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Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release                        
February 20, 2014        
MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES REPORTS 2013 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 $39.0 million for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2013, down 12 percent from the $44.5 million recorded in the same period in 2012. Revenue for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, totaled $193.5 million, up 22 percent over the $159.3 million recorded in fiscal 2012.

Ultracapacitor revenue decreased by 11 percent, to $26.3 million in Q413, compared with $29.5 million in the same period last year, and totaled $136.3 million for the full year, up 42 percent from the $96.0 million recorded in 2012. Sales of high voltage capacitor and microelectronics products totaled $12.7 million in Q413, down 16 percent from the $15.1 million recorded in Q412; full year sales for those products totaled $57.3 million, down 10 percent from the $63.3 million recorded in 2012.

On a U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis, operating loss for the fourth quarter 2013 was $2.6 million, compared with operating income of $3.4 million in Q412. GAAP operating income for the full year was $8.6 million, compared with operating income of $9.7 million in 2012. GAAP net loss for Q413 was $2.8 million, or $0.10 per share, compared with net income of $2.9 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in Q412. GAAP net income for the full year was $6.3 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, compared with net income of $7.2 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, in 2012.

On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported an operating loss of $1.2 million in Q413 compared with operating income of $3.9 million in Q412. Non-GAAP operating income for the full year was $12.5 million compared with $12.8 million in 2012. Non-GAAP net loss for Q413 was $1.5 million, or $0.05 per share, compared with net income of $3.4 million or $0.12 per diluted share in Q412. Non-GAAP net income for the full year was $10.3 million, or $0.36 per diluted share compared with $10.3 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, in 2012. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures is included as an addendum to this release.

GAAP gross margin was 37 percent in Q413, compared with 39 percent in Q412 and 41 percent in Q313. For the full year, gross margin was 39 percent in 2013, compared with 41 percent in 2012. GAAP operating expenses totaled approximately $16.9 million, or 43 percent of revenue, in Q413 compared with $13.9 million, or 31 percent of revenue in Q412. Non-GAAP operating expenses totaled approximately $15.9 million, or 41 percent of revenue, in Q413 compared with $13.5 million, or 30 percent of revenue, in Q412. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $30.6 million as of December 31, 2013, compared with cash and restricted cash of $41.1 million as of September 30, 2013. 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: “We are experiencing strengthening demand in the wind market due to new design wins and increased purchasing activity from existing customers. In addition, we are in the early phases of an anticipated ramp for plug-in hybrid buses in China,” said John Warwick, Maxwell’s interim president and CEO.  “Based on our customer inputs, we expect first quarter total revenue to be flat to slightly up compared with the fourth quarter of 2013.”

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 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.

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MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES REPORTS 2013 FINANCIAL RESULTS

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 fourth quarter of 2013 financial results and the future outlook at 5 p.m. (EST) today. The call may be accessed by dialing toll-free, (866) 952-1906 from the U.S. and Canada, or (785) 424-1825 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-mitigated microelectronic products include power modules, memory modules and single board computers that incorporate powerful commercial silicon for superior performance and high reliability in aerospace applications. 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:
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;
Dependence upon the sale of products into China and Europe, where macroeconomic factors outside our control may adversely affect our sales;
Our ability to remain competitive and stimulate customer demand through successful introduction of new products, and to educate our prospective customers on the products we offer;
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 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 and the terms and conditions of our settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice;
Successful acquisition, development and retention of key personnel;
Our ability to effectively manage our reliance upon certain suppliers of key component parts, specialty equipment and logistical services;
Our ability to match production volume to actual customer demand;
Our ability to manage product quality problems;
Our ability to protect our intellectual property rights and to defend claims against us;
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 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 20, 2014. 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; msund@maxwell.com

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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, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
Revenue
 
$
38,979

 
$
44,503

 
$
193,534

 
$
159,258

Cost of revenue
 
24,605

 
27,274

 
118,241

 
94,206

Gross profit
 
14,374

 
17,229

 
75,293

 
65,052

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative
 
11,250

 
8,117

 
44,195

 
33,656

Research and development
 
5,691

 
5,752

 
22,542

 
21,700

Total operating expenses
 
16,941

 
13,869

 
66,737

 
55,356

Income (loss) from operations
 
(2,567
)
 
3,360

 
8,556

 
9,696

Interest income (expense), net
 
117

 
22

 
(4
)
 
