UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event Reported):
July 30, 2010
MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
| Delaware | 1-15477 | 95-2390133 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
5271 Viewridge Court, Suite 100
San Diego, California 92123
(Addresses of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(858) 503-3200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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| Item 8.01. | Other Events. |
On July 30, 2010, Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release clarifying the status of settlement negotiations with the Department of Justice regarding alleged violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| (d) | Exhibits |
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press release issued by Maxwell Technologies, Inc. on July 30, 2010 |
SIGNATURES
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.
| MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ David J. Schramm | |
| David J. Schramm | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
Date: July 30, 2010
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Maxwell Technologies, Inc. on July 30, 2010 |