland's tiger image Aug 22 2001 06:14 AM PDT
General Semiconductor shuts Irish plant, cuts jobs Aug 17 2001 05:02 AM PDT
Update 1-Vishay to acquire General Semi for $538.9 mln Aug 01 2001 09:16 AM PDT
HEADLINE STOCKS - U.S. stocks to watch on Aug. 1 Aug 01 2001 05:09 AM PDT
Vishay to acquire General Semi for $538.9 mln Aug 01 2001 04:23 AM PDT
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NEWS FROM THE STANDARD |
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Vishay buys General Semiconductor
Aug 02 2001 03:42 PM PDT
Rummaging in the Bargain Bin
Mar 19 2001 12:00 AM PST
PROFILE |
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General Semiconductor has been generally concerned with power surges since its days as part of General Instrument. The company makes components that protect circuits by controlling raw electrical energy. Products include automotive voltage suppressors, rectifiers (which convert AC current into DC current), bridge assemblies (made of four rectifiers packaged together), and diodes (which control current flow). General Semiconductor's products are used in everything from cell phones to PCs to anti-lock brakes; customers include Alcatel, Ford, Nokia, Philips, and Sony. The company rebuffed Vishay Intertechnology's bid to buy it; Vishay subsidiary Siliconix has sued General Semiconductor for patent infringement.
COMPETITION |
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Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. (FCS)
International Rectifier Corporation (IRF)
ON Semiconductor Corporation (ONNN)
DEALS |
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Deal: Vishay to Acquire General Semiconductor
Date Announced: 08.01.01
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 768.3
Description: Electronics and semiconductor maker to buy semiconductor manufacturer for $768.3 million in stock and assumed debt.
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 493.70
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 18.4%
Employees: 5,700
Revenue per employee: $86,614.04
KEY PEOPLE |
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Ronald A. Ostertag
CEO
Robert J. Gange
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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10 Melville Park Rd.
Melville, NY 11747
US
Phone: 631-847-3000
Fax: 631-847-3236
Online: Web Site
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