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Form 8-K MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES For: Feb 05

February 5, 2015 4:06 PM EST


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): February�5, 2015

_____________________________________________________________�
MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
_____________________________________________________________�
Delaware
001-15477
95-2390133
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

3888 Calle Fortunada
San Diego, California 92123
(Addresses of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(858) 503-3300
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item�2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February�5, 2015, Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (the Company) issued a press release announcing the Companys results for its fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended December�31, 2014. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
This information and the exhibits hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section�18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item�9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits
Exhibit�No.
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Description
99.1
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Press release issued by Maxwell Technologies, Inc. on February�5, 2015






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.
MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By:
/s/ Kevin S. Royal
Kevin S. Royal
Chief Financial Officer
Date: February�5, 2015






EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit�No.
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Description
99.1
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Press Release issued by Maxwell Technologies, Inc. on February�5, 2015



Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE

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MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES REPORTS 2014 FINANCIAL RESULTS
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CONFERENCE CALL & WEBCAST AT 5 P.M. (EST) TODAY - DETAILS BELOW

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL) today reported revenue of $52.9 million for its fourth quarter ended December�31, 2014, up 36 percent from the $39.0 million recorded in the same period in 2013. Revenue for the fiscal year ended December�31, 2014 totaled $186.6 million, down 4 percent from the $193.5 million recorded in fiscal 2013.
Ultracapacitor revenue increased by 56 percent to $40.9 million in Q414 compared with $26.3 million in the same period last year and totaled $135.6 million for the full year, relatively flat compared with the $136.3 million recorded in 2013. Sales of high-voltage capacitor and microelectronics products totaled $12.0 million in Q414, down 6 percent from the $12.7 million recorded in Q413; full year sales for those products totaled $50.9 million, down 11 percent from the $57.3 million recorded in 2013.
On a U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis, operating income for the fourth quarter 2014 was $346,000 compared with an operating loss of $2.6 million in Q413. GAAP operating loss for the full year was $1.7 million compared with operating income of $8.6 million in 2013. GAAP net loss for Q414 was $2.1 million, or $0.07 per share, compared with a net loss of $2.8 million, or $0.10 per share, in Q413. GAAP net loss for the full year was $6.3 million, or $0.21 per share, compared with net income of $6.3 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, in 2013. During the quarter ended December�31, 2014, the Company recorded a withholding tax charge of $1.6 million associated with a portion of the unremitted earnings of a foreign subsidiary that may be repatriated to the U.S.
On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported operating income of $1.4 million in Q414 compared with an operating loss of $1.2 million in Q413. Non-GAAP operating income for the full year was $2.2 million compared with $12.5 million in 2013. Non-GAAP net income for Q414 was $506,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.05 per share in Q413. Non-GAAP net loss for the full year was $715,000, or $0.02 per share, compared with non-GAAP net income of $10.3 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, in 2013. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures is included as an addendum to this release.
GAAP gross margin was 35 percent in Q414 compared with 37 percent in Q413 and 37 percent in Q314. For the full year, gross margin was 37 percent in 2014 compared with 39 percent in 2013. GAAP operating expenses totaled approximately $18.2 million, or 34 percent of revenue, in Q414 compared with $16.9 million, or 43 percent of revenue, in Q413. Non-GAAP operating expenses totaled approximately $17.3 million, or 33 percent of revenue, in Q414 compared with $15.9 million, or 41 percent of revenue, in Q413. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $24.7 million as of December�31, 2014 compared with $30.8 million as of September�30, 2014. Complete financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations will be available with the filing of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Outlook: Considering the impact of the Chinese New Year holiday shutdown,�historic seasonality, increasing price pressure in the Chinese bus market and the uncertainty of the impact of�a higher�Swiss franc exchange rate, we expect revenue to be lower sequentially by as much as 35 percent�in the current first quarter compared with that recorded in the fourth quarter, said Dr. Franz Fink, Maxwells president and CEO.� Based on the range of initial demand forecasts from our customers, we�anticipate sequential revenue growth in succeeding quarters that should produce�total�revenue of $160 million�to $180 million�for the full year.�Looking further into the future, we are very encouraged with the progress we are making in diversifying the ultracapacitor revenue base with our Engine Start Module for trucks, further penetration of the automotive market and initial installations in the wayside rail and grid firming markets.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures: The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures for internal evaluation and to report the results of its business. These non-GAAP financial measures include non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income, and non-GAAP net income per diluted share. These measures are not in accordance with, nor an alternative to, GAAP. These measures are intended to supplement GAAP financial information, and may be computed differently from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The Company believes that these measures provide useful information to its management, board of directors and investors about its operating activities and business trends related to its financial condition and results of operations. The Company believes that it is useful

