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 August, 2003
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): ___
Materials Contained in this Report:
1. English translation of a press release dated August 29, 2003,
announcing the issuance of stock acquisition rights and the terms
thereof.
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: August 29, 2003