UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 Or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) |
August 25, 2005 |
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ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICES, INC. |
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware |
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38-1749884 |
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2956 Waterview Drive, Rochester Hills, MI |
48309 |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code |
(248) 293-0440 |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):
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Item 5.03 |
Amendments to Bylaws |
On August 25, 2005, the Board of Directors of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) amended certain provisions of the Company's bylaws to (i) revise Article III concerning the procedures for calling special meetings of stockholders, (ii) revise Article XI to provide for additional means of notice for calling meetings of directors, (iii) add to Article XI a provision for meetings of directors to be held by means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment, and (iv) amend Article XIII to allow for electronic transmission of actions taken by unanimous consent of the Board or a Board committee.
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Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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Not applicable. |
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Not applicable. |
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Exhibits: |
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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3.1 |
Text of amended provisions of ECD's bylaws. |
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SIGNATURES |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICES, INC.
By: /s/ Stephan W. Zumsteg
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 31, 2005
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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3.1 |
Text of amended provisions of ECD's bylaws. |
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