MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS INC — M&A Activity 2014

Jul 25, 2014

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2014

MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	000-51026	77-0466789
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
79 Great Oaks Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95119
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(408) 826-0600
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On July 24, 2014, Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (“MPS”) issued a press release announcing its acquisition of Sensima Technology SA. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Press release issued on July 24, 2014, announcing the acquisition of Sensima Technology SA.

Index to Exhibits

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Press release issued on July 24, 2014, announcing the acquisition of Sensima Technology SA.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: July 24, 2014
Saria Tseng
Vice President, General Counsel