SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Report on Form 6-K dated March 7, 2003
STMicroelectronics N.V.
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39, Chemin du Champ-des-Filles,
1228 Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland
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Enclosures:
A press release dated March 7, 2003 announcing that STMicroelectronics has
repurchased its Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Bonds due 2010.
[STMicroelectronics logo]
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PRESS RELEASE
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COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE
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COMUNICATOSTAMPA
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PRESSEINFORMATION
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PR no.C1275H
STMicroelectronics Announces it Repurchased a Portion
of its Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Bonds Due 2010
Geneva, March 7, 2003 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) reported that it has
repurchased $428,770,000 of its Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Bonds due 2010,
representing 19.98% of the total outstanding issue, for a total amount of
$328,208,435.
The Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Bonds were repurchased through off market
transactions after the close of the Euronext Paris market on March 6, 2003 for
an average price of $765.47 per Convertible Bond. The repurchased Bonds will be
cancelled in accordance with the terms of the Indenture.
ST's Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Bonds due 2010 are listed on Euronext Paris
(Premier Marche).
About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics, one of the world's three largest independent semiconductor
suppliers, is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor
solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled
combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength,
Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the
Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products
play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares
are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan
Stock Exchange. In 2002, the Company's net revenues were $6.32 billion and net
earnings were $429.4 million. Further information on ST can be found at
www.st.com.
For further information, please contact:
Media Relations Investor Relations
Maria Grazia Prestini Benoit de Leusse
Director, Corporate Media Relations Investor Relations Manager, Europe
STMicroelectronics STMicroelectronics
Tel: +41.22.929.6945 Tel: +33.4.50.40.24.30
Lorie Lichtlen / Nelly Dimey Nicole Curtin / Jean-Benoit Roquette
Financial Dynamics Financial Dynamics
Paris Tel: +33.1.47.03.68.10 Paris Tel: +33.1.47.03.68.10
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
STMicroelectronics N.V. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 7, 2003 STMicroelectronics N.V.
By: /s/ Pasquale Pistorio
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Name: Pasquale Pistorio
Title: President and Chief
Executive Officer