FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
For the month of September 2006, No. 5
TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
RAMAT GAVRIEL INDUSTRIAL PARK
P.O. BOX 619, MIGDAL HAEMEK, ISRAEL 23105
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [_]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes [_] No [X]
On September 25 2006, the Registrant announced that International Rectifier
signs foundry agreement with Tower Semiconductor for wafer production, attached
hereto is a copy of the press release.
This Form 6-K is being incorporated by reference into all effective
registration statements filed by us under the Securities Act of 1933.
SIGNATURES
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, thereunto duly authorized.
TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD.
Date: September 25, 2006 By: /s/ Nati Somekh Gilboa
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Nati Somekh Gilboa
Corporate Secretary
INTERNATIONAL RECTIFIER SIGNS FOUNDRY AGREEMENT WITH TOWER
SEMICONDUCTOR FOR WAFER PRODUCTION
MIGDAL HAEMEK, ISRAEL - September 25, 2006 - Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (Nasdaq:
TSEM; TASE: TSEM), a pure-play independent specialty foundry, today announced
that it has signed a definitive long-term foundry agreement with International
Rectifier (IR) (NYSE:IRF) to produce semiconductor wafers for IR at Tower's most
advanced facility, Fab2, utilizing IR's proprietary technology. The agreement is
for high-volume wafer manufacturing.
"We chose Tower as a foundry partner following a rigorous evaluation process,"
said Dr. Alex Lidow, International Rectifier's CEO. "Tower's experience in
successful technology transfers, combined with a can-do attitude and great
engineering talent, made it the best choice for us. We are confident this
foundry partnership will further strengthen our leading position in the market."
"We are thrilled that IR, the world leader in power management, chose Tower as a
foundry partner," said Russell Ellwanger, Tower's CEO. "Such a decision from a
premier company in the semiconductor industry validates the capabilities of
Tower's engineering and manufacturing teams. We look forward to many years of
partnership and mutual success."
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL RECTIFIER
International Rectifier (NYSE:IRF) is a world leader in power management
technology. IR's digital, analog and mixed signal ICs, advanced circuit devices,
integrated power systems and components enable high performance computing and
reduce energy waste in motors, the world's single largest consumer of
electricity. Leading manufacturers of computers, energy efficient appliances,
lighting, automobiles, satellites, aircraft, and defense systems rely on IR's
power management benchmarks to power their next generation products. For more
information, go to: www.irf.com.
ABOUT TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD.
Tower Semiconductor Ltd. is a pure-play independent wafer foundry established in
1993. The company manufactures integrated circuits with geometries ranging from
1.0 to 0.13 micron; it also provides complementary technical services and design
support. In addition to digital CMOS process technology, Tower offers advanced
embedded non-volatile memory solutions, mixed-signal & RF-CMOS, and CMOS
image-sensor technologies. To provide world-class customer service, the company
maintains two manufacturing facilities: Fab 1 has process technologies from 1.0
to 0.35 micron and can produce up to 16,000 150mm wafers per month. Fab 2
features 0.18 and 0.13-micron, standard and specialized process technologies,
and has the current capacity of up to 15,000 200mm wafers per month. Tower's Web
site is located at: www.towersemi.com.
SAFE HARBOR
This press release includes forward-looking statements, which are subject to
risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary from those projected or implied
by such forward-looking statements. A complete discussion of risks and
uncertainties that may affect the accuracy of forward-looking statements
included in this press release or which may otherwise affect our business is
included under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on
Form 20-F, Forms F-1, F-3 and 6-K, as were filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission and the Israel Securities Authority, and in International
Rectifier's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its
most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly report on Form 10-Q. We do
not intend to update, and expressly disclaim any obligation to update, the
information contained in this release.
CONTACTS:
Tower Semiconductor USA:
Michael Axelrod, +1 408 330 6871
pr@towersemi.com