10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarter ended March 31, 2014

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             

Commission file number 1-15477

MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	95-2390133
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3888 Calle Fortunada, San Diego, California	92123
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(858) 503-3200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YES  x    NO  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    YES  x    NO  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	¨	Accelerated filer	x
Non-accelerated filer	¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell Company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    YES  ¨    NO  x

The number of shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding as of April 28, 2014 is 29,931,419 shares.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

For the quarter ended March 31, 2014

		Page
PART I – Financial Information		3
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited):	3
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations – Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) – Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013	6
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013	7
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	19
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	26
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	27
PART II – Other Information		28
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	28
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	28
Item 6.	Exhibits	28
Signatures		31

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PART I – Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

The following condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013, which has been derived from audited financial statements, and the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, consisting of the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2014, and the condensed consolidated statements of operations, statements of comprehensive income (loss), and statements of cash flows for the three months endedMarch 31, 2014 and 2013, have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading.

The following condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013, which has been derived from audited financial statements, does not include all of the information and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. It is suggested that these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

In the opinion of management, these unaudited statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments, except as otherwise indicated) necessary for a fair presentation for the periods presented as required by Regulation S-X, Rule 10-01.

In addition, operating results for the three months endedMarch 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any subsequent period or for the year ending December 31, 2014.

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MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	31,585		$	30,647
Restricted cash	1,000			—
Trade and other accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $150 and $134, at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	37,628			29,869
Inventories	45,003			44,736
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,336			2,314
Total current assets	117,552			107,566
Property and equipment, net	43,746			44,941
Intangible assets, net	318			369
Goodwill	26,201			25,978
Pension asset	10,919			10,568
Other non-current assets	666			665
Total assets	$	199,402		$	190,087
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	27,433		$	25,436
Accrued warranty	512			180
Accrued employee compensation	8,598			8,788
Deferred revenue and customer deposits	2,729			1,043
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	10,540			7,914
Deferred tax liability	876			890
Total current liabilities	50,688			44,251
Deferred tax liability, long-term	2,153			2,125
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	83			100
Other long-term liabilities	3,686			3,401
Total liabilities	56,610			49,877
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value per share, 40,000 shares authorized; 29,930 and 29,563 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	2,990			2,953
Additional paid-in capital	273,276			271,928
Accumulated deficit	(151,475		)	(151,794		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	18,001			17,123
Total stockholders’ equity	142,792			140,210
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	199,402		$	190,087

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014		2013
Revenue	$	46,001	$	47,748
Cost of revenue	28,131		29,518
Gross profit	17,870		18,230
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative	10,939		11,502
Research and development	6,171		6,023
Total operating expenses	17,110		17,525
Income from operations	760		705
Interest expense, net	39		44
Amortization of debt discount and prepaid debt costs	5		15
Income from operations before income taxes	716		646
Income tax provision	397		924
Net income (loss)	$	319	$	(278	)
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic	$	0.01	$	(0.01	)
Diluted	$	0.01	$	(0.01	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	29,047		28,825
Diluted	29,216		28,825

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014		2013
Net income (loss)	$	319	$	(278	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	849		(2,844		)
Defined benefit pension plan, net of tax:
Amortization of deferred loss, net of tax benefit of $0 and $7 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively	—		55
Amortization of prior service cost, net of tax benefit of $7 and $2 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively	29		9
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	878		(2,780		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	1,197	$	(3,058	)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$	319		$	(278	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	2,614			2,118
Amortization of intangible assets	51			91
Amortization of debt discount and prepaid debt costs	5			15
Pension cost (benefit)	(26		)	5
Stock-based compensation expense	755			957
Provision for losses on accounts receivable	16			10
Provision for losses on inventory	310			(227		)
Provision for warranties	374			6
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade and other accounts receivable	(7,711		)	152
Inventories	(531		)	(653		)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(32		)	77
Pension asset	(187		)	(183		)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	2,168			4,032
Deferred revenue and customer deposits	2,060			1,586
Accrued employee compensation	(200		)	1,116
Other long-term liabilities	273			(33		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	258			8,791
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment	(1,985		)	(2,026		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,985		)	(2,026		)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments on long-term debt and short-term borrowings	(3,743		)	(3,608		)
Proceeds from long-term and short-term borrowings	6,292			3,318
Repurchase of shares	—			(20		)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under equity compensation plans	630			281
Restricted cash - compensating balance	(1,000		)	—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	2,179			(29		)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations	452			6,736
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	486			(1,351		)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	938			5,385
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	30,647			28,739
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	31,585		$	34,124

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to “Maxwell,” the "Company,” "we," "us," and "our," refer to Maxwell Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiaries; all references to “Maxwell SA” refer to the Company’s Swiss subsidiary, Maxwell Technologies, SA.

Note 1 – Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

Description of Business

Maxwell Technologies, Inc. is a Delaware corporation originally incorporated in 1965 under the name Maxwell Laboratories, Inc. In 1983, the Company completed an initial public offering, and in 1996, changed its name to Maxwell Technologies, Inc. The Company is headquartered in San Diego, California, and has three manufacturing facilities located in San Diego, California; Rossens, Switzerland; and Peoria, Arizona. In addition, the Company has two contract manufacturers located in China. Maxwell operates as one operating segment called High Reliability, which is comprised of three product lines:

• Ultracapacitors: The Company’s primary focus, ultracapacitors, are energy storage devices that possess a unique combination of high power density, extremely long operational life and the ability to charge and discharge very rapidly. The Company’s ultracapacitor cells and multi-cell packs and modules provide highly reliable energy storage and power delivery solutions for applications in multiple industries, including transportation, automotive, information technology, renewable energy and industrial electronics.

• High-Voltage Capacitors: The Company’s CONDIS^® high-voltage capacitors are designed and manufactured to perform reliably for decades in all climates. These products include grading and coupling capacitors and capacitive voltage dividers that are used to ensure the safety and reliability of electric utility infrastructure and other applications involving transport, distribution and measurement of high-voltage electrical energy.

• Radiation-Hardened Microelectronic Products: The Company’s radiation-hardened microelectronic products for satellites and spacecraft include single board computers and components, such as high-density memory and power modules. Many of these products incorporate our proprietary RADPAK^® packaging and shielding technology and novel architectures that enable them to withstand the effects of environmental radiation and perform reliably in space.

The Company’s products are designed to perform reliably for the life of the products and systems into which they are integrated. The Company achieves high reliability through the application of proprietary technologies and rigorously controlled design, development, manufacturing and test processes.

Financial Statement Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Maxwell Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). All intercompany transactions and account balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company has prepared the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and the standards of accounting measurement set forth in the Interim Reporting Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). Consequently, the Company has not necessarily included in this Form 10-Q all information and footnotes required for audited financial statements. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, except as otherwise indicated) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of Maxwell Technologies, Inc. for all periods presented. The results reported in these condensed consolidated financial statements should not be regarded as necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any subsequent period or for the entire year. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted in the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements. The year-end condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP.

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Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts in the consolidated statement of cash flows for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications do not impact reported net income (loss) and do not otherwise have a material impact on the presentation of the overall financial statements.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. These estimates include, but are not limited to, assessing the collectability of accounts receivable, applied and unapplied production costs, production capacities, the usage and recoverability of inventories and long-lived assets, including deferred income taxes, the incurrence of warranty obligations, impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, estimation of the cost to complete certain projects, accruals for estimated losses from legal matters, and estimation of the value of stock-based compensation awards, including the probability that the performance criteria of restricted stock awards will be met.

Valuation Allowance on Deferred Tax Asset

At March 31, 2014, the Company has a cumulative valuation allowance recorded offsetting its worldwide net deferred tax assets of $59.5 million, of which the significant majority represents the valuation allowance on its U.S. net deferred tax asset. The Company has established a valuation allowance against its U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty surrounding the realization of such assets. Management periodically evaluates the recoverability of the deferred tax assets and at such time as it is determined that it is more likely than not that U.S. deferred tax assets are realizable, the valuation allowance will be reduced accordingly. Any such release would result in recording a tax benefit that would increase net income in the period the valuation is released.

The Company evaluates positive and negative evidence in connection with its assessment of the recoverability of the deferred tax assets. The key objective negative evidence, which is generally difficult to overcome, is a cumulative loss over the past three years. Based on financial projections for fiscal years 2014 and 2015, the cumulative three-year position may shift from a loss to an income position as soon as the second half of fiscal year 2014. While other factors will need to be considered during the Company’s assessment of the U.S. valuation allowance, three-years cumulative income is considered significant positive evidence to support realization of all or a portion of the net deferred tax assets. However, the Company will also need to consider whether it expects to be in a cumulative loss position in the near future.  Based on the Company’s current financial projections, the Company may begin releasing the U.S. valuation allowance in the next one to two years.

Restricted Cash

As of March 31, 2014, the Company had restricted cash of $1.0 million which represents a compensating balance on deposit with the bank as collateral for outstanding borrowings with the bank. The cash balance is restricted from withdrawal and classified as a current asset on the balance sheet as the restriction is expected to be released by April 30, 2014.

Warranty Obligation

The Company provides warranties on all product sales. The majority of the Company’s warranties are for one to four years in the normal course of business. The Company accrues for the estimated warranty costs at the time of sale based on historical warranty experience plus any known or expected changes in warranty exposure.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is derived primarily from the sale of manufactured products directly to customers. Product revenue is recognized, according to the guidelines of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) Numbers 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements, and 104, Revenue Recognition, when all of the following criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists (upon contract signing or receipt of an authorized purchase order from a customer); (2) title passes to the customer at either shipment from the Company’s facilities or receipt at the customer facility, depending on shipping terms; (3) customer payment is deemed fixed or determinable and free of contingencies or significant uncertainties; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. This policy has been consistently applied from period to period.

Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011, for three distributors of the Company's products, the Company offered extended payment terms which allowed these distributors to pay the Company after they received payment from their customer, with respect to certain sales transactions. Also beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011, for one other distributor of the Company's products, the Company offered return rights and profit margin protection with respect to certain sales transactions. Therefore,

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for these four distributors, the Company determined that the revenue recognition criteria of SAB 101 and 104 were not met at the time of shipment, as there was no fixed or determinable price, nor was collection reasonably assured, at least with respect to certain sales transactions. As a result, for the three distributors provided with extended payment terms, which did not provide for a fixed or determinable price, the Company deferred the recognition of revenue on all sales beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011 to the period in which cash is received. For the one distributor provided with return rights and profit margin protection, for which the Company could not estimate exposure, the Company deferred the recognition of revenue on all sales beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011 until the distributor confirmed to the Company that it was not entitled to any further returns or credits. During the third quarter of 2013, this distributor confirmed to the Company that it was not entitled to any further returns or credits, therefore, previously unrecognized revenue related to this distributor was recognized in the quarter ended September 30, 2013. Although the Company had deferred revenue recognition for a significant amount of sales to these four distributors through the quarter ended September 30, 2013, subsequent to this date the amount of deferred revenue related to these distributors has been insignificant.

In addition to the deferred revenue arrangements discussed in the preceding paragraph, revenue is not recognized for sales that do not meet the revenue recognition criteria at the time of sale. Revenue is recognized once all of the criteria for revenue recognition are determined to have been met. For example, if the Company does not believe that collection of the sales price is reasonably assured at the time of sale, it defers revenue recognition until cash is received.

As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, cumulative sales totaling $2.0 million and $4.5 million, respectively, had not yet been recognized as revenue. The Company has recorded the cost basis of inventory shipped to customers prior to the achievement of the revenue recognition criteria of approximately $603,000 and $2.5 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, in "inventory" in the consolidated balance sheets.

If the Company receives cash payment from the customer prior to the achievement of the revenue recognition criteria, the amount received from the customer is recorded as deferred revenue in the consolidated balance sheets. Total deferred revenue and customer deposits in the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 of $1.9 million and $1.0 million, respectively, relates to cash received from customers on sales for which the revenue recognition criteria had not been achieved, customer advances, as well as other less significant customer arrangements requiring the deferral of revenue.

Net Income (Loss) per Share

In accordance with the Earnings Per Share Topic of the FASB ASC, basic net income (loss) per share is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share includes the impact of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive common shares were issued. Potentially dilutive securities are not considered in the calculation of diluted net loss per share, as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share data):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014		2013
Numerator
Net income (loss)	$	319	$	(278	)
Denominator
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	29,047		28,825
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Options to purchase common stock	76		—
Restricted stock awards	53		—
Restricted stock unit awards	38		—
Employee stock purchase plan	2		—
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution	29,216		28,825
Net income (loss) per share
Basic	$	0.01	$	(0.01	)
Diluted	$	0.01	$	(0.01	)

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The following table summarizes instruments that may be convertible into common shares that are not included in the denominator used in the diluted net income per share calculation because to do so would be anti-dilutive (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014	2013
Outstanding options to purchase common stock	413	544
Unvested restricted stock awards	323	442
Unvested restricted stock unit awards	—	57

Note 2 – Balance Sheet Details (in thousands)

Inventories

	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Raw material and purchased parts	$	16,759	$	16,723
Work-in-process	3,344		2,374
Finished goods	24,297		23,149
Consigned finished goods	603		2,490
Total inventories	$	45,003	$	44,736

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of the following:

	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Value
As of March 31, 2014
Patents	$	2,476	$	(2,158	)	$	318
Developed core technology	1,100		(1,100		)	—
Patent license agreement	741		(741		)	—
Total intangible assets at March 31, 2014	$	4,317	$	(3,999	)	$	318

	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Value
As of December 31, 2013
Patents	$	2,476	$	(2,107	)	$	369
Developed core technology	1,100		(1,100		)	—
Patent license agreement	741		(741		)	—
Total intangible assets at December 31, 2013	$	4,317	$	(3,948	)	$	369

Goodwill

The change in the carrying amount of goodwill from December 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014 is as follows:

Balance at December 31, 2013	$	25,978
Foreign currency translation adjustments	223
Balance at March 31, 2014	$	26,201

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Accrued Warranty

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013
Beginning balance	$	180		$	269
Product warranties issued	114			86
Change related to preexisting warranties	260			(80		)
Settlement of warranties	(30		)	(4		)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(12		)	(4		)
Ending balance	$	512		$	267

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Defined Benefit Pension Plan			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income		Affected Line Items in the Statement of Operations
Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	18,804	$	(1,681	)	$	17,123
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	849		—			849
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—		29			29		Cost of Sales, Selling, General and Administrative and Research and Development Expense
Net other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2014	849		29			878
Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	19,653	$	(1,652	)	$	18,001

Note 3 – Credit Facility

In December 2011, the Company obtained a secured credit facility in the form of a revolving line of credit up to a maximum of $15.0 million (the “Revolving Line of Credit”) and an equipment term loan (the “Equipment Term Loan”) (together, the “Credit Facility”). In general, amounts borrowed under the Credit Facility are secured by a lien on all of the Company’s assets other than its intellectual property. In addition, under the credit agreement, the Company is required to pledge 65% of its equity interests in its Swiss subsidiary. The Company has also agreed not to encumber any of its intellectual property. The agreement contains certain restrictive covenants that limit the Company’s ability to, amongst other things; (i) incur additional indebtedness or guarantees; (ii) create liens or other encumbrances on its property; (iii) enter into a merger or similar transaction; (iv) invest in another entity; (v) declare or pay dividends; and (vi) invest in fixed assets in excess of a defined dollar amount. Repayment of amounts owed pursuant to the Credit Facility may be accelerated in the event that the Company is in violation of the representations, warranties and covenants made in the credit agreement, including certain financial covenants. The financial covenants that the Company must meet during the term of the credit agreement include quarterly minimum liquidity ratios, minimum quick ratios and EBITDA targets and an annual net income target. Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest, payable monthly, at either (i) the bank's prime rate or (ii) LIBOR plus 2.25%, at the Company's option subject to certain limitations. Further, the Company incurs an unused commitment fee, payable quarterly, equal to 0.25% per annum of the average daily unused amount of the Revolving Line of Credit.

The Equipment Term Loan was available to finance 80% of eligible equipment purchases made between April 1, 2011 and April 30, 2012. During this period, the Company borrowed $5.0 million under the Equipment Term Loan. In March 2014, the Company borrowed $3.0 million under the Revolving Line of Credit, and no other amounts have been borrowed to date under the Revolving Line of Credit.

During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, the Company was in violation with respect to the requirement to maintain a minimum liquidity ratio at all times. On February 27, 2014, the Company entered into a forbearance agreement with the bank wherein the bank agreed to forbear from further exercise of its rights and remedies under the credit agreement to call the Company's outstanding debt obligation in connection with this event of default for a period terminating on the earlier of April 30, 2014 or the occurrence of any additional events of default. The forbearance agreement also required the Company to maintain at least $1.0 million in its account maintained at the bank until the amount outstanding under the Revolving Line of Credit is repaid. On April 30, 2014, the Company entered into another forbearance agreement with the bank which extended the forbearance period from April 30, 2014 to June 30, 2014, or the occurrence of any additional events of default, and removed the requirement for the Company to maintain at least $1.0 million in its account maintained at the bank. As a result of this

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noncompliance, the bank's obligation to extend any further credit ceased and terminated, and borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility have been classified as a current obligation in the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2014.

As of December 31, 2013, the Company was not in compliance with the financial covenant pertaining to the quarterly EBITDA target for the quarter ended December 31, 2013. As a result of this noncompliance, borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility were classified as a current obligation in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013.

As of March 31, 2014, $1.8 million was outstanding under the Equipment Term Loan and the applicable interest rate was LIBOR plus 2.25% (2.5% as of March 31, 2014). If the bank does not exercise its right to accelerate repayment of this balance after the forbearance period discussed above, under the original terms of the Credit Facility, principal and interest under the Equipment Term Loan are payable in 36 equal monthly installments such that the Equipment Term Loan is fully repaid by the maturity date of April 30, 2015, but may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time. As of March 31, 2014, $3.0 million was outstanding under the Revolving Line of Credit and the applicable interest rate was LIBOR plus 2.25% (2.5% as of March 31, 2014). The amount outstanding under the Revolving Line of Credit is scheduled to be repaid by June 30, 2014.

Note 4 – Fair Value Measurements

The Company records certain financial instruments at fair value in accordance with the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the FASB ASC. As of March 31, 2014, the financial instruments to which this topic applied were foreign currency forward contracts. As of March 31, 2014, the fair value of these foreign currency forward contracts was a liability of $299,000 which is recorded in “accounts payable and accrued liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheet. The fair value of these derivative instruments is measured using models following quoted market prices in active markets for identical instruments, which is a Level 2 input under the fair value hierarchy of the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the FASB ASC. All forward contracts as of March 31, 2014 have a one-month maturity term and mature on April 2, 2014 or May 5, 2014.

The carrying value of short-term and long-term borrowings approximates fair value because of the relative short maturity of these instruments and the interest rates the Company could currently obtain.

Note 5 – Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments

Maxwell uses forward contracts to hedge certain monetary assets and liabilities, primarily receivables and payables, denominated in foreign currencies. The change in fair value of these forward contracts represents a natural hedge as gains and losses on these instruments partially offset the changes in the fair value of the underlying monetary assets and liabilities due to movements in currency exchange rates. These forward contracts generally expire in one month. These contracts are considered economic hedges but are not designated as hedges under the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the FASB ASC, therefore, the change in the fair value of the instrument is recognized currently in the consolidated statement of operations.

The net gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts included in cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative expense are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014		2013
Cost of revenue	$	5	$	12
Selling, general and administrative	61		(1,387		)
Total gain (loss)	$	66	$	(1,375	)

The net gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts were partially offset by net gains and losses on the underlying monetary assets and liabilities. Foreign currency gains and losses on those underlying monetary assets and liabilities included in cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative expense are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013
Cost of revenue	$	2		$	(8	)
Selling, general and administrative	(356		)	1,246
Total gain (loss)	$	(354	)	$	1,238

As of March 31, 2014, the total notional amount of foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedges was $33.5 million.

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The following table presents gross amounts, amounts offset and net amounts presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheets for the Company's derivative instruments measured at fair value (in thousands):

	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Gross amounts of recognized assets (liabilities)	$	(373	)	$	472
Gross amounts offset in the condensed consolidated balance sheets	74			(90		)
Net amount of recognized asset (liability) presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheets	$	(299	)	$	382

The Company has the legal right to offset these recognized assets and liabilities upon settlement of the derivative instruments. For additional information, refer to Note 4 – Fair Value Measurements.

Note 6 – Stock Plans

The Company has two active stock-based compensation plans as of March 31, 2014: the 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan and the 2013 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan under which incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units can be granted to employees and non-employee directors.

Stock Options

Compensation expense recognized from employee stock options for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was a benefit of $2,000 and an expense of $177,000, respectively. The benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2014 is a result of cancellations of previously issued options. Beginning in 2011, the Company ceased granting stock options and began granting restricted stock awards to employees as part of its annual equity incentive award program. However, during 2013, the Company granted stock options related to the retention of a new chief operating officer as well as certain other one-time stock option awards to various employees. The Company may determine to grant stock options in the future under its equity incentive plan.

Restricted Stock Awards

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 the Company issued 255,600 and 305,143 shares, respectively, under restricted stock awards which had an average grant date fair value per share of $14.20 and $10.58, respectively. The following table summarizes the amount of compensation expense recognized for restricted stock awards for the three months endedMarch 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014		2013
Service-based restricted stock	$	433	$	648
Performance-based restricted stock	6		18
Total compensation expense recognized for restricted stock awards	$	439	$	666

Restricted Stock Units

Non-employee directors receive an annual restricted stock unit award, normally in February of each year, as part of their annual retainer compensation which vests one year from the date of grant. During the three months endedMarch 31, 2014 and 2013, non-employee directors were granted a total of 65,891 and 56,616 restricted stock units, respectively, with an average grant date fair value per share of $9.03 and $10.51, respectively.

Total compensation expense recognized for service-based restricted stock unit awards was $176,000 and $114,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) permits substantially all employees to purchase common stock through payroll deductions, at 85% of the lower of the trading price of the stock at the beginning or at the end of each six month offering period commencing on January 1 and July 1. The number of shares purchased is based on participants’ contributions made during the offering period.

