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Advantest Corporation
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LEI 353800EMK32PDKS9XR54
CIK 1158838
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August 6, 2020 EX-99.A

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

Exhibit A JOINT FILING AGREEMENT The undersigned hereby agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13G may be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint filing agreements.

August 6, 2020 SC 13G

PDFS / PDF Solutions, Inc. / ADVANTEST CORP Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* PDF Solutions, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.00015 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 693282105 (CUSIP Number) July 30, 2020 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule p

April 22, 2016 S-8 POS

Advantest POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1

t Registration No. 333-194133 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 KABUSHIKI KAISHA ADVANTEST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Translation of Registrant’s name into English) Japan (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora

April 22, 2016 15F-12B

Advantest FORM 15F

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15F CERTIFICATION OF A FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER?S TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION OF A CLASS OF SECURITIES UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR ITS TERMINATION OF THE DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTION 13(a) OR SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number: 1-15236 Kabushik

April 22, 2016 EX-99.(A)

J.P. Morgan

J.P. Morgan J.P. Morgan TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PARTIES 1 RECITALS 1 Section 1. Certain Definitions (a) ADR Register 1 (b) ADRs; Direct Registration ADRs 1 (c) ADS 2 (d) Custodian 2 (e) Deliver, execute, issue et al. 2 (f) Delivery Order 2 (g) Deposited Securities 2 (h) Direct Registration System 2 (i) Holder 2 (j) JASDEC 2 (k) Securities Act of 1933 2 (l) Securities Exchange Act of 1934 3 (m) Shar

April 22, 2016 S-8 POS

Advantest POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1

Registration No. 333-175666 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 KABUSHIKI KAISHA ADVANTEST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Translation of Registrant?s name into English) Japan (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

April 22, 2016 EX-99.(E)

Certification under Rule 466

Certification under Rule 466 The depositary, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., represents and certifies the following: (1) That it previously had filed a registration statement on Form F-6 (Advantest Corporation, 333-13886) that the Commission declared effective, with terms of deposit identical to the terms of deposit of this registration statement. (2) That its ability to designate the date and time of

April 22, 2016 S-8 POS

Advantest POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1

Registration No. 333-175704 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 KABUSHIKI KAISHA ADVANTEST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Translation of Registrant?s name into English) Japan (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

April 22, 2016 F-6 POS

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 22, 2016

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 22, 2016 Registration No. 333-13886 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO FORM F-6 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 For Depositary Shares Evidenced by American Depositary Receipts KABUSHIKI KAISHA ADVANTEST (Exact name of issuer of deposited securities as

April 22, 2016 S-8 POS

Advantest POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1

Registration No. 333-169624 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 KABUSHIKI KAISHA ADVANTEST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Translation of Registrant?s name into English) Japan (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

April 22, 2016 S-8 POS

Advantest POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1

Registration No. 333-97107 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 KABUSHIKI KAISHA ADVANTEST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Translation of Registrant?s name into English) Japan (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio

April 22, 2016 S-8 POS

Advantest POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1

Registration No. 333-184101 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 KABUSHIKI KAISHA ADVANTEST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Translation of Registrant?s name into English) Japan (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

April 11, 2016 25

Advantest FORM 25

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 25 NOTIFICATION OF REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND/OR REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(b) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Commission File Number 1-15236 Kabushiki Kaisha Advantest The New York Stock Exchange (Exact name of Issuer as specified in its charter, and name of Exchange where security is listed and/or registered) S

April 1, 2016 EX-99.1

Notice Regarding Schedule for Delisting American Depositary Shares from the NYSE and Terminating Registration with the SEC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2016 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Shinichiro Kuroe, Representative Director, President & CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Notice Regarding Schedule for Delisting American Depositary Shares from the NYSE and Termi

April 1, 2016 6-K

Advantest REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER (Current Report of Foreign Issuer)

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 April, 2016 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 Pri

February 12, 2016 SC 13G/A

ATEYY / Advantest Corp. / Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. - FORM SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 dp63366sc13ga1.htm FORM SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00762U200 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2015 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box

February 12, 2016 EX-99.1

Executive Summary Quarterly Report

Executive Summary Quarterly Report Japanese Quarterly Report for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2015, submitted to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on February 12, 2016, which included the following information: I.

February 12, 2016 EX-99.2

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Yen (Millions) Assets March 31, 2015 December 31, 2015 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents ¥ 97,574 80,929 Trade receivables, net 24,960 21,703 Inventories 37,210 37,347 Other current assets 5,057 6,595 Total current assets 164,801 146,574 Investment securities 2,249 2,273 Property, plant and equipment, net of acc

February 12, 2016 6-K

Advantest REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER (Current Report of Foreign Issuer)

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 February, 2016 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

February 10, 2016 SC 13G/A

ATEYY / Advantest Corp. / NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT CO LTD Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Rule 13d-102) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, no par value (Title of Class of Securities) 00762U200** (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2015 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate th

February 4, 2016 SC 13G/A

ATEYY / Advantest Corp. / MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G AMENDMENT NO. 7 Passive Investment

SCHEDULE 13G Amendment No. 7 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 7)* Advantest Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00762U200 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2015 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the

January 27, 2016 EX-99.1

FY2015 Third Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Period ended December 31, 2015)

Advantest Corporation (FY2015 Q3) FY2015 Third Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest?s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.

January 27, 2016 6-K

Advantest REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER (Current Report of Foreign Issuer)

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 January, 2016 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 P

December 22, 2015 6-K

Advantest REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER (Current Report of Foreign Issuer)

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 December, 2015 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

December 22, 2015 EX-99.2

Advantest to Adopt International Financial Reporting Standards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2015 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Shinichiro Kuroe, Representative Director, President & CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Advantest to Adopt International Financial Reporting Standards Tokyo ? December 22, 2015 ? Advantest Corporation (?Advantest?) today announced that it resolved at the meeting of its board of directors held today to voluntarily adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (?IFRS?) in place of accounting principles generally accepted in the U.

December 22, 2015 EX-99.1

Advantest to Apply to Delist American Depositary Shares from NYSE and Terminate Registration with the SEC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2015 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Shinichiro Kuroe, Representative Director, President & CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Advantest to Apply to Delist American Depositary Shares from NYSE and Terminate Registration with the SEC Tokyo ?December 22, 2015 ? Advantest Corporation (?Advantest?) resolved at the meeting of its board of directors held today to apply for voluntary delisting of its American Depositary Shares (?ADSs?) from the New York Stock Exchange (?NYSE?).

November 13, 2015 EX-99.1

Executive Summary Quarterly Report

Executive Summary Quarterly Report Japanese Quarterly Report for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2015, submitted to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on November 13, 2015, which included the following information: I.

November 13, 2015 EX-99.2

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Yen (Millions) Assets March 31, 2015 September 30, 2015 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents ? 97,574 86,506 Trade receivables, net 24,960 24,219 Inventories 37,210 36,572 Other current assets 5,057 6,393 Total current assets 164,801 153,690 Investment securities 2,249 2,088 Property, plant and equipment, net of ac

November 13, 2015 6-K

Advantest REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER (Current Report of Foreign Issuer)

6-K 1 ss4622266k.htm REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER 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 November, 2015 Commission File Number 1-15236 Advantest Corporation (Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English) Shin Marunouchi Center Building 1-6-2, M

October 26, 2015 EX-99.2

Revisions of Earnings Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2015 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Shinichiro Kuroe, Representative Director, President & CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Revisions of Earnings Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending Ma

October 26, 2015 EX-99.1

FY2015 Second Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Period ended September 30, 2015)

Advantest Corporation (FY2015 Q2) FY2015 Second Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest?s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.

