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 June, 2006
Commission File Number 1-15236
Advantest Corporation
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(Translation of Registrant's Name Into English)
Shin Marunouchi Center Building
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1-6-2, Marunouchi
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Chiyoda-ku
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Tokyo 100-0005
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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 if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):______________
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):______________
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 Notice of Convocation for the
64th ordinary general meeting of shareholders issued on June 1, 2006.
2. English translation of the Japanese language Business Report sent to the
registrant's shareholders on June 1, 2006.
3. English translation of the Japanese-language notice regarding resolutions
adopted at the 64th ordinary general meeting of shareholders on June 27,
2006.
4. English translation of a press release dated June 27, 2006, relating to the
issuance of stock options of Advantest Corporation to Directors and
Corporate Auditors.
5. English translation of a press release dated June 27, 2006, relating to the
issuance of stock options of Advantest Corporation to employees.
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: June 27, 2006