Nova Ltd. — Regulatory Filings 2006

Aug 9, 2006

6-K 1 zk62804.htm Created by EDGAR Ease Plus (EDGAR Ease+) Project: \backup\office\EDGAR Filing\Nova Measuring Istruments Ltd\62804\a62804.eep Control Number: 62804 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-TNR2" FSL="Workstation" MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Minor Center-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

FORM 6-K

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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Washington, D.C. 20549 Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report: August 9, 2006 Commission File No.: 000-30688

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NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.

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

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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

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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 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Yes o No x

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

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Attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference are, (i) the Registrant’s press release regarding the closing of the acquisition of HyperNex, Inc.; and (ii) a summary of certain material terms of an Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Restated Agreement”) which replaced and superseded the Asset Purchase Agreement dated April 24, 2006 among the Registrant, HyperNex and HyperNex’s shareholders.

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This report on Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference into the registration statements on Form S-8 filed by Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd., filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the following dates: September 13, 2000 (File No. 333-12546); March 5, 2002 (File No. 333-83734); December 24, 2002 (File No. 333-102193); March 24, 2003 (File No. 333-103981); May 17, 2004 (three files, File Nos. 333-115554, 333-115555, and 333-115556); March 7, 2005 (File No. 333-123158); and December 29, 2005 (File No. 333-130745).

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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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Date: August 9, 2006 Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. (the "Registrant") By: /s/ Dror David —————————————— Dror David Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index

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Exhibit 99.1: Press Release

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Exhibit 99.2: Restated Agreement

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