TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD current report, Q4 FY2008

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 6-K filing by Tower Semiconductor Ltd. covers the period ending December 16, 2008. The company operates as a pure-play independent specialty wafer foundry, manufacturing integrated circuits with geometries ranging from 1.0 to 0.13-micron. Its operations include two manufacturing facilities in Israel, access to a subsidiary fab in the U.S. (Jazz Semiconductor), and manufacturing capacity in China through partnerships.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves solely as an announcement of an upcoming corporate event and does not contain financial statements or performance data.

Material Changes

No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this filing. The document contains no comparative data versus prior periods.

Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary

Management announced that CEO Russell Ellwanger will present at the 11th Annual Needham Growth Conference on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast and replay of the presentation are available via the company's investor relations website. No specific financial guidance or risk factors are detailed in this text.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the date and time of the CEO's presentation at the Needham Growth Conference (January 6, 2009).
  • Confirm access to the live webcast and replay on the Tower Semiconductor corporate website.
  • Note that this filing contains no financial data; investors should refer to the company's Form 20-F or quarterly reports for financial metrics.