October 26, 2015 6-K

Advantest REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER (Current Report of Foreign Issuer)

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, 2015 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 P

September 8, 2015 CORRESP

Advantest ESP

September 8, 2015 Via Electronic Mail Mr. Brian Cascio Accounting Branch Chief Office of Electronics and Machinery Division of Corporation Finance Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-5546 U.S.A. Re: Advantest Corporation Form 20-F for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2015 Filed June 25, 2015 File No. 001-15236 Dear Mr. Cascio: On behalf of Advantest Corporation

August 14, 2015 EX-99.1

Executive Summary Quarterly Report

Executive Summary Quarterly Report Japanese Quarterly Report for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2015, submitted to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on August 14, 2015, which included the following information: I.

August 14, 2015 EX-99.2

ADVANTEST CORPORATION

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Yen (Millions) Assets March 31, 2015 June 30, 2015 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents ? 97,574 92,178 Trade receivables, net 24,960 20,941 Inventories 37,210 41,915 Other current assets 5,057 5,975 Total current assets 164,801 161,009 Investment securities 2,249 2,543 Property, plant and equipment, net of accumul

August 14, 2015 6-K

Advantest REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER (Current Report of Foreign Issuer)

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 August, 2015 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 Pr

July 28, 2015 6-K

Advantest REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER (Current Report of Foreign Issuer)

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 July, 2015 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 Prin

July 28, 2015 EX-99.1

FY2015 First Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Period ended June 30, 2015)

Advantest Corporation (FY2015 Q1) FY2015 First Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest?s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.

June 25, 2015 EX-99.1

Extraordinary Report June 25, 2015 ADVANTEST CORPORATION

Extraordinary Report June 25, 2015 (TRANSLATION) ADVANTEST CORPORATION Note for readers of this English translation On June 25, 2015, ADVANTEST CORPORATION (the ?Company?) filed its Japanese-language Extraordinary Report (Rinji Houkokusho) (the ?Report?) with the Director-General of the Kanto Financial Bureau in Japan in connection with the Company?s shareholders? voting results for proposals acted upon at the 73rd Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 24, 2015 pursuant to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan.

June 25, 2015 EX-13.1

CERTIFICATION

Certifications pursuant to Section 906 Exhibit 13.1 CERTIFICATION Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, each of the undersigned officers of Advantest Corporation, a Japanese corporation (the “Company”), does hereby certify that, to such officer’s knowledge: 1. The accompanying Annual Report of the Company on Form 20-F for the peri

June 25, 2015 6-K

Advantest REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER (Current Report of Foreign Issuer)

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, 2015 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 Prin

June 25, 2015 20-F

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 25, 2015 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 20-F

20-F 1 d838580d20f.htm ANNUAL REPORT Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 25, 2015 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 20-F ¨ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year

June 25, 2015 EX-99.2

NOTICE REGARDING RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THE 73rd ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

(The following is an unofficial English translation of the Notice Regarding Resolutions Adopted at the 73rd Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Advantest Corporation (the ?Company?).

June 25, 2015 EX-11.1

The Code of Ethics for Directors and Executive Officers

Exhibit 11.1 The Code of Ethics for Directors and Executive Officers Article 1. (Objective) This Code seeks to ensure honest and ethical conduct by all directors and executive officers (?the Officers?) of Advantest Corporation (the ?Company?), as well as their compliance with applicable laws, governmental rules and regulations. Article 2. (Disclosure of this Code of Ethics) This Code shall be appr

June 25, 2015 EX-1.1

(Translation) ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ADVANTEST CORPORATION ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Exhibit 1.1 (Translation) ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ADVANTEST CORPORATION ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1. (Corporate Name) The Company shall be called “Kabushiki Kaisha Advantest” in Japanese and shall be expressed in English as “ADVANTEST CORPORATION”. Article 2. (Objective) The objective of the Company shall be to engage in the following business activities: 1.

June 25, 2015 EX-1.2

(Translation) REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADVANTEST CORPORATION REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Exhibit 1.2 (Translation) REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADVANTEST CORPORATION REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Article 1. (Purpose) Except as otherwise provided for by laws and ordinances or the Articles of Incorporation, any matters related to the Board of Directors of Advantest Corporation (the ?Company?) shall be governed by these regulations of the Board of Directors (the ?Regulat

June 25, 2015 EX-99.3

Materials Contained in this Report:

Materials Contained in this Report: 1. Executive summary of the Japanese-language Securities Report, submitted by the registrant to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on June 25, 2015. Japanese Securities Report for the fiscal year from April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015 pursuant to Article 24, paragraph 1 of the Financial Instruments and E

June 25, 2015 EX-15.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Exhibit 15.1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements: (1) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-194133) pertaining to the Advantest Corporation Incentive Stock Option Plan 2013, (2) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-184101) pertaining to the Advantest Corporation Incentive Stock Option

June 25, 2015 EX-1.3

(Translation) REGULATIONS OF THE AUDIT AND SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Kabushiki Kaisha Advantest)

Regulations of the Audit and Supervisory Committee Exhibit 1.3 (Translation) REGULATIONS OF THE AUDIT AND SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE OF ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Kabushiki Kaisha Advantest) Article 1. (Purpose) These Regulations stipulate matters concerning the Audit and Supervisory Committee of Advantest Corporation (the “Company”) pursuant to laws and regulations and the articles of incorporation of the

June 25, 2015 EX-12.1

CERTIFICATION

Certifications pursuant to Section 302 Exhibit 12.1 CERTIFICATION I, Shinichiro Kuroe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Advantest Corporation (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under

June 1, 2015 EX-99.1

CONVOCATION NOTICE OF THE 73rd ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

(The following is an unofficial English translation of the Convocation Notice of the 73rd Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Advantest Corporation (the “Company”).

June 1, 2015 EX-1.01

CONFLICT MINERALS REPORT OF ADVANTEST CORPORATION in accordance with Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

EX-1.01 2 ss432335ex0101.htm CONFLICT MINERALS REPORT Exhibit 1.01 CONFLICT MINERALS REPORT OF ADVANTEST CORPORATION in accordance with Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Section 1- Introduction This is the Conflict Minerals Report of Advantest Corporation (“Advantest”) for calendar year 2014 in accordance with Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Rule 13p-1”).

June 1, 2015 6-K

Advantest REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER (Current Report of Foreign Issuer)

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, 2015 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 Prin

June 1, 2015 SD

Advantest FORM SD

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM SD Specialized Disclosure Report KABUSHIKI KAISHA ADVANTEST (Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter) Japan 1-15236 Not Applicable (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) Shin-Marunouchi Center Building 1-6-2, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo,

May 27, 2015 6-K

Advantest REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER (Current Report of Foreign Issuer)

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 May, 2015 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 Princ

May 27, 2015 EX-99.1

Advantest Announces Partial Amendments to its Articles of Incorporation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2015 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Shinichiro Kuroe, Representative Director, President & CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer and Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Advantest Announces Partial Amendments to its Articles of Incorporation Tokyo – May 27, 2015 – Advantest Corporation (the “Company”) resolved at the meeting of its board of directors today to submit to its shareholders a proposal to amend its Articles of Incorporation.

April 27, 2015 6-K

Advantest REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER (Current Report of Foreign Issuer)

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 April, 2015 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 Pri

April 27, 2015 EX-99.1

FY2014 Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Year ended March 31, 2015)

Advantest Corporation (FY2014) FY2014 Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest?s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.

