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, 2007 Commission File Number 1-15236 Advantest Corporation --------------------- (Translation of Registrant's Name Into English) Shin Marunouchi Center Building ------------------------------- 1-6-2, Marunouchi ----------------- Chiyoda-ku ---------- Tokyo 100-0005 -------------- Japan ----- (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 --- --- 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 --- --- If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):_______ Material Contained in this Report: 1. English translation of an announcement dated June 25, 2007, with respect to Advantest Corporation's views and policy regarding the reduction of its minimum investment unit. 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 ---------------------------- Name: Hitoshi Owada Title: Director and Managing Executive Officer Date: June 25, 2007