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 March 2002 STMicroelectronics N.V. ----------------------------------------------- (Translation of registrant's name into English) Route de Pre-Bois, ICC Bloc A, 1215 Geneva 15, Switzerland ---------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) [Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F] Form 20-F X Form 40-F --- --- [Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934] Yes No X --- --- [If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the Registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-______] Enclosures: A press release dated March 19, 2002 announcing STMicroelectronics' admission into the MIB30 Index. [STMicroelectronics Logo] PRESS RELEASE COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE COMUNICATOSTAMPA PRESSEINFORMATION PR No. C1180H STMicroelectronics Admitted into the Italian MIB 30 Index Geneva, March 19, 2002 - STMicrolectronics (NYSE: STM) announced that effective yesterday, the Company was admitted into the MIB 30 Index. ST has a 7.25% weighting on the Index, making it the 6th largest company on the MIB 30. The Index is comprised of the 30 leading stocks, based upon market capitalization and liquidity, listed on the Milan Stock Exchange. A global semiconductor group, ST was simultaneously listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Paris Stock Exchange in December 1994 and subsequently listed on the Milan Stock Exchange in 1998. ST is part of the CAC 40 (Euronext Paris), the Euronext 100, and the NYSE Composite, as well as other key European and U.S. general and technology-specific indices. 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, 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 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: March 22, 2002 STMicroelectronics N.V. By: /s/ Pasquale Pistorio ---------------------------------- Name: Pasquale Pistorio Title: President and Chief Executive Officer