March 25, 2015 EX-99.1

Advantest Announces Transition to Company with Audit Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2015 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Shinichiro Kuroe, Representative Director, President & CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer and Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Advantest Announces Transition to Company with Audit Committee Tokyo ?March 25, 2015 ? Advantest Corporation (the ?Company?) resolved at the meeting of its board of directors held today to adopt its plan to transition its governance structure to a ?company with audit committee,? which governance structure will be newly introduced by the Law for Partial Amendment to the Companies Act (Law No.

March 25, 2015 6-K

Advantest REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER (Current Report of Foreign Issuer)

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 March, 2015 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 Pri

February 13, 2015 EX-99.1

Executive Summary Quarterly Report

Executive Summary Quarterly Report Japanese Quarterly Report for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2014, submitted to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on February 13, 2015, which included the following information: I.

February 13, 2015 EX-99.2

ADVANTEST CORPORATION

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Yen (Millions) Assets March 31, 2014 December 31, 2014 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents ¥ 68,997 85,145 Trade receivables, net 20,404 29,231 Inventories 30,200 33,852 Other current assets 5,218 5,475 Total current assets 124,819 153,703 Investment securities 3,741 2,393 Property, plant and equipment, net of acc

February 13, 2015 6-K

ATEYY / Advantest Corp. 6-K - Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 February, 2015 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

February 13, 2015 SC 13G

ATEYY / Advantest Corp. / Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. - SC 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00762U200 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2014 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sc

February 12, 2015 SC 13G/A

ATEYY / Advantest Corp. / MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G AMENDMENT NO. 6 Passive Investment

Schedule 13G Amendment No. 6 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6)* Advantest Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00762U200 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2014 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the

February 5, 2015 SC 13G/A

ATEYY / Advantest Corp. / NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT CO LTD Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Rule 13d-102) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, no par value (Title of Class of Securities) 00762U200** (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2014 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate th

January 29, 2015 EX-99.1

FY2014 Third Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Period ended December 31, 2014)

Advantest Corporation (FY2014 Q3) FY2014 Third Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.

January 29, 2015 6-K

ATEYY / Advantest Corp. 6-K - Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 January, 2015 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 P

January 29, 2015 EX-99.2

Revisions of Earnings Forecast and Dividends Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2015 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Shinichiro Kuroe, Representative Director, President & CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Revisions of Earnings Forecast and Dividends Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2015 In light of recent changes in business performance, we announce revisions to the consolidated earnings forecast and the dividends forecast announced on October 28, 2014 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015 as follows: 1.

November 14, 2014 6-K

ATEYY / Advantest Corp. 6-K - Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 November, 2014 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

November 14, 2014 EX-99.2

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Yen (Millions) Assets March 31, 2014 September 30, 2014 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents ¥ 68,997 83,503 Trade receivables, net 20,404 25,794 Inventories 30,200 30,476 Other current assets 5,218 4,397 Total current assets 124,819 144,170 Investment securities 3,741 2,423 Property, plant and equipment, net of ac

November 14, 2014 EX-99.1

Executive Summary Quarterly Report

Executive Summary Quarterly Report Japanese Quarterly Report for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2014, submitted to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on November 14, 2014, which included the following information: I.

October 28, 2014 6-K

ATEYY / Advantest Corp. 6-K - Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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, 2014 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 P

October 28, 2014 EX-99.1

FY2014 Second Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Period ended September 30, 2014)

Advantest Corporation (FY2014 Q2) FY2014 Second Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.

October 28, 2014 EX-99.2

Revisions of Earnings Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2014 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Shinichiro Kuroe, Representative Director, President & CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Revisions of Earnings Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2015 In light of recent changes in business performance, we announce revisions to the consolidated earnings forecast announced on July 24, 2014 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015 as follows: 1.

August 25, 2014 6-K

TYO:6857 / Advantest Corporation 6-K - Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 August 2014 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 Pri

August 25, 2014 EX-99.2

Announcement regarding the Passing of Representative Director

EX-99.2 3 ss401172ex9902.htm ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THE JAPANESE-LANGUAGE NOTICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2014 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Shinichiro Kuroe, Representative Director, President & CEO Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE CONTACT: Yoshiaki Yoshida Director, Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations Group Phone: +81-(0)3

August 25, 2014 EX-99.1

Extraordinary Report August 25, 2014 ADVANTEST CORPORATION

EX-99.1 2 ss401172ex9901.htm ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THE JAPANESE-LANGUAGE EXTRAORDINARY REPORT Extraordinary Report August 25, 2014 (TRANSLATION) ADVANTEST CORPORATION Note for readers of this English translation On August 25, ADVANTEST CORPORATION (the “Company”) filed its Japanese-language Extraordinary Report (Rinji Houkokusho) (the “Report”) with the Director-General of the Kanto Financial Bur

August 14, 2014 EX-99.01

Executive Summary Quarterly Report

Executive Summary Quarterly Report Japanese Quarterly Report for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2014, submitted to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on August 14, 2014, which included the following information: I.

August 14, 2014 6-K

TYO:6857 / Advantest Corporation 6-K - Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 August, 2014 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 Pr

August 14, 2014 EX-99.02

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Yen (Millions) Assets March 31, 2014 June 30, 2014 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents ¥ 68,997 74,233 Trade receivables, net 20,404 21,408 Inventories 30,200 30,247

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Yen (Millions) Assets March 31, 2014 June 30, 2014 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents ¥ 68,997 74,233 Trade receivables, net 20,404 21,408 Inventories 30,200 30,247 Other current assets 5,218 4,463 Total current assets 124,819 130,351 Investment securities 3,741 2,578 Property, plant and equipment, net of accumul

August 7, 2014 6-K

TYO:6857 / Advantest Corporation 6-K - Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 August 2014 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 Pri

August 7, 2014 EX-99.2

Announcement regarding Change of Representative Director, and President & CEO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2014 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Toshio Maruyama, Chairman of the Board and Representative Director Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE CONTACT: Yoshiaki Yoshida Director, Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Announcement regarding Change of Representative Director, and President & CEO Advantest Corporation (the “Company”) announces the following change of Representative Director, and President & CEO, which was approved at the board of directors’ meeting held today.

August 7, 2014 EX-99.1

Extraordinary Report August 7, 2014 ADVANTEST CORPORATION

Extraordinary Report August 7, 2014 (TRANSLATION) ADVANTEST CORPORATION Note for readers of this English translation On August 7, 2014, ADVANTEST CORPORATION (the “Company”) filed its Japanese-language Extraordinary Report (Rinji Houkokusho) (the “Report”) with the Director-General of the Kanto Financial Bureau in Japan in connection with the resolutions adopted for the change in representative director at the board of directors meeting on August 7, 2014.

July 24, 2014 6-K

TYO:6857 / Advantest Corporation 6-K - Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 July 2014 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 Princ

July 24, 2014 EX-99.1

FY2014 First Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Period ended June 30, 2014)

Advantest Corporation (FY2014 Q1) FY2014 First Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.

July 23, 2014 S-8 POS

TYO:6857 / Advantest Corporation S-8 POS - - POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO.1

Registration No. 333-161977 Registration No. 333-169624 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 KABUSHIKI KAISHA ADVANTEST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Translation of Registrant’s name into English) Japan (State or other

July 23, 2014 S-8 POS

TYO:6857 / Advantest Corporation S-8 POS - - POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO.1

Registration No. 333-153610 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 KABUSHIKI KAISHA ADVANTEST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Translation of Registrant’s name into English) Japan (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

June 26, 2014 EX-15.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consents of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Exhibit 15.1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements: (1) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-194133) pertaining to the Advantest Corporation Incentive Stock Option Plan 2013, (2) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-184101) perta

June 26, 2014 20-F

- ANNUAL REPORT

ANNUAL REPORT Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 26, 2014 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 26, 2014 EX-13.1

CERTIFICATION

Certifications pursuant to Section 906 Exhibit 13.1 CERTIFICATION Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, each of the undersigned officers of Advantest Corporation, a Japanese corporation (the “Company”), does hereby certify that, to such officer’s knowledge: 1. The accompanying Annual Report of the Company on Form 20-F for the peri

June 26, 2014 EX-99.1

Extraordinary Report June 26, 2014 ADVANTEST CORPORATION

Extraordinary Report June 26, 2014 (TRANSLATION) ADVANTEST CORPORATION Note for readers of this English translation On June 26, 2014, ADVANTEST CORPORATION (the “Company”) filed its Japanese-language Extraordinary Report (Rinji Houkokusho) (the “Report”) with the Director-General of the Kanto Financial Bureau in Japan in connection with the Company’s shareholders’ voting results for proposals acted upon at the 72nd Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 25, 2014 pursuant to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan.

