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: January   14, 2009

(Date of earliest event reported)




Vicor Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)





Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction 
of incorporation)


0-18277

(Commission File Number)


04-2742817

(IRS Employer 
Identification Number)






25 Frontage Road,  Andover, Massachusetts

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

01810

(Zip Code)




(978) 470-2900
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)




Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)








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Item 2.05. Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities



On January 14, 2009, Vicor Corporation issued a press release announcing an indefinite suspension of its semi-annual dividend and a plan to reduce its work force by approximately six percent.



Management expects the reduction of its work force will be completed by the end of January 2009.  An estimate of first quarter 2009 pre-tax charges for severance costs will be included in the company's press release announcing 2008 fourth quarter and full year financial results.



Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits





(a) Financial statements:

             None

(b) Pro forma financial information:

             None

(c) Shell company transactions:

             None

(d) Exhibits

             99.1       Press Release of Vicor Corporation dated January   14, 2009




SIGNATURE

      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 hereunto duly authorized.








Dated: January   16, 2009



VICOR CORPORATION

By:  /s/ James A. Simms                      

     James A. Simms

     Chief Financial Officer







Exhibit Index



Exhibit No.
Description


99.1
Press Release of Vicor Corporation dated January   14, 2009