One of the World’s Largest Manufacturers of
Discrete Semiconductors and Passive Components
Vishay will focus on conserving and
generating cash during these very difficult
times. The Company is aggressively reducing
costs, while at the same time continuing to roll
out new products. We will maintain our strong
position in the electronic component industry
and continue to provide innovative products to
our customers. We are confident that Vishay
will emerge from the current global downturn
stronger than ever.
Letter from the
Executive Chairman and the CEO
YEAR 2008
Vishay’s revenues for 2008 were $2.822 billion, a decrease of
approximately 0.4% compared to 2007. Vishay reported a loss
from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2008
of $1,683.6 million, or $9.03 per share mainly due to the after-
tax impact of noncash goodwill impairment charges and other
items enumerated below. The U.S. GAAP loss from continuing
operations includes noncash goodwill and indefinite-lived
intangible asset impairment charges, totaling $1,723.2 million
($1,668.0 million, net of tax), pretax charges for restructuring
and severance costs of $62.5 million, related asset write-downs
of $5.1 million, losses on adverse purchase commitments
of $6.0 million, a loss on early extinguishment of debt of
$13.6 million, and $4.0 million of costs associated with Vishay’s
terminated tender offer for International Rectifier, partially offset
by a gain on sale of land and buildings of $4.5 million. On an after
tax basis, these items, plus additional tax expense for one-time
tax items totaling $36.9 million, had a negative $9.56 per share
effect on income (loss) from continuing operations.
During 2008, we recorded noncash goodwill and indefinite-lived
intangible asset impairment charges totaling $1,723.2 million.
As of December 31, 2008, Vishay’s goodwill is zero. While the
goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charges
reduce reported results under U.S. GAAP, the charges are
noncash in nature and do not affect Vishay’s liquidity, cash flows
from operating activities, or debt covenants, and will not have
any impact on future operations. Goodwill represents the excess
of the cost of a business acquired over the fair value of the net
assets at the date of acquisition. Indefinite-lived intangible assets
for Vishay represent mainly certain acquired tradenames. Under
U.S. GAAP, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not
amortized, but rather are tested for impairment at least annually.
These tests for impairment are performed more frequently if
there are triggering events. In light of a sustained decline in share
price and market capitalization for Vishay and its peer group
companies, as well as other factors, Vishay determined that
impairment tests were necessary as of the end of the second,
third, and fourth fiscal quarters.
During 2008, cash generated from continuing operations was
$267.5 million, compared to $354.0 million during 2007. Our
capital expenditures were $152.0 million in 2008 compared to
$200.0 million during 2007.
Starting in September 2008, the global economy went into a
deep recession that has hurt virtually all industries, including
electronics. Vishay, like its supply chain partners, customers, and
competitors, has been impacted by an unprecedented and rapid
decline in market demand. All geographies and most end market
segments have been affected by the global recession.
Vishay’s semiconductor business was hit the hardest by negative
economic conditions in the last quarter of 2008. Factors included
decreased demand in the computing, automotive, consumer,
and telecommunications markets, as well as high inventories at
Asian distributors. Vishay’s passive component business also was
impacted by these factors. However, it has fared relatively better
so far, thanks in large part to the relative strength of the industrial,
military, and aerospace markets, particularly in Europe, as well as
continued demand for Vishay’s power and tantalum capacitors.
In 2008, Vishay permanently closed four factories: one in Breda,
the Netherlands; one in Roeselare, Belgium; one in Evere,
Belgium; and one in Recife, Brazil. During the fourth quarter
of 2008, Vishay reduced its workforce by approximately 2,600
employees, or more than 9% of its global workforce. Other steps
taken by Vishay during 2008 to cut costs included minimizing the
usage of foundries and subcontractors, introducing short work
weeks, and temporarily shutting plants.