June 26, 2014 EX-99.2

Haruo Matsuno Representative Director President and CEO ADVANTEST CORPORATION 32-1, Asahi-cho 1-chome, Nerima-ku, Tokyo NOTICE REGARDING RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THE 72nd ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

(The following is an unofficial English translation of the Notice Regarding Resolutions Adopted at the 72nd Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Advantest Corporation (the “Company”).

June 26, 2014 EX-99.3

Executive summary of the Japanese-language Securities Report, submitted by the registrant to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on June 26, 2014.

Executive summary of the Japanese-language Securities Report, submitted by the registrant to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on June 26, 2014.

June 26, 2014 EX-1.3

(Translation) REGULATIONS OF THE AUDIT & SUPERVISORY BOARD ADVANTEST CORPORATION - 1 - REGULATIONS OF THE AUDIT & SUPERVISORY BOARD ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Kabushiki Kaisha Advantest)

Regulations of the Audit & Supervisory Board Exhibit 1.3 (Translation) REGULATIONS OF THE AUDIT & SUPERVISORY BOARD ADVANTEST CORPORATION - 1 - (TRANSLATION) REGULATIONS OF THE AUDIT & SUPERVISORY BOARD OF ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Kabushiki Kaisha Advantest) Article 1. (Purpose) These Regulations stipulate matters concerning the Audit & Supervisory Board of Advantest Corporation (the “Company”) base

June 26, 2014 EX-12.1

CERTIFICATION

Certifications pursuant to Section 302 Exhibit 12.1 CERTIFICATION I, Haruo Matsuno, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Advantest Corporation (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under whi

June 26, 2014 EX-1.2

(Translation) REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADVANTEST CORPORATION REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Regulations of the Board of Directors Exhibit 1.2 (Translation) REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADVANTEST CORPORATION REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Article 1. (Purpose) Except as otherwise provided for by laws and ordinances or the Articles of Incorporation, any matters related to the Board of Directors of Advantest Corporation (the “Company”) shall be governed by these regulations o

June 26, 2014 EX-1.1

(Translation) ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ADVANTEST CORPORATION ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

EX-1.1 2 d639998dex11.htm AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Exhibit 1.1 (Translation) ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ADVANTEST CORPORATION ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1. (Corporate Name) The Company shall be called “Kabushiki Kaisha Advantest” in Japanese and shall be expressed in English as “ADVANTEST CORPORATION”. Article 2. (Objective) The objective o

June 26, 2014 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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, 2014 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 Prin

June 12, 2014 SC 13G

ATEYY / Advantest Corp. / NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT CO LTD Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Rule 13d-102) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, no par value (Title of Class of Securities) 00762U200** (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2013 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the

June 2, 2014 EX-99.01

Haruo Matsuno Representative Director President and CEO ADVANTEST CORPORATION 32-1, Asahi-cho 1-chome, Nerima-ku, Tokyo

(The following is an unofficial English translation of the Convocation Notice of the 72nd Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Advantest Corporation (the “Company”).

June 2, 2014 EX-99.02

Report for the 72nd Fiscal Year (From April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014) Advantest Corporation

(The following is an unofficial English translation of the Report for the 72nd Fiscal Year of Advantest Corporation (the “Company”).

June 2, 2014 SD

- FORM SD

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM SD Specialized Disclosure Report KABUSHIKI KAISHA ADVANTEST (Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter) Japan 1-15236 Not Applicable (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) Shin-Marunouchi Center Building 1-6-2, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo,

June 2, 2014 EX-1.01

CONFLICT MINERALS REPORT OF ADVANTEST CORPORATION in accordance with Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Exhibit 1.01 CONFLICT MINERALS REPORT OF ADVANTEST CORPORATION in accordance with Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Section 1 - Introduction This is the Conflict Minerals Report of Advantest Corporation (“Advantest”) for calendar year 2013 (except for conflict minerals that, prior to January 31, 2013, were located outside of the supply chain) in accord with Rule 13p-1 under the

June 2, 2014 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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, 2014 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 Prin

May 28, 2014 EX-99.1

(Correction・Financial Data Correction) Correction to FY2013 Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (the Fiscal Year Ended on March 31, 2014)

May 28, 2014 Company name: Advantest Corporation Company representative: Haruo Matsuno,   Representative Director, President and CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) Contact person: Hiroshi Nakamura, Director, Managing Executive Officer and  Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group  Tel: (03) 3214-7500 (Correction・Financial Data Correction) Correction to FY2013 Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.

May 28, 2014 EX-99.2

FY2013 Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Year ended March 31, 2014)

Advantest Corporation (FY2013) (Before Correction) FY2013 Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.

May 28, 2014 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 May, 2014 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 Princ

May 9, 2014 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

6-K 1 ss2126506k.htm REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER 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 May, 2014 Commission File Number 1-15236 Advantest Corporation (Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English) Shin Marunouchi Center Building 1-6-2, Maruno

May 9, 2014 EX-99.1

Malfeasance Committed by Former Executive of Advantest Subsidiary

May 9, 2014 Company name: Advantest Corporation Company representative: Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) Contact person: Satsuki Tsuruta PR/IR Section (Tel: +81-3-3214-7500) Malfeasance Committed by Former Executive of Advantest Subsidiary It has recently been learnt that a former executive of the Advantest Group’s subsidiary in South Korea, Advantest Korea Co.

April 24, 2014 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 April, 2014 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 Pri

April 24, 2014 EX-99.1

FY2013 Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Year ended March 31, 2014)

Advantest Corporation (FY2013) FY2013 Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.

February 26, 2014 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 For the month of February, 2014 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

February 26, 2014 EX-99.1

Announcement on Determination of Terms of Issue of Zero Coupon Convertible Bonds due 2019

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2014 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Announcement on Determination of Terms of Issue

February 26, 2014 EX-4.4

- 1 -

Exhibit 4.4 - 1 - DATE: July 12, 2013 RULES OF THE ADVANTEST CORPORATION INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN 2013 1 Definitions 1.1 In these Rules: “Advantest Group” means, collectively or individually, the Company and its subsidiaries; “Broker” means Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. or such other broker or agent appointed from time to time by the Company to execute transactions in connection with the Plan; “C

February 26, 2014 S-8

- FORM S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2014 Registration No.

February 14, 2014 EX-99.2

ADVANTEST CORPORATION

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Yen (Millions) Assets March 31, 2013 December 31, 2013 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents ¥ 45,668 42,121 Trade receivables, net 26,953 12,504 Inventories 31,849 32,914 Other current assets 8,319 8,321 Total current assets 112,789 95,860 Investment securities 5,923 5,040 Property, plant and equipment, net of accu

February 14, 2014 EX-99.1

Executive Summary Quarterly Report

Executive Summary Quarterly Report Japanese Quarterly Report for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2013, submitted to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on February 14, 2014, which included the following information: I.

