SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Report on Form 6-K dated March 13, 2003
STMicroelectronics N.V.
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39, Chemin du Champ-des-Filles,
1228 Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland
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Enclosures:
A press release dated March 12, 2003 announcing that STMicroelectronics N.V.'s
Annual General Shareholders' Meeting approved the distribution of a cash
dividend of $0.08 per share.
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PRESS RELEASE
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COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE
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COMUNICATO STAMPA
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PRESSEINFORMATION
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PR No. C1303H
STMicroelectronics' Shareholders Approve Cash Dividend Increase
At Their Annual General Meeting
Amsterdam, March 12, 2003 - STMicroelectronics N.V. (NYSE: STM) announced that
its Annual General Shareholders' Meeting held here today approved the
distribution of a cash dividend of $0.08 per share, twice the level of the prior
year's dividend payment.
- Effective April 22, 2003, STMicroelectronics' shares will be quoted ex
dividend on all exchanges on which they are listed (New York, Euronext
Paris, and Milan).
- For holders of shares listed on Euronext Paris and the Milan Stock
Exchange (Borsa Italiana) the payment date will coincide with the ex
dividend date.
- For holders of shares listed on the NYSE, the payment date will be
April 29, 2003. The record date for US shareholders will be April 24,
2003. Transfers between New York and European (Dutch) registered shares
will be closed from April 17, 2003 through April 24, 2003.
About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics, one of the world's three largest independent semiconductor
suppliers, is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor
solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled
combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength,
Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the
Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products
play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares
are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan
Stock Exchange. In 2002, the Company's net revenues were $6.32 billion and net
earnings were $429.4 million. Further information on ST can be found at
www.st.com.
For further information please contact:
Media Relations Investor Relations
Maria Grazia Prestini Benoit de Leusse Fabrizio Rossini
Director, Corporate Media Relations Investor Relations Manager Investor Relations Manager
STMicroelectronics STMicroelectronics STMicroelectronics
Tel: +41.22.929.6945 Tel: +41.22.929.5812 Tel: +41.22.929.6973
Lorie Lichtlen / Nelly Dimey Nicole Curtin / Jean-Benoit Roquette
Financial Dynamics Financial Dynamics
Paris Tel: +33.1.47.03.68.10 Paris 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: March 13, 2003 STMicroelectronics N.V.
By: /s/ Pasquale Pistorio
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Name: Pasquale Pistorio
Title: President and Chief
Executive Officer