Acquisitions And divEstituREs
In April 2008, Vishay sold the automotive modules and subsystems
business (ASBU) acquired in April 2007 as part of the purchase
of International Rectifier’s PCS business. Vishay made three
small acquisitions during 2008. In June, Vishay purchased its
Indian partner’s 51% interest in a load cell joint venture, making
the entity a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vishay. In July, Vishay
purchased a small German manufacturer and R&D group involved
in development of specialty precision resistor products, including
a technology that was not previously in Vishay’s portfolio. In
September, Vishay acquired from KEMET a specialty tantalum
capacitor product line with applications in the oil exploration,
military, and aerospace industries.
REsEARch And dEvElopmEnt
Vishay remained committed to technology innovation and new
product development during 2008. The Company rolled out new
components from all of its product groups, including diodes and
rectifiers, MOSFETs, optoelectronic products, integrated circuits
(ICs), resistors, inductors, and capacitors. The main objective of
Vishay’s corporate R&D is to increase the percentage of sales
generated by new products. In 2008, the percentage of total
Vishay sales generated by products five years old or less was
28%. The Company’s target is 35% by 2012.
While each Vishay division is focusing on R&D for its product
lines, there is a concerted effort from corporate R&D to introduce
new products that combine products from different divisions. This
type of synergy is a competitive advantage of Vishay that is made
possible by the Company’s very broad product portfolio.
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Letter from the
Executive Chairman and the CEO
Dr. Felix Zandman
Executive Chairman of the Board
Dr. Gerald Paul
Chief Executive Officer
quickly implement additional cost reduction programs if, in the
near future, our order intake does not recover from its current
low level.
While we are reducing costs during 2009, we will continue to roll
out new electronic components from all of our product groups.
New product development is the lifeblood of Vishay. With the
exception of some long-term R&D programs with a maturation of
more than five years, Vishay will continue its R&D activities as in
the past. Investment in new products and technologies is a key
part of Vishay’s business strategy. Despite the current economic
downturn, Vishay has maintained and will continue to maintain its
commitment to innovation.
To summarize, Vishay will focus on conserving and generating
cash during 2009, with the goal of having as much liquidity as
possible. At the same time, we will continue to innovate and to
introduce new and improved products. Vishay is well positioned
to weather the global economic crisis, and we are confident that
the Company will emerge from it stronger than ever.
Vishay once again thanks its employees, customers, vendors,
strategic business partners, and shareholders for their support
during these very difficult times.
Sincerely,
Dr. Felix Zandman
Executive Chairman of the Board
Dr. Gerald Paul
Chief Executive Officer
FinAnciAl condition And liquiditY
Despite results that were below our expectations during the
second half of 2008, Vishay continued to generate “free cash”
of $133 million during 2008. By “free cash” we refer to the
amount of cash generated from operations in excess of our
capital expenditures and net of proceeds from the sale of assets,
a measure which we use to evaluate our operations and our
ability to fund acquisitions and repay debt. Vishay has generated
positive “free cash” in each of the past 12 years, and “free cash”
in excess of $80 million in each of the past 7 years.
At December 31, 2008, the debt of Vishay scheduled to be re-
paid within four years was $239.0 million, while cash and cash
equivalents were $324.2 million. Our long-term debt consisted
mainly of $125 million of revolving debt available through April
20, 2012 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.00%, a term loan
of $112.5 million with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.50%,
and exchangeable unsecured notes of $105 million with an
interest rate of LIBOR that are not due until 2102, in 93 years.
In other words, our net debt is low, our interest rates are low,
and we have no major debt payments due in 2009 or 2010. We
have more than needed cash on-hand to repay our debt due in
2009 and 2010. We are well positioned for times when credit is
scarce. We are committed to managing our business to gener-
ate “free cash” on an annual basis.
looKinG AhEAd
As part of our effort to conserve cash, we expect our capital
expenditures for 2009 to be below $70 million compared to
$152 million in 2008. We expect to reduce inventories by $50
million to $100 million in the course of 2009. Because of the
current uncertain economic conditions, we will not pursue major
acquisitions, but will consider special opportunities if they arise.
In 2009, we are implementing a program to reduce manufacturing
and SG&A fixed costs by $150 million compared to the year
ended December 31, 2008. Approximately 65% of the measures
we will take to reduce costs can be classified as permanent.