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MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES REPORTS 2014 FINANCIAL RESULTS

to provide investors with information to understand how specific line items in the statement of operations are affected by certain non-cash or non-recurring items, such as stock-based compensation expense and the tax impact of the potential repatriation of foreign earnings.
In addition, the Company's management and board of directors use these non-GAAP financial measures in developing operating budgets and in reviewing the Company's results of operations, as non-cash and non-recurring items have limited impact on current and future operating decisions. Additionally, the Company believes that inclusion of non-GAAP financial measures provide consistency and comparability with its past reports of financial results. However, investors should be aware that non-GAAP measures have inherent limitations and should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Please refer to the accompanying tables for a detailed reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP gross profit, operating expenses, income from operations, net income, and net income per share.
Management will conduct a conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss 2014 financial results and the future outlook at 5 p.m. (EST) today. The call may be accessed by dialing toll-free, (877) 876-9177 from the U.S. and Canada, or (785) 424-1666 for international callers, and entering the conference ID, MAXWELL. The live web cast and subsequent archived replay may be accessed at the Company's web site via the following link: http://investors.maxwell.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=94560&p=irol-calendar.
Maxwell is a global leader in the development and manufacture of innovative, cost-effective energy storage and power delivery solutions. Our ultracapacitor products provide safe and reliable power solutions for applications in consumer and industrial electronics, transportation, renewable energy and information technology. Our CONDIS� high-voltage grading and coupling capacitors help to ensure the safety and reliability of electric utility infrastructure and other applications involving transport, distribution and measurement of high-voltage electrical energy. Our radiation-hardened microelectronic products for satellites and spacecraft include single board computers and components incorporating our proprietary RADPAK
packaging and shielding technology that enables them to perform reliably in space. For more information, visit www.maxwell.com.
Forward-looking statements: Statements in this news release that are forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to, the following:
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The accuracy of customer demand forecasts and our reliance on them for planning and resource allocation;
"
Dependence upon the sale of products to a small number of customers and vertical markets, some of which are heavily dependent on government funding or government subsidies which may or may not continue in the future;
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Dependence upon the sale of products into Asia and Europe, where macroeconomic factors outside our control may adversely affect our sales;
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Risks related to our international operations including, but not limited to, our ability to adequately comply with the changing rules and regulations in countries where our business is conducted, our ability to oversee and control our foreign subsidiaries and their operations, our ability to effectively manage the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations arising from our international operations, and our ability to continue to comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act as well as the anti-bribery laws of foreign jurisdictions;
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Our ability to remain competitive and stimulate customer demand through successful introduction of new products at competitive prices, and to educate our prospective customers on the products we offer;
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Successful acquisition, development and retention of key personnel;
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Our ability to effectively manage our reliance upon certain suppliers of key component parts, specialty equipment and logistical services;
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Our ability to manage product quality problems;
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Our ability to protect our intellectual property rights and to defend claims against us;
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Our ability to effectively identify, enter into, manage and benefit from strategic alliances;
"
Occurrence of a catastrophic event at any of our facilities;
"
Occurrence of a technology systems failure, network disruption, or breach in data security;
"
Our ability to match production volume to actual customer demand;
"
Our ability to obtain sufficient capital to meet our operating or other needs; and,
"
Our ability to manage and minimize the impact of unfavorable legal proceedings.
For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with Maxwell's business, please refer to the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Risk Factors sections of our SEC filings, including, but not limited to, our annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Copies of these documents may be obtained by contacting Maxwell's investor relations department at (858) 503-3434, or at our investor relations website: investors.maxwell.com. All information in this release is as of February�5, 2015. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to reflect actual results or changes in the Company's expectations.
Media & Investor Contact: Michael Sund, +1 858.503.3233; [email protected]

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MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
December�31, 2014
December�31, 2013
December�31, 2014
December�31, 2013
Revenue
$
52,918

$
38,979

$
186,586

$
193,534

Cost of revenue
34,418

24,605

118,146

118,241

Gross profit
18,500

14,374

68,440

75,293

Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative
11,151

11,250

43,857

44,195

Research and development
7,003

5,691

26,320

22,542

Total operating expenses
18,154

16,941

70,177

66,737

Income (loss) from operations
346

(2,567
)
(1,737
)
8,556

Interest (income) expense, net
53

(117
)
169

4

Amortization of debt discount and prepaid debt costs
5

14

20

60

Income (loss) before income taxes
288

(2,464
)
(1,926
)
8,492

Income tax provision
2,406

350

4,346

2,152

Net income (loss)
$
(2,118
)
$
(2,814
)
$
(6,272
)
$
6,340

Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic
$
(0.07
)
$
(0.10
)
$
(0.21
)
$
0.22