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Compensation expense recognized for the ESPP for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $142,000. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, compensation expense was zero under the ESPP as the plan had been temporarily suspended. The fair value of the ESPP shares was estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model for a call and a put option with the following weighted-average assumptions:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014
Expected dividends	$	—
Exercise price	$	7.77
Expected volatility	82		%
Average risk-free interest rate	0.04		%
Expected life/term (in years)	0.3
Fair value per share	$	5.75

Stock-based Compensation Expense

Compensation cost for restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock options and the ESPP included in cost of revenue; selling, general and administrative expense; and research and development expense is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014		2013
Cost of revenue	$	251	$	273
Selling, general and administrative	255		497
Research and development	249		187
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	755	$	957

Note 7 – Defined Benefit Plan

Maxwell SA, the Company's Swiss subsidiary, has a retirement plan that is classified as a defined benefit pension plan. The employee pension benefit is based on compensation, length of service and credited investment earnings. The plan guarantees both a minimum rate of return as well as minimum annuity purchase rates. The Company’s funding policy with respect to the pension plan is to contribute the amount required by Swiss law, using the required percentage applied to the employee’s compensation. In addition, participating employees are required to contribute to the pension plan. This plan has a measurement date of December 31.

Components of net periodic pension (benefit) cost are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013
Service cost	$	217		$	207
Interest cost	178			125
Expected return on plan assets	(457		)	(383		)
Prior service cost amortization	36			11
Deferred loss amortization	—			45
Net periodic pension cost (benefit)	$	(26	)	$	5

Employer contributions of $196,000 and $183,000 were paid during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Additional employer contributions of approximately $509,000 are expected to be paid during the remainder of fiscal 2014.

Note 8 – Legal Proceedings

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Although the Company expects to incur significant legal fees in connection with the below legal proceedings, the Company is unable to estimate the amount of such legal fees and therefore, such fees will be expensed in the period the legal services are performed.

FCPA Matter

As a result of being publicly traded in the U.S., the Company is subject to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), which prohibits companies from making improper payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. Beginning in 2009, the Company conducted an internal review into payments made to its former independent sales agent in China with respect to sales of its high voltage capacitor products produced by its Swiss subsidiary. In January 2011, the Company reached settlements with the SEC and the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) with respect to charges asserted by the SEC and DOJ relating to the anti-bribery, books and records, internal controls, and disclosure provisions of the FCPA and other securities laws violations. The Company settled civil charges with the SEC, agreeing to an injunction against further violations of the FCPA. Under the terms of the settlement with the SEC, the Company agreed to pay a total of approximately $6.4 million in profit disgorgement and prejudgment interest. The Company settled civil and criminal charges with the DOJ by entering into a three-year deferred prosecution agreement (“DPA”) and agreeing to pay a total of $8.0 million in penalties. Further, under the terms of each agreement, the Company has submitted periodic reports to the SEC and DOJ on its internal compliance program concerning anti-bribery. As of January 25, 2013, all monetary penalties have been paid in full for each settlement described above and, in early February 2014, the DPA expired on its own terms. A judgment of dismissal was issued by the District Judge for the matter in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California on March 28, 2014.

On October 15, 2013, the Company received an informal notice from the DOJ that an indictment against the former Senior Vice President and General Manager of its Swiss subsidiary had been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. The indictment is against the individual, a former officer, and not against the Company and the Company does not foresee that further penalties or fines could be assessed against it as a corporate entity for this matter. However, the Company may be required throughout the term of the action to advance the legal fees and costs incurred by the individual defendant and to incur other financial obligations. While the Company maintains directors’ and officers’ insurance policies which are intended to cover legal expenses related to its indemnification obligations in situations such as these, the Company cannot determine if and to what extent the insurance policy will cover the legal fees for this matter. Accordingly, the legal fees that may be incurred by the Company in defending this former officer could have a material impact on its financial condition and results of operation.

Swiss Bribery Matter

In August 2013, the Company's Swiss subsidiary was served with a search warrant from the Swiss federal prosecutor’s office. At the end of the search, the Swiss federal prosecutor presented the Company with a listing of the materials gathered by the representatives and then removed the materials from its premises for keeping at the prosecutor’s office. By reviewing the items to be seized on the search warrant presented by the Swiss prosecutor’s office, the Company believes this action to be related to the same or similar facts and circumstances as the FCPA action previously settled with the SEC and the DOJ. During initial discussions, the Swiss prosecutor has acknowledged both the existence of the Company's DPA with the DOJ and its cooperation efforts thereunder, both of which should have a positive impact on discussions going forward. Additionally, other than the activities previously reviewed in conjunction with the SEC and DOJ matters under the FCPA, the Company has no reason to believe that additional facts or circumstances are under review by the Swiss authorities. At such an early stage in the investigation, the Company is currently unable to determine the extent to which it will be subject to fines in accordance with Swiss bribery laws and what additional expenses will be incurred in order to defend this matter. As such, the Company cannot determine whether there is a reasonable possibility that a loss will be incurred nor can it estimate the range of any such potential loss. Accordingly, the Company has not accrued an amount for any potential loss associated with this action, but an adverse result could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition and results of operation.

Securities Matter

In early 2013, the Company voluntarily provided information to the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to its announcement that it intended to file restated financial statements for fiscal years 2011 and 2012. The Company is currently cooperating with the US authorities in connection with these investigations. At this preliminary stage, the Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of this action, nor can it estimate the range of potential loss. Accordingly, the Company has not accrued an amount for any potential loss associated with this action, but an adverse result could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition and results of operation.

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Securities Class Action Matter

From March 13, 2013 through April 19, 2013, four purported shareholder class actions were filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California against the Company and certain of its current and former officers. These actions were entitled Foster v. Maxwell Technologies, Inc., et al., Case No. 13-cv-0580 (S.D. Cal. filed March 13, 2013), Weinstein v. Maxwell Technologies, Inc., et al., No. 13-cv-0686 (S.D. Cal. filed March 21, 2013), Abanades v. Maxwell Technologies, Inc., et al., No. 13-cv-0867 (S.D. Cal. filed April 11, 2013), and Mebarak v. Maxwell Technologies, Inc., et al., No. 13-cv-0942 (S.D. Cal. filed April 19, 2013). The complaints alleged that the defendants made false and misleading statements regarding its financial performance and business prospects and overstated the Company's reported revenue. The complaints purport to assert claims for violations of Section 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and SEC Rule 10b-5 on behalf of all persons who purchased the Company's common stock between April 28, 2011 and March 7, 2013, inclusive. The complaints seek unspecified monetary damages and attorneys' fees and costs. On May 13, 2013, four prospective lead plaintiffs filed motions to consolidate the four actions and to be appointed lead plaintiff and, on October 24, 2013, the court issued a written order consolidating the case under the heading In re Maxwell Technologies, Inc., Securities Litigation. On January 16, 2014, the lead plaintiff filed a consolidated and amended complaint which slightly adjusted the class period to April 29, 2011 to March 19, 2013, and removed a former officer as a defendant. In response, the Company and the individual defendants filed a motion to dismiss the complaint, which the lead plaintiff opposed. The court is expected to hear final arguments and issue an opinion on the motion to dismiss at a hearing on May 19, 2014. At this preliminary stage, the Company cannot determine whether there is a reasonable possibility that a loss will be incurred nor can it estimate the range of potential loss. Accordingly, the Company has not accrued an amount for any potential loss associated with this action, but an adverse result could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition and results of operation.

Federal Shareholder Derivative Matter

On April 23, 2013 and May 7, 2013, two shareholder derivative actions were filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, entitled Kienzle v. Schramm, et al., Case No. 13-cv-0966 (S.D. Cal. filed April 23, 2013) and Agrawal v. Cortes, et al., Case No. 13-cv-1084 (S.D. Cal. filed May 7, 2013). The complaints name as defendants certain of the Company's current and former officers and directors and name the Company as a nominal defendant. The complaints allege that the individual defendants caused or allowed the Company to issue false and misleading statements about its financial condition, operations, management, and internal controls and falsely represented that it maintained adequate controls. The complaints assert causes of action for breach of fiduciary duty, abuse of control, gross mismanagement, waste of corporate assets and unjust enrichment. The lawsuits seek unspecified damages, an order directing the Company to take all necessary actions to reform and improve its corporate governance and internal procedures, restitution and disgorgement of profits, benefits, and other compensation, attorneys' and experts' fees, and costs and expenses. On June 10, 2013, the parties filed a joint motion to consolidate the two actions. On September 26, 2013, the plaintiffs filed a motion to stay this case until the resolution of the similar derivative action pending in the California Superior Court for the County of San Diego. The Company opposed this motion to stay. On October 30, 2013, the court issued two orders consolidating the two cases under the heading In re Maxwell Technologies, Inc. Derivative Litigation, which had been mutually agreed upon by all parties, and denying the plaintiffs’ motion to stay their own federal derivative case. The lead plaintiff filed its consolidated and amended complaint on January 30, 2014. In response, the Company and the individual defendants filed a motion to dismiss the complaint, which the lead plaintiff opposed. The court is expected to hear final arguments and issue an opinion on the motion to dismiss at a hearing on May 19, 2014. Because this action is derivative in nature, it does not seek monetary damages from the Company. However, the Company may be required throughout the term of the action to advance the legal fees and costs incurred by the individual defendants and to incur other financial obligations. At this preliminary stage, the Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of this action, nor can it estimate the range of potential loss. Accordingly, the Company has not accrued an amount for any potential costs associated with this action, but an adverse result could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition and results of operation.

State Shareholder Derivative Matter

On April 11, 2013 and April 18, 2013, two shareholder derivative actions were filed in California Superior Court for the County of San Diego, entitled Warsh v. Schramm, et al., Case No. 37-2013-00043884 (San Diego Sup. Ct. filed April 11, 2013) and Neville v. Cortes, et al., Case No. 37-2013-00044911-CU-BT-CTL (San Diego Sup. Ct. filed April 18, 2013). The complaints name as defendants certain of the Company's current and former officers and directors as well as its former auditor McGladrey LLP. The Company is named as a nominal defendant. The complaints allege that the individual defendants made or caused the Company to make false and/or misleading statements regarding its financial condition, and failed to disclose material adverse facts about its business, operations and prospects. The complaints assert causes of action for breaches of fiduciary duty for disseminating false and misleading information, failing to maintain internal controls, and failing to properly oversee and manage the Company, as well as for unjust enrichment, abuse of control, gross mismanagement, professional negligence and accounting malpractice, and aiding and abetting breaches of fiduciary duty. The lawsuits seek unspecified

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damages, an order directing the Company to take all necessary actions to reform and improve its corporate governance and internal procedures, restitution and disgorgement of profits, benefits and other compensation, attorneys' and experts' fees, and costs and expenses. On May 7, 2013, the Court consolidated the two actions. The Company filed a motion to stay the consolidated action on July 2, 2013. On September 27, 2013, the Court heard oral arguments on the motion to stay and continued the hearing on this motion until the resolution of the motion to stay pending in the federal derivative action referenced above. Given the outcome of the above detailed federal derivative lawsuit, the Company informed the state court of the federal court order denying the federal plaintiffs’ motion to stay. Consequently, on November 1, 2013, the state court stayed the state derivative action pending before it until the resolution of the federal derivative case. Because this action is derivative in nature, it does not seek monetary damages from the Company. However, the Company may be required throughout the term of the action to advance the legal fees and costs incurred by the individual defendants and to incur other financial obligations. At this preliminary stage, the Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of this action, nor can it estimate the range of potential loss. Accordingly, the Company has not accrued an amount for any potential costs associated with this action, but an adverse result could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition and results of operation.

Shareholder Demand Letter Matter

On April 9, 2013, Stephen Neville, a purported shareholder of the Company, sent a demand letter to the Company to inspect its books and records pursuant to California Corporations Code Section 1601. The demand sought inspection of documents related to the Company's March 7, 2013 announcement that it would be restating its previously-issued financial statements for 2011 and 2012, board minutes and committee materials, and other documents related to its board or management discussions regarding revenue recognition from January 1, 2011 to the present. The Company responded by letter dated April 19, 2013, explaining why it believed that the demand did not appear to be proper. Following receipt of a second letter from Mr. Neville dated April 23, 2013, the Company explained by letter dated April 29, 2013 why it continues to believe that the inspection demand appears improper. The Company has not received a further response from Mr. Neville regarding the inspection demand. In conjunction with the state court derivative action referenced above, Mr. Neville filed two motions to compel production of the documents and materials originally sought in the demand letter. On September 27, 2013, the Court heard oral arguments on the motions to compel and, in line with the continuance on the motion to stay, likewise continued the hearing on the motions to compel pending resolution of the motions to stay in both the federal and state derivative actions referenced above. On November 15, 2013, the purported shareholder, Mr. Neville, filed a petition for writ of mandate requesting that the state court order the Company to comply with the inspection demand. The Company responded to this writ on January 15, 2014, claiming that the inspection demand is improper on numerous grounds and simultaneously filing a demurrer for the shareholder inspection demand action in its entirety to which the plaintiff is expected to respond before the hearing set for the matter July 18, 2014. At this preliminary stage, the Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of this action, nor can it estimate the range of potential loss. Accordingly, the Company has not accrued an amount for any potential costs associated with this action, but an adverse result could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition and results of operation.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to “Maxwell,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Maxwell Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All references to “Maxwell SA” refer to our Swiss subsidiary, Maxwell Technologies, SA.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some of the statements contained in this document and incorporated herein by reference discuss our plans and strategies for our business or make other forward-looking statements, as this term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “continue,” “seek,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying them. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views and beliefs of our management; however, various risks, uncertainties and contingencies could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, our statements. Such risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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;

• 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 Asia and Europe, where macroeconomic factors outside our control may adversely affect our sales;

• 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.

Many of these factors are beyond our control. Additionally, there can be no assurance that we will not incur new or additional unforeseen costs in connection with the ongoing conduct of our business. Accordingly, any forward-looking statements included herein do not purport to be predictions of future events or circumstances and may not be realized.

For a discussion of important risks associated with an investment in our securities, including factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations referred to in the forward-looking statements, see Risk Factors in Part II, Item 1A, of this document and Part I, Item 1A, of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. We do not have any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Overview

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is designed to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results. Our MD&A is presented in the following sections:

• Executive Overview

• Highlights of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

• Results of Operations

• Liquidity and Capital Resources

• Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

• Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

Executive Overview

Maxwell is a global leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing energy storage and power delivery products for transportation, industrial, information technology and other applications and microelectronic products for space and satellite applications. Our products are designed and manufactured to perform reliably with minimal maintenance for the life of the applications into which they are integrated. We believe that this “life-of-the-application” reliability gives our products a competitive advantage and enables them to command higher profit margins than commodity products. We have three product lines: ultracapacitors with applications in multiple industries, including transportation, automotive, information technology, renewable energy and consumer and industrial electronics; high-voltage capacitors applied mainly in electrical utility infrastructure; and radiation-hardened microelectronic products for space and satellite applications.

Our primary objective is to grow revenue and profit margins by creating and satisfying demand for ultracapacitor-based energy storage and power delivery solutions. We are focusing on establishing and expanding market opportunities for ultracapacitors and being the preferred supplier for ultracapacitor products worldwide. We believe that the transportation industry represents the largest market opportunity for ultracapacitors, primarily for applications related to engine starting, electrical system augmentation, and braking energy recuperation and hybrid electric drive systems for transit buses, trucks and autos, and electric rail vehicles. Backup power and power quality applications, including instantly available power for uninterruptible power supply systems, and stabilizing the output of renewable energy generation systems may also represent significant market opportunities.

We also seek to expand market opportunities and revenue for our high-voltage capacitors and radiation-hardened microelectronic products. The market for high-voltage capacitors consists mainly of expansion, upgrading and maintenance of existing electrical utility infrastructure and new infrastructure installations in developing countries. Such installations are capital-intensive and frequently are subject to regulation, availability of government funding and general economic conditions. Although the market for microelectronics products for space and satellite applications is relatively small, the specialized nature of these products and the requirement for failure-free reliability allows us to generate profit margins significantly higher than those for commodity electronic components.

In the first quarter of 2014, revenues were $46.0 million, representing a decrease of 4% compared with the same period one year ago. The decrease is primarily attributable to revenue for our ultracapacitor products, for which revenue decreased by 5% to $32.0 million in the first quarter of 2014 from $33.8 million in the first quarter of 2013. This decrease in revenues for our ultracapacitor products is primarily attributable to reduced sales in the hybrid transit vehicle market, offset by an increase in the wind energy and automotive markets.

Revenues for our high voltage capacitor products decreased by $1.7 million to $10.1 million for the first quarter of 2014 as compared with $11.8 million for the same period in the prior year, due to reduced global demand for these products. Revenues for our microelectronics products, which often vary widely quarter to quarter, were $3.9 million for the first quarter of 2014 compared with $2.1 million for the same period in 2013. Overall gross profit margin during the quarter increased to 39% compared with 38% in the first quarter of 2013. Operating expenses were 37% of revenue for both the first quarter of 2014 and 2013.

As of March 31, 2014, we had cash and cash equivalents of $31.6 million with an additional $1.0 million in restricted cash for a total of $32.6 million. Management believes that this available cash balance, combined with cash we expect to generate from operations, will be sufficient to fund our operations, obligations as they become due, and capital investments for at least the next twelve months.

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Going forward, we will continue to focus on growing our business and strengthening our market leadership and brand recognition through further penetration of existing markets, entry into new markets and development of new products. Our primary focus will be to grow our ultracapacitor business by increasing sales into primary applications, including automotive, transportation, renewable energy and backup power. In order to achieve our growth objectives, we will need to overcome risks and challenges facing our business.

A significant challenge we face is our ability to manage dependence on a small number of vertical markets, including some that are driven by government policies and subsidy programs. For example, a large portion of our current ultracapacitor business is concentrated in the Chinese hybrid transit bus and wind energy markets, which are heavily dependent on government regulation and subsidy. These markets may decline or experience slower rates of growth when there are changes or delays in government policies and subsidy programs. In mid 2013, the Chinese government subsidy program for diesel-electric hybrid buses concluded, and has not been renewed. However, our Chinese bus customers are now receiving significant orders for subsidized plug-in hybrid buses that incorporate ultracapacitor content similar to that for diesel-electric hybrid buses. We are focused on supporting this plug-in hybrid demand, which we expect to continue to contribute to sales of our ultracapacitor products. The current subsidy program is scheduled to expire at the end of 2015, although it may be renewed or replaced.

Although we believe the long-term prospects for the automotive, wind and hybrid bus markets remain positive, we are pursuing growth opportunities for our products in other vertical markets, including applications for back-up power, power quality and heavy vehicle engine starting in order to further diversify our market presence and augment our long-term growth prospects.

Other significant risks and challenges we face include the ability to maintain profitability; the ability to develop our management team, product development infrastructure and manufacturing capacity to facilitate growth; competing technologies that may capture market share and interfere with our planned growth; and hiring, developing and retaining key personnel critical to the execution of our strategy. We will be attentive to these risks and will focus on developing new products and promoting the value proposition of our products versus competing technologies and trying to grow our revenues and profits in the years to come.

Highlights of Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we continued to focus on introducing new products, winning new customers, new product applications, increasing production capacity to meet anticipated future demand, reducing product costs, making capital investments to facilitate growth, and improving production processes. Some of these efforts are described below:

• In February, we announced that we supplied seven powerful single board computers that are providing processing power for the European Space Agency's Gaia Satellite, which lifted off on December 19, 2013.

• Also in February, we announced that we are supplying ultracapacitor-based Engine Start Modules to Idle Free Systems, Inc., a leader in anti-idling solutions for the trucking industry, to provide cranking power for a new anti-idling system into vocational markets across North America.

• In March, we introduced our ultracapacitor-based Engine Start Module for medium duty diesel trucks. Consistent with the current Engine Start Module, the new product provides the same benefits to class 3 through 6 medium duty trucks.

• In early April, we announced that we are supplying ultracapacitors to ABB, the global leader in power and automation solutions. ABB will incorporate Maxwell ultracapacitors in a new hybrid version of its high-efficiency energy recovery and storage system for the light rail system serving the greater Philadelphia area.

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Results of Operations

The First Quarter of 2014 Compared with the First Quarter of 2013

The following table presents certain unaudited statement of operations data expressed as a percentage of revenue for the periods indicated:

	Quarter Ended
	March 31,
	2014		2013
Revenue	100	%	100	%
Cost of revenue	61	%	62	%
Gross profit	39	%	38	%
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative	24	%	24	%
Research and development	13	%	13	%
Total operating expenses	37	%	37	%
Income from operations	2	%	1	%
Interest expense, net	—	%	—
Income from operations before income taxes	2	%	1	%
Income tax provision	1	%	2	%
Net income (loss)	1	%	(1	)%

Net income reported for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $319,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $278,000, or $0.01 per share, in the same quarter one year ago. While revenue decreased by 4% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared with the same period of the prior year, we were able to achieve an improved gross profit rate of 39%, compared with 38% in the same quarter of the prior year.

Revenue and Gross Profit

The following table presents a comparison of revenue, cost of revenue and gross profit for the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands, except percentages):

	Quarter Ended				Quarter Ended
	March 31, 2014				March 31, 2013
	Amount		% of Revenue		Amount		% of Revenue		Decrease			% Change
Revenue	$	46,001	100	%	$	47,748	100	%	$	(1,747	)	(4	)%
Cost of revenue	28,131		61	%	29,518		62	%	(1,387		)	(5	)%
Gross profit	$	17,870	39	%	$	18,230	38	%	$	(360	)	(2	)%

Revenue. In the first quarter of 2014, revenue decreased 4% to $46.0 million, compared with $47.7 million in the same quarter one year ago. The decrease in revenue was influenced primarily by lower revenues for our ultracapacitor product line which decreased by 5% to $32.0 million in the first quarter of 2014 from $33.8 million in the first quarter of 2013. This decline in revenue is associated with reduced ultracapacitor sales in the Chinese hybrid transit bus market in the first quarter of 2014 compared with the first quarter of 2013, due to the expiration of a Chinese government subsidy program for diesel-electric hybrid buses which was replaced with a subsidy program for plug-in hybrid buses. This decline in revenues for the hybrid transit bus market was partially offset by increased revenues for the automotive and wind markets.

