February 24, 2012

ADVANTEST CORPORATION

Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO

 Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section

Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE

CONTACT:

Hiroshi Nakamura

Managing Executive Officer &

Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group

Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500

Statement on News Report about Advantest Corporation

Certain news outlets released a news report dated February 24, 2012 concerning AIJ Investment Advisors Co., Ltd. (“AIJ”) which contained a section that mentioned Advantest Corporation.

While Advantest Corporation is indeed a client of AIJ, it does not currently have any accurate information concerning this matter.

Advantest Corporation will make prompt disclosure in the event it identifies reasons necessitating revisions to its business results forecast.