UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

________________________

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 Or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

           May 9, 2006

 

 

ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICES, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Delaware 1-8403 38-1749884

(State or Other Jurisdiction

(Commission

(IRS Employer

of Incorporation)

File Number)

Identification No.)

2956 Waterview Drive, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

(248) 293-0440

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

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Item 5.03

Amendment to Bylaws

 

On May 9, 2006, the Board of Directors of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) amended article XXII of the Company's bylaws to provide for the registered ownership of some or all of any or all classes or series of stock issued by the corporation to be represented on the books of the corporation or its transfer agent in book-entry uncertificated form.

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(a)

Not applicable.

 

(b)

Not applicable.

 

(c)

Exhibits:

 

 

Exhibit No.

Description

 

 

3.1

Text of amended provision 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: May 15, 2006

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

Description

 

3.1

Text of amended provision of ECD's bylaws.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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