Revenues for our high voltage products decreased by $1.7 million to $10.1 million for the first quarter of 2014, compared with $11.8 million in the same quarter one year ago due to reduced global demand for these products. Revenues for our microelectronics products, which tend to vary widely from period to period, increased by $1.8 million with total revenues of $3.9 million in the first quarter of 2014 compared to total revenues of $2.1 million for the first quarter of 2013.

A substantial amount of our revenue is generated through our Swiss subsidiary which has a functional currency of the Swiss Franc. As such, reported revenue can be materially impacted by the changes in exchange rates between the Swiss Franc and the U.S. Dollar, our reporting currency. Due to the weakening of the U.S. Dollar against the Swiss Franc during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 compared with the same period one year ago, revenue was positively impacted by $503,000.

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Gross Profit. In the first quarter of 2014, gross profit decreased $360,000 compared with the first quarter of 2013. Of the decrease in gross profit in absolute dollars, $899,000 related to a decrease in the volume of sales, which was partially offset by a refund of duties on raw materials of $485,000.

The decrease in gross profit as a percent of revenue was relatively flat for the first quarter of 2014 compared with the first quarter of 2013 with gross profit margin increasing to 39% in the first quarter of 2014 compared with 38% in the same quarter one year ago. This increase in gross profit as a percentage of revenue was primarily related to the $485,000 refund of duties on raw materials.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

The following table presents selling, general and administrative expense for the first quarter of 2014 and 2013 (in thousands, except percentages):

	Quarter Ended				Quarter Ended
	March 31, 2014				March 31, 2013
	Amount		% of Revenue		Amount		% of Revenue		Decrease			% Change
Selling, general and administrative	$	10,939	24	%	$	11,502	24	%	$	(563	)	(5	)%

Selling, general and administrative expenses were 24% of revenue for both the first quarter of 2014 and 2013, while total expenses decreased by $563,000, or 5%. The decrease in absolute dollars was primarily attributable to the incurrence of legal fees of $1.1 million and audit and tax fees of $667,000 in the first quarter of 2013 related to the audit committee's investigation, our internal review and the restatement of previously issued financial statements. Offsetting the decreases in legal, audit and tax fees, payroll expenses increased by $806,000 related to increased headcount, primarily in sales and marketing, and recruiting expenses increased by $389,000 primarily related to the search for a new chief executive officer. Further, there was an increase in net foreign exchange losses of $202,000.

Research and Development Expense

The following table presents research and development expense for the first quarter of 2014 and 2013 (in thousands, except percentages):

	Quarter Ended				Quarter Ended
	March 31, 2014				March 31, 2013
	Amount		% of Revenue		Amount		% of Revenue		Increase		% Change
Research and development	$	6,171	13	%	$	6,023	13	%	$	148	2	%

Research and development expenses were 13% of revenue for both the first quarter of 2014 and 2013, while total expenses increased by $148,000. The increase in absolute dollars was primarily driven by increases of $220,000 in payroll expenses and $62,000 in stock-based compensation expenses related to increased headcount to support efforts to improve manufacturing processes and to develop next-generation ultracapacitor products. Offsetting these increases, supplies and tools decreased by $143,000 related to reduced activities under development projects partially funded by the government.

Provision for Income Taxes

The effective tax rate differs from the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate of 34% primarily due to foreign income tax and the valuation allowance against the Company’s domestic deferred tax assets.

We recorded an income tax provision of $397,000 for the first quarter of 2014 compared with $924,000 for the same quarter in 2013. This provision is primarily related to taxes on income generated by our Swiss subsidiary. The decline in the income tax provision is due to lower income generated by our Swiss subsidiary for the first quarter of 2014 compared with the first quarter of 2013. Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries have been included in the consolidated financial statements without giving effect to the United States taxes that may be payable as it is not anticipated such earnings will be remitted to the United States. The Company has established a valuation allowance against its U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets, as well as the deferred tax asset of a foreign subsidiary, due to the uncertainty surrounding the realization of such assets as evidenced by the cumulative losses from operations through March 31, 2014. Management periodically evaluates the recoverability of the deferred tax assets and at such time as it is determined that it is more likely than not that deferred assets are realizable, the valuation allowance will be reduced accordingly.

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At March 31, 2014, we have a cumulative valuation allowance recorded offsetting our worldwide net deferred tax assets of $59.5 million, of which the significant majority represents the valuation allowance on our U.S. net deferred tax asset. We have established a valuation allowance against our U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty surrounding the realization of such assets. Management periodically evaluates the recoverability of the deferred tax assets and at such time as it is determined that it is more likely than not that U.S. deferred tax assets are realizable, the valuation allowance will be reduced accordingly. Based on our current financial projections, we may begin releasing the U.S. valuation allowance in the next one to two years.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Changes in Cash Flow

The following table summarizes our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

	Three months ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Total cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	258		$	8,791
Investing activities	(1,985		)	(2,026		)
Financing activities	2,179			(29		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	486			(1,351		)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	938		$	5,385

Net cash provided by operating activities was $258,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Operating cash flows related primarily to net income of $319,000, which included non-cash charges of $3.7 million. In addition, there was an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $2.2 million and an increase in deferred revenue and customer deposits of $2.1 million. The increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities was primarily due to the timing of payments at the end of the quarter. The increase in deferred revenue and customer deposits was primarily due the receipt of a large prepayment from a customer of $1.7 million. Offsetting these sources of cash flow, accounts receivable increased $7.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The increase in accounts receivable was primarily due to revenue growth and shipment linearity patterns, where shipments are typically weighted more to the end of the quarter. Net cash provided by operating activities was $8.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, which related primarily to an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $4.0 million and an increase in deferred revenue and customer deposits of $1.6 million. The increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities was primarily due to the timing of payments at the end of the period. The increase in deferred revenue and customer deposits related to payments from customers on sales for which revenue had been deferred.

Net cash used in investing activities was $2.0 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and related to capital expenditures. Capital expenditures in the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were primarily focused on investments in increased production capacity, including equipment for our manufacturing facility in San Diego, California, our contract manufacturing operations in Shenzhen, China, and our new manufacturing facility in Peoria, Arizona.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared with $29,000 used in financing activities for the same period in 2013. Net cash provided by financing activities in the three months ended March 31, 2014 primarily resulted from net proceeds on short term borrowings of $2.5 million and cash proceeds from our stock-based compensation plans of $630,000, offset by an increase in restricted cash of $1.0 million related to a compensating balance with the bank as collateral for outstanding debt obligations.

Liquidity

As of March 31, 2014, we had approximately $31.6 million in cash and cash equivalents with an additional $1.0 million in restricted cash for a total of $32.6 million, and working capital of $66.9 million. We have a credit facility providing for a $15.0 million revolving line of credit, of which $3.0 million has been drawn upon and is outstanding as of March 31, 2014. Based on the events of default discussed below, the bank's obligation to extend any further credit has ceased and terminated. We currently owe $1.8 million under the equipment term loan provided by the same credit facility.

As of March 31, 2014, the amount of cash and short-term investments held by foreign subsidiaries was $24.5 million. If these funds are needed for our operations in the U.S. in the future, we may be required to accrue and pay taxes to repatriate these funds at a rate of approximately 5%. We intend to permanently reinvest earnings of our foreign subsidiaries.

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Credit Facility

In December 2011, we obtained a secured credit facility in the form of a revolving line of credit up to a maximum of $15.0 million (the “Revolving Line of Credit”) and an equipment term loan (the “Equipment Term Loan”) (together, the “Credit Facility”). In general, amounts borrowed under the Credit Facility are secured by a lien on all of our assets other than our intellectual property. In addition, under the credit agreement, we are required to pledge 65% of our equity interests in our Swiss subsidiary. We have also agreed not to encumber any of our intellectual property. The agreement contains certain restrictive covenants that limit our ability to, amongst other things; (i) incur additional indebtedness or guarantees; (ii) create liens or other encumbrances on our property; (iii) enter into a merger or similar transaction; (iv) invest in another entity; (v) declare or pay dividends; and (vi) invest in fixed assets in excess of a defined dollar amount. Repayment of amounts owed pursuant to the Credit Facility may be accelerated in the event that we are in violation of the representations, warranties and covenants made in the credit agreement, including certain financial covenants. The financial covenants that we must meet during the term of the credit agreement include quarterly minimum liquidity ratios, minimum quick ratios and EBITDA targets and an annual net income target. Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest, payable monthly, at either (i) the bank's prime rate or (ii) LIBOR plus 2.25%, at our option subject to certain limitations. Further, we incur an unused commitment fee, payable quarterly, equal to 0.25% per annum of the average daily unused amount of the Revolving Line of Credit.

The Equipment Term Loan was available to finance 80% of eligible equipment purchases made between April 1, 2011 and April 30, 2012. During this period, we borrowed $5.0 million under the Equipment Term Loan. In March 2014, the Company borrowed $3.0 million under the Revolving Line of Credit, and no other amounts have been borrowed to date under the Revolving Line of Credit.

During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, we were in violation with respect to the requirement to maintain a minimum liquidity ratio at all times. On February 27, 2014, we entered into a forbearance agreement with the bank wherein the bank agreed to forbear from further exercise of its rights and remedies under the credit agreement to call our outstanding debt obligation in connection with this event of default for a period terminating on the earlier of April 30, 2014 or the occurrence of any additional events of default. The forbearance agreement also required the us to maintain at least $1.0 million in our account maintained at the bank until the amount outstanding under the Revolving Line of Credit is repaid. On April 30, 2014, we entered into another forbearance agreement with the bank which extended the forbearance period from April 30, 2014 to June 30, 2014, or the occurrence of any additional events of default, and removed the requirement for us to maintain at least $1.0 million in our account maintained at the bank. As a result of this noncompliance, the bank's obligation to extend any further credit ceased and terminated, and borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility have been classified as a current obligation in the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2014.

As of December 31, 2013, we were not in compliance with the financial covenant pertaining to the quarterly EBITDA target for the quarter ended December 31, 2013. As a result of this noncompliance, borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility were classified as a current obligation in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013.

As of March 31, 2014, $1.8 million was outstanding under the Equipment Term Loan and the applicable interest rate was LIBOR plus 2.25% (2.5% as of March 31, 2014). If the bank does not exercise its right to accelerate repayment of this balance after the forbearance period discussed above, under the original terms of the Credit Facility, principal and interest under the Equipment Term Loan are payable in 36 equal monthly installments such that the Equipment Term Loan is fully repaid by the maturity date of April 30, 2015, but may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time. As of March 31, 2014, $3.0 million was outstanding under the Revolving Line of Credit and the applicable interest rate was LIBOR plus 2.25% (2.5% as of March 31, 2014). The amount outstanding under the Revolving Line of Credit is scheduled to be repaid by June 30, 2014.

Short-term and Long-term Borrowings

Short-term borrowings

Maxwell’s Swiss subsidiary, Maxwell SA, has a 3.0 million Swiss Franc-denominated (approximately $3.4 million as of March 31, 2014) credit agreement with a Swiss bank, which renews semi-annually and bears interest at 1.6%. Borrowings under the short-term loan agreement are unsecured and as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the full amount of the loan was drawn.

Maxwell SA also has a 2.0 million Swiss Franc-denominated (approximately $2.3 million as of March 31, 2014) credit agreement with a Swiss bank, which renews annually and bears interest at 1.7%. Borrowings under the credit agreement are unsecured and as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the full amount available under the credit line was drawn.

Maxwell SA also has a 1.0 million Swiss Franc-denominated (approximately $1.1 million as of March 31, 2014) credit agreement with another Swiss bank, and the available balance of the line can be withdrawn or reduced by the bank at any time.

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As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, no amounts were drawn under the credit line. Interest rates applicable to any draws on the line will be determined at the time of draw.

Long-term borrowings

The Company has various financing agreements for vehicles. These agreements are for up to a five year repayment period with interest rates ranging from 1.9% to 5.1%. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $154,000 and $179,000, respectively, was outstanding under these financing agreements.

Critical Accounting Estimates

We describe our significant accounting policies in Note 1, Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the notes to consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. We discuss our critical accounting estimates in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. There have been no significant changes in our significant accounting policies or critical accounting estimates since the end of fiscal 2013.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

None.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We face exposure to financial market risks, including adverse movements in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in interest rates. These exposures may change over time and could have a material adverse impact on our financial results. We have not entered into or invested in any instruments that are subject to market risk, except as follows:

Foreign Currency Risk

Our primary foreign currency exposure is related to our subsidiary in Switzerland. Maxwell SA has Euro and local currency (Swiss Franc) revenue and operating expenses, as well as local currency loans. Changes in these currency exchange rates impact the reported amount (U.S. dollar) of revenue, expenses and debt. As part of our risk management strategy, we use forward contracts to hedge certain foreign currency exposures. Our objective is to offset gains and losses resulting from these exposures with gains and losses on the forward contracts, thereby reducing volatility of earnings. We use the forward contracts to hedge certain monetary assets and liabilities, primarily receivables and payables, denominated in a foreign currency. The change in fair value of these instruments represents a natural hedge as their gains and losses partially offset the changes in the fair value of the underlying monetary assets and liabilities due to movements in currency exchange rates. As of March 31, 2014, the impact of a theoretical detrimental change in foreign currency exchange rates of 10% on the foreign currency forward contracts would result in a hypothetical loss of $3.5 million, however, considering the offsetting impact of such a theoretical change in exchange rates on the underlying assets and liabilities being hedged, the hypothetical loss is only $12,000, which would be recorded in income from continuing operations in the consolidated statement of operations. For local currency debt carried by our Swiss subsidiary, the impact of a hypothetical 10% detrimental change in foreign currency exchange rates would result in a hypothetical loss of $643,000, which would be recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income on the consolidated balance sheet.

Interest Rate Risk

At March 31, 2014, we had approximately $10.6 million in debt, $83,000 of which is classified as long-term debt. Changes in interest rates may affect the consolidated balance sheet and statement of operations. The impact on earnings or cash flow during the next fiscal year from a change of 100 basis points (or 1%) in the interest rate would have a $106,000 effect on interest expense.

Fair Value Risk

We had a net pension asset of $10.9 million and $10.6 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. As of the last fair value measurement date of December 31, 2013, the net pension asset included plan assets with a fair value of $43.1 million. The plan assets consisted of 57% debt and equity securities, 40% real estate and 3% of cash and cash equivalents. The fair values of debt and equity securities are determined based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and are subject to interest rate risk. The fair value measurement of the real estate is subject to the real estate market forces in Switzerland. We manage our risk by having a diversified portfolio.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

We are committed to maintaining disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our periodic reports filed under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2014, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act. Based on this evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The information set forth under Note 8 of Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Part I, Item 1 of this report, is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, which are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 2, 3, 4 and 5 are not applicable and have been omitted

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description of Document
3.1	Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Registrant. (8)
3.2	Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Registrant, dated November 22, 1996. (6)
3.3	Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Registrant, dated February 9, 1998. (1)
3.4	Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant. (2)
10.1	1995 Stock Option Plan of Registrant. (7) ***
10.2	Amendment No. One to Registrant’s 1995 Stock Option Plan dated March 19, 1997. (6) ***
10.3	Amendment No. Two to Registrant’s 1995 Stock Option Plan dated February 13, 1998. (11) ***
10.4	Amendment No. Three to Registrant’s 1995 Stock Option Plan dated January 28, 1999. (1) ***
10.5	Amendment No. Four to Registrant’s 1995 Stock Option Plan dated Nov. 22, 1999. (3) ***
10.6	Amendment No. Five to Registrant’s 1995 Stock Option Plan dated August 14, 2000. (10) ***
10.7	1999 Director Stock Option Plan of Registrant. (3) ***
10.8	Stock Purchase and Barter Agreement by and between Registrant and Montena SA dated May 30, 2002. (4)
10.9	Amendment Number One to Stock Purchase and Barter Agreement by and between Registrant and Montena SA dated June 28, 2002. (4)
10.10	Amendment Number Two to the Stock Purchase and Barter Agreement by and between Registrant and Montena SA dated August 12, 2002. (5)
10.11	Indemnity Agreement for Directors of Registrant dated December 2004. (9)
10.12	Registrant’s 2005 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, as amended through May 6, 2010. (12) ***
10.13	Employment agreement effective as of March 23, 2009 between the Company and Kevin S. Royal. (13) ***
10.14	Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement. (14) ***
10.15	Form of Restricted Stock Agreement for Service-based Awards under the 2005 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, as amended through May 6, 2010. (16) ***
10.16	Form of Restricted Stock Agreement for Performance-based Awards under the 2005 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, as amended through May 6, 2010. (16) ***
†10.17	Credit Agreement, dated as of December 5, 2011, (the “Credit Agreement”) between Maxwell Technologies, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (17)
†10.18	Security Agreement, dated as of December 5, 2011, by Maxwell Technologies, Inc. in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., pursuant to the Credit Agreement. (17)

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Exhibit Number	Description of Document
†10.19	Equipment Term Commitment Note, dated as of December 5, 2011, between Maxwell Technologies, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A, pursuant to the Credit Agreement. (17)
†10.20	Revolving Line of Credit Note, dated as of December 5, 2011, by Maxwell Technologies, Inc. between Maxwell Technologies, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A, pursuant to the Credit Agreement. (17
10.21	Employment Agreement between the Registrant and John Warwick dated May 16, 2013 (18) ***
10.22	Forbearance Agreement, dated June 17, 2013, between Maxwell Technologies, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (19)
10.23	Amended and Restated 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan of Registrant. (7) ***
10.24	Registrant’s 2013 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. (7) ***
10.25	First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of October 31, 2013, between Maxwell Technologies, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (20)
10.26	Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of December 5, 2013, between Maxwell Technologies, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (20)
10.27	Third Amendment and Waiver to Credit Agreement, dated February 5, 2014, between Maxwell Technologies, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. *
10.28	Second Amended and Restated Credit Note dated February 5, 2014, between Maxwell Technologies, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. *
10.29	Forbearance Agreement dated February 27, 2014, between Maxwell Technologies, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. *
10.30	Third Amended and Restated Credit Note dated April 30, 2014, between Maxwell Technologies, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. *
10.31	Forbearance Agreement and fourth Amended and Restated Credit Note dated April 30, 2014, between Maxwell Technologies, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. *
31.1	Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) (Section 302 Certification) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. *
31.2	Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) (Section 302 Certification) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. *
32	Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (Section 906 Certification), as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. *
101	The following financial statements and footnotes from the Maxwell Technologies, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. **

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† Maxwell Technologies, Inc. has requested confidential treatment of certain information contained in this exhibit. Such information was filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to an application for confidential treatment under 17 C.F.R. §§ 200.80(b)(4) and 240.24b-2.

* Filed herewith.

** Furnished herewith.

*** Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement of the company required to be filed as an exhibit.

(1) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 1999 (SEC file no. 000-10964).

(2) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 16, 2013.

(3) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Transition Report on Form 10-K for the transition period from August 1, 1999 to December 31, 1999 (SEC file no. 001-15477).

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(4) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 19, 2002 (SEC file no. 001-15477).

(5) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 18, 2002 (SEC file no. 001-15477).

(6) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 1997 (SEC file no. 000-10964).

(7) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Schedule 14A for the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (SEC file no. 001-15477).

(8) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 1987 (SEC file no. 000-10964).

(9) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003 (SEC file no. 001-15477).

(10) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 (SEC file no. 001-15477).

(11) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 1998 (SEC file no. 000-10964).

(12) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 10, 2010 (SEC file no. 001-15477).

(13) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 5, 2009 (SEC file no. 001-15477).

(14) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 10, 2009 (SEC file no. 001-15477).

(15) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 5, 2009 (SEC file no. 001-15477).

(16) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 (SEC file no. 001-15477).

(17) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 (SEC file no. 001-15477).

(18) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 4, 2013 (SEC file no. 001-15477).

(19) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 1, 2013 (SEC file no. 001-15477).

(20) Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 (SEC file no. 001-15477).

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

		MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Date:	May 1, 2014	By:	/s/ John Warwick
			John Warwick
			Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:	May 1, 2014	By:	/s/ Kevin S. Royal
			Kevin S. Royal
			Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

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EX-10.27

Exhibit 10.27

THIRD AMENDMENT AND WAIVER TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

This Third Amendment to Credit Agreement (this “Amendment”) is entered into as of February 5, 2014, by and between WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“Bank”) and MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (“Borrower”).

RECITALS

Borrower and Bank are parties to that certain Credit Agreement dated as of December 5, 2011, as amended from time to time, including but without limitation by that certain First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of October 31, 2013 and that certain Second Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of December 5, 2013 (the “Agreement”). The parties desire to amend the Agreement in accordance with the terms of this Amendment.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

1.All references in the Loan Documents (as defined in the Agreement) to the “Line of Credit Note” shall hereafter mean and refer to a promissory note dated as of even date herewith, the “Amended and Restated Revolving Line of Credit Note”.

2.Section 1.1(a) of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

“(a)    Line of Credit. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Bank hereby agrees to make advances to Borrower from time to time up to and including April 30, 2014, not to exceed at any time the aggregate principal amount of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) (“Line of Credit”), the proceeds of which shall be used to finance Borrower’s working capital requirements and general corporate purposes. Borrower’s obligation to repay advances under the Line of Credit shall be evidenced by a promissory note dated as of even date herewith as amended, restated, modified or supplemented from time to time (“Line of Credit Note”), all terms of which are incorporated herein by this reference.”

3.Borrower acknowledges and Bank hereby waives Borrower’s violation of Section 4.9 of the Agreement for failure to maintain the minimum EBITDA for the measuring period ending December 31, 2013 on the condition that Bank has received evidence in form and substance satisfactory to it that Borrower’s minimum EBITDA for the measuring period ending December 31, 2013 is greater than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000).

4.No course of dealing on the part of Bank or its officers, nor any failure or delay in the exercise of any right by Bank, shall operate as a waiver thereof, and any single or partial exercise of any such right shall not preclude any later exercise of any such right. Bank’s failure at any time to require strict performance by Borrower of any provision shall not affect any right of Bank thereafter to demand strict compliance and performance. Any suspension or waiver of a right must be in writing signed by an officer of Bank.