February 14, 2014 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 February, 2014 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

February 12, 2014 SC 13G/A

ATEYY / Advantest Corp. / MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP INC - AMENDMENT NO. 5 Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5)* Advantest Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00762U200 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2013 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this S

January 28, 2014 EX-99.3

Notice Regarding the Absorption-type Merger of the Company’s Subsidiary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2014 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President and CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Notice Regarding the Absorption-type Merger of the Company’s Subsidiary Tokyo (January 28, 2014) – Advantest Corporation (the “Company”) resolved at the meeting of its Board of Directors today to merge Japan Engineering Co.

January 28, 2014 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 January, 2014 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 P

January 28, 2014 EX-99.2

Revisions of Earnings Forecast and Dividends Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2014 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Revisions of Earnings Forecast and Dividends Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2014 In light of recent changes in business performance, we announce revisions to the consolidated earnings forecast announced on September 25, 2013 and dividends forecast announced on April 25, 2013 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014 as follows: 1.

January 28, 2014 EX-99.1

FY2013 Third Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Period ended December 31, 2013)

Advantest Corporation (FY2013 Q3) FY2013 Third Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.

November 14, 2013 EX-99.2

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Yen (Millions) Assets March 31, 2013 September 30, 2013 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents ¥ 45,668 45,772 Trade receivables, net 26,953 20,409 Inventories 31,849 33,082 Other current assets 8,319 7,811 Total current assets 112,789 107,074 Investment securities 5,923 5,282 Property, plant and equipment, net of ac

November 14, 2013 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 November, 2013 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

November 14, 2013 EX-99.1

Executive Summary Quarterly Report

Executive Summary Quarterly Report Japanese Quarterly Report for the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2013, submitted to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on November 14, 2013, which included the following information: I.

October 29, 2013 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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, 2013 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 P

October 29, 2013 EX-99.1

FY2013 Second Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Period ended September 30, 2013)

Advantest Corporation (FY2013 Q2) FY2013 Second Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.

September 25, 2013 EX-99.1

Revisions of Earnings Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2013 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Revisions of Earnings Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending Mar

September 25, 2013 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 September 2013 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

August 14, 2013 EX-99.1

Executive Summary Quarterly Report

Executive Summary Quarterly Report Japanese Quarterly Report for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2013, submitted to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on August 14, 2013, which included the following information: I.

August 14, 2013 EX-99.2

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Yen (Millions) Assets March 31, 2013 June 30, 2013 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents ¥ 45,668 47,252 Trade receivables, net 26,953 25,351 Inventories 31,849 32,724 Other current assets 8,319 8,608 Total current assets 112,789 113,935 Investment securities 5,923 6,161 Property, plant and equipment, net of accumul

August 14, 2013 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

6-K 1 ss1842586k.htm REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER 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 August, 2013 Commission File Number 1-15236 Advantest Corporation (Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English) Shin Marunouchi Center Building 1-6-2, Mar

July 25, 2013 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer -

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 July, 2013 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 Prin

July 25, 2013 EX-99.1

FY2013 First Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Period ended June 30, 2013)

Advantest Corporation (FY2013 Q1) FY2013 First Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.

July 24, 2013 EX-99.1

Statement on News Report about Financial Results

July 24, 2013 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Statement on News Report about Financial Results This is to give notice that the July 24, 2013 news report on our financial results was not based on information disclosed by Advantest Corporation.

July 24, 2013 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 July 2013 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 Princ

July 12, 2013 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 July 2013 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 Princ

July 12, 2013 EX-99.1

Notice Concerning the Determination of the Unit Exercise Price and Other Terms of Stock Options (Stock Acquisition Rights)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2013 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Notice Concerning the Determination of the Unit Exercise Price and Other Terms of Stock Options (Stock Acquisition Rights) Tokyo –July 12, 2013 – Advantest Corporation (the “Company”) resolved at a meeting of its Board of Directors on June 26, 2013 to issue stock options in the form of stock acquisition rights.

June 27, 2013 20-F

- ANNUAL REPORT

ANNUAL REPORT Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 27, 2013 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 27, 2013 EX-99.1

Extraordinary Report June 27, 2013 ADVANTEST CORPORATION

Extraordinary Report June 27, 2013 (TRANSLATION) ADVANTEST CORPORATION Note for readers of this English translation On June 27, 2013, ADVANTEST CORPORATION (the “Company”) filed its Japanese-language Extraordinary Report (Rinji Houkokusho) (the “Report”) with the Director-General of the Kanto Financial Bureau in Japan in connection with the Company’s shareholders’ voting results for proposals acted upon at the 71st Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 26, 2013 pursuant to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan.

June 27, 2013 EX-1.1

(Translation) ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ADVANTEST CORPORATION ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation Exhibit 1.1 (Translation) ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ADVANTEST CORPORATION ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1. (Corporate Name) The Company shall be called “Kabushiki Kaisha Advantest” in Japanese and shall be expressed in English as “ADVANTEST CORPORATION”. Article 2. (Objective) The objective of the Company shall be to

June 27, 2013 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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, 2013 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 Prin

June 27, 2013 EX-13.1

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 Exhibit 13.1 CERTIFICATION Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, each of the undersigned officers of Advantest Corporation, a Japanese corporation (the “Company”), does hereby certify that, to such officer’s knowledge: 1. The accompanying Annual Report of the Company on Form 20-F for the peri

June 27, 2013 EX-99.4

Executive summary of the Japanese-language Securities Report, submitted by the registrant to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on June 27, 2013.

EX-99.4 5 ss179890ex9904.htm EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - SECURITIES REPORT Executive summary of the Japanese-language Securities Report, submitted by the registrant to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on June 27, 2013. Japanese Securities Report for the fiscal year from April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013 pursuant to Article 24, paragraph 1 of the

June 27, 2013 EX-12.1

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 Exhibit 12.1 CERTIFICATION I, Haruo Matsuno, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Advantest Corporation (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under whi

June 27, 2013 EX-99.3

Advantest Issues Stock Option (Stock Acquisition Rights)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2013 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer and Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Advantest Issues Stock Option (Stock Acquisition Rights) Tokyo –June 26, 2013 – Advantest Corporation (the “Company”) resolved at a meeting of its Board of Directors today to issue stock options in the form of stock acquisition rights pursuant to Articles 236, 238 and 240 of the Companies Act under the terms set forth below.

June 27, 2013 EX-15.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

CONSENTS OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Exhibit 15.1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements: (1) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-184101) pertaining to the Advantest Corporation Incentive Stock Option Plan 2012, (2) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-175704) perta

June 27, 2013 EX-99.2

Haruo Matsuno Representative Director President and CEO ADVANTEST CORPORATION 32-1, Asahi-cho 1-chome, Nerima-ku, Tokyo

(The following is an unofficial English translation of the Notice Regarding Resolutions Adopted at the 71st Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Advantest Corporation (the “Company”).

June 3, 2013 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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, 2013 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 Prin

June 3, 2013 EX-99.2

Report for the 71st Fiscal Year (From April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013) Advantest Corporation

EX-99.2 3 ss177023ex9902.htm REPORT FOR THE 71TH FISCAL YEAR (The following is an unofficial English translation of the Report for the 71st Fiscal Year of Advantest Corporation (the “Company”). The Company provides this translation for your reference and convenience only and without any warranty as to its accuracy or otherwise.) Report for the 71st Fiscal Year (From April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013

June 3, 2013 EX-99.1

Haruo Matsuno Representative Director President and CEO ADVANTEST CORPORATION 32-1, Asahi-cho 1-chome, Nerima-ku, Tokyo CONVOCATION NOTICE OF THE 71st ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

(The following is an unofficial English translation of the Convocation Notice of the 71st Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Advantest Corporation (the “Company”).