These include the closing of facilities and reduction in workforce.
Approximately 35% are temporary, and include short work weeks
and temporary plant shutdowns. We expect the 2009 cash outlay
for restructuring and severance programs to be approximately
$50 million, covering all contemplated 2009 initiatives and unpaid
balances from 2008 programs. We expect to incur restructuring
and severance costs of approximately $25 million for these
activities in 2009.
While the current macroeconomic uncertainties prevent us from
making meaningful projections, we are prepared to define and
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Discrete semiconductors (diodes, transistors,
and optoelectronic components) typically
perform the function of switching, amplifying,
rectifying, and transmitting electrical signals.
Semiconductors are referred to as “active”
components because they require power to
function.
MOSFETs
Metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors
(MOSFETs) function as solid-state switches to control
power. For example, they turn off specific functions
of notebook computers and cell phones when these
functions are not in use, thereby extending battery life.
They also help convert power into levels required by
other components. Vishay offers low- and high-voltage
Siliconix TrenchFET® and planar MOSFETs in innovative
package formats to switch and manage power very
efficiently.
Integrated Circuits (ICs)
Integrated circuits combine the functions of multiple
semiconductors and passive components on a single
chip. IC products from Vishay are focused on analog
signal switching and routing, power conversion, and
power management. They are used in end products
such as notebook and desktop computers, cell phones,
and fixed telecom systems. Switchmode and linear
regulators, MOSFET drivers, bus interface devices, and
analog switches and multiplexers are included in the
Vishay IC portfolio.
About Vishay
Vishay is one of the world’s largest manufacturers
of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic
components. These are used in virtually all types of
electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial,
computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications,
military, aerospace, and medical markets. Vishay’s
global footprint includes manufacturing plants in Asia,
Europe, and the Americas, as well as sales offices
worldwide. Vishay has market shares ranging from
substantial to number one for each of its products. Its
technology innovations, acquisition strategy, focus on
cost reductions, and ability to provide “one-stop shop”
service have made Vishay an industry leader.
Semiconductors
Rectifiers
Rectifiers convert alternating current (AC) into direct
current (DC), a unidirectional current required for
operation of many electronic systems. For example,
a bridge rectifier is used in a clock radio to change
the AC voltage from a wall outlet to a specific DC
voltage. Vishay’s patented TMBS® rectifiers reduce
power losses and improve efficiency in computing,
telecommunications, and other applications.
Modules
Modules combine several components into a
single package. For example, products in Vishay’s
FunctionPAK® dc-to-dc converter family combine up
to 20 devices in a single 15-mm by 15-mm package.
Modules combining multiple diodes and thyristors
address a host of applications from motor drives to line-
frequency welding machines.
Diodes and Thyristors
Diodes and thyristors are semiconductor components
that allow voltage to be conducted in only one direction.
Most diodes are based on semiconductor p-n junctions;
in thyristors there are four layers of p-n material creating
three p-n junctions. Both types of devices are used in
a wide range of electronic systems to route, switch,
and block radio frequency (RF), analog, and power
signals. The Vishay Semiconductors diode portfolio
includes Schottky, switching, PIN, sinterglass, and
rectifier devices as well as products for transient voltage
suppression, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection,
and electromagnetic interference (EMI) filtering.
Optoelectronics
Optoelectronic components emit light, detect light, or
do both. Types include infrared data communications
devices (IRDCs) for two-way data transfer, optocouplers
and solid-state relays for circuit isolation, IR emitters
and IR receivers for one-way remote controls (as
used in television sets, for example), optical sensors
for detection, LEDs for light sources, and 7-segment
displays.
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Passive components (resistors, capacitors,
inductors, transducers) do not require a power
supply to handle the signals that pass through
them. They are used to store electrical charges,
to limit or resist electrical current, and to help
in filtering, surge suppression, measurement,
timing, and tuning applications.