5.Unless otherwise defined, all initially capitalized terms in this Amendment shall be as defined in the Agreement. The Agreement, as amended hereby, shall be and remain in full force and effect in accordance with its respective terms and hereby is ratified and confirmed in all respects. Except as expressly set forth herein, the execution, delivery, and performance of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of, or as an amendment of, any right, power, or remedy of Bank under the Agreement, as in effect prior to the date hereof.

6.Borrower represents and warrants that the Representations and Warranties contained in the Agreement are true and correct as of the date of this Amendment, and that no Event of Default (other than the Existing Defaults) has occurred and is continuing.

7.As a condition to the effectiveness of this Amendment, Bank shall have received, in form and substance satisfactory to Bank:

(a)this Amendment, duly executed by Borrower;

(b)the Second Amended and Restated Revolving Line of Credit Note, duly executed by Borrower; and

(c)all reasonable fees and expenses incurred through the date of this Amendment, which may be debited from any of Borrower's accounts.

8.This Amendment may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Amendment as of the first date above written.

MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

By:/s/ Kevin Royal

Title:Sr. V.P. and Chief Financial Officer

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

By:/s/ Dennis Kim

Title:Vice President

[Signature Page to Third Amendment to Credit Agreement]

EX-10.28

Exhibit 10.28

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT NOTE

$15,000,000.00	San Diego, California
	February 5, 2014

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (“Borrower”) promises to pay to the order of WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“Bank”) at its office at 10421 Wateridge Court, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92121, or at such other place as the holder hereof may designate, in lawful money of the United States of America and in immediately available funds, the principal sum of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000.00), or so much thereof as may be advanced and be outstanding, with interest thereon, to be computed on each advance from the date of its disbursement as set forth herein.

DEFINITIONS:

As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth after each, and any other term defined in this Note shall have the meaning set forth at the place defined:

(a)“Business Day” means any day except a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which commercial banks in California are authorized or required by law to close.

(b)“Fixed Rate Term” means a period commencing on a Business Day and continuing for a period of thirty (30) days, during which all or a portion of the outstanding principal balance of this Note bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR; provided however, that no Fixed Rate Term may be selected for a principal amount less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and provided further, that no Fixed Rate Term shall extend beyond the scheduled maturity date hereof. If any Fixed Rate Term would end on a day which is not a Business Day, then such Fixed Rate Term shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day

(c)“LIBOR” means the rate per annum (rounded upward, if necessary, to the nearest whole 1/8 of 1%) and determined pursuant to the following formula:

LIBOR =	Base LIBOR
	100% - LIBOR Reserve Percentage

(i)“Base LIBOR” means the rate per annum for United States dollar deposits quoted by Bank for the purpose of calculating effective rates of interest for loans making reference to LIBOR, as the Inter-Bank Market Offered Rate, with the understanding that such rate is quoted by Bank for the purpose of calculating effective rates of interest for loans making reference thereto, on the first day of a Fixed Rate Term for delivery of funds on said date for a period of thirty (30) days and in an amount approximately equal to the principal amount to which such Fixed Rate Term applies. Borrower understands and agrees that Bank may base its quotation of the Inter-Bank Market Offered Rate upon such offers or other market indicators of the Inter-Bank Market as Bank in its discretion deems appropriate including, but not limited to, the rate offered for U.S. dollar deposits on the London Inter-Bank Market.

(ii)“LIBOR Reserve Percentage” means the reserve percentage prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (or any successor) for “Eurocurrency Liabilities” (as defined in Regulation D of the Federal Reserve Board, as amended), adjusted by Bank for expected changes in such reserve percentage during a one (1) month period.

(d)“Prime Rate” means at any time the rate of interest most recently announced within Bank at its principal office as its Prime Rate, with the understanding that the Prime Rate is one of Bank’s base rates and serves as the basis upon which effective rates of interest are calculated for those loans making reference thereto, and is evidenced by the recording thereof after its announcement in such internal publication or publications as Bank may designate.

INTEREST:

(a)Interest. The outstanding principal balance of this Note shall bear interest (computed on the basis of a three hundred sixty (360) day year, actual days elapsed) either (i) at a floating rate per annum equal to the Prime Rate in effect from time to time or (ii) at a fixed rate per annum determined by Bank to be two and one quarter of one percent (2.25%) above LIBOR in effect on

the first day of the Fixed Rate Term. When interest is determined in relation to the Prime Rate, each change in the interest rate shall become effective each Business Day that the Bank determines that the Prime Rate has changed. Bank is hereby authorized to note the date, principal amount and interest rate applicable thereto and any payments made thereon on Bank’s books and records (either manually or by electronic entry) and/or on any schedule attached to this Note, which notations shall be prima facie evidence of the accuracy of the information noted.

(b)Selection of Interest Rate Options. At any time any portion of this Note bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR for a Fixed Rate Term, it may be continued by Borrower at the end of the Fixed Rate Term so that all or a portion thereof bears interest determined in relation to the Prime Rate or to LIBOR for a new Fixed Rate Term. At any time any portion of this Note bears interest determined in relation to the Prime Rate, Borrower may at any time convert all or a portion thereof so that it bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR for a Fixed Rate Term. At such time as Borrower requests an advance hereunder or wishes to select an interest rate determined in relation to the Prime Rate or a Fixed Rate Term for all or a portion of the outstanding principal balance hereof, and at the end of each Fixed Rate Term, Borrower shall give Bank notice specifying: (i) the interest rate option selected by Borrower and (ii) the principal amount subject thereto. Any such notice may be given by telephone (or such other electronic method as Bank may permit) so long as, with respect to each LIBOR selection for a Fixed Rate Term, (A) if requested by Bank, Borrower provides to Bank written confirmation thereof not later than three (3) Business Days after such notice is given, and (B) such notice is given to Bank (i) prior to 10:00 a.m. Pacific time, on the first day of the Fixed Rate Term, or (ii) at a later time during any Business Day if Bank, at its sole option but without obligation to do so, accepts Borrower’s notice and quotes a fixed rate to Borrower. If Borrower does not immediately accept a fixed rate when quoted by Bank, the quoted rate shall expire and any subsequent LIBOR request from Borrower shall be subject to a redetermination by Bank of the applicable fixed rate. If no specific designation of interest is made at the time any advance is requested hereunder or at the end of any Fixed Rate Term, Borrower shall be deemed to have made a Prime Rate interest selection for such advance or the principal amount to which such Fixed Rate Term applied.

(c)Taxes and Regulatory Costs. Borrower shall pay to Bank immediately upon demand, in addition to any other amounts due or to become due hereunder, any and all (i) withholdings, interest equalization taxes, stamp taxes or other taxes (except income and franchise taxes) imposed by any domestic or foreign governmental authority and related in any manner to LIBOR, and (ii) future, supplemental, emergency or other changes in the LIBOR Reserve Percentage, assessment rates imposed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or similar requirements or costs imposed by any domestic or foreign governmental authority or resulting from compliance by Bank with any request or directive (whether or not having the force of law) from any central bank or other governmental authority and related in any manner to LIBOR to the extent they are not included in the calculation of LIBOR. In determining which of the foregoing are attributable to any LIBOR option available to Borrower hereunder, any reasonable allocation made by Bank among its operations shall be conclusive and binding upon Borrower.

(d)Payment of Interest. Interest accrued on this Note shall be payable on the last day of each month, commencing December 31, 2011, in the case of loans accruing interest at Prime Rate, and on the last day of each Fixed Rate Term for loans accruing interest for a Fixed Rate Term.

(e)Default Interest. From and after the maturity date of this Note, or such earlier date as all principal owing hereunder becomes due and payable by acceleration or otherwise, or at Bank’s option upon the occurrence, and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the outstanding principal balance of this Note shall bear interest at an increased rate per annum (computed on the basis of a three hundred sixty (360) day year, actual days elapsed) equal to five percent (5%) above the rate of interest from time to time applicable to this Note.

BORROWING AND REPAYMENT:

(a)Borrowing and Repayment. Borrower may from time to time during the term of this Note borrow, partially or wholly repay its outstanding borrowings, and reborrow, subject to all of the limitations, terms and conditions of this Note, the Credit Agreement and any document executed in connection with or governing this Note; provided however, that the total outstanding borrowings under this Note shall not at any time exceed the principal amount stated above. The unpaid principal balance of this obligation at any time shall be the total amounts advanced hereunder by the holder hereof less the amount of principal payments made hereon by or for Borrower, which balance may be endorsed hereon from time to time by the holder. The outstanding principal balance of this Note shall be due and payable in full on April 30, 2014 or such earlier date as all principal owing hereunder becomes due and payable by acceleration or otherwise.

(b)Advances. Advances hereunder, to the total amount of the principal sum stated above, may be made by the holder at the oral or written request of (i) Borrower’s chief executive officer or chief financial officer, or their designees, any one acting alone, who are authorized to request advances and direct the disposition of any advances until written notice of the revocation of such authority is received by the holder at the office designated above, or (ii) any person, with respect to advances deposited to the credit of any deposit account of Borrower, which advances, when so deposited, shall be conclusively presumed to have been made

to or for the benefit of Borrower regardless of the fact that persons other than those authorized to request advances may have authority to draw against such account. The holder shall have no obligation to determine whether any person requesting an advance is or has been authorized by Borrower.

(c)Application of Payments. Each payment made on this Note shall be credited first, to any interest then due and second, to the outstanding principal balance hereof. All payments credited to principal shall be applied first, to the outstanding principal balance of this Note which bears interest determined in relation to the Prime Rate, if any, and second, to the outstanding principal balance of this Note which bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR.

PREPAYMENT:

(a)    Prime Rate. Borrower may prepay principal on any portion of this Note which bears interest determined in relation to the Prime Rate at any time, in any amount and without penalty.

(b)    LIBOR. Borrower may prepay principal on any portion of this Note which bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR for a fixed rate at any time and in the minimum amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); providedhowever, that if the outstanding principal balance of this Note is less than said amount, the minimum prepayment amount shall be the entire outstanding principal balance thereof. In consideration of Bank providing this prepayment option to Borrower, or if any such portion of this Note shall become due and payable at any time prior to the last day of the Fixed Rate Term by acceleration or otherwise, Borrower shall pay to Bank immediately upon demand a fee, calculated as follows for each such Fixed Rate Term:

(i) Determine the amount of interest which would have accrued on the amount prepaid at the interest rate applicable to such amount had it remained outstanding until the last day of the Fixed Rate Term.

(ii) Subtract from the amount determined in (i) above the amount of interest which would have accrued for the same month on the amount prepaid for the remaining term of such Fixed Rate Term at LIBOR in effect on the date of prepayment for new loans made for such term and in a principal amount equal to the amount prepaid.

(iii) If the result obtained in (ii) for any Fixed Rate Term is greater than zero, discount that difference by LIBOR used in (ii) above.

Borrower acknowledges that prepayment of such amount may result in Bank incurring additional costs, expenses and/or liabilities, and that it is difficult to ascertain the full extent of such costs, expenses and/or liabilities. Borrower, therefore, agrees to pay the above-described prepayment fee and agrees that said amount represents a reasonable estimate of the prepayment costs, expenses and/or liabilities of Bank. If Borrower fails to pay any prepayment fee when due, the amount of such prepayment fee shall thereafter bear interest until paid at a rate per annum seven and three-quarters of one percent (7.75%) above the Prime Rate in effect from time to time (computed on the basis of a three hundred sixty (360) day year, actual days elapsed).

EVENTS OF DEFAULT:

This Note is made pursuant to and is subject to the terms and conditions of that certain Credit Agreement between Borrower and Bank dated as of the date hereof, as amended, restated, modified or supplemented from time to time (the “Credit Agreement”). Any default in the payment or performance of any obligation under this Note, or any defined event of default under the Credit Agreement, shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Note.

MISCELLANEOUS:

(a)Remedies. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default, the holder of this Note, at the holder’s option, may declare all sums of principal and interest outstanding hereunder to be immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, notice of nonperformance, notice of protest, protest or notice of dishonor, all of which are expressly waived by Borrower, and the obligation, if any, of the holder to extend any further credit hereunder shall immediately cease and terminate. Borrower shall pay to the holder immediately upon demand the full amount of all payments, advances, charges, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees (to include outside counsel fees and all allocated costs of the holder’s in-house counsel), expended or incurred by the holder in connection with the enforcement of the holder’s rights and/or the collection of any amounts which become due to the holder under this Note, and the prosecution or defense of any action in any way related to this Note, including without limitation, any action for declaratory relief, whether incurred at the trial or appellate level, in an arbitration proceeding or otherwise, and including any of the foregoing incurred in connection with any bankruptcy proceeding (including without limitation, any adversary proceeding, contested matter or motion brought by Bank or any other person) relating to Borrower or any other person or entity.

(b)Obligations Joint and Several. Should more than one person or entity sign this Note as a Borrower, the obligations of each such Borrower shall be joint and several.

(c)Governing Law. This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Note as of the date first written above.

MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

By:/s/ Kevin Royal

Name: Kevin Royal

Title:Sr. V.P. and Chief Financial Officer

EX-10.29

Exhibit 10.29

FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT

This FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of February 27, 2014 by and among WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (herein called “Bank”) and MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (“Borrower”), with reference to the following facts and intentions of the parties:

RECITALS

A.    Borrower is currently indebted to Bank pursuant to the terms and conditions of that certain Credit Agreement between Borrower and Bank dated as of December 5, 2011, as such may have been amended or modified from time to time (the “Credit Agreement”). In connection with the Credit Agreement, Bank provided Borrower (a) a revolving line of credit in the maximum principal amount of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000.00) (the “Revolving Line of Credit”) which is evidenced by that revolving line of credit note executed by Borrower in favor of Bank in the amount of the Line of Credit and dated as of December 5, 2011, as such may have been amended or modified from time to time (the "Revolving Line of Credit Note") and (b) an equipment term loan in the maximum principal amount of Twelve Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($12,500,000.00) (the “Equipment Term Commitment”) which is evidenced by that term commitment note executed by Borrower in favor of Bank in the amount of the Equipment Term Commitment and dated as of December 5, 2011, as such may have been amended or modified from time to time (the "Equipment Term Commitment Note"). The Line of Credit will mature and become due and payable in full on April 30, 2014. The Equipment Term Commitment will mature and become due and payable on April 30, 2015. The Line of Credit and the Equipment Term Commitment shall together be referred to herein as the “Loan”.

B.    For purposes hereof, the term “Obligations” shall mean the Loan, and all other loans, advances, debts, liabilities and obligations, tasks or duties for the performance of covenants or for payment of monetary amounts (whether or not such performance is then required or contingent, or such amounts are liquidated or determinable) owing by Borrower to Bank, and all covenants and duties regarding such amounts, of any kind or nature, present or future, whether or not evidenced by any note, agreement or other instrument, arising under the Credit Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents (as defined in the Credit Agreement). The term Obligation includes but is not limited to all principal, interest (including all interest which accrues after the commencement of any case or proceeding in bankruptcy, whether or not allowed in such case or proceeding), fees, charges, expenses, attorneys’ fees and any other sum chargeable to Borrower under the Credit Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents.

C.    The Obligations are secured by, among other things, a security interest granted by Borrower to Bank in all of Borrower’s accounts, deposit accounts, accounts receivable, chattel paper, instruments, documents, general intangibles, equipment, inventory and other rights to payment (collectively, the “Collateral”) pursuant to that certain Security Agreement dated December 5, 2011, as such may have been amended or modified from time to time (the “Security Agreement”).

D.    Borrower has informed Bank that Borrower will be in default under the Loan Documents due to Borrower’s violation of Section 4.9(a) of the Credit Agreement as a result of Borrower’s failure to maintain at all times the Minimum Liquidity Coverage Ratio (the “Existing Default”).

E.    Borrower acknowledges that Borrower is in default under the Loan Documents as a consequence of the Existing Default; that such Existing Default has not been cured, waived or excused by Bank at any time or in any manner; and that there are no claims, demands, offsets or defenses at law or in equity that would defeat or diminish Bank’s present and unconditional right to collect any of the Obligations, and to proceed to enforce the rights and remedies available to Bank as provided in any of the Loan Documents or otherwise at law.

F.    Borrower has requested that Bank provide Borrower a period of forbearance that will enable Borrower, at or prior to the expiration of such forbearance period, to provide Bank with certain information related to Borrower’s performance going forward.

G.    In response to Borrower’s request, and in reliance upon Borrower’s representations made to Bank in support thereof and the other terms and conditions of this Agreement, Bank is willing to forbear during the Forbearance Period (as herein below defined) from the further exercise of Bank’s rights and remedies under the Loan Documents, upon and subject to the terms and conditions, and only for the purposes set forth herein, all as more particularly set forth and described in this Agreement. The “Forbearance Period” as used herein shall refer to that period beginning on the date of this Agreement and terminating on the earlier of (i) April 30, 2014, and (ii) the occurrence of any default (other than the Existing Default).

H.    On or about the date hereof, Bank shall make an advance to Borrower under the Line of Credit in an amount equal to Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) (the “Forbearance Date Advance”).

AGREEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, Bank and Borrower hereby agree as follows:

1.Adoption of Recitals. The recitals set forth above are adopted as a part of the agreement of the parties, and the facts set forth therein are acknowledged and agreed to be true, accurate and complete.

2.Conditions Precedent. The following are conditions precedent to Bank’s obligations under this Agreement, each of which must have been (and remain) satisfied or waived (as determined by Bank in its sole discretion) in order for this agreement to become effective.

(a)    Approval of Bank Counsel. All legal matters incidental to the forbearance by Bank shall be satisfactory to Bank's counsel.

(b)    Documentation. Bank shall have received, in form and substance satisfactory to Bank, duly executed counterparts of each of the following:

(i)    This Agreement; and

(ii)    Corporate Resolutions.

(c)    Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties contained herein are true and correct.

3.Representations and Warranties. Borrower hereby represents and warrants that: (i) other than the Existing Default, no default, event of default, breach or failure of condition has occurred or exists, or would exist with notice or lapse of time, or both, under any of the Loan Documents; (ii) the parties and signatories hereto have the authority to execute this Agreement; (iii) all representations and warranties of Borrower in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents including those contained in the Recitals to this Agreement continue to be true and correct as of the time of execution of this Agreement and shall survive the execution of this Agreement; and (iv) Bank’s liens and security interests with respect to the Collateral are of the priority required under the Loan Documents and are valid and enforceable in accordance with their terms.

4.Forbearance. So long as no other breach, default or event of default shall occur under any of the Loan Documents, and otherwise subject to and upon all the terms and conditions set forth herein, Bank agrees that during the Forbearance Period, Bank shall refrain from exercising its default rights and remedies in connection with the Existing Default. Notwithstanding the preceding grant of forbearance, Borrower understands, acknowledges and agrees that: Bank has not waived the Existing Default; the Loan is not hereby reinstated or extended and will remain in default throughout the Forbearance Period; and the Forbearance Period will expire automatically and without notice immediately upon the occurrence of any breach, default or Event of Default under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, including without limitation, any such default relating to a further breach of the Existing Default. Borrower understands that Bank has made no commitment and is under no obligation whatsoever to grant any additional extensions of time at the end of the Forbearance Period. As a result of the Existing Default, Borrower understands and agrees that bank is not obligated to make advances or otherwise extend credit pursuant to the Credit Agreement or the Loan Documents until such time as Bank in its sole discretion decides that any further advances shall be made.

5.Other Provisions.

(a)    Until the Forbearance Date Advance is repaid to Bank in cash in full, Borrower shall at all times maintain at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) in Borrower’s account maintained at Bank.

(b)    During the Forbearance Period, Borrower agrees to provide Bank by 3 pm Pacific Standard Time on each Friday a domestic cash forecast in form and substance satisfactory to Bank.

(c)    Borrower agrees and acknowledges that notwithstanding anything to contrary contained in the Loan Agreement or the other Loan Documents, Bank shall not be obligated to make any advances or otherwise extend credit to Borrower pursuant to the Credit Agreement or the other Loan Documents.

6.Events of Default. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Agreement:

(a)    Borrower shall fail to pay any principal, interest, fees or other charges when due under this Agreement.

(b)     Borrower shall fail to perform any covenant or satisfy any condition under this Agreement.

(c)    Any of the representations and warranties contained herein shall prove to have been untrue either when made or when reaffirmed herein.

(d)    Except as expressly modified herein, any Event of Default shall occur under any of the Loan Documents, other than the Existing Default.

(e)    Any further default, failure or violation of the kind described in the Recitals which occurs after the date of this Agreement shall be considered an Event of Default under this Agreement

7.Remedies.     Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Forbearance Period shall expire automatically, immediately, and without notice, and Bank shall have all rights and remedies available to it under the Loan Documents or otherwise at law.

8.Default Interest. From and after the date of any Event of Default under this Agreement, the outstanding principal balance of the Line of Credit Note and the principal balance of the Equipment Term Commitment Note, shall bear interest until paid in full at the Default Rate set forth in the their respective agreements.

9.Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered to Bank will be deemed to be an original and all of which, taken together, will be deemed to be one and the same instrument.

10.Non-Impairment. Except as expressly provided herein, nothing in this Agreement shall alter or affect any provision, condition or covenant contained in the Line of Credit Note, the Equipment Term Commitment Note or other Loan Documents, or affect or impair any rights, powers, or remedies thereunder, it being the intent of the parties hereto that the provisions of the Line of Credit Note, Equipment Term Commitment Note and the other Loan Documents shall continue in full force and effect except as expressly modified hereby.

