Nova Ltd. — Regulatory Filings 2006

Sep 6, 2006

6-K 1 zk62874.htm Created by EDGAR Ease Plus (EDGAR Ease+) Project: \Backup\office\EDGAR Filing\Nova Measuring Istruments Ltd\62874\a62874.eep Control Number: 62874 Rev Number: 1 Client Name: Nova Measuring Istruments Ltd Project Name: 6-K Firm Name: Zadok-Keinan Ltd 6-K MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Scotch Rule Top-TNR" FSL="Workstation" MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Minor Center-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 6-K

Reportof Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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For September 6, 2006

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Commission File No. 000-30668

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NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.

Building 22 Weitzmann Science Park, P.O.B 266, Rehovoth 76100, Israel

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

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Form 20-F x Form 40-F o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) ____

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.

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Yes o No x

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): N/A.

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Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is the Registrant’s press release entitled “ N ova Measuring Instruments Announces Auction of Right to License or Acquire Some of its Patents.”

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Signatures

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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.

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September 6, 2006 Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd (the "Registrant") By: /s/ Dror David —————————————— Dror David Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit Index

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Exhibit 99.1 – Registrant’s press release entitled “ N ova Measuring Instruments Announces Auction of Right to License or Acquire Some of its Patents.”