Diluted
$
(0.07
)
$
(0.10
)
$
(0.21
)
$
0.22

Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
29,301

28,917

29,216

28,869

Diluted
29,301

28,917

29,216

28,903







MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

December�31, 2014
December�31, 2013
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
24,732

$
30,647

Trade and other accounts receivable, net
43,698

29,869

Inventories, net
44,856

44,736

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
2,426

2,314

��Total current assets
115,712

107,566

Property and equipment, net
39,223

44,941

Goodwill
23,599

25,978

Pension asset
7,362

10,568

Other non-current assets
704

1,034

��Total assets
$
186,600

$
190,087

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$
27,011

$
25,616

Accrued employee compensation
9,348

8,788

Deferred revenue
703

1,043

Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt
15,549

7,914

Deferred tax liability
1,111

890

��Total current liabilities
53,722

44,251

Deferred tax liability, long-term
3,304

2,125

Long-term debt, excluding current portion
20

100

Other long-term liabilities
2,601

3,401

��Total liabilities
59,647

49,877

Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value per share, 40,000 shares authorized; 29,846 and 29,563 shares issued and outstanding at December�31, 2014 and 2013, respectively
2,982

2,953

Additional paid-in capital
277,314

271,928

Accumulated deficit
(158,066
)
(151,794
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
4,723

17,123

��Total stockholders' equity
126,953

140,210

��Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
186,600

$
190,087






MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
December�31, 2014
September 30, 2014
December�31, 2013
December�31, 2014
December�31, 2013
Gross Profit Reconciliation:
GAAP gross profit
$
18,500

$
15,470

$
14,374

$
68,440

$
75,293

Stock-based compensation expense included in cost of sales
A
153

145

316

740

1,079

Non-GAAP gross profit

$
18,653

$
15,615

$
14,690

$
69,180

$
76,372

Total Operating Expenses Reconciliation:
GAAP total operating expenses
$
18,154

$
17,746

$
16,941

$
70,177

$
66,737

Stock-based compensation expense
A
(881
)
(866
)
(1,042
)
(3,227
)
(2,901
)
Non-GAAP total operating expenses

$
17,273

$
16,880

$
15,899

$
66,950

$
63,836

Income (Loss) From Operations Reconciliation:
GAAP income (loss) from operations
$
346

$
(2,276
)
$
(2,567
)
$
(1,737
)
$
8,556

Stock-based compensation expense
A
1,034

1,011

1,358

3,967

3,980

Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations

$
1,380

$
(1,265
)
$
(1,209
)
$
2,230

$
12,536

Net Income (Loss) Reconciliation:
GAAP net income (loss)
$
(2,118
)
$
(3,292
)
$
(2,814
)
$
(6,272
)
$
6,340

Stock-based compensation expense
A
1,034

1,011

1,358

3,967

3,980

Tax impact of potential cash repatriation
B
1,590





1,590



Non-GAAP net income (loss)

$
506

$
(2,281
)
$
(1,456
)
$
(715
)
$
10,320

Net Income (Loss) per Diluted Share Reconciliation:
GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share
$
(0.07
)
$
(0.11
)
$
(0.10
)
$
(0.21
)
$
0.22

Stock-based compensation expense
A
0.04

0.03

0.05

0.14

0.14

Tax impact of potential cash repatriation
B
0.05





0.05



Non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share

$
0.02

$
(0.08
)
$
(0.05
)
$
(0.02
)
$
0.36


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MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A)
Stock-based compensation expense consists of non-cash charges for employee stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plan awards. Results include stock-based compensation expense as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
December�31, 2014
September 30, 2014
December�31, 2013
December�31, 2014
December�31, 2013
Cost of revenue
$
153

$
145

$
316

$
740

$
1,079

Selling, general and administrative
658

716

804

2,362

2,140

Research and development
223

150

238

865

761

Total stock-based compensation expense
$
1,034

$
1,011

$
1,358

$
3,967

$
3,980

(B)
During the quarter ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded a tax charge of $1.6 million associated with a portion of the unremitted earnings of a foreign subsidiary that may be repatriated to the U.S.




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