11.Release. Borrower hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever discharges Lender, and any and all participants, parent corporations, subsidiary corporations, affiliated corporations, insurers, indemnitors, successors and assigns thereof, together with all of the present and former directors, officers, agents and employees of any of the foregoing, from any and all claims, demands, debts, liabilities, obligations, promises, acts agreements, costs and expenses, or causes of action of any kind, nature or description, whether arising in law or equity or upon contract or tort under any state or federal law or otherwise, which Borrower has had or now has against any such person for or by reason of any act, omission, matter, cause or thing whatsoever arising from the beginning of time to and including the date of this Agreement, whether such claims, demands and causes of action are matured or unmatured, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, absolute or contingent (collectively, the “Released Claims”). Without limiting the foregoing, the Released Claims shall include any and all liabilities or claims arising out of or in any manner whatsoever connected with or related to the Loan Documents, the recitals hereto, any instruments, agreements or documents executed in connection with any of the foregoing or the origination, negotiation, administration, servicing and/or enforcement of any of the foregoing. Borrower hereby further acknowledges and agrees that as of the date hereof they have no existing defenses to the enforcement of any of the Loan Documents and to the extent that any exist as of the date hereof, each of them are hereby absolutely and forever waived.

By entering into this release, Borrower recognizes that no facts or representations are ever absolutely certain and it may hereafter discover facts in addition to or different from those which it presently knows or believes to be true, but that it is the intention of Borrower hereby to fully, finally and forever settle and release all matters, disputes and differences, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected; accordingly, if Borrower should subsequently discover that any fact that it relied upon in entering into this release was untrue, or that any understanding of the facts was incorrect, Borrower shall not be entitled to set aside this release by reason thereof, regardless of any claim of mistake of fact or law or any other circumstances whatsoever. Borrower acknowledges that it is not relying upon and has not relied upon any representation or statement made by Bank with respect to the facts underlying this release or with regard to any of such party’s rights or asserted rights.

This release may be pleaded as a full and complete defense and/or as a cross-complaint or counterclaim against any action, suit, or other proceeding that may be instituted, prosecuted or attempted in breach of this release. Borrower acknowledges that the release contained herein constitutes a material inducement to Bank to enter into this Agreement, and that Bank would not have done so but for Bank’s expectation that such release is valid and enforceable in all events.

12.Choice of Law. This Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, except if preempted by Federal law.

13.    Arbitration.

(a)    The parties hereto agree, upon demand by any party, to submit to binding arbitration all claims, disputes and controversies between or among them (and their respective employees, officers, directors, attorneys, and other agents), whether in tort, contract or otherwise in any way arising out of or relating to (i) this Agreement, any credit subject hereto, or any of the Loan Documents, and their negotiation, execution, collateralization, administration, repayment, modification, extension, substitution, formation, inducement, enforcement, default or termination; or (ii) requests for additional credit.

(b)    Any arbitration proceeding will (i) proceed in a location in California selected by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”); (ii) be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (Title 9 of the United States Code), notwithstanding any conflicting choice of law provision in any of the documents between the parties; and (iii) be conducted by the AAA, or such other administrator as the parties shall mutually agree upon, in accordance with the AAA’s commercial dispute resolution procedures, unless the claim or counterclaim is at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) exclusive of claimed interest, arbitration fees and costs in which case the arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the AAA’s optional procedures for large, complex commercial disputes (the commercial dispute resolution procedures or the optional procedures for large, complex commercial disputes to be referred to herein, as applicable, as the “Rules”). If there is any inconsistency between the terms hereof and the Rules, the terms and procedures set forth herein shall control. Any party who fails or refuses to submit to arbitration following a demand by any other party shall bear all costs and expenses incurred by such other party in compelling arbitration of any dispute. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a waiver by any party that is a bank of the protections afforded to it under 12 U.S.C. §91 or any similar applicable state law.

(c)    The arbitration requirement does not limit the right of any party to (i) foreclose against real or personal property collateral; (ii) exercise self-help remedies relating to collateral or proceeds of collateral such as setoff or repossession; or (iii) obtain provisional or ancillary remedies such as replevin, injunctive relief, attachment or the appointment of a receiver, before during or after the pendency of any arbitration proceeding. This exclusion does not constitute a waiver of the right or obligation of any party to submit any dispute to arbitration or reference hereunder, including those arising from the exercise of the actions detailed in sections (i), (ii) and (iii) of this paragraph.

(d)    Any arbitration proceeding in which the amount in controversy is Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) or less will be decided by a single arbitrator selected according to the Rules, and who shall not render an award of greater than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00). Any dispute in which the amount in controversy exceeds Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) shall be decided by majority vote of a panel of three arbitrators; provided however, that all three arbitrators must actively participate in all hearings and deliberations. The arbitrator will be a neutral attorney licensed in the State of California or a neutral retired judge of the state or federal judiciary of California, in either case with a minimum of ten years’ experience in the substantive law applicable to the subject matter of the dispute to be arbitrated. The arbitrator will determine whether or not an issue is arbitratable and will give effect to the statutes of limitation in determining any claim. In any arbitration proceeding the arbitrator will decide (by documents only or with a hearing at the arbitrator’s discretion) any pre-hearing motions which are similar to motions to dismiss for failure to state a claim or motions for summary adjudication. The arbitrator shall resolve all disputes in accordance with the substantive law of California and may grant any remedy or relief that a court of such state could order or grant within the scope hereof and such ancillary relief as is necessary to make effective any award. The arbitrator shall also have the power to award recovery of all costs and fees, to impose sanctions and to take such other action as the arbitrator deems necessary to the same extent a judge could pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the California Rules of Civil Procedure or other applicable law. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The institution and maintenance of an action for judicial relief or pursuit of a provisional or ancillary remedy shall not constitute a waiver of the right of any party, including the plaintiff, to submit the controversy or claim to arbitration if any other party contests such action for judicial relief.

(e)    In any arbitration proceeding, discovery will be permitted in accordance with the Rules. All discovery shall be expressly limited to matters directly relevant to the dispute being arbitrated and must be completed no later than twenty (20) days before the hearing date. Any requests for an extension of the discovery periods, or any discovery disputes, will be subject

to final determination by the arbitrator upon a showing that the request for discovery is essential for the party’s presentation and that no alternative means for obtaining information is available.

(f)    No party hereto shall be entitled to join or consolidate disputes by or against others in any arbitration, except parties who have executed any Loan Document, or to include in any arbitration any dispute as a representative or member of a class, or to act in any arbitration in the interest of the general public or in a private attorney general capacity.

(g)    The arbitrator shall award all costs and expenses of the arbitration proceeding.

(h)    Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no dispute shall be submitted to arbitration if the dispute concerns indebtedness secured directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by any real property unless (i) the holder of the mortgage, lien or security interest specifically elects in writing to proceed with the arbitration, or (ii) all parties to the arbitration waive any rights or benefits that might accrue to them by virtue of the single action rule statute of California, thereby agreeing that all indebtedness and obligations of the parties, and all mortgages, liens and security interests securing such indebtedness and obligations, shall remain fully valid and enforceable. If any such dispute is not submitted to arbitration, the dispute shall be referred to a referee in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure Section 638 et seq., and this general reference agreement is intended to be specifically enforceable in accordance with said Section 638. A referee with the qualifications required herein for arbitrators shall be selected pursuant to the AAA’s selection procedures. Judgment upon the decision rendered by a referee shall be entered in the court in which such proceeding was commenced in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 644 and 645.

(i)    To the maximum extent practicable, the AAA, the arbitrators and the parties shall take all action required to conclude any arbitration proceeding within one hundred eighty (180) days of the filing of the dispute with the AAA. No arbitrator or other party to an arbitration proceeding may disclose the existence, content or results thereof, except for disclosures of information by a party required in the ordinary course of its business or by applicable law or regulation. If more than one agreement for arbitration by or between the parties potentially applies to a dispute, the arbitration provision most directly related to the Loan Documents or the subject matter of the dispute shall control. This arbitration provision shall survive termination, amendment or expiration of any of the Loan Documents or any relationship between the parties.

(j)    Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each party retains the right to pursue in Small Claims Court any dispute within that court’s jurisdiction. Further, this arbitration provision shall apply only to disputes in which either party seeks to recover an amount of money (excluding attorneys’ fees and costs) that exceeds the jurisdictional limit of the Small Claims Court.

14.Integration; Interpretation. The Loan Documents, including this Agreement, contain or expressly incorporate by reference the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the matters contemplated therein, and supersede all prior negotiations. The Loan Documents shall not be modified except by written instrument executed by all parties. Any reference to the Loan Documents in any of the Loan Documents includes any amendments, renewals or extensions approved by Bank in writing.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the day and year first above written.

“BANK” WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION	“BORROWER” MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By: /s/ Dennis Kim Name: Dennis Kim Title: Vice President	By: /s/ Kevin Royal Name: Kevin Royal Title: Sr. V.P. and Chief Financial Officer

EX-10.30

Exhibit 10.30

THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT NOTE

$15,000,000.00	San Diego, California
	April 30, 2014

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (“Borrower”) promises to pay to the order of WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“Bank”) at its office at 10421 Wateridge Court, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92121, or at such other place as the holder hereof may designate, in lawful money of the United States of America and in immediately available funds, the principal sum of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000.00), or so much thereof as may be advanced and be outstanding, with interest thereon, to be computed on each advance from the date of its disbursement as set forth herein.

DEFINITIONS:

As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth after each, and any other term defined in this Note shall have the meaning set forth at the place defined:

(a)“Business Day” means any day except a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which commercial banks in California are authorized or required by law to close.

(b)“Fixed Rate Term” means a period commencing on a Business Day and continuing for a period of thirty (30) days, during which all or a portion of the outstanding principal balance of this Note bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR; provided however, that no Fixed Rate Term may be selected for a principal amount less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and provided further, that no Fixed Rate Term shall extend beyond the scheduled maturity date hereof. If any Fixed Rate Term would end on a day which is not a Business Day, then such Fixed Rate Term shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day

(c)“LIBOR” means the rate per annum (rounded upward, if necessary, to the nearest whole 1/8 of 1%) and determined pursuant to the following formula:

LIBOR =	Base LIBOR
	100% - LIBOR Reserve Percentage

(i)“Base LIBOR” means the rate per annum for United States dollar deposits quoted by Bank for the purpose of calculating effective rates of interest for loans making reference to LIBOR, as the Inter-Bank Market Offered Rate, with the understanding that such rate is quoted by Bank for the purpose of calculating effective rates of interest for loans making reference thereto, on the first day of a Fixed Rate Term for delivery of funds on said date for a period of thirty (30) days and in an amount approximately equal to the principal amount to which such Fixed Rate Term applies. Borrower understands and agrees that Bank may base its quotation of the Inter-Bank Market Offered Rate upon such offers or other market indicators of the Inter-Bank Market as Bank in its discretion deems appropriate including, but not limited to, the rate offered for U.S. dollar deposits on the London Inter-Bank Market.

(ii)“LIBOR Reserve Percentage” means the reserve percentage prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (or any successor) for “Eurocurrency Liabilities” (as defined in Regulation D of the Federal Reserve Board, as amended), adjusted by Bank for expected changes in such reserve percentage during a one (1) month period.

(d)“Prime Rate” means at any time the rate of interest most recently announced within Bank at its principal office as its Prime Rate, with the understanding that the Prime Rate is one of Bank’s base rates and serves as the basis upon which effective rates of interest are calculated for those loans making reference thereto, and is evidenced by the recording thereof after its announcement in such internal publication or publications as Bank may designate.

INTEREST:

(a)Interest. The outstanding principal balance of this Note shall bear interest (computed on the basis of a three hundred sixty (360) day year, actual days elapsed) either (i) at a floating rate per annum equal to the Prime Rate in effect from time to time or (ii) at a fixed rate per annum determined by Bank to be two and one quarter of one percent (2.25%) above LIBOR in effect on the first day of the Fixed Rate Term. When interest is determined in relation to the Prime Rate, each change in the interest rate shall become effective each Business Day that the Bank determines that the Prime Rate has changed. Bank is hereby authorized to note the date, principal amount and interest rate applicable thereto and any payments made thereon on Bank’s books and records (either manually or by electronic entry) and/or on any schedule attached to this Note, which notations shall be prima facie evidence of the accuracy of the information noted.

(b)Selection of Interest Rate Options. At any time any portion of this Note bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR for a Fixed Rate Term, it may be continued by Borrower at the end of the Fixed Rate Term so that all or a portion thereof bears interest determined in relation to the Prime Rate or to LIBOR for a new Fixed Rate Term. At any time any portion of this Note bears interest determined in relation to the Prime Rate, Borrower may at any time convert all or a portion thereof so that it bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR for a Fixed Rate Term. At such time as Borrower requests an advance hereunder or wishes to select an interest rate determined in relation to the Prime Rate or a Fixed Rate Term for all or a portion of the outstanding principal balance hereof, and at the end of each Fixed Rate Term, Borrower shall give Bank notice specifying: (i) the interest rate option selected by Borrower and (ii) the principal amount subject thereto. Any such notice may be given by telephone (or such other electronic method as Bank may permit) so long as, with respect to each LIBOR selection for a Fixed Rate Term, (A) if requested by Bank, Borrower provides to Bank written confirmation thereof not later than three (3) Business Days after such notice is given, and (B) such notice is given to Bank (i) prior to 10:00 a.m. Pacific time, on the first day of the Fixed Rate Term, or (ii) at a later time during any Business Day if Bank, at its sole option but without obligation to do so, accepts Borrower’s notice and quotes a fixed rate to Borrower. If Borrower does not immediately accept a fixed rate when quoted by Bank, the quoted rate shall expire and any subsequent LIBOR request from Borrower shall be subject to a redetermination by Bank of the applicable fixed rate. If no specific designation of interest is made at the time any advance is requested hereunder or at the end of any Fixed Rate Term, Borrower shall be deemed to have made a Prime Rate interest selection for such advance or the principal amount to which such Fixed Rate Term applied.

(c)Taxes and Regulatory Costs. Borrower shall pay to Bank immediately upon demand, in addition to any other amounts due or to become due hereunder, any and all (i) withholdings, interest equalization taxes, stamp taxes or other taxes (except income and franchise taxes) imposed by any domestic or foreign governmental authority and related in any manner to LIBOR, and (ii) future, supplemental, emergency or other changes in the LIBOR Reserve Percentage, assessment rates imposed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or similar requirements or costs imposed by any domestic or foreign governmental authority or resulting from compliance by Bank with any request or directive (whether or not having the force of law) from any central bank or other governmental authority and related in any manner to LIBOR to the extent they are not included in the calculation of LIBOR. In determining which of the foregoing are attributable to any LIBOR option available to Borrower hereunder, any reasonable allocation made by Bank among its operations shall be conclusive and binding upon Borrower.

(d)Payment of Interest. Interest accrued on this Note shall be payable on the last day of each month, commencing December 31, 2011, in the case of loans accruing interest at Prime Rate, and on the last day of each Fixed Rate Term for loans accruing interest for a Fixed Rate Term.

(e)Default Interest. From and after the maturity date of this Note, or such earlier date as all principal owing hereunder becomes due and payable by acceleration or otherwise, or at Bank’s option upon the occurrence, and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the outstanding principal balance of this Note shall bear interest at an increased rate per annum (computed on the basis of a three hundred sixty (360) day year, actual days elapsed) equal to five percent (5%) above the rate of interest from time to time applicable to this Note.

BORROWING AND REPAYMENT:

(a)Borrowing and Repayment. Borrower may from time to time during the term of this Note borrow, partially or wholly repay its outstanding borrowings, and reborrow, subject to all of the limitations, terms and conditions of this Note, the Credit Agreement and any document executed in connection with or governing this Note; provided however, that the total outstanding borrowings under this Note shall not at any time exceed the principal amount stated above. The unpaid principal balance of this obligation at any time shall be the total amounts advanced hereunder by the holder hereof less the amount of principal payments made hereon by or for Borrower, which balance may be endorsed hereon from time to time by the holder. The outstanding principal balance of this Note shall be due and payable in full on June 30, 2014 or such earlier date as all principal owing hereunder becomes due and payable by acceleration or otherwise.

(b)Advances. Advances hereunder, to the total amount of the principal sum stated above, may be made by the holder at the oral or written request of (i) Borrower’s chief executive officer or chief financial officer, or their designees, any one acting alone, who are authorized to request advances and direct the disposition of any advances until written notice of the revocation of such authority is received by the holder at the office designated above, or (ii) any person, with respect to advances deposited to the credit of any deposit account of Borrower, which advances, when so deposited, shall be conclusively presumed to have been made to or for the benefit of Borrower regardless of the fact that persons other than those authorized to request advances may have authority to draw against such account. The holder shall have no obligation to determine whether any person requesting an advance is or has been authorized by Borrower.

(c)Application of Payments. Each payment made on this Note shall be credited first, to any interest then due and second, to the outstanding principal balance hereof. All payments credited to principal shall be applied first, to the outstanding principal balance of this Note which bears interest determined in relation to the Prime Rate, if any, and second, to the outstanding principal balance of this Note which bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR.

PREPAYMENT:

(a)    Prime Rate. Borrower may prepay principal on any portion of this Note which bears interest determined in relation to the Prime Rate at any time, in any amount and without penalty.

(b)    LIBOR. Borrower may prepay principal on any portion of this Note which bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR for a fixed rate at any time and in the minimum amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); providedhowever, that if the outstanding principal balance of this Note is less than said amount, the minimum prepayment amount shall be the entire outstanding principal balance thereof. In consideration of Bank providing this prepayment option to Borrower, or if any such portion of this Note shall become due and payable at any time prior to the last day of the Fixed Rate Term by acceleration or otherwise, Borrower shall pay to Bank immediately upon demand a fee, calculated as follows for each such Fixed Rate Term:

(i) Determine the amount of interest which would have accrued on the amount prepaid at the interest rate applicable to such amount had it remained outstanding until the last day of the Fixed Rate Term.

(ii) Subtract from the amount determined in (i) above the amount of interest which would have accrued for the same month on the amount prepaid for the remaining term of such Fixed Rate Term at LIBOR in effect on the date of prepayment for new loans made for such term and in a principal amount equal to the amount prepaid.

(iii) If the result obtained in (ii) for any Fixed Rate Term is greater than zero, discount that difference by LIBOR used in (ii) above.

Borrower acknowledges that prepayment of such amount may result in Bank incurring additional costs, expenses and/or liabilities, and that it is difficult to ascertain the full extent of such costs, expenses and/or liabilities. Borrower, therefore, agrees to pay the above-described prepayment fee and agrees that said amount represents a reasonable estimate of the prepayment costs, expenses and/or liabilities of Bank. If Borrower fails to pay any prepayment fee when due, the amount of such prepayment fee shall thereafter bear interest until paid at a rate per annum seven and three-quarters of one percent (7.75%) above the Prime Rate in effect from time to time (computed on the basis of a three hundred sixty (360) day year, actual days elapsed).

EVENTS OF DEFAULT:

This Note is made pursuant to and is subject to the terms and conditions of that certain Credit Agreement between Borrower and Bank dated as of the date hereof, as amended, restated, modified or supplemented from time to time (the “Credit Agreement”). Any default in the payment or performance of any obligation under this Note, or any defined event of default under the Credit Agreement, shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Note.

MISCELLANEOUS:

(a)Remedies. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default, the holder of this Note, at the holder’s option, may declare all sums of principal and interest outstanding hereunder to be immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, notice of nonperformance, notice of protest, protest or notice of dishonor, all of which are expressly waived by Borrower, and the obligation, if any, of the holder to extend any further credit hereunder shall immediately cease and terminate. Borrower shall pay to the holder immediately upon demand the full amount of all payments, advances, charges, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees (to include outside counsel fees and all allocated costs of the holder’s in-house counsel), expended or incurred by the holder in connection with the enforcement of the holder’s rights and/or the collection of any amounts which become due to the holder under this Note, and the prosecution or defense of any action in any way related to this Note, including without limitation, any action for declaratory relief, whether incurred at the trial or appellate level, in an arbitration proceeding or otherwise, and including any of the foregoing incurred in connection with any bankruptcy proceeding (including

without limitation, any adversary proceeding, contested matter or motion brought by Bank or any other person) relating to Borrower or any other person or entity.

(b)Obligations Joint and Several. Should more than one person or entity sign this Note as a Borrower, the obligations of each such Borrower shall be joint and several.

(c)Governing Law. This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Note as of the date first written above.

MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By:	/s/ Kevin S. Royal
Name:	Kevin S. Royal
Title:	Sr. V.P. and Chief Financial Officer

EX-10.31

Exhibit 10.31

FORBEARANCE AND FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

This FORBEARANCE AND FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of April 30, 2014 by and among WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (herein called “Bank”) and MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (“Borrower”), with reference to the following facts and intentions of the parties:

RECITALS

A.    Borrower is currently indebted to Bank pursuant to the terms and conditions of that certain Credit Agreement between Borrower and Bank dated as of December 5, 2011, as such may have been amended or modified from time to time (the “Credit Agreement”). In connection with the Credit Agreement, Bank provided Borrower (a) a revolving line of credit in the maximum principal amount of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000.00) (the “Line of Credit”) which is evidenced by that revolving line of credit note executed by Borrower in favor of Bank in the amount of the Line of Credit and dated as of December 5, 2011, as such may have been amended or modified from time to time (the “Revolving Line of Credit Note”) and (b) an equipment term loan in the maximum principal amount of Twelve Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($12,500,000.00) (the “Equipment Term Commitment”) which is evidenced by that term commitment note executed by Borrower in favor of Bank in the amount of the Equipment Term Commitment and dated as of December 5, 2011, as such may have been amended or modified from time to time (the “Equipment Term Commitment Note”). The Line of Credit was to mature and become due and payable in full on April 30, 2014. The Equipment Term Commitment will mature and become due and payable on April 30, 2015. The Line of Credit and the Equipment Term Commitment shall together be referred to herein as the “Loan”.

B.    For purposes hereof, the term “Obligations” shall mean the Loan, and all other loans, advances, debts, liabilities and obligations, tasks or duties for the performance of covenants or for payment of monetary amounts (whether or not such performance is then required or contingent, or such amounts are liquidated or determinable) owing by Borrower to Bank, and all covenants and duties regarding such amounts, of any kind or nature, present or future, whether or not evidenced by any note, agreement or other instrument, arising under the Credit Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents (as defined in the Credit Agreement). The term Obligation includes but is not limited to all principal, interest (including all interest which accrues after the commencement of any case or proceeding in bankruptcy, whether or not allowed in such case or proceeding), fees, charges, expenses, attorneys’ fees and any other sum chargeable to Borrower under the Credit Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents.

