STMicroelectronics N.V.
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Enclosure: A press release dated October 11, 2004 announcing STMicroelectronics' redemption of all outstanding Liquid Yield Option Notes.
PR No. 1538H
Geneva, October 11, 2004 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) announced that the Company will redeem all of its remaining outstanding Liquid Yield Option Notes (LYONs) on November 12, 2004 at a redemption price equal to $888.96 per $1,000 principal amount. The redemption price is comprised of $784.84 principal amount at issuance plus the accrued original issue discount calculated through the date of the redemption of $104.12.
The residual nominal amount of the currently outstanding LYONs is $8,103,000 or 0.9% of the initial total amount of LYONs issued. Unless the Company defaults on payment of the redemption price, the original issue discount on the remaining outstanding LYONs, if any, will cease to accrue on and after November 12, 2004, the redemption date. The LYONs may continue to be converted at any time before the close of business on November 12, 2004. Todays applicable conversion rate is 26.292 ST common shares per $1,000 principal amount. Based on the amount outstanding, if all the remaining holders of the LYONs choose to convert their LYONs into common shares before November 12, 2004, 213,044 ST common shares would be issued.
A notice of redemption is being mailed to all registered holders of the LYONs.
To redeem the LYONs, or receive further information concerning this redemption, please contact:
Trustee, New York Registrar, New York Paying and Conversion Agent: |
Paris Paying and Conversion Agent: |
Dutch Registrar: |
The Bank of New York 101 Barclay Street Floor 21 West New York, New York 10286 |
BNP Paribas Securities Services c/o GIS Emetteur Les Collines de l'Arche Paris La Defense Cedex 09 France 75450 |
Netherlands Management Company B.V. Locatellikade 1 Parnassustoren 1076 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
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About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics 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 todays convergence markets. The Companys shares
are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock
Exchange. In 2003, the Companys net revenues were $7.24 billion and net earnings
were $253 million. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com.
Media Relations | Investor Relations | |
Maria Grazia Prestini Director, Corporate Media Relations STMicroelectronics Tel: +41.22.929.6945 |
Benoit de Leusse Director, Investor Relations STMicroelectronics Tel: +41.22.929.5812 |
Fabrizio Rossini Senior Manager, Investor Relations STMicroelectronics Tel: +41.22.929.6973 |
Lorie Lichtlen / Nelly Dimey Financial Dynamics Paris Tel: +33.1.47.03.68.10 |
Nancy Levain LT Value Tel: +33.01.55.27.15.88 |
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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.
STMicroelectronics N.V. | ||
Date: October 12, 2004 | By: /s/ PASQUALE PISTORIO | |
Name: | Pasquale Pistorio
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Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer |
Enclosure: A press release dated October 11, 2004 announcing STMicroelectronics' redemption of all outstanding Liquid Yield Option Notes.