UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

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FORM 8-K

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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

CROWN HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania	0-50189	75-3099507
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One Crown Way, Philadelphia, PA		19154-4599
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code      215-698-5100

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS

SIGNATURE

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

(b)      William R. Apted, President of the Company’s European Division, has informed the Company of his intention to retire from the Company
           effective January, 2007.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

CROWN HOLDINGS, INC.

By:	/s/ Thomas A. Kelly
	Thomas A. Kelly
	Vice President and Corporate Controller

Dated:  May 12, 2006