Passive
Components
Resistors
Resistors restrict current flow. Vishay manufactures
many different types of resistive products, including
single (discrete) resistors based on foil, thin film, thick
film, metal oxide film, carbon film, and wirewound
technologies, as well as resistor networks and arrays,
in which multiple resistors are combined in a single
package. Vishay also manufactures thermistors, used for
current protection and temperature sensing. Resistors
are used in all electronic circuits.
Inductors
Inductors are categorized as magnetics. Inductors
use an internal magnetic field to change AC current
phase and resist AC current. Inductor applications
include controlling AC current and voltage and filtering
out unwanted electrical signals. Transformers, also
characterized as magnetics, are made up of two
inductors on a common core of magnetic material.
Transformers increase or decrease AC voltage or AC
currents.
Capacitors
Capacitors store energy and discharge it when needed.
Applications include power conversion, DC-linking,
frequency conversion, bypass, decoupling, and
filtering. Types of capacitors manufactured by Vishay
include tantalum (both solid and wet), ceramic (both
multilayer chip and disk), film, power, heavy-current, and
aluminum, as well as high-performance, high-precision,
silicon-based RF capacitors. Capacitors are used in
almost all electronic circuits.
Strain Gages and Instruments
Strain gages are sensors used to detect stress and
other physical forces. They are widely used in weighing,
process control, force measurement, and other systems.
Related instruments are used to measure, display, and
record the information detected by strain gages.
Transducers
Load-cell-type transducers measure weight. For
example, in a digital bathroom scale, small strain gages
are attached to a transducer that is hidden beneath the
platform of the scale. A person’s weight pressing down
on the transducer causes the strain gages to issue a
signal to the electronic system that displays the weight
in pounds or kilograms.
Systems
Systems use transducers and instruments to control
process weighing in food, chemical, and pharmaceutical
plants. Force measurement systems are used to control
web tension in paper mills, roller force in steel mills,
and cable tension in winch controls. On-board weighing
systems are installed in logging and waste-handling
trucks. Special scale systems are used for aircraft
weighing and portable truck weighing.
PhotoStress®
PhotoStress coatings and instruments use a unique
optical process to reveal and measure the distribution of
stresses in structures under live load conditions. They
are used to improve structural design in aerospace,
automotive, military, civil engineering, industrial, and
medical applications.
Strain gages and instruments, load-cell-type
transducers, weighing and force measurement systems,
and PhotoStress products are manufactured by Vishay’s
Measurements Group unit.
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The Vishay Story
In the 1950s, patents were issued for the
PhotoStress® products developed by
Dr. Felix Zandman. These products reveal
and measure stress distribution in airplanes,
cars, and other structures under live load
conditions. Dr. Zandman’s research in this area
led him to develop Bulk Metal® foil resistors,
still the most precise and stable resistors
available. Dr. Zandman, with the financial
support of Alfred P. Slaner, founded Vishay in
1962 to develop and manufacture Bulk Metal
foil resistors. The Company was named after
the village in Lithuania where relatives of Dr.
Zandman and Mr. Slaner had perished during
the Holocaust. The Company’s initial product
portfolio consisted of foil resistors and foil
resistance strain gages.
pAssivE componEnt Acquisitions
During the 1960s and 1970s, Vishay became known as the
world’s leading manufacturer of foil resistors, PhotoStress
products, and strain gages. Vishay’s subsequent decision to
grow through acquisitions proved very successful. Starting in
1985, Vishay acquired resistor companies Dale Electronics (U.S.),
Draloric Electronic (Germany), and Sfernice (France). These
acquisitions helped produce dramatic sales growth. In the early
1990s, Vishay applied its acquisition strategy to the capacitor
market by purchasing Sprague Electric (U.S.), Roederstein
(Germany), and Vitramon (U.S.). In 2002, Vishay purchased
BCcomponents (former passive component businesses of
Philips Electronics [Netherlands] and Beyschlag [Germany]). This
acquisition greatly enhanced Vishay’s global market position in
passive components. In 2008, Vishay acquired from KEMET a
specialty tantalum capacitor product line with applications in the
oil exploration, military, and aerospace industries.