C.    The Obligations are secured by, among other things, a security interest granted by Borrower to Bank in all of Borrower’s accounts, deposit accounts, accounts receivable, chattel paper, instruments, documents, general intangibles, equipment, inventory and other rights to payment (collectively, the “Collateral”) pursuant to that certain Security Agreement dated December 5, 2011, as such may have been amended or modified from time to time (the “Security Agreement”).

D.    Borrower has informed Bank that Borrower will be in default under the Loan Documents due to Borrower’s violation of Section 4.9(a) of the Credit Agreement as a result of Borrower’s failure to maintain at all times the Minimum Liquidity Coverage Ratio (the “Existing Default”).

E.    Borrower acknowledges that Borrower is in default under the Loan Documents as a consequence of the Existing Default; that such Existing Default has not been cured, waived or excused by Bank at any time or in any manner; and that there are no claims, demands, offsets or defenses at law or in equity that would defeat or diminish Bank’s present and unconditional right to collect any of the Obligations, and to proceed to enforce the rights and remedies available to Bank as provided in any of the Loan Documents or otherwise at law.

F.    Borrower has requested that Bank provide Borrower a period of forbearance that will enable Borrower, at or prior to the expiration of such forbearance period, to provide Bank with certain information related to Borrower’s performance going forward. Borrower has also requested that Bank amend the Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date of the Line of Credit and make certain other revisions to the Credit Agreement as more fully set forth herein.

G.    In response to Borrower’s request, and in reliance upon Borrower’s representations made to Bank in support thereof and the other terms and conditions of this Agreement, Bank is willing to so amend certain provisions of the Credit Agreement and forbear during the Forbearance Period (as herein below defined) from the further exercise of Bank’s rights and

remedies under the Loan Documents, upon and subject to the terms and conditions, and only for the purposes set forth herein, all as more particularly set forth and described in this Agreement. The “Forbearance Period” as used herein shall refer to that period beginning on the date of this Agreement and terminating on the earlier of (i) June 30, 2014, and (ii) the occurrence of any default (other than the Existing Default).

AGREEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, Bank and Borrower hereby agree as follows:

1.Adoption of Recitals. The recitals set forth above are adopted as a part of the agreement of the parties, and the facts set forth therein are acknowledged and agreed to be true, accurate and complete.

2.Conditions Precedent. The following are conditions precedent to Bank’s obligations under this Agreement, each of which must have been (and remain) satisfied or waived (as determined by Bank in its sole discretion) in order for this agreement to become effective.

(a)    Approval of Bank Counsel. All legal matters incidental to the forbearance by Bank shall be satisfactory to Bank’s counsel.

(b)    Documentation. Bank shall have received, in form and substance satisfactory to Bank, duly executed counterparts of each of the following:

(i)    This Agreement;

(ii)    The Third Amended and Restated Revolving Line of Credit Note; and

(iii)    Corporate Resolutions.

(c)    Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties contained herein are true and correct.

3.Representations and Warranties. Borrower hereby represents and warrants that: (i) other than the Existing Default, no default, event of default, breach or failure of condition has occurred or exists, or would exist with notice or lapse of time, or both, under any of the Loan Documents; (ii) the parties and signatories hereto have the authority to execute this Agreement; (iii) all representations and warranties of Borrower in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents including those contained in the Recitals to this Agreement continue to be true and correct as of the time of execution of this Agreement and shall survive the execution of this Agreement; and (iv) Bank’s liens and security interests with respect to the Collateral are of the priority required under the Loan Documents and are valid and enforceable in accordance with their terms.

4.Forbearance. So long as no other breach, default or event of default shall occur under any of the Loan Documents, and otherwise subject to and upon all the terms and conditions set forth herein, Bank agrees that during the Forbearance Period, Bank shall refrain from exercising its default rights and remedies in connection with the Existing Default. Notwithstanding the preceding grant of forbearance, Borrower understands, acknowledges and agrees that: Bank has not waived the Existing Default; the Loan is not hereby reinstated or extended and will remain in default throughout the Forbearance Period; and the Forbearance Period will expire automatically and without notice immediately upon the occurrence of any breach, default or Event of Default under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, including without limitation, any such default relating to a further breach of the Existing Default. Borrower understands that Bank has made no commitment and is under no obligation whatsoever to grant any additional extensions of time at the end of the Forbearance Period. As a result of the Existing Default, Borrower understands and agrees that bank is not obligated to make advances or otherwise extend credit pursuant to the Credit Agreement or the Loan Documents until such time as Bank in its sole discretion decides that any further advances shall be made.

5.Amendments.

(a)Section 1.1(a) of the Credit Agreement hereby is amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

“(a)    Line of Credit. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Bank hereby agrees to make advances to Borrower from time to time up to and including June 30, 2014, not to exceed at any time the aggregate principal amount of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) (“Line of Credit”), the proceeds of which shall be used to finance Borrower’s working capital requirements and general corporate purposes. Borrower’s obligation to repay advances under the Line of Credit shall be evidenced by a promissory note dated as of even

date herewith as amended, restated, modified or supplemented from time to time (“Line of Credit Note”), all terms of which are incorporated herein by this reference.”

6.Other Provisions.

(a)    During the Forbearance Period, Borrower shall maintain domestic unrestricted cash and cash equivalents on deposit with Bank and/or subject to control agreements in favor of Bank in an amount equal to or greater than the outstanding advances under the Line of Credit (including the Letters of Credit Sublimit and Credit Card Sublimit).

(b)    During the Forbearance Period, the aggregate principal amount of advances outstanding under the Line of Credit (excluding the Letters of Credit Sublimit and Credit Card Sublimit) shall not exceed Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000).

(c)    During the Forbearance Period, Borrower agrees to provide Bank by 3 pm Pacific Standard Time on each Friday a domestic cash forecast in form and substance satisfactory to Bank.

(d)    Borrower agrees and acknowledges that notwithstanding anything to contrary contained in the Loan Agreement or the other Loan Documents, Bank shall not be obligated to make any advances or otherwise extend credit to Borrower pursuant to the Credit Agreement or the other Loan Documents.

7.Events of Default. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Agreement:

(a)    Borrower shall fail to pay any principal, interest, fees or other charges when due under this Agreement.

(b)     Borrower shall fail to perform any covenant or satisfy any condition under this Agreement.

(c)    Any of the representations and warranties contained herein shall prove to have been untrue either when made or when reaffirmed herein.

(d)    Except as expressly modified herein, any Event of Default shall occur under any of the Loan Documents, other than the Existing Default.

(e)    Any further default, failure or violation of the kind described in the Recitals which occurs after the date of this Agreement shall be considered an Event of Default under this Agreement

8.Remedies.     Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Forbearance Period shall expire automatically, immediately, and without notice, and Bank shall have all rights and remedies available to it under the Loan Documents or otherwise at law.

9.Default Interest. From and after the date of any Event of Default under this Agreement, the outstanding principal balance of the Line of Credit Note and the principal balance of the Equipment Term Commitment Note, shall bear interest until paid in full at the Default Rate set forth in the their respective agreements.

10.Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered to Bank will be deemed to be an original and all of which, taken together, will be deemed to be one and the same instrument.

11.Non-Impairment. Except as expressly provided herein, nothing in this Agreement shall alter or affect any provision, condition or covenant contained in the Line of Credit Note, the Equipment Term Commitment Note or other Loan Documents, or affect or impair any rights, powers, or remedies thereunder, it being the intent of the parties hereto that the provisions of the Line of Credit Note, Equipment Term Commitment Note and the other Loan Documents shall continue in full force and effect except as expressly modified hereby.

12.Release. Borrower hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever discharges Lender, and any and all participants, parent corporations, subsidiary corporations, affiliated corporations, insurers, indemnitors, successors and assigns thereof, together with all of the present and former directors, officers, agents and employees of any of the foregoing, from any and all claims, demands, debts, liabilities, obligations, promises, acts agreements, costs and expenses, or causes of action of any kind, nature or description, whether arising in law or equity or upon contract or tort under any state or federal law or otherwise, which Borrower has had or now has against any such person for or by reason of any act, omission, matter, cause

or thing whatsoever arising from the beginning of time to and including the date of this Agreement, whether such claims, demands and causes of action are matured or unmatured, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, absolute or contingent (collectively, the “Released Claims”). Without limiting the foregoing, the Released Claims shall include any and all liabilities or claims arising out of or in any manner whatsoever connected with or related to the Loan Documents, the recitals hereto, any instruments, agreements or documents executed in connection with any of the foregoing or the origination, negotiation, administration, servicing and/or enforcement of any of the foregoing. Borrower hereby further acknowledges and agrees that as of the date hereof they have no existing defenses to the enforcement of any of the Loan Documents and to the extent that any exist as of the date hereof, each of them are hereby absolutely and forever waived.

By entering into this release, Borrower recognizes that no facts or representations are ever absolutely certain and it may hereafter discover facts in addition to or different from those which it presently knows or believes to be true, but that it is the intention of Borrower hereby to fully, finally and forever settle and release all matters, disputes and differences, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected; accordingly, if Borrower should subsequently discover that any fact that it relied upon in entering into this release was untrue, or that any understanding of the facts was incorrect, Borrower shall not be entitled to set aside this release by reason thereof, regardless of any claim of mistake of fact or law or any other circumstances whatsoever. Borrower acknowledges that it is not relying upon and has not relied upon any representation or statement made by Bank with respect to the facts underlying this release or with regard to any of such party’s rights or asserted rights.

This release may be pleaded as a full and complete defense and/or as a cross-complaint or counterclaim against any action, suit, or other proceeding that may be instituted, prosecuted or attempted in breach of this release. Borrower acknowledges that the release contained herein constitutes a material inducement to Bank to enter into this Agreement, and that Bank would not have done so but for Bank’s expectation that such release is valid and enforceable in all events.

13.Choice of Law. This Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, except if preempted by Federal law.

14.    Arbitration.

(a)    The parties hereto agree, upon demand by any party, to submit to binding arbitration all claims, disputes and controversies between or among them (and their respective employees, officers, directors, attorneys, and other agents), whether in tort, contract or otherwise in any way arising out of or relating to (i) this Agreement, any credit subject hereto, or any of the Loan Documents, and their negotiation, execution, collateralization, administration, repayment, modification, extension, substitution, formation, inducement, enforcement, default or termination; or (ii) requests for additional credit.

(b)    Any arbitration proceeding will (i) proceed in a location in California selected by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”); (ii) be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (Title 9 of the United States Code), notwithstanding any conflicting choice of law provision in any of the documents between the parties; and (iii) be conducted by the AAA, or such other administrator as the parties shall mutually agree upon, in accordance with the AAA’s commercial dispute resolution procedures, unless the claim or counterclaim is at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) exclusive of claimed interest, arbitration fees and costs in which case the arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the AAA’s optional procedures for large, complex commercial disputes (the commercial dispute resolution procedures or the optional procedures for large, complex commercial disputes to be referred to herein, as applicable, as the “Rules”). If there is any inconsistency between the terms hereof and the Rules, the terms and procedures set forth herein shall control. Any party who fails or refuses to submit to arbitration following a demand by any other party shall bear all costs and expenses incurred by such other party in compelling arbitration of any dispute. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a waiver by any party that is a bank of the protections afforded to it under 12 U.S.C. §91 or any similar applicable state law.

(c)    The arbitration requirement does not limit the right of any party to (i) foreclose against real or personal property collateral; (ii) exercise self-help remedies relating to collateral or proceeds of collateral such as setoff or repossession; or (iii) obtain provisional or ancillary remedies such as replevin, injunctive relief, attachment or the appointment of a receiver, before during or after the pendency of any arbitration proceeding. This exclusion does not constitute a waiver of the right or obligation of any party to submit any dispute to arbitration or reference hereunder, including those arising from the exercise of the actions detailed in sections (i), (ii) and (iii) of this paragraph.

(d)    Any arbitration proceeding in which the amount in controversy is Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) or less will be decided by a single arbitrator selected according to the Rules, and who shall not render an award of greater than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00). Any dispute in which the amount in controversy exceeds Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) shall be decided by majority vote of a panel of three arbitrators; provided however, that all three arbitrators must actively participate in all hearings and deliberations. The arbitrator will be a neutral attorney licensed in the State of

California or a neutral retired judge of the state or federal judiciary of California, in either case with a minimum of ten years’ experience in the substantive law applicable to the subject matter of the dispute to be arbitrated. The arbitrator will determine whether or not an issue is arbitratable and will give effect to the statutes of limitation in determining any claim. In any arbitration proceeding the arbitrator will decide (by documents only or with a hearing at the arbitrator’s discretion) any pre-hearing motions which are similar to motions to dismiss for failure to state a claim or motions for summary adjudication. The arbitrator shall resolve all disputes in accordance with the substantive law of California and may grant any remedy or relief that a court of such state could order or grant within the scope hereof and such ancillary relief as is necessary to make effective any award. The arbitrator shall also have the power to award recovery of all costs and fees, to impose sanctions and to take such other action as the arbitrator deems necessary to the same extent a judge could pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the California Rules of Civil Procedure or other applicable law. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The institution and maintenance of an action for judicial relief or pursuit of a provisional or ancillary remedy shall not constitute a waiver of the right of any party, including the plaintiff, to submit the controversy or claim to arbitration if any other party contests such action for judicial relief.

(e)    In any arbitration proceeding, discovery will be permitted in accordance with the Rules. All discovery shall be expressly limited to matters directly relevant to the dispute being arbitrated and must be completed no later than twenty (20) days before the hearing date. Any requests for an extension of the discovery periods, or any discovery disputes, will be subject to final determination by the arbitrator upon a showing that the request for discovery is essential for the party’s presentation and that no alternative means for obtaining information is available.

(f)    No party hereto shall be entitled to join or consolidate disputes by or against others in any arbitration, except parties who have executed any Loan Document, or to include in any arbitration any dispute as a representative or member of a class, or to act in any arbitration in the interest of the general public or in a private attorney general capacity.

(g)    The arbitrator shall award all costs and expenses of the arbitration proceeding.

(h)    Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no dispute shall be submitted to arbitration if the dispute concerns indebtedness secured directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by any real property unless (i) the holder of the mortgage, lien or security interest specifically elects in writing to proceed with the arbitration, or (ii) all parties to the arbitration waive any rights or benefits that might accrue to them by virtue of the single action rule statute of California, thereby agreeing that all indebtedness and obligations of the parties, and all mortgages, liens and security interests securing such indebtedness and obligations, shall remain fully valid and enforceable. If any such dispute is not submitted to arbitration, the dispute shall be referred to a referee in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure Section 638 et seq., and this general reference agreement is intended to be specifically enforceable in accordance with said Section 638. A referee with the qualifications required herein for arbitrators shall be selected pursuant to the AAA’s selection procedures. Judgment upon the decision rendered by a referee shall be entered in the court in which such proceeding was commenced in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 644 and 645.

(i)    To the maximum extent practicable, the AAA, the arbitrators and the parties shall take all action required to conclude any arbitration proceeding within one hundred eighty (180) days of the filing of the dispute with the AAA. No arbitrator or other party to an arbitration proceeding may disclose the existence, content or results thereof, except for disclosures of information by a party required in the ordinary course of its business or by applicable law or regulation. If more than one agreement for arbitration by or between the parties potentially applies to a dispute, the arbitration provision most directly related to the Loan Documents or the subject matter of the dispute shall control. This arbitration provision shall survive termination, amendment or expiration of any of the Loan Documents or any relationship between the parties.

(j)    Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each party retains the right to pursue in Small Claims Court any dispute within that court’s jurisdiction. Further, this arbitration provision shall apply only to disputes in which either party seeks to recover an amount of money (excluding attorneys’ fees and costs) that exceeds the jurisdictional limit of the Small Claims Court.

15.Integration; Interpretation. The Loan Documents, including this Agreement, contain or expressly incorporate by reference the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the matters contemplated therein, and supersede all prior negotiations. The Loan Documents shall not be modified except by written instrument executed by all parties. Any reference to the Loan Documents in any of the Loan Documents includes any amendments, renewals or extensions approved by Bank in writing.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the day and year first above written.

“BANK” WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION	“BORROWER” MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By: /s/ Dennis Kim Name: Dennis Kim Title: Vice President	By: /s/ Kevin Royal Name: Kevin Royal Title: Sr. V.P. and Chief Financial Officer

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I, John Warwick, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Maxwell Technologies, Inc. for the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report.

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	May 1, 2014	MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
		By:	/s/ John Warwick
			John Warwick
			Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
			(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

I, Kevin S. Royal, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Maxwell Technologies, Inc. for the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report.

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	May 1, 2014	By:	/s/ Kevin S. Royal
			Kevin S. Royal
			Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
			Treasurer and Secretary
			(Principal Financial Officer)

EX-32

Exhibit 32

Certification of Periodic Financial Report by the Principal Executive Officer and

Principal Financial Officer

Solely for the purpose of complying with 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, we, the undersigned Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certify that, based on our knowledge, the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date:	May 1, 2014	MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
		By:	/s/ John Warwick
			John Warwick
			Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
			(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:	May 1, 2014	By:	/s/ Kevin S. Royal
			Kevin S. Royal
			Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
			Treasurer and Secretary
			(Principal Financial Officer)

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Defined Benefit Plan (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Schedule of components of net periodic pension income
Service cost	$ 217	$ 207
Interest cost	178	125
Expected return on plan assets	(457)	(383)
Prior service cost amortization	36	11
Deferred loss amortization	0	45
Net periodic pension income	$ (26)	$ 5

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Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Schedule of foreign currency gains and losses on underlying assets and liabilities
Net gains (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts were partially offset on assets and liabilities	$ (354)	$ 1,238
Cost of Sales [Member]
Schedule of foreign currency gains and losses on underlying assets and liabilities
Net gains (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts were partially offset on assets and liabilities	2	(8)
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Schedule of foreign currency gains and losses on underlying assets and liabilities
Net gains (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts were partially offset on assets and liabilities	$ (356)	$ 1,246

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Balance Sheet Details (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of inventories
Raw material and purchased parts	$ 16,759	$ 16,723
Work-in-process	3,344	2,374
Finished goods	24,297	23,149
Inventory, Finished Goods, Consigned	603	2,490
Total inventories	$ 45,003	$ 44,736

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Stock Plans (Details 1) (Employee Stock Purchase Plan, USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Schedule of stock options and employee stock purchase plan weighted-average assumptions
Expected dividends	0.00%
Exercise price	$ 7.77
Expected volatility	82.00%
Average risk-free interest rate	0.04%
Expected life/term (in years)	3 months
Fair value per share	$ 5.75

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Balance Sheet Details

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]

Balance Sheet Details

Balance Sheet Details (in thousands)

Inventories

	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Raw material and purchased parts	$	16,759	$	16,723
Work-in-process	3,344		2,374
Finished goods	24,297		23,149
Consigned finished goods	603		2,490
Total inventories	$	45,003	$	44,736

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of the following:

	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Value
As of March 31, 2014
Patents	$	2,476	$	(2,158	)	$	318
Developed core technology	1,100		(1,100		)	—
Patent license agreement	741		(741		)	—
Total intangible assets at March 31, 2014	$	4,317	$	(3,999	)	$	318

	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Value
As of December 31, 2013
Patents	$	2,476	$	(2,107	)	$	369
Developed core technology	1,100		(1,100		)	—
Patent license agreement	741		(741		)	—
Total intangible assets at December 31, 2013	$	4,317	$	(3,948	)	$	369

Goodwill

The change in the carrying amount of goodwill from December 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014 is as follows:

Balance at December 31, 2013	$	25,978
Foreign currency translation adjustments	223
Balance at March 31, 2014	$	26,201

Accrued Warranty

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013
Beginning balance	$	180		$	269
Product warranties issued	114			86
Change related to preexisting warranties	260			(80		)
Settlement of warranties	(30		)	(4		)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(12		)	(4		)
Ending balance	$	512		$	267

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Defined Benefit Pension Plan			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income		Affected Line Items in the Statement of Operations
Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	18,804	$	(1,681	)	$	17,123
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	849		—			849
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—		29			29		Cost of Sales, Selling, General and Administrative and Research and Development Expense
Net other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2014	849		29			878
Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	19,653	$	(1,652	)	$	18,001

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Balance Sheet Details (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income
Balance as of December 31, 2013	$ 17,123
Other comprehensive loss before reclassification	849
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for three months ended March 31, 2014	878
Balance as of March 31, 2014	18,001
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income
Balance as of December 31, 2013	18,804
Other comprehensive loss before reclassification	849
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for three months ended March 31, 2014	849
Balance as of March 31, 2014	19,653
Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member]
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income
Balance as of December 31, 2013	(1,681)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassification	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for three months ended March 31, 2014	29
Balance as of March 31, 2014	(1,652)
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(29)
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member]
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ (29)

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Balance Sheet Details (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Schedule of accrued warranty
Beginning balance	$ 180	$ 269
Product warranties issued	114	86
Settlement of warranties	(30)	(4)
Change related to preexisting warranties	260	(80)
Ending balance	$ 512	$ 267

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Credit Facility (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	13 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Secured Debt [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Secured Debt [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Equipment Term Loan [Member] Secured Debt [Member]	Apr. 30, 2012 Equipment Term Loan [Member] Secured Debt [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Equipment Term Loan [Member] London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Secured Debt [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Collateral for Borrowing [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving line of credit					$ 15,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Required Pledge of Equity Interests in Subsidiary, Percent	65.00%
Amounts outstanding under the Revolving Line of Credit				0
Borrowings under credit facility, interest payable description	at either (i) the bank’s prime rate or (ii) LIBOR plus 2.25%					applicable interest rate was LIBOR plus 2.25% (2.5% as of March 31, 2014)
Borrowings under credit facility, interest related to Libor rate							2.25%				2.25%
Equipment term loan number of payments									36 months
Equipment term loan, interest rate							2.50%				2.50%
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage			0.25%
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt										5,000,000
Restricted cash	1,000,000	0										1,000,000
Long-term Debt								$ 3,000,000	$ 1,817,000

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Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements (Textual) [Abstract]
Fair value of derivatives	$ (299,000)

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Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

Description of Business

Maxwell Technologies, Inc. is a Delaware corporation originally incorporated in 1965 under the name Maxwell Laboratories, Inc. In 1983, the Company completed an initial public offering, and in 1996, changed its name to Maxwell Technologies, Inc. The Company is headquartered in San Diego, California, and has three manufacturing facilities located in San Diego, California; Rossens, Switzerland; and Peoria, Arizona. In addition, the Company has two contract manufacturers located in China. Maxwell operates as one operating segment called High Reliability, which is comprised of three product lines:

• Ultracapacitors: The Company’s primary focus, ultracapacitors, are energy storage devices that possess a unique combination of high power density, extremely long operational life and the ability to charge and discharge very rapidly. The Company’s ultracapacitor cells and multi-cell packs and modules provide highly reliable energy storage and power delivery solutions for applications in multiple industries, including transportation, automotive, information technology, renewable energy and industrial electronics.

