FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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 2002
STMicroelectronics N.V.
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Route de Pre-Bois, ICC Bloc A, 1215 Geneva 15, Switzerland
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(Address of principal executive offices)
[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F]
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to
the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934]
Yes No X
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Registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-______]
Enclosures:
A press release dated February 8, 2002 announcing STMicroelectronics'
withdrawal from the PC graphics markets.
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PRESS RELEASE
COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE
COMUNICATO STAMPA
PRESSEINFORMATION
PR No. C1146H
STMicroelectronics to withdraw from PC Graphics market
Geneva, February 8, 2002 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) has announced that it
is withdrawing from the PC Graphics Accelerator IC market and is currently
seeking a buyer for the related assets and activities of its PC Graphics
business, which accounted for approximately $15 million of ST's $6.36 billion
revenues in 2001.
The potential sale is in line with ST's objective of focusing its R&D efforts on
market areas that are strategically important to the Company, notably:
communications, automotive, computer peripherals, smart cards and digital
consumer. In the digital consumer market, ST will continue to emphasize set-top
box, DVD and digital TV applications, in which the Company holds worldwide
leadership positions.
About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics, the world's third largest independent semiconductor company,
is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across
the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of
silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, IP portfolio and strategic
partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC)
technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence
markets. The Company shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on
Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2001, the Company's net
revenues were $6.36 billion and net earnings were $257.1 million. Further
information on ST can be found at www.st.com.
For further information, please contact:
Media Relations Investor Relations
STMicroelectronics STMicroelectronics
Maria Grazia Prestini Benoit de Leusse
Director, Corporate Media Relations Investor Relations Manager, Europe
Tel.: +41.22.929.6945 Tel: +33.4.50.40.24.30
Morgen Walke Europe Morgen Walke Europe
Lorie Lichtlen Nicole Curtin / Jean-Benoit Roquette
Tel. +33.1.47.03.68.10 Tel. +33.1.47.03.68.10
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
STMicroelectronics N.V. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 8, 2002 STMicroelectronics N.V.
By: /s/ Pasquale Pistorio
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Name: Pasquale Pistorio
Title: President and Chief
Executive Officer