May 30, 2013 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 May, 2013 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 Princ

May 30, 2013 EX-99.1

Advantest Announces Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2013 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Managing Executive Officer and Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Advantest Announces Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation Tokyo –May 30, 2013 – Advantest Corporation (the “Company”) resolved at a meeting of its Board of Directors today to submit to its shareholders a proposal to amend its Articles of Incorporation.

April 25, 2013 EX-99.2

Notice Concerning Difference in Consolidated Earnings Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2013 Compared to the Same Period for the Earnings Forecast

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2013 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President and CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer and Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Notice Concerning Difference in Consolidated Earnings Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2013 Compared to the Same Period for the Earnings Forecast We announce that a difference in our earnings results materialized for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 (April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013) compared to the same period for the earnings forecast which we announced on January 30, 2013.

April 25, 2013 EX-99.1

FY2012 Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Year ended March 31, 2013)

Advantest Corporation (FY2012) FY2012 Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.

April 25, 2013 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

6-K 1 ss1733316k.htm REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER 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 April, 2013 Commission File Number 1-15236 Advantest Corporation (Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English) Shin Marunouchi Center Building 1-6-2, Maru

February 14, 2013 EX-99.1

Executive Summary Quarterly Report

Executive Summary Quarterly Report Exhibit 1 Japanese Quarterly Report for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2012, submitted to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on February 14, 2013, which included the following information: I.

February 14, 2013 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 February 2013 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 P

February 14, 2013 EX-99.2

ADVANTEST CORPORATION

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Yen (Millions) Assets March 31, 2012 December 31, 2012 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents ¥ 58,218 43,610 Trade receivables, net 24,119 23,226 Inventories 29,836 34,629 Other current assets 6,522 8,372 Total current assets 118,695 109,837 Investment securities 5,929 5,090 Property, plant and equipment, net of acc

February 1, 2013 SC 13G/A

ATEYY / Advantest Corp. / MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP INC - AMENDMENT NO. 4 Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* Advantest Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00762U200 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2012 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this S

January 30, 2013 EX-99.3

Notice Regarding the Absorption-type Merger of the Company’s Subsidiary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2013 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President and CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer and Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Notice Regarding the Absorption-type Merger of the Company’s Subsidiary Tokyo (January 30, 2013) – Advantest Corporation (the “Company”) resolved at the meeting of its Board of Directors today to merge Advantest Systems Corporation (the “Subsidiary”), its consolidated subsidiary (the “Merger”), into the Company.

January 30, 2013 EX-99.2

Revisions of Earnings Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2013 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President and CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer and Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Revisions of Earnings Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2013 In li

January 30, 2013 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 January, 2013 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 P

January 30, 2013 EX-99.1

FY2012 Third Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Period ended December 31, 2012)

Advantest Corporation (FY2012 Q3) FY2012 Third Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.

January 28, 2013 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 January 2013 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 Pr

January 28, 2013 EX-99.1

Statement on News Report about Financial Results

January 28, 2013 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Statement on News Report about Financial Results This is to give notice that the January 26, 2013 news report on our financial results was not based on information disclosed by Advantest Corporation.

November 14, 2012 EX-99.2

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Yen (Millions) Assets March 31, 2012 September 30, 2012 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents ¥ 58,218 51,000 Trade receivables, net 24,119 25,218 Inventories 29,836 31,027 Other current assets 6,522 6,359 Total current assets 118,695 113,604 Investment securities 5,929 4,692 Property, plant and equipment, net of ac

November 14, 2012 EX-99.1

Executive Summary Quarterly Report

Executive Summary Quarterly Report Exhibit 1 Japanese Quarterly Report for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2012, submitted to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on November 14, 2012, which included the following information: I.

November 14, 2012 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 November, 2012 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

October 25, 2012 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

6-K 1 ss1560046k.htm REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER 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, 2012 Commission File Number 1-15236 Advantest Corporation (Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English) Shin Marunouchi Center Building 1-6-2, Ma

October 25, 2012 EX-99.2

Notice of the Difference between the Earnings Forecast for the Six Months Ending September 30, 2012 and Actual Results, and Revisions of Earnings Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2013

EX-99.2 3 ss156004ex9902.htm PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2012 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President and CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer and Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Notice of the Difference between th

October 25, 2012 EX-99.1

FY2012 Second Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Period ended September 30, 2012)

FY2012 Second Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.

September 26, 2012 S-8 POS

- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO.1

Registration Statement No. 333-141394 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 KABUSHIKI KAISHA ADVANTEST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Translation of registrant’s name into English) Japan Not Applicable (State or Other Ju

September 26, 2012 S-8 POS

- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO.1

Registration No. 333-146218 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 KABUSHIKI KAISHA ADVANTEST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Translation of registrant’s name into English) Japan (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

September 26, 2012 EX-4.6

RULES FOR THE ADVANTEST CORPORATION INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN 2012

EXHIBIT 4.6 RULES FOR THE ADVANTEST CORPORATION INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN 2012 - 1 - DATE: July 26, 2012 RULES OF THE ADVANTEST CORPORATION INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN 2012 1 Definitions 1.1 In these Rules: “Advantest Group” means the Company and its subsidiaries; “Broker” means Mizuho Investors Securities Co., Ltd. or such other broker or agent appointed from time to time by the Company to exec

September 26, 2012 S-8

- FORM S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 26, 2012 Registration No.

August 14, 2012 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

6-K 1 ss1508776k.htm REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER 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 August, 2012 Commission File Number 1-15236 Advantest Corporation (Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English) Shin Marunouchi Center Building 1-6-2, Mar

August 14, 2012 EX-99.2

ADVANTEST CORPORATION

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Yen (Millions) Assets March 31, 2012 June 30, 2012 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents ¥ 58,218 49,994 Trade receivables, net 24,119 24,541 Inventories 29,836 33,217 Other current assets 6,522 7,183 Total current assets 118,695 114,935 Investment securities 5,929 4,988 Property, plant and equipment, net of accumul

August 14, 2012 EX-99.1

Executive Summary Quarterly Report

Executive Summary Quarterly Report Exhibit 1 Japanese Quarterly Report for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2012, submitted to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on August 14, 2012, which included the following information: I.

August 6, 2012 EX-13.1

CERTIFICATION

Certifications pursuant to Section 906 Exhibit 13.1 CERTIFICATION Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, each of the undersigned officers of Advantest Corporation, a Japanese corporation (the “Company”), does hereby certify that, to such officer’s knowledge: 1. The accompanying Annual Report of the Company on Form 20-F/A (Amendment

August 6, 2012 CORRESP

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ADVANTEST CORPORATION Shin-Marunouchi Center Building, 1-6-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan Phone: +81-3-3214-7500 Facsimile: +81-3-3214-7711 August 6, 2012 Mr.

August 6, 2012 20-F/A

- FORM 20-F/A (AMENDMENT NO. 1)

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 6, 2012 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

August 6, 2012 EX-12.1

CERTIFICATION

Certifications pursuant to Section 302 Exhibit 12.1 CERTIFICATION I, Haruo Matsuno, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F/A (Amendment No. 1) of Advantest Corporation (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the cir

August 6, 2012 EX-15.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consents of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Exhibit 15.1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements: (1) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-175704) of Advantest Corporation, (2) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-175666) of Advantest Corporation, (3) Registration Statement

August 6, 2012 EX-1.2

(Translation) REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADVANTEST CORPORATION REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Regulations of the Board of Directors Exhibit 1.2 (Translation) REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADVANTEST CORPORATION REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Article 1. (Purpose) Except as otherwise provided for by laws and ordinances or the Articles of Incorporation, any matters related to the Board of Directors of Advantest Corporation (the “Company”) shall be governed by these regulations o

August 6, 2012 EX-2.1

(Translation) SHARE HANDLING REGULATIONS ADVANTEST CORPORATION SHARE HANDLING REGULATIONS CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

EX-2.1 3 d231002dex21.htm SHARE HANDLING REGULATIONS Exhibit 2.1 (Translation) SHARE HANDLING REGULATIONS ADVANTEST CORPORATION SHARE HANDLING REGULATIONS CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1 (Purpose) Matters related to the procedures of execution of shareholders’ rights, and the handling and fees of shares of Advantest Corporation (the “Company”) shall be governed by these Share Handling Regu

July 26, 2012 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

6-K 1 ss1497336k.htm REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER 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 July, 2012 Commission File Number 1-15236 Advantest Corporation (Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English) Shin Marunouchi Center Building 1-6-2, Marun

July 26, 2012 EX-99.1

FY2012 First Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Period ended June 30, 2012) (Unaudited) July 26, 2012

FY2012 First Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Advantest’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.