• High-Voltage Capacitors: The Company’s CONDIS^® high-voltage capacitors are designed and manufactured to perform reliably for decades in all climates. These products include grading and coupling capacitors and capacitive voltage dividers that are used to ensure the safety and reliability of electric utility infrastructure and other applications involving transport, distribution and measurement of high-voltage electrical energy.

• Radiation-Hardened Microelectronic Products: The Company’s radiation-hardened microelectronic products for satellites and spacecraft include single board computers and components, such as high-density memory and power modules. Many of these products incorporate our proprietary RADPAK^® packaging and shielding technology and novel architectures that enable them to withstand the effects of environmental radiation and perform reliably in space.

The Company’s products are designed to perform reliably for the life of the products and systems into which they are integrated. The Company achieves high reliability through the application of proprietary technologies and rigorously controlled design, development, manufacturing and test processes.

Financial Statement Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Maxwell Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). All intercompany transactions and account balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company has prepared the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and the standards of accounting measurement set forth in the Interim Reporting Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). Consequently, the Company has not necessarily included in this Form 10-Q all information and footnotes required for audited financial statements. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, except as otherwise indicated) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of Maxwell Technologies, Inc. for all periods presented. The results reported in these condensed consolidated financial statements should not be regarded as necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any subsequent period or for the entire year. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted in the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements. The year-end condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts in the consolidated statement of cash flows for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications do not impact reported net income (loss) and do not otherwise have a material impact on the presentation of the overall financial statements.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. These estimates include, but are not limited to, assessing the collectability of accounts receivable, applied and unapplied production costs, production capacities, the usage and recoverability of inventories and long-lived assets, including deferred income taxes, the incurrence of warranty obligations, impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, estimation of the cost to complete certain projects, accruals for estimated losses from legal matters, and estimation of the value of stock-based compensation awards, including the probability that the performance criteria of restricted stock awards will be met.

Valuation Allowance on Deferred Tax Asset

At March 31, 2014, the Company has a cumulative valuation allowance recorded offsetting its worldwide net deferred tax assets of $59.5 million, of which the significant majority represents the valuation allowance on its U.S. net deferred tax asset. The Company has established a valuation allowance against its U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty surrounding the realization of such assets. Management periodically evaluates the recoverability of the deferred tax assets and at such time as it is determined that it is more likely than not that U.S. deferred tax assets are realizable, the valuation allowance will be reduced accordingly. Any such release would result in recording a tax benefit that would increase net income in the period the valuation is released.

The Company evaluates positive and negative evidence in connection with its assessment of the recoverability of the deferred tax assets. The key objective negative evidence, which is generally difficult to overcome, is a cumulative loss over the past three years. Based on financial projections for fiscal years 2014 and 2015, the cumulative three-year position may shift from a loss to an income position as soon as the second half of fiscal year 2014. While other factors will need to be considered during the Company’s assessment of the U.S. valuation allowance, three-years cumulative income is considered significant positive evidence to support realization of all or a portion of the net deferred tax assets. However, the Company will also need to consider whether it expects to be in a cumulative loss position in the near future.  Based on the Company’s current financial projections, the Company may begin releasing the U.S. valuation allowance in the next one to two years.

Restricted Cash

As of March 31, 2014, the Company had restricted cash of $1.0 million which represents a compensating balance on deposit with the bank as collateral for outstanding borrowings with the bank. The cash balance is restricted from withdrawal and classified as a current asset on the balance sheet as the restriction is expected to be released by April 30, 2014.

Warranty Obligation

The Company provides warranties on all product sales. The majority of the Company’s warranties are for one to four years in the normal course of business. The Company accrues for the estimated warranty costs at the time of sale based on historical warranty experience plus any known or expected changes in warranty exposure.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is derived primarily from the sale of manufactured products directly to customers. Product revenue is recognized, according to the guidelines of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) Numbers 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements, and 104, Revenue Recognition, when all of the following criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists (upon contract signing or receipt of an authorized purchase order from a customer); (2) title passes to the customer at either shipment from the Company’s facilities or receipt at the customer facility, depending on shipping terms; (3) customer payment is deemed fixed or determinable and free of contingencies or significant uncertainties; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. This policy has been consistently applied from period to period.

Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011, for three distributors of the Company's products, the Company offered extended payment terms which allowed these distributors to pay the Company after they received payment from their customer, with respect to certain sales transactions. Also beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011, for one other distributor of the Company's products, the Company offered return rights and profit margin protection with respect to certain sales transactions. Therefore, for these four distributors, the Company determined that the revenue recognition criteria of SAB 101 and 104 were not met at the time of shipment, as there was no fixed or determinable price, nor was collection reasonably assured, at least with respect to certain sales transactions. As a result, for the three distributors provided with extended payment terms, which did not provide for a fixed or determinable price, the Company deferred the recognition of revenue on all sales beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011 to the period in which cash is received. For the one distributor provided with return rights and profit margin protection, for which the Company could not estimate exposure, the Company deferred the recognition of revenue on all sales beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011 until the distributor confirmed to the Company that it was not entitled to any further returns or credits. During the third quarter of 2013, this distributor confirmed to the Company that it was not entitled to any further returns or credits, therefore, previously unrecognized revenue related to this distributor was recognized in the quarter ended September 30, 2013. Although the Company had deferred revenue recognition for a significant amount of sales to these four distributors through the quarter ended September 30, 2013, subsequent to this date the amount of deferred revenue related to these distributors has been insignificant.

In addition to the deferred revenue arrangements discussed in the preceding paragraph, revenue is not recognized for sales that do not meet the revenue recognition criteria at the time of sale. Revenue is recognized once all of the criteria for revenue recognition are determined to have been met. For example, if the Company does not believe that collection of the sales price is reasonably assured at the time of sale, it defers revenue recognition until cash is received.

As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, cumulative sales totaling $2.0 million and $4.5 million, respectively, had not yet been recognized as revenue. The Company has recorded the cost basis of inventory shipped to customers prior to the achievement of the revenue recognition criteria of approximately $603,000 and $2.5 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, in "inventory" in the consolidated balance sheets.

If the Company receives cash payment from the customer prior to the achievement of the revenue recognition criteria, the amount received from the customer is recorded as deferred revenue in the consolidated balance sheets. Total deferred revenue and customer deposits in the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 of $1.9 million and $1.0 million, respectively, relates to cash received from customers on sales for which the revenue recognition criteria had not been achieved, customer advances, as well as other less significant customer arrangements requiring the deferral of revenue.

Net Income (Loss) per Share

In accordance with the Earnings Per Share Topic of the FASB ASC, basic net income (loss) per share is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share includes the impact of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive common shares were issued. Potentially dilutive securities are not considered in the calculation of diluted net loss per share, as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share data):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014		2013
Numerator
Net income (loss)	$	319	$	(278	)
Denominator
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	29,047		28,825
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Options to purchase common stock	76		—
Restricted stock awards	53		—
Restricted stock unit awards	38		—
Employee stock purchase plan	2		—
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution	29,216		28,825
Net income (loss) per share
Basic	$	0.01	$	(0.01	)
Diluted	$	0.01	$	(0.01	)

The following table summarizes instruments that may be convertible into common shares that are not included in the denominator used in the diluted net income per share calculation because to do so would be anti-dilutive (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014	2013
Outstanding options to purchase common stock	413	544
Unvested restricted stock awards	323	442
Unvested restricted stock unit awards	—	57

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Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Schedule of gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts
Net gains (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts	$ 66	$ (1,375)
Cost of Sales [Member]
Schedule of gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts
Net gains (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts	5	12
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Schedule of gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts
Net gains (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts	$ 61	$ (1,387)

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Defined Benefit Plan (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan (Textual) [Abstract]
Employer contributions	$ 196	$ 183
Additional employer contributions, expected to be paid during the remainder of fiscal year	$ 509

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets :
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 31,585	$ 30,647
Restricted cash	1,000	0
Trade and other accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $150 and $134, at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	37,628	29,869
Inventories	45,003	44,736
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,336	2,314
Total current assets	117,552	107,566
Property and equipment, net	43,746	44,941
Intangible assets, net	318	369
Goodwill	26,201	25,978
Pension asset	10,919	10,568
Other non-current assets	666	665
Total assets	199,402	190,087
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	27,433	25,436
Accrued warranty	512	180
Accrued employee compensation	8,598	8,788
Deferred Revenue and Credits	2,729	1,043
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	10,540	7,914
Deferred tax liability	876	890
Total current liabilities	50,688	44,251
Deferred tax liability, long-term	2,153	2,125
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	83	100
Other long-term liabilities	3,686	3,401
Total liabilities	56,610	49,877
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value per share, 40,000 shares authorized; 29,930 and 29,563 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	2,990	2,953
Additional paid-in capital	273,276	271,928
Accumulated deficit	(151,475)	(151,794)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	18,001	17,123
Total stockholders' equity	142,792	140,210
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 199,402	$ 190,087

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Loss (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Tax provision (benefit) for amortization of deferred loss	$ 0	$ 7
Tax provision (benefit) for amortization of prior service cost	$ 7	$ 2

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Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments (Datails 2) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Foreign Currency [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	$ (373)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset		472
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset	74	(90)
Derivative Liability	(299)
Derivative Asset		$ 382

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Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Schedule of computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share
Net income	$ 319	$ (278)
Effect of assumed conversion of convertible debentures
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	29,047	28,825
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution	29,216	28,825
Net income per share
Basic	$ 0.01	$ (0.01)
Diluted	$ 0.01	$ (0.01)
Stock Options
Effect of assumed conversion of convertible debentures
Effect of potentially dilutive securities	76	0
Restricted Stock [Member]
Effect of assumed conversion of convertible debentures
Effect of potentially dilutive securities	53	0
Restricted Stock Unit
Effect of assumed conversion of convertible debentures
Effect of potentially dilutive securities	38	0
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Effect of assumed conversion of convertible debentures
Effect of potentially dilutive securities	2	0

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Stock Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Schedule of stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation	$ 755,000	$ 957,000
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	755,000	957,000
Restricted Stock Awards
Schedule of stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation	439,000	666,000
Service-based restricted stock [Member] | Restricted Stock Awards
Schedule of stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation	433,000	648,000
Performance-based restricted stock [Member] | Restricted Stock Awards
Schedule of stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation	6,000	18,000
Cost of revenue
Schedule of stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	251,000	273,000
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Schedule of stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	255,000	497,000
Research and development [Member]
Schedule of stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 249,000	$ 187,000

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Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 Segment manufacturing_location	Dec. 31, 2013
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	$ 59,500,000
Deferred Revenue, Additions	2,000,000	4,500,000
Inventory, Finished Goods, Consigned	603,000	2,490,000
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Textual) [Abstract]
Manufacturing locations	3
Operating segments	1
Restricted cash	1,000,000	0
Warranty period, minimum, in years	1 year
Warranty period, maximum, in years	4 years
Cost of Inventory Shipped	603,000	2,500,000
Deferred Revenue and Credits	2,729,000	1,043,000
Collateral for Borrowing [Member]
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Textual) [Abstract]
Restricted cash	1,000,000
Cash Received [Member]
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Textual) [Abstract]
Deferred Revenue and Credits	$ 1,900,000	$ 1,000,000

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$ 319	$ (278)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation	2,614	2,118
Amortization of intangible assets	51	91
Amortization of debt discount and prepaid debt costs	5	15
Pension cost (benefit)	(26)	5
Stock-based compensation expense	755	957
Provision for losses on accounts receivable	16	10
Provision for losses on inventory	310	(227)
Provision for warranties	374	6
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade and other accounts receivable	(7,711)	152
Inventories	(531)	(653)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(32)	77
Increase (Decrease) in Pension Plan Obligations	(187)	(183)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	2,168	4,032
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue and Customer Advances and Deposits	2,060	1,586
Accrued employee compensation	(200)	1,116
Other long-term liabilities	273	(33)
Net cash used in operating activities	258	8,791
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment	(1,985)	(2,026)
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,985)	(2,026)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments on long-term debt and short-term borrowings	(3,743)	(3,608)
Proceeds from long-term and short-term borrowings	6,292	3,318
Repurchase of shares	0	(20)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under equity compensation plans	630	281
restricted cash - compensating balance	(1,000)	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	2,179	(29)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from operations	452	6,736
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	486	(1,351)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	938	5,385
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	30,647	28,739
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 31,585	$ 34,124

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Trade and other accounts receivable, allowance	$ 150	$ 134
Common stock, par value	$ 0.10	$ 0.1000
Common stock, shares authorized	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	29,930,000	29,563,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	29,930,000	29,563,000

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Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Schedule of computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share data):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014		2013
Numerator
Net income (loss)	$	319	$	(278	)
Denominator
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	29,047		28,825
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Options to purchase common stock	76		—
Restricted stock awards	53		—
Restricted stock unit awards	38		—
Employee stock purchase plan	2		—
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution	29,216		28,825
Net income (loss) per share
Basic	$	0.01	$	(0.01	)
Diluted	$	0.01	$	(0.01	)

Schedule of instruments convertible into common shares that are not included in the denominator used in the diluted net income (loss) per share calculation because to do so would be anti-dilutive

The following table summarizes instruments that may be convertible into common shares that are not included in the denominator used in the diluted net income per share calculation because to do so would be anti-dilutive (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014	2013
Outstanding options to purchase common stock	413	544
Unvested restricted stock awards	323	442
Unvested restricted stock unit awards	—	57

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Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 28, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000319815
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2014
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	mxwl
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		29,931,419

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Balance Sheet Details (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of inventories

	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Raw material and purchased parts	$	16,759	$	16,723
Work-in-process	3,344		2,374
Finished goods	24,297		23,149
Consigned finished goods	603		2,490
Total inventories	$	45,003	$	44,736

Schedule of intangible assets

Intangible assets consist of the following:

	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Value
As of March 31, 2014
Patents	$	2,476	$	(2,158	)	$	318
Developed core technology	1,100		(1,100		)	—
Patent license agreement	741		(741		)	—
Total intangible assets at March 31, 2014	$	4,317	$	(3,999	)	$	318

	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Value
As of December 31, 2013
Patents	$	2,476	$	(2,107	)	$	369
Developed core technology	1,100		(1,100		)	—
Patent license agreement	741		(741		)	—
Total intangible assets at December 31, 2013	$	4,317	$	(3,948	)	$	369

Schedule of change in the carrying amount of goodwill

The change in the carrying amount of goodwill from December 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014 is as follows:

Balance at December 31, 2013	$	25,978
Foreign currency translation adjustments	223
Balance at March 31, 2014	$	26,201

Schedule of accrued warranty

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013
Beginning balance	$	180		$	269
Product warranties issued	114			86
Change related to preexisting warranties	260			(80		)
Settlement of warranties	(30		)	(4		)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(12		)	(4		)
Ending balance	$	512		$	267

Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income

	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Defined Benefit Pension Plan			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income		Affected Line Items in the Statement of Operations
Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	18,804	$	(1,681	)	$	17,123
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	849		—			849
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—		29			29		Cost of Sales, Selling, General and Administrative and Research and Development Expense
Net other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2014	849		29			878
Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	19,653	$	(1,652	)	$	18,001

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 46,001	$ 47,748
Cost of revenue	28,131	29,518
Gross profit	17,870	18,230
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative	10,939	11,502
Research and development	6,171	6,023
Total operating expenses	17,110	17,525
Income from operations	760	705
Interest expense, net	39	44
Amortization of debt discount and prepaid debt costs	5	15
Income from operations before income taxes	716	646
Income tax provision	397	924
Net income (loss)	$ 319	$ (278)
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic	$ 0.01	$ (0.01)
Diluted	$ 0.01	$ (0.01)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	29,047	28,825
Diluted	29,216	28,825

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Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Abstract]

Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments

Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments

Maxwell uses forward contracts to hedge certain monetary assets and liabilities, primarily receivables and payables, denominated in foreign currencies. The change in fair value of these forward contracts represents a natural hedge as gains and losses on these instruments partially offset the changes in the fair value of the underlying monetary assets and liabilities due to movements in currency exchange rates. These forward contracts generally expire in one month. These contracts are considered economic hedges but are not designated as hedges under the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the FASB ASC, therefore, the change in the fair value of the instrument is recognized currently in the consolidated statement of operations.

The net gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts included in cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative expense are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014		2013
Cost of revenue	$	5	$	12
Selling, general and administrative	61		(1,387		)
Total gain (loss)	$	66	$	(1,375	)

The net gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts were partially offset by net gains and losses on the underlying monetary assets and liabilities. Foreign currency gains and losses on those underlying monetary assets and liabilities included in cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative expense are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013
Cost of revenue	$	2		$	(8	)
Selling, general and administrative	(356		)	1,246
Total gain (loss)	$	(354	)	$	1,238

As of March 31, 2014, the total notional amount of foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedges was $33.5 million.

The following table presents gross amounts, amounts offset and net amounts presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheets for the Company's derivative instruments measured at fair value (in thousands):

	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Gross amounts of recognized assets (liabilities)	$	(373	)	$	472
Gross amounts offset in the condensed consolidated balance sheets	74			(90		)
Net amount of recognized asset (liability) presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheets	$	(299	)	$	382

The Company has the legal right to offset these recognized assets and liabilities upon settlement of the derivative instruments. For additional information, refer to Note 4 – Fair Value Measurements.

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Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

The Company records certain financial instruments at fair value in accordance with the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the FASB ASC. As of March 31, 2014, the financial instruments to which this topic applied were foreign currency forward contracts. As of March 31, 2014, the fair value of these foreign currency forward contracts was a liability of $299,000 which is recorded in “accounts payable and accrued liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheet. The fair value of these derivative instruments is measured using models following quoted market prices in active markets for identical instruments, which is a Level 2 input under the fair value hierarchy of the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the FASB ASC. All forward contracts as of March 31, 2014 have a one-month maturity term and mature on April 2, 2014 or May 5, 2014.

The carrying value of short-term and long-term borrowings approximates fair value because of the relative short maturity of these instruments and the interest rates the Company could currently obtain.

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Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details 1) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Outstanding options to purchase common stock
Schedule of instruments convertible into common shares that are not included in the denominator used in the diluted net income (loss) per share calculation because to do so would be anti-dilutive
Anti-dilutive, shares	413	544
Restricted Stock Awards
Schedule of instruments convertible into common shares that are not included in the denominator used in the diluted net income (loss) per share calculation because to do so would be anti-dilutive
Anti-dilutive, shares	323	442
Restricted stock unit awards
Schedule of instruments convertible into common shares that are not included in the denominator used in the diluted net income (loss) per share calculation because to do so would be anti-dilutive
Anti-dilutive, shares	0	57

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Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Foreign Currency Derivatives [Abstract]

Schedule of gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts

The net gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts included in cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative expense are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014		2013
Cost of revenue	$	5	$	12
Selling, general and administrative	61		(1,387		)
Total gain (loss)	$	66	$	(1,375	)

Schedule of foreign currency gains and losses on underlying assets and liabilities

Foreign currency gains and losses on those underlying monetary assets and liabilities included in cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative expense are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013
Cost of revenue	$	2		$	(8	)
Selling, general and administrative	(356		)	1,246
Total gain (loss)	$	(354	)	$	1,238

Offsetting Liabilities

The following table presents gross amounts, amounts offset and net amounts presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheets for the Company's derivative instruments measured at fair value (in thousands):

	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Gross amounts of recognized assets (liabilities)	$	(373	)	$	472
Gross amounts offset in the condensed consolidated balance sheets	74			(90		)
Net amount of recognized asset (liability) presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheets	$	(299	)	$	382

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Legal Proceedings

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Legal Proceedings

Legal Proceedings

Although the Company expects to incur significant legal fees in connection with the below legal proceedings, the Company is unable to estimate the amount of such legal fees and therefore, such fees will be expensed in the period the legal services are performed.

FCPA Matter

As a result of being publicly traded in the U.S., the Company is subject to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), which prohibits companies from making improper payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. Beginning in 2009, the Company conducted an internal review into payments made to its former independent sales agent in China with respect to sales of its high voltage capacitor products produced by its Swiss subsidiary. In January 2011, the Company reached settlements with the SEC and the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) with respect to charges asserted by the SEC and DOJ relating to the anti-bribery, books and records, internal controls, and disclosure provisions of the FCPA and other securities laws violations. The Company settled civil charges with the SEC, agreeing to an injunction against further violations of the FCPA. Under the terms of the settlement with the SEC, the Company agreed to pay a total of approximately $6.4 million in profit disgorgement and prejudgment interest. The Company settled civil and criminal charges with the DOJ by entering into a three-year deferred prosecution agreement (“DPA”) and agreeing to pay a total of $8.0 million in penalties. Further, under the terms of each agreement, the Company has submitted periodic reports to the SEC and DOJ on its internal compliance program concerning anti-bribery. As of January 25, 2013, all monetary penalties have been paid in full for each settlement described above and, in early February 2014, the DPA expired on its own terms. A judgment of dismissal was issued by the District Judge for the matter in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California on March 28, 2014.

