FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of January, 2004
Commission File Number 1-15236
Advantest Corporation
(Translation of Registrant's Name Into English)
Shinjuku-NS Building
4-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome
Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo 163-0880
Japan
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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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
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
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Materials Contained in this Report:
1. English-language press release dated January 15, 2004, announcing the
appointment of R. Keith Lee as president and chief executive officer of
Advantest America, Inc.
2. English translation of the Japanese-language Overview of Third Quarter
Financial Results for the period commencing April 1, 2003 and ending
December 31, 2003, as filed with the Tokyo Stock Exchange on January 27,
2004.
3. English translation of a press release dated January 27, 2004, announcing
the Registrant's revised earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March
31, 2004.
4. English translation of a press release dated January 27, 2004, announcing
the issuance of stock options by the Registrant.
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.
Advantest Corporation
By: /s/ Hitoshi Owada
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Name: Hitoshi Owada
Title: Director and
Managing Executive Officer
Date: January 27, 2004