GRoWth in sEmiconductoRs
In 1998, Vishay acquired the Semiconductor Business Group
of TEMIC, which included Telefunken (Germany) and 80.4% of
Siliconix (U.S.), producers of MOSFETs, RF transistors, diodes,
optoelectronics, and power and analog switching integrated
circuits. Vishay’s next semiconductor acquisition came in 2001,
with the purchase of the infrared components business of
Infineon Technologies (Germany). That was followed the same
year by the acquisition of General Semiconductor (U.S.), a
leading global manufacturer of rectifiers and diodes. The
addition of Infineon’s infrared components group and General
Semiconductor enhanced Vishay’s existing Telefunken and
Siliconix businesses and propelled Vishay into the top ranks
of discrete semiconductor manufacturers.
In 2005, Vishay purchased the remaining 19.6% of Siliconix
shares. In 2007, Vishay acquired selected discrete semiconductor
and module product lines from International Rectifier. This
acquisition added manufacturing plants in Italy, China, and India,
and provided products that were new to Vishay: high-voltage
planar MOSFETs and high-power diodes and thyristors. It further
enhanced Vishay’s market position in discrete semiconductors.
succEssFul stRAtEGY, FinAnciAl stREnGth
Vishay’s growth through innovations and acquisitions has enabled
it to remain financially strong during periodic downturns in the
highly cyclical electronics industry. Vishay’s historically strong
cash generation has provided money to acquire other companies
and businesses. The result is a 13% compound annual growth
rate of revenues during the past 20 years. In the process,
Vishay has become a truly international Company — a leader
in the global electronics industry that sells into all geographic
markets and all relevant market segments. Although revenues are
expected to decline in 2009 because of the worldwide recession,
Vishay is committed to remaining cash positive regardless of its
level of sales.
mEEtinG customER nEEds
Vishay’s customer mix includes four main categories: original
equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with well known brand names,
original design manufacturers (ODMs) that both design and
manufacture end products for OEMs, electronics manufacturing
services (EMS) companies that manufacture end products for
OEMs, and distributors that sell to end customers at international,
regional, or local levels. Vishay’s global sales force includes
direct field sales personnel, independent sales representatives,
and field application engineers (FAEs). Vishay’s FAE team
provides technical and applications support to customers’ design
engineers in order to ensure the inclusion of Vishay components
in their new end product designs.
Vishay’s “one-stop shop” service enables customers to streamline
their design and purchasing processes by ordering multiple
Vishay’s Sales Growth
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Revenue by Region 2008
Revenue by Product Group 2008
Asia 39%
Europe 38%
Americas 23%
Semiconductors 52%
Diodes/Optoelectronics 29%
MOSFETs/ICs 23%
Passive Components 48%
Resistors/Inductors 23%
Capacitors 18%
Measurements Group 7%
types of components from Vishay. Customers can send their
bills of materials to Vishay and ask it to cross-reference Vishay
components in all relevant categories.
Vishay supports customers in the development of environmentally-
friendly products. Vishay manufactures components in lead (Pb)-
free, RoHS-compliant, and halogen-free categories. In addition,
Vishay manufactures components that meet its own definition of
“green.”
GRoWth thRouGh R&d
Vishay generates a steady stream of new components to help
designers create innovative end products — from netbooks to
handheld medical devices to advanced engine controls. While
many Vishay products are commodity products, others are high-
margin specialty products based on proprietary technology.
Vishay’s mix of commodity and specialty products moderates
the price erosion that is a fact of life in the electronics industry.
Some leading Vishay products that are well established in the
marketplace have been licensed by Vishay to other companies.
Some industry-first Vishay products have significant potential to
gain market share.
As in the past, Vishay garnered several industry awards during
2008 for its innovative products and its successful relationships
with distributors and end customers.
