UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Report on Form 6-K dated May 7, 2010
 
 
Commission File Number: 1-13546
 


STMicroelectronics N.V.
(Name of Registrant)

39, Chemin du Champ-des-Filles
1228 Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)


 
 
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Enclosure:  A press release dated May 7, 2010 announcing that STMicroelectronics has completed the sale of Numonyx to Micron Technology.
 
 


 
 
 
PR No.:  C2629C
 

 
STMicroelectronics Completes the Sale of Numonyx to Micron Technology
 

Geneva, Switzerland, May 7, 2010 – Following the announcement today by Micron Technology of the closing of its acquisition of Numonyx Holdings B.V., STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) announced that in connection with the sale of its 48.6% stake in Numonyx, ST has received the following consideration:

 
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66.88 million shares of Micron common stock which will be dealt as a financial investment. At yesterday’s Micron’s share price, the value of the shares is $585.2 million A substantial portion of such Micron shares is hedged; and
 
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future full ownership of the Numonyx M6 facility in Catania, Italy, which ST has committed to contribute to a new photovoltaic joint initiative among Enel, Sharp and ST.

 
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In connection with the transaction, ST has a payable of $77.8 million due to Francisco Partners at the end of the shares lock-up period. 

Also, at closing of this transaction the senior credit facility that is supported by ST’s guarantee of $225 million has been repaid in full.

Based on yesterday’s Micron closing share price of $8.75 per share, the transaction results in an estimated gain after tax of approximately $245 million to be reported in ST’s fiscal second quarter Income Statement.


About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications with innovative semiconductor solutions. ST aims to be the undisputed leader in multimedia convergence and power applications leveraging its vast array of technologies, design expertise and combination of intellectual property portfolio, strategic partnerships and manufacturing strength. In 2009, the Company’s net revenues were $8.51 billion. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com

 For further information, please contact:
 
INVESTOR RELATIONS: 
 
Tait Sorensen                      
 
Director, Investor Relations   
 
Tel: +1 602 485 2064
 
tait.sorensen@st.com
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
MEDIA RELATIONS: 
 
Maria Grazia Prestini                           
 
STMicroelectronics
 
Tel: + 41 22 929 6945
 
mariagrazia.prestini@st.com
 
 
 

 
SIGNATURES


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:  May 7, 2010 By: /s/  Carlo Ferro  
       
  Name:  Carlo Ferro  
  Title: 
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer