FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of July, 2003
Commission File Number 1-15236
Advantest Corporation
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(Translation of Registrant's Name Into English)
Shinjuku-NS Building
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4-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome
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Shinjuku-ku
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Tokyo 163-0880
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Japan
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(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): __________
Materials Contained in this Report:
1. English translation of the Japanese-language First Quarter Financial
Results for the period commencing April 1, 2003 and ending June 30,
2003, as filed with the Tokyo Stock Exchange on July 25, 2003.
2. English translation of a Japanese-language notice announcing the
appointment of an additional audit firm, as filed with the Tokyo Stock
Exchange on July 25, 2003.
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: July 25, 2003