Recent Vishay Awards
• TrenchFET Gen III™ Power MOSFETs: EN-Genius Product
of the Year Award, Best Improvement in Power Devices
• SiR440DP power MOSFET: Electronic Products China
magazine’s Product of the Year Award
• TR8 MicroTan™ tantalum chip capacitor: EDN China
magazine’s Innovation Award, Passive Component,
Connector, and Sensor category
• Partnership Award and All-Star Award from global
distributor Arrow Electronics
• SiP12510 and SiP12511 white LED drivers: EE Times
magazine’s Annual Creativity in Electronics (ACE) Award,
Ultimate Products of the Year, Analog ICs category
• Electro-pyrotechnic initiator chip resistor (EPIC): EDN
magazine’s Innovation Award, Passive Components and
Interconnect category
• Pinnacle Award for outstanding quality performance
from Delphi, a global supplier of mobile electronics and
transportation systems
• HE3 wet tantalum capacitor: Electronic Products China
magazine’s Product of the Year Award
• HE3 wet tantalum capacitor: EE Times/eeProductCenter’s
most popular product of 2007 (annual Top 10 Products
listing)
Industry Rankings
Discrete Semiconductors
Number 1 worldwide in low-voltage power MOSFETs
Number 1 worldwide in rectifiers
Number 1 worldwide in glass diodes
Number 1 worldwide in infrared components
...and others
Passive Components
Number 1 worldwide in foil, power, and leaded film resistors
Number 1 worldwide in conformal-coated tantalum capacitors
Number 1 worldwide in wet tantalum capacitors
Number 1 worldwide in strain gage sensors and load cells
...and others
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Vishay components are used by virtually
all major American and European
manufacturers of electronic products,
as well as by most major Asian
manufacturers of electronic products.
Diverse Products,
Diverse Markets
industRiAl
consumER
Wind power turbines, oil drilling platforms, power tools, lighting
systems, household appliances such as refrigerators, microwaves,
washers and dryers — myriad industrial applications depend on
electronic components to help manage and convert power, control
motors, process data, sense temperature, and perform other vital
functions. Vishay is a leading producer of components that handle
wide voltage and current ranges, extreme temperatures, and other
environmental stresses. Electric power generation plants, high-
voltage transmission lines, automated factory equipment, heating
and air conditioning systems, trains — these and other industrial
products and systems use types of electronic components
manufactured by Vishay.
The consumer market includes handheld audio and video
players, digital cameras, e-book readers, electronic toys,
televisions, video game consoles, and more. Each new
generation of each type of device includes increased functionality.
And as competing video game consoles battle for market share,
they are evolving into multi-purpose media centers with online
capabilities. Types of components manufactured by Vishay
are used to extend battery life and perform other functions in
portable and battery-powered consumer products. They are
part of the electronic circuits that support cable and satellite
communications, high-definition (HD) television, flat-panel video
display, and wireless remote control technologies.
computinG
tElEcommunicAtions
Computers contain microprocessors — the complex integrated
circuits that perform calculations and coordinate activities.
Supporting the work of microprocessors are discrete
semiconductors and passive components. From network servers
to notebooks, computers must handle the current levels and
heat associated with rapid microprocessing speeds. Vishay
components dissipate heat, support disk drive motor controls
and graphics cards, suppress radio frequency interference
(RFI), protect against electrical shock, and more. In portable
computing devices, they monitor power usage, extend battery
life, and enable short-range, two-way communications. Vishay
components also are used in printers, scanners, photocopiers,
and other computing and digital imaging hardware.
Mobile phones are becoming complex devices with MP3,
still photo, video, text messaging, email, internet, and GPS
capabilities. Vishay components are used in mobile and landline
(wired) phones, battery chargers and adapters, PCMCIA cards
and dongles for Bluetooth®, remote controls, and set-top
boxes. Applications include detection, modulation, and mixing
of radio frequency (RF) signals; power management; audio
signal switching; filtering of unwanted noise and suppression
of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency
interference (RFI); and protection against electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Vishay components also are used in satellites, base
stations, network equipment, and other parts of the global
telecommunications infrastructure.