July 26, 2012 EX-99.2

Earnings Forecast for the Six Months Ending September 30, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2012 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President and CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer and Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Earnings Forecast for the Six Months Ending September 30, 2012 We announce the consolidated earnings forecast for the six months ending September 30, 2012 as follows: 1.

July 12, 2012 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 July, 2012 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 Prin

July 12, 2012 EX-99.1

Notice Concerning the Determination of the Subscription Price and Other Terms of Stock Options (Stock Acquisition Rights)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2012 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Notice Concerning the Determination of the Subscription Price and Other Terms of Stock Options (Stock Acquisition Rights) Tokyo –July 12, 2012 – Advantest Corporation (the “Company”) resolved at a meeting of its Board of Directors on June 26, 2012 to issue stock options in the form of stock acquisition rights.

June 27, 2012 EX-99.2

Haruo Matsuno Representative Director President and CEO ADVANTEST CORPORATION 32-1, Asahi-cho 1-chome, Nerima-ku, Tokyo

(The following is an unofficial English translation of the Notice Regarding Resolutions Adopted at the 70th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Advantest Corporation (the “Company”).

June 27, 2012 EX-99.4

Executive summary of the Japanese-language Securities Report, submitted by the registrant to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on June 27, 2012.

Executive summary of the Japanese-language Securities Report, submitted by the registrant to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on June 27, 2012.

June 27, 2012 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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, 2012 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 Prin

June 27, 2012 EX-2.1

(Translation) SHARE HANDLING REGULATIONS ADVANTEST CORPORATION SHARE HANDLING REGULATIONS CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

SHARE HANDLING REGULATIONS Exhibit 2.1 (Translation) SHARE HANDLING REGULATIONS ADVANTEST CORPORATION SHARE HANDLING REGULATIONS CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1 (Purpose) Matters related to the procedures of execution of shareholders’ rights, and the handling and fees of shares of Advantest Corporation (the “Company”) shall be governed by these Share Handling Regulations pursuant to the pr

June 27, 2012 EX-99.3

Advantest Issues Stock Option (Stock Acquisition Rights)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2012 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Director, Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Advantest Issues Stock Option (Stock Acquisition Rights) Tokyo –June 26, 2012 – Advantest Corporation (the “Company”) resolved at a meeting of its Board of Directors today to issue stock options in the form of stock acquisition rights pursuant to Articles 236, 238 and 240 of the Companies Act under the terms set forth below.

June 27, 2012 EX-15.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Exhibit 15.1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements: (1) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-175704) of Advantest Corporation: (2) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-175666) of Advantest Corporation: (3) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-169624) of Advantest Corporation: (4) Re

June 27, 2012 20-F

- ANNUAL REPORT

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 27, 2012 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 27, 2012 EX-12.1

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 Exhibit 12.1 CERTIFICATION I, Haruo Matsuno, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Advantest Corporation (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under whi

June 27, 2012 EX-1.2

(Translation) REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADVANTEST CORPORATION REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Exhibit 1.2 (Translation) REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADVANTEST CORPORATION REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Article 1. (Purpose) Except as otherwise provided for by laws and ordinances or the Articles of Incorporation, any matters related to the Board of Directors of Advantest Corporation (the “Company”) shall be governed by these regulations o

June 27, 2012 EX-13.1

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 Exhibit 13.1 CERTIFICATION Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, each of the undersigned officers of Advantest Corporation, a Japanese corporation (the “Company”), does hereby certify that, to such officer’s knowledge: 1. The accompanying Annual Report of the Company on Form 20-F for the peri

June 27, 2012 EX-99.1

Extraordinary Report June 27, 2012 ADVANTEST CORPORATION

Extraordinary Report June 27, 2012 (TRANSLATION) ADVANTEST CORPORATION Note for readers of this English translation On June 27, 2012, ADVANTEST CORPORATION (the “Company”) filed its Japanese-language Extraordinary Report (Rinji Houkokusho) (the “Report”) with the Director-General of the Kanto Financial Bureau in Japan in connection with the Company’s shareholders’ voting results for proposals acted upon at the 70th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 26, 2012 pursuant to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan.

June 1, 2012 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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, 2012 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 Prin

June 1, 2012 EX-99.1

Haruo Matsuno Representative Director President and CEO ADVANTEST CORPORATION 32-1, Asahi-cho 1-chome, Nerima-ku, Tokyo CONVOCATION NOTICE OF THE 70th ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

(The following is an unofficial English translation of the Convocation Notice of the 70th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Advantest Corporation (the “Company”).

June 1, 2012 EX-99.2

Report for the 70th Fiscal Year (From April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012) Advantest Corporation

(The following is an unofficial English translation of the Report for the 70th Fiscal Year of Advantest Corporation (the “Company”).

May 18, 2012 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

6-K 1 ss1449546k.htm REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER 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 May, 2012 Commission File Number 1-15236 Advantest Corporation (Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English) Shin Marunouchi Center Building 1-6-2, Maruno

May 18, 2012 EX-99.1

Issue of Unsecured Straight Corporate Bonds

EX-99.1 2 ss144954ex9901.htm ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE ISSUE OF UNSECURED STRAIGHT CORPORATE BONDS May 18, 2012 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Iss

April 27, 2012 6-K/A

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 April, 2012 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 Pri

April 27, 2012 EX-99.1

Advantest Corporation (FY2011) FY2011 Consolidated Financial Results (Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Year ended March 31, 2012)

Advantest Corporation (FY2011) FY2011 Consolidated Financial Results (Prepared in accordance with U.

April 27, 2012 EX-99.2

Notice Concerning Difference in Consolidated Earnings Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2012 Compared to the Same Period for the Earnings Forecast

EX-99.2 3 ss143544ex9902.htm PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2012 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President and CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Notice Concerning Difference i

April 26, 2012 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 April, 2012 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 Pri

April 26, 2012 EX-99.2

Notice Concerning Difference in Consolidated Earnings Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2012 Compared to the Same Period for the Earnings Forecast

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2012 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President and CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Notice Concerning Difference in Consolidated Earnings Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2012 Compared to the Same Period for the Earnings Forecast We announce that a difference in our earnings results materialized for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 (April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012) compared to the same period for the earnings forecast which we announced on January 27, 2012.

April 26, 2012 EX-99.1

Advantest Corporation (FY2011) FY2011 Consolidated Financial Results (Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Year ended March 31, 2012)

Advantest Corporation (FY2011) FY2011 Consolidated Financial Results (Prepared in accordance with U.

