Maxwell 8-K/A Fy 2003 Financial Results; Final Results Reflect Effect of

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K/A

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities and Exchange Act of 1934

March 30, 2004

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-15477	95-2390133
(State of other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

9244 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, California	92123
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (858) 503-3300

Item  7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith:

Exhibit No.	Document
99.1	News Release issued by Maxwell Technologies, Inc. on March 30, 2004.

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 is a news release issued by Maxwell Technologies, Inc. on March 30, 2004.

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.

	MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Date: March 30, 2004	By:	/s/    Richard D. Balanson
		Richard D. Balanson
		President and Chief Executive Officer

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