AutomotivE
Automobiles employ electronic control units (ECUs) for functions
including engine control, steering, braking, traction control,
emission control, airbag deployment, security, climate control,
lighting, and onboard information and entertainment. Vishay
components are essential parts of ECUs. Very hot under-the-
hood temperatures, cold weather, and vibration are just some of
the stresses placed upon automotive components. Reliability is
critical. Vishay manufactures a variety of components that meet
the high quality and reliability standards set by the automotive
industry. As both established automotive manufacturers and
innovative start-up companies ramp up production of electric,
hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles, Vishay is ready to provide
electronic components for them.
Revenue By End Market 2008
Industrial 39%
Computing 18%
Automotive 16%
Consumer 12%
Telecommunications 8%
Military/Aerospace 5%
Medical 2%
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Vishay’s Blue-Chip Customers
Alcatel-Lucent
Apple
Acer
Arrow
Asus
Avnet
Bosch
Celestica
Cisco
Compal
Continental
Dell
Delphi
Delta
Emerson
Ericsson
Flextronics
Foxconn
Future
Hewlett-Packard
Jabil
LG Electronics
Motorola
Nokia
Nintendo
Philips
Quanta
Rutronik
Samsung
Sanmina-SCI
Siemens
Sony
TTI
Tomen
Weikeng
Wistron
WPI
…and others
militARY And AERospAcE
mEdicAl
Vishay manufactures one of the industry’s broadest lines
of military-qualified resistors and capacitors, and offers
components with lead content as required by military and
aerospace customers. The Company also produces customized
components for military and aerospace customers. Vishay
components are used in cockpit equipment, GPS navigation,
radar and sonar units, radio and satellite communications,
weapons such as missiles and torpedoes, and a variety of other
military, space, airborne, and aerospace systems. They are
designed to withstand extreme temperatures, intense vibration,
high humidity, and other environmental stresses. Vishay’s focus
on innovation and commitment to product quality have enabled it
to build strong relationships with leading military and aerospace
customers.
The growing medical electronics market includes implantable
devices, instrumentation, and communications systems.
Implantable devices include glucose monitors for diabetics, nerve
stimulators to control symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, and
pacemakers, defibrillators, and stents to prevent and treat heart
problems. Instrumentation ranges from small blood pressure
cuffs to large imaging, radiation, and ventilator equipment.
Communications systems link medical staff and patients. Vishay
is a leading manufacturer of telemetry coils for pacemakers and
defibrillators and transformers for defibrillators, as well as MLCCs
and tantalum capacitors for implantable devices and hearing
aids. It provides close engineering support to medical customers.
Each advance in medical technology provides new market
opportunities for Vishay.
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Product List
sEmiconductoRs
pAssivE componEnts
Rectifiers
Schottky (single, dual)
Standard, Fast and Ultra-Fast Recovery
(single, dual)
Bridge
Superectifier®
Sinterglass Avalanche Diodes
High-Power Diodes and Thyristors
High-Power Fast-Recovery Diodes
Phase-Control Thyristors
Fast Thyristors
Small-Signal Diodes
Schottky and Switching (single, dual)
Tuner/Capacitance (single, dual)
Bandswitching
PIN
Zener and Suppressor Diodes
Zener (single, dual)
TVS (TRANSZORB®, Automotive, ESD, Arrays)
FETs
Low-Voltage TrenchFET® Power MOSFETs
High-Voltage TrenchFET® Power MOSFETs
High-Voltage Planar MOSFETs
JFETs
Optoelectronics
IR Emitters and Detectors, and
IR Receiver Modules
Optocouplers and Solid-State Relays
Optical Sensors
LEDs and 7-Segment Displays
Infrared Data Transceiver Modules
Custom Products
ICs
Power ICs
Analog Switches
RF Transmitter and Receiver Modules
Modules
Power Modules (contain power diodes,
thyristors, MOSFETs, IGBTs)
DC/DC Converters
Resistive Products
Foil Resistors
Film Resistors
Metal Film Resistors
Thin Film Resistors
Thick Film Resistors
Metal Oxide Film Resistors
Carbon Film Resistors
Wirewound Resistors
Power Metal Strip® Resistors
Chip Fuses
Variable Resistors
Cermet Variable Resistors
Wirewound Variable Resistors
Conductive Plastic Variable Resistors
Networks/Arrays
Non-Linear Resistors
NTC Thermistors
PTC Thermistors
Varistors
Magnetics
Inductors
Transformers
Capacitors
Tantalum Capacitors
Molded Chip Tantalum Capacitors
Coated Chip Tantalum Capacitors
Solid Through-Hole Tantalum Capacitors
Wet Tantalum Capacitors
Ceramic Capacitors
Multilayer Chip Capacitors
Disc Capacitors
Film Capacitors
Power Capacitors
Heavy-Current Capacitors
Aluminum Capacitors
Silicon RF Capacitors
Strain Gage Transducers and Stress
Analysis Systems
PhotoStress®
Strain Gages
Load Cells
Force Transducers
Instruments
Weighing Systems
Specialized Strain Gage Systems
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Vishay intertechnology
Corporate Information
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CORPORATE OFFICERS
SHAREHOLDER ASSISTANCE
Dr. Felix Zandman
Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board
Chief Technical Officer
Chief Business Development Officer
Dr. Gerald Paul
President
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Zandman
Vice Chairman of the Board
Chief Administration Officer
President, Vishay Israel Ltd.