April 24, 2012 EX-99.1

Statement on News Report about Financial Results

EX-99.1 2 ss143266ex9901.htm PRESS RELEASE April 24, 2012 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Statement on News Report about Financial Results This is t

April 24, 2012 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 April 2012 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 Prin

February 24, 2012 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 February 2012 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 P

February 24, 2012 EX-99.1

Statement on News Report about Advantest Corporation

EX-99.1 2 ss138788ex9901.htm STATEMENT ON NEWS REPORT ABOUT ADVANTEST CORPORATION February 24, 2012 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Statement on New

February 10, 2012 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 February, 2012 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

February 10, 2012 EX-99.2

ADVANTEST CORPORATION

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Yen (Millions) Assets March 31, 2011 December 31, 2011 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents ¥ 75,323 65,390 Short-term investments 12,651 - Trade receivables, net 22,707 17,618 Inventories 23,493 33,320 Other current assets 2,995 8,063 Total current assets 137,169 124,391 Investment securities 7,432 5,827 Property,

February 10, 2012 EX-99.1

Executive Summary Quarterly Report

Executive Summary Quarterly Report Exhibit 1 Japanese Quarterly Report for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2011, submitted to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on February 10, 2012, which included the following information: I.

February 10, 2012 SC 13G/A

ATEYY / Advantest Corp. / MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP INC - AMENDMENT NO. 3 Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* Advantest Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 00762U200 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2011 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this S

January 27, 2012 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 January 2012 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 Pr

January 27, 2012 EX-99.1

FY2011 Third Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Period ended December 31, 2011) (Unaudited)

EX-99.1 2 ss136529ex9901.htm FY2011 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS Advantest Corporation (FY2011 Q3) FY2011 Third Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Period ended December 31, 2011) (Unaudited) January 27, 2012 Company name : Advantest Corporation (URL http://www.advantest.co.jp/investors/en-index.shtml) Stock exchanges on which shares are listed : Firs

January 27, 2012 EX-99.2

Earnings Forecast and Dividends Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2012 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President and CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Managing Executive Officer and Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Earnings Forecast and Dividends Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2012 We announce the consolidated earnings forecast and the dividends forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012 as follows: 1.

January 24, 2012 EX-99.1

Statement on News Report about Financial Results

January 24, 2012 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Statement on News Report about Financial Results This is to give notice that the January 24, 2012 news report on our financial results was not based on information disclosed by Advantest Corporation.

January 24, 2012 6-K

Current Report of Foreign Issuer - REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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 January 2012 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 Pr

November 14, 2011 EX-99.1

Executive Summary Quarterly Report

Executive Summary Quarterly Report Exhibit 1 Japanese Quarterly Report for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2011, submitted to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on November 11, 2011, which included the following information: I.

November 14, 2011 6-K

FORM 6-K

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 November, 2011 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

November 14, 2011 EX-99.2

ADVANTEST CORPORATION

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Yen (Millions) Assets March 31, 2011 September 30, 2011 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents ? 75,323 64,538 Short-term investments 12,651 624 Trade receivables, net 22,707 24,487 Inventories 23,493 35,372 Other current assets 2,995 9,591 Total current assets 137,169 134,612 Investment securities 7,432 5,679 Proper

October 27, 2011 6-K

FORM 6-K

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, 2011 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 P

October 27, 2011 EX-99.2

Notice Concerning Difference in Consolidated Earnings Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2011 Compared to the Same Period for the Previous Fiscal Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2011 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President and CEO (Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section) (Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE) CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Notice Concerning Difference in Consolidated Earnings Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2011 Compared to the Same Period for the Previous Fiscal Year We announce that a difference in our earnings results materialized for the six months ended September 30, 2011 (April 1, 2011 to September 30, 2011) compared to the same period for the previous fiscal year (April 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010).

October 27, 2011 EX-99.1

FY2011 Second Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Period ended September 30, 2011)

Advantest Corporation (FY2011 Q2) FY2011 Second Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Prepared in accordance with U.

October 5, 2011 EX-99.01

Notice Concerning Losses on Devaluation of Securities for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011

October 5, 2011 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Notice Concerning Losses on Devaluation of Securities for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 TOKYO, October 5, 2011 — Advantest Corporation (hereinafter “Advantest”) announces losses on devaluation of securities.

October 5, 2011 6-K

FORM 6-K

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 2011 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 Pr

August 16, 2011 6-K

FORM 6-K

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 August, 2011 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 Pr

August 16, 2011 EX-99.1

Notice Concerning the Determination of the Issuance Price and Other Terms of Stock Options (Stock Acquisition Rights)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 16, 2011 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Notice Concerning the Determination of the Issuance Price and Other Terms of Stock Options (Stock Acquisition Rights) Tokyo –August 16, 2011 – Advantest Corporation (the “Company”) resolved at a meeting of its Board of Directors on July 27, 2011 to issue stock options in the form of stock acquisition rights.

August 4, 2011 EX-99.1

Executive Summary Quarterly Report

Executive Summary Quarterly Report Exhibit 1 Japanese Quarterly Report for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2011, submitted to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance of Japan on August 4, 2011, which included the following information: I.

August 4, 2011 EX-99.2

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

ADVANTEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Yen (Millions) Assets March 31, 2011 June 30, 2011 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents ¥ 75,323 128,117 Short-term investments 12,651 - Trade receivables, net 22,707 24,399 Inventories 23,493 26,434 Other current assets 2,995 3,317 Total current assets 137,169 182,267 Investment securities 7,432 7,060 Property, pl

August 4, 2011 6-K

FORM 6-K

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 August, 2011 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 Pr

July 27, 2011 6-K

FORM 6-K

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 July, 2011 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 Prin

July 27, 2011 EX-99.1

FY2011 First Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Period ended June 30, 2011)

Advantest Corporation (FY2011 Q1) FY2011 First Quarter Consolidated Financial Results (Prepared in accordance with U.

July 27, 2011 EX-99.2

Advantest Issues Stock Option (Stock Acquisition Rights)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2011 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Advantest Issues Stock Option (Stock Acquisition Rights) Tokyo –July 27, 2011 – Advantest Corporation (the “Company”) resolved at a meeting of its Board of Directors today to issue stock options in the form of stock acquisition rights pursuant to Articles 236, 238 and 240 of the Company Law under the terms set forth below.

July 25, 2011 6-K

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 July 2011 Commission File Number 1-15236 Advantest Corporati

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 July 2011 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 Princ

July 25, 2011 EX-99.1

Statement on News Report about Financial Results

July 25, 2011 ADVANTEST CORPORATION Haruo Matsuno, Representative Director, President & CEO Stock Code Number: 6857, TSE first section Ticker Symbol: ATE, NYSE CONTACT: Hiroshi Nakamura Managing Executive Officer & Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration Group Phone: +81-(0)3-3214-7500 Statement on News Report about Financial Results This is to give notice that the July 23, 2011 news report on our financial results was not based on information disclosed by Advantest Corporation.

July 21, 2011 EX-4.6

RULES THE ADVANTEST CORPORATION 2011 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (for Verigy Ltd.)

Exhibit 4.6 DATE: July 20, 2011 RULES OF THE ADVANTEST CORPORATION 2011 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (for Verigy Ltd.) Introduction ADVANTEST CORPORATION (“Advantest” or the Company) and Verigy Ltd. (“Verigy”) entered into an Implementation Agreement as of March 28, 2011 (the “Agreement”), pursuant to which Advantest has acquired the entire issued share capital of Verigy (the “Transaction”). The Transact

July 21, 2011 S-8

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 KABUSHIKI KAISHA ADVANTEST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Translat

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 KABUSHIKI KAISHA ADVANTEST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ADVANTEST CORPORATION (Translation of Registrant’s name into English) Japan (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) Not Applicable (I.R.S. Employer Identifica

July 20, 2011 S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 20, 2011

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 20, 2011 Registration No.

July 20, 2011 6-K

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 July, 2011 Commission File Number 1-15236 Advantest Corporat

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 July, 2011 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 Prin

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