(116
)
Amortization of debt discount and prepaid debt costs
 
(14
)
 
(15
)
 
(60
)
 
(57
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
 
(2,464
)
 
3,367

 
8,492

 
9,523

Income tax provision
 
350

 
500

 
2,152

 
2,349

Net income (loss)
 
$
(2,814
)
 
$
2,867

 
$
6,340

 
$
7,174

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

 
$
0.22

 
$
0.25

Diluted
 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
0.10

 
$
0.22

 
$
0.25

Weighted average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
28,917

 
28,738

 
28,869

 
28,568

Diluted
 
28,917

 
28,759

 
28,903

 
28,709







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

 
 
December 31, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
30,647

 
$
28,739

Trade and other accounts receivable, net
 
29,869

 
33,420

Inventories
 
44,736

 
41,620

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
2,314

 
3,228

  Total current assets
 
107,566

 
107,007

Property and equipment, net
 
44,941

 
36,235

Intangible assets, net
 
369

 
669

Goodwill
 
25,978

 
25,416

Pension asset
 
10,568

 
6,939

Other non-current assets
 
665

 
206

  Total assets
 
$
190,087

 
$
176,472

 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
 
$
25,436

 
$
27,181

Accrued warranty
 
180

 
269

Accrued employee compensation
 
8,788

 
4,743

Deferred revenue
 
1,043

 
6,408

Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt
 
7,914

 
9,452

Deferred tax liability
 
890

 
980

  Total current liabilities
 
44,251

 
49,033

Deferred tax liability, long-term
 
2,125

 
1,384

Long-term debt, excluding current portion
 
100

 
83

Other long-term liabilities
 
3,401

 
1,039

  Total liabilities
 
49,877

 
51,539

Stockholders' equity:
 
 
 
 
Common stock, $0.10 par value per share, 40,000 shares authorized; 29,563 and 29,162 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively
 
2,953

 
2,913

Additional paid-in capital
 
271,928

 
267,623

Accumulated deficit
 
(151,794
)
 
(158,134
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
17,123

 
12,531

  Total stockholders' equity
 
140,210

 
124,933

  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
190,087

 
$
176,472






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, 2013
 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
Gross Profit Reconciliation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP gross profit
 
$
14,374

 
$
21,113

 
$
17,229

 
$
75,293

 
$
65,052

Stock-based compensation expense included in cost of sales
A
316

 
228

 
157

 
1,079

 
701

Non-GAAP gross profit

$
14,690

 
$
21,341

 
$
17,386

 
$
76,372

 
$
65,753

Total Operating Expenses Reconciliation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP total operating expenses
 
$
16,941

 
$
14,905

 
$
13,869

 
$
66,737

 
$
55,356

Stock-based compensation expense
A
(1,042
)
 
(491
)
 
(370
)
 
(2,901
)
 
(2,387
)
Non-GAAP total operating expenses

$
15,899

 
$
14,414

 
$
13,499

 
$
63,836

 
$
52,969

Income (Loss) From Operations Reconciliation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP income (loss) from operations
 
$
(2,567
)
 
$
6,208

 
$
3,360

 
$
8,556

 
$
9,696

Stock-based compensation expense
A
1,358

 
719

 
527

 
3,980

 
3,088

Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations

$
(1,209
)
 
$
6,927

 
$
3,887

 
$
12,536

 
$
12,784

Net Income (Loss) Reconciliation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP net income (loss)
 
$
(2,814
)
 
$
6,027

 
$
2,867

 
$
6,340

 
$
7,174

Stock-based compensation expense
A
1,358

 
719

 
527

 
3,980

 
3,088

Non-GAAP net income (loss)

$
(1,456
)
 
$
6,746

 
$
3,394

 
$
10,320

 
$
10,262

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

 
$
0.10

 
$
0.22

 
$
0.25

Stock-based compensation expense
A
0.05

 
0.02

 
0.02

 
0.14

 
0.11

Non-GAAP (diluted) net income (loss) per share

$
(0.05
)
 
$
0.23

 
$
0.12

 
$
0.36

 
$
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, 2013
 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
Cost of revenue
 
$
316

 
$
228

 
$
157

 
$
1,079

 
$
701

 
Selling, general and administrative
 
804

 
332

 
250

 
2,140

 
1,835

 
Research and development
 
238

 
159

 
120

 
761

 
552

 
Total stock-based compensation expense
 
$
1,358

 
$
719

 
$
527

 
$
3,980

 
$
3,088