SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 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 January 14, 2004


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                             STMicroelectronics N.V.
                              (Name of Registrant)

                         39, Chemin du Champ-des-Filles
                    1228 Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland

                    (Address of Principal Executive Offices)

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Enclosure:      A press release, dated January 13, 2004, announcing the timing
                for STMicroelectronics' 4th Quarter/ Full-Year 2003 Earnings
                Release and Conference Call.

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STMicroelectronics Announces Timing for 4th Quarter/Full-Year 2003 Earnings Release and Conference Call Geneva - January 13, 2004 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) announced that it will release earnings after 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time / 11:00 p.m. Central European Time (CET), on January 28, 2004. The press release will be available immediately on the Company's website at www.st.com. The management of STMicroelectronics will conduct a conference call on January 29, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time / 3:00 p.m. CET, to discuss operating performance for the fourth quarter and full year of 2003. The conference call will be available via the Internet by accessing the following Web address: www.vcall.com. Those accessing the webcast should go to the Web site at least 15 minutes prior to the call, in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software. The webcast will be available until February 6, 2004. About STMicroelectronics STMicroelectronics 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. 2

SIGNATURES 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. STMicroelectronics N.V. Date: January 14, 2004 By: /s/ PASQUALE PISTORIO ------------------------------ Name: Pasquale Pistorio Title: President and Chief Executive Officer 3