1 FORM 6-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 March 26, 2001 ASM INTERNATIONAL N.V. (Translation of registrant's name into English) JAN VAN EYCKLAAN 10 3723 BC BILTHOVEN THE NETHERLANDS (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-____________________.] 2 OTHER EVENTS A copy of the press release dated March 26, 2001 is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE This Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference into the Company's Forms F-3 no. 333-11234 and 333-11502 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EXHIBIT LIST Incorporated by Exhibit No. Description Reference to: Filed Herewith - ----------- ----------- ------------- -------------- 99.1 Press release dated March 26, 2001 X 2 3 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. ASM INTERNATIONAL N.V. Date: April 9, 2001 By: /s/ Arthur H. del Prado ------------------------------------ Arthur H. del Prado President and CEO 3 4 EXHIBIT INDEX Incorporated by Exhibit No. Description Reference to: Filed Herewith - ----------- ----------- ------------- -------------- 99.1 Press release dated March 26, 2001 X 4