0000947871-12-000174.txt : 20120224 0000947871-12-000174.hdr.sgml : 20120224 20120224060558 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000947871-12-000174 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20120224 FILED AS OF DATE: 20120224 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20120224 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ADVANTEST CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001158838 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES [3674] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-15236 FILM NUMBER: 12635656 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: SHIN-MARUNOUCHI CENTER BUILDING STREET 2: 1-6-2 MARUNOUCHI, CITY: CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-0005 STATE: M0 ZIP: 00000 BUSINESS PHONE: 81-3-3214-7500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: SHIN-MARUNOUCHI CENTER BUILDING STREET 2: 1-6-2 MARUNOUCHI, CITY: CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-0005 STATE: M0 ZIP: 00000 6-K 1 ss138788_6k.htm REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
 
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 February 2012

Commission File Number 1-15236

Advantest Corporation
(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

Shin Marunouchi Center Building
1-6-2, Marunouchi
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-0005
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 o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o

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 o  No x

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):                
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Material Contained in this Report:
 

 
 
1.
English translation of a press release dated February 24, 2012, regarding the statement on News Report about Advantest Corporation.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
         
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/ Yuichi Kurita  
  Name:  Yuichi Kurita  
  Title: Director, Senior Executive Officer  
         
 

 
Date:  February 24, 2012


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EX-99.1 2 ss138788_ex9901.htm STATEMENT ON NEWS REPORT ABOUT ADVANTEST CORPORATION
 
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.