Dr. Lior Yahalomi
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
Ziv Shoshani
Executive Vice President
Chief Operating Officer
Lori Lipcaman
Executive Vice President
Finance and Chief Accounting Officer
William M. Clancy
Senior Vice President
Corporate Controller
Corporate Secretary
Steven Klausner
Vice President
Treasurer
CORPORATE OFFICE
For information about stock transfers, address
changes, account consolidation, registration changes,
lost stock certificates and Form 1099, contact the
Company’s Transfer Agent and Registrar.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
59 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 800-937-5449
Fax: 718-921-8331
Email: info@amstock.com
For other information or questions, contact:
Investor Relations, at (610) 644-1300.
Common Stock
Ticker symbol: VSH
The common stock is listed and principally
traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Proxy Statement and wish to help us reduce costs by
discontinuing multiple mailings, contact our Transfer
Agent American Stock Transfer & Trust Company.
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materials electronically, which will give you immediate
access to these materials, and will save the Company
printing and mailing costs. If you are a registered
holder (you own the stock in your name), and wish to
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If you are a street holder (you own this stock through
a bank or broker), please contact your broker and ask
for electronic delivery of Vishay’s proxy materials.
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
63 Lancaster Ave.
Malvern, PA 19355-2143 USA
Phone: 610-644-1300
Fax: 610-296-0657
www.vishay.com
ANNUAL MEETING
May 26, 2009 at 11:30 a.m.
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Auditorium
63 Lancaster Avenue
Malvern, PA 19355
Dr. Felix Zandman
Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board
Chief Technical Officer
Chief Business Development Officer
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Marc Zandman
Vice Chairman of the Board
Chief Administration Officer
President, Vishay Israel Ltd.
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Zvi Grinfas
Investor, previously 23 years in various
executive positions from Vice President of
Engineering to CEO and Chairman of the
board of IMP, Inc., a semiconductor company
Eliyahu Hurvitz
Chairman of the Board
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
(one of the largest generic pharmaceutical
companies in the world)
Dr. Abraham Ludomirski
Founder and Managing Director of
Vitalife Fund, a venture capital company
specializing in high-tech electronic
medical devices
Dr. Gerald Paul
President
Chief Executive Officer
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Wayne M. Rogers
Investor, specializing in small and mid-sized
acquisitions; stock commentator and analyst
for Fox News Channel
Ronald M. Ruzic
Retired Group President
BorgWarner Automotive, Inc.
Ziv Shoshani
Executive Vice President
Chief Operating Officer
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Thomas C. Wertheimer
Accounting Consultant,
previously partner of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Ruta Zandman
Public Relations Associate
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
HONORARY CHAIRMAN
OF THE BOARD
Alfred P. Slaner
(Deceased March 14, 1996)
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
63 Lancaster Avenue
Malvern, PA 19355-2143
United States
P 610.644.1300 F 610.296.0657
www.vishay.com
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