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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
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Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For September 22, 2006
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 5-59311
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DIALOG SEMICONDUCTOR PLC
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
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Neue Strasse 95
D-73230 Kirchheim/Teck-Nabern, Germany
(Address of principal executive office)
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Dialog Semiconductor Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer
KIRCHHEIM/TECK & NABERN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22,
2006--Dialog Semiconductor Plc (FWB: DLG, Nasdaq: DLGS) announces the
appointment of Jean-Michel Richard as its new Chief Financial Officer
(CFO).
Mr Richard joins us after a successful career in key finance and
treasury positions at Motorola and ON Semiconductor both in Europe and
the USA. His most recent assignment was Finance Director for the
Global Manufacturing and Technology division of ON Semiconductor
located at Phoenix, Arizona. In addition he has been involved in M&A,
LBO and IPO activities at these companies.
Announcing the appointment, Jalal Bagherli, Dialog CEO remarked:
'I am delighted to welcome Jean-Michel. In line with our stated
strategy of repositioning the company for growth in 2007 and beyond,
we are continuing to strengthen the board and the management team by
adding experienced contributors who can accelerate and support our
corporate initiatives. Jean-Michel's unrivalled experience of
semiconductor operational finance and his understanding of
international reporting standards will help position Dialog
Semiconductor as a strong partner in the global business community.'
Mr Richard will join Dialog Semiconductor on Monday 25th September
2006 and he will assume immediate responsibility for the 2007
budgetary process and corporate development projects.
The outgoing VP Finance & Controlling, Martin Kloble, is leaving
the company to assume a new role as CFO in a privately held real
estate company. Martin will remain with the company until the end of
2006 and he will present Dialog's Q3 results on 25th October 2006
before handing over to Jean-Michel who will take up the position of
Vice President and CFO on that date.
Thanking Martin for his contribution to Dialog's development,
Jalal Bagherli commented: 'Martin has led Dialog's finance team since
1999. He has successfully managed our IPO on the Frankfurt and Nasdaq
stock exchanges and all our international financial reporting. In
addition he has initiated and secured the many operational
achievements our company has made to date. I am personally very
grateful to Martin for his commitment and support for me since I have
joined the company. On behalf of the board and the management team, I
would like to wish Martin every success in his new endeavour.'
Information about Dialog Semiconductor
Dialog Semiconductor develops and supplies power management, audio
and display driver technology, targeting the wireless, automotive and
industrial markets. The company's expertise in mixed signal design,
with products manufactured entirely in CMOS technology, enhances the
performance and features of wireless, hand-held and portable
electronic products. Its technology is also used in intelligent
control circuits in automotive and industrial applications. Dialog
Semiconductor Plc is headquartered near Stuttgart, Germany with
operating facilities in the UK, the USA, Austria, Japan and Taiwan.
The company is listed on the Frankfurt (FWB: DLG) and NASDAQ (DLGS)
stock exchanges.
Contact
Dialog Semiconductor
Neue Strabe 95, D-73230 Kirchheim/Teck - Nabern, Germany
Telephone +49-7021-805-412
Fax +49-7021-805-200
E-mail dialog@fd.com
Internet www.dialog-semiconductor.com
James Melville-Ross
Financial Dynamics
Telephone +44 207 831 3113
Language: English
Issuer: Dialog Semiconductor Plc.
Neue Strasse 95
73230 Kirchheim/Teck-Nabern Deutschland
Phone: +49 7021 805-0
Fax: +49 7021 805-100
E-mail: martin.kloeble@diasemi.com
WWW: www.diasemi.com
ISIN: GB0059822006
WKN: 927200
Indices: MIDCAP, PRIMEALL, TECHALLSHARE
Listed: Geregelter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard);
Freiverkehr in Berlin-Bremen, Dusseldorf, Stuttgart,
Munchen, Hamburg; Foreign Exchange(s) Nasdaq
CONTACT: Dialog Semiconductor Plc
Birgit Hummel, +49 7021-805 412
birgit.hummel@diasemi.com
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.
DIALOG SEMICONDUCTOR PLC
Date September 22, 2006 By /s/ Jalal Bagherli
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Dr. Jalal Bagherli
Executive Director and CEO