UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act Of 1934
FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2009
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 001-33820
A-POWER ENERGY GENERATION SYSTEMS, LTD.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
No. 44 Jingxing Road
Tiexi District
Shenyang, Liaoning, China 110021
(Address of principal executive office)
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 o
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Amended and Restated Memorandum of Association
The board of directors of A-Power Energy Generation Systems, Ltd. (the “Company”) approved the amendment and restatement of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company (the “M&A”) and submitted the M&A to the shareholders of the Company for their approval at the Company’s annual general meeting of shareholders (the “AGM”). On August 21, 2009, the M&A was approved by the shareholders of the Company at the AGM.
On August 21, 2009, the Company filed the M&A, as approved by the board of directors and the shareholders of the Company, with the Registry of Corporate Affairs of the British Virgin Islands. The M&A became effective upon filing. A copy of the M&A is filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 6-K.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| | Page |
| Signature | 3 |
| Exhibit Index | 4 |
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| EX-99.1 Press Release | |
| EX-99.2 Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association | |
SIGNATURE
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.
| A-Power Energy Generation Systems, Ltd. |
| | |
| By: | | /s/ John S. Lin |
| Name: | | John S. Lin |
| Title: | | Chief Operating Officer |
Date: August 25, 2009
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| | |
| 99.1 | Press Release |
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| 99.2 | Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association |
