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 October, 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 a press release dated October 27, 2006,
announcing the revisions for the earnings forecast for the fiscal year
ending March 31, 2007.
2. English translation of the Japanese-language Financial Digest for the
interim fiscal period ended September 30, 2006, as filed with the
Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 27, 2006.
3. English translation of the Articles of Incorporation of the registrant
as amended and filed with the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 1, 2006.
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: October 27, 2006