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 September 24, 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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Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- __________
Enclosure: A press release dated September 24, 2004 announcing that
STMicroelectronics N.V. has redeemed over 99% of its Liquid Yield Option Notes
("LYONs") due 2009.
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PRESS RELEASE
COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE
COMUNICATO STAMPA
PRESSE INFORMATION
PR No. C1526H
STMicroelectronics Redeems Over 99% of its Liquid Yield Option
Notes ("LYONs") due 2009
Geneva, September 24, 2004 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) announced that it
has redeemed approximately $910 million nominal value of its Liquid Yield
Option Notes ("LYONs") due September 22, 2009 for approximately $806 million in
cash. Over 99% of the Company's outstanding LYONs were surrendered by holders,
pursuant to the terms and conditions of the LYONs, during the prescribed period
from August 24, 2004 through September 22, 2004. The Company intends to redeem
for cash at their accreted value the approximate $8 million nominal value LYONs
still outstanding.
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 2003, the Company's net revenues were $7.24 billion and net
earnings were $253 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 Fabrizio Rossini
Director, Corporate Media Relations Director, Investor Relations Senior Manager, Investor Relations
STMicroelectronics STMicroelectronics STMicroelectronics
Tel: +41.22.929.6945 Tel: +41.22.929.5812 Tel: +41.22.929.6973
Lorie Lichtle n / Nelly Dimey Nancy Levain
Financial Dynamics LT Value
Paris Tel: +33.1.47.03.68.10 Tel: +33.01.55.27.15.88
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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: September 24, 2004 By: /s/ PASQUALE PISTORIO
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Name: Pasquale Pistorio
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Enclosure: A press release dated September 24, 2004 announcing that
STMicroelectronics N.V. has redeemed over 99% of its Liquid Yield Option Notes
("LYONs") due 2009.