Advantest Selected for the Third Consecutive Year for DJSI Asia Pacific

Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) announced that it has been selected for the third consecutive year as a constituent stock of the Dow Jones Sustainability Asian Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific), which is operated by S&P Dow Jones Indices in the United States.

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) are composed of companies selected for their excellent sustainability performance on both general and industry-specific criteria. Since its launch in 1999, the DJSI has been recognized worldwide as an important indicator of corporate sustainability performance. 161 companies from the Asia Pacific region were selected for DJSI Asia Pacific in 2024, including 78 Japanese companies, one of which is Advantest.

Advantest’s third mid-term management plan sets "Enhance sustainability" as a key strategy. This selection highlights the company’s success in implementing this strategy through its Sustainability Policy and our Sustainability Action Plan 2024-2026, which define priority themes, goals and KPIs related to sustainability. Advantest will continue to work towards these goals and ultimately contribute to global sustainability.

See the company’s sustainability website for more information about its sustainability efforts.

About Advantest Corporation

Advantest (TSE: 6857) is the leading manufacturer of automatic test and measurement equipment used in the design and production of semiconductors for applications including 5G communications, the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, high-performance computing (HPC), including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, and more. Its leading-edge systems and products are integrated into the most advanced semiconductor production lines in the world. The company also conducts R&D to address emerging testing challenges and applications; develops advanced test-interface solutions for wafer sort and final test; produces scanning electron microscopes essential to photomask manufacturing; and offers system-level test solutions and other test-related accessories. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest is a global company with facilities around the world and an international commitment to sustainable practices and social responsibility. More information is available at www.advantest.com/en/.

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