On October 15, 2013, the Company received an informal notice from the DOJ that an indictment against the former Senior Vice President and General Manager of its Swiss subsidiary had been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. The indictment is against the individual, a former officer, and not against the Company and the Company does not foresee that further penalties or fines could be assessed against it as a corporate entity for this matter. However, the Company may be required throughout the term of the action to advance the legal fees and costs incurred by the individual defendant and to incur other financial obligations. While the Company maintains directors’ and officers’ insurance policies which are intended to cover legal expenses related to its indemnification obligations in situations such as these, the Company cannot determine if and to what extent the insurance policy will cover the legal fees for this matter. Accordingly, the legal fees that may be incurred by the Company in defending this former officer could have a material impact on its financial condition and results of operation.

Swiss Bribery Matter

In August 2013, the Company's Swiss subsidiary was served with a search warrant from the Swiss federal prosecutor’s office. At the end of the search, the Swiss federal prosecutor presented the Company with a listing of the materials gathered by the representatives and then removed the materials from its premises for keeping at the prosecutor’s office. By reviewing the items to be seized on the search warrant presented by the Swiss prosecutor’s office, the Company believes this action to be related to the same or similar facts and circumstances as the FCPA action previously settled with the SEC and the DOJ. During initial discussions, the Swiss prosecutor has acknowledged both the existence of the Company's DPA with the DOJ and its cooperation efforts thereunder, both of which should have a positive impact on discussions going forward. Additionally, other than the activities previously reviewed in conjunction with the SEC and DOJ matters under the FCPA, the Company has no reason to believe that additional facts or circumstances are under review by the Swiss authorities. At such an early stage in the investigation, the Company is currently unable to determine the extent to which it will be subject to fines in accordance with Swiss bribery laws and what additional expenses will be incurred in order to defend this matter. As such, the Company cannot determine whether there is a reasonable possibility that a loss will be incurred nor can it estimate the range of any such potential loss. Accordingly, the Company has not accrued an amount for any potential loss associated with this action, but an adverse result could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition and results of operation.

Securities Matter

In early 2013, the Company voluntarily provided information to the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to its announcement that it intended to file restated financial statements for fiscal years 2011 and 2012. The Company is currently cooperating with the US authorities in connection with these investigations. At this preliminary stage, the Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of this action, nor can it estimate the range of potential loss. Accordingly, the Company has not accrued an amount for any potential loss associated with this action, but an adverse result could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition and results of operation.

Securities Class Action Matter

From March 13, 2013 through April 19, 2013, four purported shareholder class actions were filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California against the Company and certain of its current and former officers. These actions were entitled Foster v. Maxwell Technologies, Inc., et al., Case No. 13-cv-0580 (S.D. Cal. filed March 13, 2013), Weinstein v. Maxwell Technologies, Inc., et al., No. 13-cv-0686 (S.D. Cal. filed March 21, 2013), Abanades v. Maxwell Technologies, Inc., et al., No. 13-cv-0867 (S.D. Cal. filed April 11, 2013), and Mebarak v. Maxwell Technologies, Inc., et al., No. 13-cv-0942 (S.D. Cal. filed April 19, 2013). The complaints alleged that the defendants made false and misleading statements regarding its financial performance and business prospects and overstated the Company's reported revenue. The complaints purport to assert claims for violations of Section 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and SEC Rule 10b-5 on behalf of all persons who purchased the Company's common stock between April 28, 2011 and March 7, 2013, inclusive. The complaints seek unspecified monetary damages and attorneys' fees and costs. On May 13, 2013, four prospective lead plaintiffs filed motions to consolidate the four actions and to be appointed lead plaintiff and, on October 24, 2013, the court issued a written order consolidating the case under the heading In re Maxwell Technologies, Inc., Securities Litigation. On January 16, 2014, the lead plaintiff filed a consolidated and amended complaint which slightly adjusted the class period to April 29, 2011 to March 19, 2013, and removed a former officer as a defendant. In response, the Company and the individual defendants filed a motion to dismiss the complaint, which the lead plaintiff opposed. The court is expected to hear final arguments and issue an opinion on the motion to dismiss at a hearing on May 19, 2014. At this preliminary stage, the Company cannot determine whether there is a reasonable possibility that a loss will be incurred nor can it estimate the range of potential loss. Accordingly, the Company has not accrued an amount for any potential loss associated with this action, but an adverse result could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition and results of operation.

Federal Shareholder Derivative Matter

On April 23, 2013 and May 7, 2013, two shareholder derivative actions were filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, entitled Kienzle v. Schramm, et al., Case No. 13-cv-0966 (S.D. Cal. filed April 23, 2013) and Agrawal v. Cortes, et al., Case No. 13-cv-1084 (S.D. Cal. filed May 7, 2013). The complaints name as defendants certain of the Company's current and former officers and directors and name the Company as a nominal defendant. The complaints allege that the individual defendants caused or allowed the Company to issue false and misleading statements about its financial condition, operations, management, and internal controls and falsely represented that it maintained adequate controls. The complaints assert causes of action for breach of fiduciary duty, abuse of control, gross mismanagement, waste of corporate assets and unjust enrichment. The lawsuits seek unspecified damages, an order directing the Company to take all necessary actions to reform and improve its corporate governance and internal procedures, restitution and disgorgement of profits, benefits, and other compensation, attorneys' and experts' fees, and costs and expenses. On June 10, 2013, the parties filed a joint motion to consolidate the two actions. On September 26, 2013, the plaintiffs filed a motion to stay this case until the resolution of the similar derivative action pending in the California Superior Court for the County of San Diego. The Company opposed this motion to stay. On October 30, 2013, the court issued two orders consolidating the two cases under the heading In re Maxwell Technologies, Inc. Derivative Litigation, which had been mutually agreed upon by all parties, and denying the plaintiffs’ motion to stay their own federal derivative case. The lead plaintiff filed its consolidated and amended complaint on January 30, 2014. In response, the Company and the individual defendants filed a motion to dismiss the complaint, which the lead plaintiff opposed. The court is expected to hear final arguments and issue an opinion on the motion to dismiss at a hearing on May 19, 2014. Because this action is derivative in nature, it does not seek monetary damages from the Company. However, the Company may be required throughout the term of the action to advance the legal fees and costs incurred by the individual defendants and to incur other financial obligations. At this preliminary stage, the Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of this action, nor can it estimate the range of potential loss. Accordingly, the Company has not accrued an amount for any potential costs associated with this action, but an adverse result could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition and results of operation.

State Shareholder Derivative Matter

On April 11, 2013 and April 18, 2013, two shareholder derivative actions were filed in California Superior Court for the County of San Diego, entitled Warsh v. Schramm, et al., Case No. 37-2013-00043884 (San Diego Sup. Ct. filed April 11, 2013) and Neville v. Cortes, et al., Case No. 37-2013-00044911-CU-BT-CTL (San Diego Sup. Ct. filed April 18, 2013). The complaints name as defendants certain of the Company's current and former officers and directors as well as its former auditor McGladrey LLP. The Company is named as a nominal defendant. The complaints allege that the individual defendants made or caused the Company to make false and/or misleading statements regarding its financial condition, and failed to disclose material adverse facts about its business, operations and prospects. The complaints assert causes of action for breaches of fiduciary duty for disseminating false and misleading information, failing to maintain internal controls, and failing to properly oversee and manage the Company, as well as for unjust enrichment, abuse of control, gross mismanagement, professional negligence and accounting malpractice, and aiding and abetting breaches of fiduciary duty. The lawsuits seek unspecified damages, an order directing the Company to take all necessary actions to reform and improve its corporate governance and internal procedures, restitution and disgorgement of profits, benefits and other compensation, attorneys' and experts' fees, and costs and expenses. On May 7, 2013, the Court consolidated the two actions. The Company filed a motion to stay the consolidated action on July 2, 2013. On September 27, 2013, the Court heard oral arguments on the motion to stay and continued the hearing on this motion until the resolution of the motion to stay pending in the federal derivative action referenced above. Given the outcome of the above detailed federal derivative lawsuit, the Company informed the state court of the federal court order denying the federal plaintiffs’ motion to stay. Consequently, on November 1, 2013, the state court stayed the state derivative action pending before it until the resolution of the federal derivative case. Because this action is derivative in nature, it does not seek monetary damages from the Company. However, the Company may be required throughout the term of the action to advance the legal fees and costs incurred by the individual defendants and to incur other financial obligations. At this preliminary stage, the Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of this action, nor can it estimate the range of potential loss. Accordingly, the Company has not accrued an amount for any potential costs associated with this action, but an adverse result could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition and results of operation.

Shareholder Demand Letter Matter

On April 9, 2013, Stephen Neville, a purported shareholder of the Company, sent a demand letter to the Company to inspect its books and records pursuant to California Corporations Code Section 1601. The demand sought inspection of documents related to the Company's March 7, 2013 announcement that it would be restating its previously-issued financial statements for 2011 and 2012, board minutes and committee materials, and other documents related to its board or management discussions regarding revenue recognition from January 1, 2011 to the present. The Company responded by letter dated April 19, 2013, explaining why it believed that the demand did not appear to be proper. Following receipt of a second letter from Mr. Neville dated April 23, 2013, the Company explained by letter dated April 29, 2013 why it continues to believe that the inspection demand appears improper. The Company has not received a further response from Mr. Neville regarding the inspection demand. In conjunction with the state court derivative action referenced above, Mr. Neville filed two motions to compel production of the documents and materials originally sought in the demand letter. On September 27, 2013, the Court heard oral arguments on the motions to compel and, in line with the continuance on the motion to stay, likewise continued the hearing on the motions to compel pending resolution of the motions to stay in both the federal and state derivative actions referenced above. On November 15, 2013, the purported shareholder, Mr. Neville, filed a petition for writ of mandate requesting that the state court order the Company to comply with the inspection demand. The Company responded to this writ on January 15, 2014, claiming that the inspection demand is improper on numerous grounds and simultaneously filing a demurrer for the shareholder inspection demand action in its entirety to which the plaintiff is expected to respond before the hearing set for the matter July 18, 2014. At this preliminary stage, the Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of this action, nor can it estimate the range of potential loss. Accordingly, the Company has not accrued an amount for any potential costs associated with this action, but an adverse result could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition and results of operation.

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Stock Plans

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Share-based Compensation [Abstract]

Stock Plans

Stock Plans

The Company has two active stock-based compensation plans as of March 31, 2014: the 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan and the 2013 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan under which incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units can be granted to employees and non-employee directors.

Stock Options

Compensation expense recognized from employee stock options for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was a benefit of $2,000 and an expense of $177,000, respectively. The benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2014 is a result of cancellations of previously issued options. Beginning in 2011, the Company ceased granting stock options and began granting restricted stock awards to employees as part of its annual equity incentive award program. However, during 2013, the Company granted stock options related to the retention of a new chief operating officer as well as certain other one-time stock option awards to various employees. The Company may determine to grant stock options in the future under its equity incentive plan.

Restricted Stock Awards

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 the Company issued 255,600 and 305,143 shares, respectively, under restricted stock awards which had an average grant date fair value per share of $14.20 and $10.58, respectively. The following table summarizes the amount of compensation expense recognized for restricted stock awards for the three months endedMarch 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014		2013
Service-based restricted stock	$	433	$	648
Performance-based restricted stock	6		18
Total compensation expense recognized for restricted stock awards	$	439	$	666

Restricted Stock Units

Non-employee directors receive an annual restricted stock unit award, normally in February of each year, as part of their annual retainer compensation which vests one year from the date of grant. During the three months endedMarch 31, 2014 and 2013, non-employee directors were granted a total of 65,891 and 56,616 restricted stock units, respectively, with an average grant date fair value per share of $9.03 and $10.51, respectively.

Total compensation expense recognized for service-based restricted stock unit awards was $176,000 and $114,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) permits substantially all employees to purchase common stock through payroll deductions, at 85% of the lower of the trading price of the stock at the beginning or at the end of each six month offering period commencing on January 1 and July 1. The number of shares purchased is based on participants’ contributions made during the offering period.

Compensation expense recognized for the ESPP for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $142,000. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, compensation expense was zero under the ESPP as the plan had been temporarily suspended. The fair value of the ESPP shares was estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model for a call and a put option with the following weighted-average assumptions:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014
Expected dividends	$	—
Exercise price	$	7.77
Expected volatility	82		%
Average risk-free interest rate	0.04		%
Expected life/term (in years)	0.3
Fair value per share	$	5.75

Stock-based Compensation Expense

Compensation cost for restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock options and the ESPP included in cost of revenue; selling, general and administrative expense; and research and development expense is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014		2013
Cost of revenue	$	251	$	273
Selling, general and administrative	255		497
Research and development	249		187
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	755	$	957

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Defined Benefit Plan

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]

Defined Benefit Plan

Defined Benefit Plan

Maxwell SA, the Company's Swiss subsidiary, has a retirement plan that is classified as a defined benefit pension plan. The employee pension benefit is based on compensation, length of service and credited investment earnings. The plan guarantees both a minimum rate of return as well as minimum annuity purchase rates. The Company’s funding policy with respect to the pension plan is to contribute the amount required by Swiss law, using the required percentage applied to the employee’s compensation. In addition, participating employees are required to contribute to the pension plan. This plan has a measurement date of December 31.

Components of net periodic pension (benefit) cost are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013
Service cost	$	217		$	207
Interest cost	178			125
Expected return on plan assets	(457		)	(383		)
Prior service cost amortization	36			11
Deferred loss amortization	—			45
Net periodic pension cost (benefit)	$	(26	)	$	5

Employer contributions of $196,000 and $183,000 were paid during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Additional employer contributions of approximately $509,000 are expected to be paid during the remainder of fiscal 2014.

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Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Financial Statement Presentation

Financial Statement Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Maxwell Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). All intercompany transactions and account balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company has prepared the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and the standards of accounting measurement set forth in the Interim Reporting Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). Consequently, the Company has not necessarily included in this Form 10-Q all information and footnotes required for audited financial statements. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, except as otherwise indicated) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of Maxwell Technologies, Inc. for all periods presented. The results reported in these condensed consolidated financial statements should not be regarded as necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any subsequent period or for the entire year. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted in the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements. The year-end condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP.

Reclassification, Policy

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts in the consolidated statement of cash flows for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications do not impact reported net income (loss) and do not otherwise have a material impact on the presentation of the overall financial statements.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. These estimates include, but are not limited to, assessing the collectability of accounts receivable, applied and unapplied production costs, production capacities, the usage and recoverability of inventories and long-lived assets, including deferred income taxes, the incurrence of warranty obligations, impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, estimation of the cost to complete certain projects, accruals for estimated losses from legal matters, and estimation of the value of stock-based compensation awards, including the probability that the performance criteria of restricted stock awards will be met.

Income Tax Disclosure

Valuation Allowance on Deferred Tax Asset

At March 31, 2014, the Company has a cumulative valuation allowance recorded offsetting its worldwide net deferred tax assets of $59.5 million, of which the significant majority represents the valuation allowance on its U.S. net deferred tax asset. The Company has established a valuation allowance against its U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty surrounding the realization of such assets. Management periodically evaluates the recoverability of the deferred tax assets and at such time as it is determined that it is more likely than not that U.S. deferred tax assets are realizable, the valuation allowance will be reduced accordingly. Any such release would result in recording a tax benefit that would increase net income in the period the valuation is released.

The Company evaluates positive and negative evidence in connection with its assessment of the recoverability of the deferred tax assets. The key objective negative evidence, which is generally difficult to overcome, is a cumulative loss over the past three years. Based on financial projections for fiscal years 2014 and 2015, the cumulative three-year position may shift from a loss to an income position as soon as the second half of fiscal year 2014. While other factors will need to be considered during the Company’s assessment of the U.S. valuation allowance, three-years cumulative income is considered significant positive evidence to support realization of all or a portion of the net deferred tax assets. However, the Company will also need to consider whether it expects to be in a cumulative loss position in the near future.  Based on the Company’s current financial projections, the Company may begin releasing the U.S. valuation allowance in the next one to two years.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash

As of March 31, 2014, the Company had restricted cash of $1.0 million which represents a compensating balance on deposit with the bank as collateral for outstanding borrowings with the bank. The cash balance is restricted from withdrawal and classified as a current asset on the balance sheet as the restriction is expected to be released

Warranty Obligation

Warranty Obligation

The Company provides warranties on all product sales. The majority of the Company’s warranties are for one to four years in the normal course of business. The Company accrues for the estimated warranty costs at the time of sale based on historical warranty experience plus any known or expected changes in warranty exposure.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is derived primarily from the sale of manufactured products directly to customers. Product revenue is recognized, according to the guidelines of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) Numbers 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements, and 104, Revenue Recognition, when all of the following criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists (upon contract signing or receipt of an authorized purchase order from a customer); (2) title passes to the customer at either shipment from the Company’s facilities or receipt at the customer facility, depending on shipping terms; (3) customer payment is deemed fixed or determinable and free of contingencies or significant uncertainties; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. This policy has been consistently applied from period to period.

Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011, for three distributors of the Company's products, the Company offered extended payment terms which allowed these distributors to pay the Company after they received payment from their customer, with respect to certain sales transactions. Also beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011, for one other distributor of the Company's products, the Company offered return rights and profit margin protection with respect to certain sales transactions. Therefore, for these four distributors, the Company determined that the revenue recognition criteria of SAB 101 and 104 were not met at the time of shipment, as there was no fixed or determinable price, nor was collection reasonably assured, at least with respect to certain sales transactions. As a result, for the three distributors provided with extended payment terms, which did not provide for a fixed or determinable price, the Company deferred the recognition of revenue on all sales beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011 to the period in which cash is received. For the one distributor provided with return rights and profit margin protection, for which the Company could not estimate exposure, the Company deferred the recognition of revenue on all sales beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011 until the distributor confirmed to the Company that it was not entitled to any further returns or credits. During the third quarter of 2013, this distributor confirmed to the Company that it was not entitled to any further returns or credits, therefore, previously unrecognized revenue related to this distributor was recognized in the quarter ended September 30, 2013. Although the Company had deferred revenue recognition for a significant amount of sales to these four distributors through the quarter ended September 30, 2013, subsequent to this date the amount of deferred revenue related to these distributors has been insignificant.

In addition to the deferred revenue arrangements discussed in the preceding paragraph, revenue is not recognized for sales that do not meet the revenue recognition criteria at the time of sale. Revenue is recognized once all of the criteria for revenue recognition are determined to have been met. For example, if the Company does not believe that collection of the sales price is reasonably assured at the time of sale, it defers revenue recognition until cash is received.

As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, cumulative sales totaling $2.0 million and $4.5 million, respectively, had not yet been recognized as revenue. The Company has recorded the cost basis of inventory shipped to customers prior to the achievement of the revenue recognition criteria of approximately $603,000 and $2.5 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, in "inventory" in the consolidated balance sheets.

If the Company receives cash payment from the customer prior to the achievement of the revenue recognition criteria, the amount received from the customer is recorded as deferred revenue in the consolidated balance sheets. Total deferred revenue and customer deposits in the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 of $1.9 million and $1.0 million, respectively, relates to cash received from customers on sales for which the revenue recognition criteria had not been achieved, customer advances, as well as other less significant customer arrangements requiring the deferral of revenue.

Net Income (Loss) per Share

Net Income (Loss) per Share

In accordance with the Earnings Per Share Topic of the FASB ASC, basic net income (loss) per share is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share includes the impact of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive common shares were issued. Potentially dilutive securities are not considered in the calculation of diluted net loss per share, as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

Derivatives and Hedging

Maxwell uses forward contracts to hedge certain monetary assets and liabilities, primarily receivables and payables, denominated in foreign currencies. The change in fair value of these forward contracts represents a natural hedge as gains and losses on these instruments partially offset the changes in the fair value of the underlying monetary assets and liabilities due to movements in currency exchange rates. These forward contracts generally expire in one month. These contracts are considered economic hedges but are not designated as hedges under the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the FASB ASC, therefore, the change in the fair value of the instrument is recognized currently in the consolidated statement of operations.

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

The Company records certain financial instruments at fair value in accordance with the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the FASB ASC. As of March 31, 2014, the financial instruments to which this topic applied were foreign currency forward contracts. As of March 31, 2014, the fair value of these foreign currency forward contracts was a liability of $299,000 which is recorded in “accounts payable and accrued liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheet. The fair value of these derivative instruments is measured using models following quoted market prices in active markets for identical instruments, which is a Level 2 input under the fair value hierarchy of the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the FASB ASC.

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Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]
Notional amount of foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedges	$ 33.5

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Defined Benefit Plan (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of components of net periodic pension income

Components of net periodic pension (benefit) cost are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013
Service cost	$	217		$	207
Interest cost	178			125
Expected return on plan assets	(457		)	(383		)
Prior service cost amortization	36			11
Deferred loss amortization	—			45
Net periodic pension cost (benefit)	$	(26	)	$	5

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Balance Sheet Details (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of intangible assets
Gross Carrying Value	$ 4,317	$ 4,317
Accumulated Amortization	(3,999)	(3,948)
Net Carrying Value	318	369
Patents
Schedule of intangible assets
Gross Carrying Value	2,476	2,476
Accumulated Amortization	(2,158)	(2,107)
Net Carrying Value	318	369
Developed core technology
Schedule of intangible assets
Gross Carrying Value	1,100	1,100
Accumulated Amortization	(1,100)	(1,100)
Net Carrying Value	0	0
Patent license agreement
Schedule of intangible assets
Gross Carrying Value	741	741
Accumulated Amortization	(741)	(741)
Net Carrying Value	$ 0	$ 0

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Loss (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 319	$ (278)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	849	(2,844)
Defined benefit pension plan, net of tax:
Amortization of deferred loss, net of tax benefit of $0 and $7 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively	0	55
Amortization of prior service cost, net of tax benefit of $7 and $2 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively	29	9
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	878	(2,780)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 1,197	$ (3,058)

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Credit Facility

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Credit Facility

Credit Facility

In December 2011, the Company obtained a secured credit facility in the form of a revolving line of credit up to a maximum of $15.0 million (the “Revolving Line of Credit”) and an equipment term loan (the “Equipment Term Loan”) (together, the “Credit Facility”). In general, amounts borrowed under the Credit Facility are secured by a lien on all of the Company’s assets other than its intellectual property. In addition, under the credit agreement, the Company is required to pledge 65% of its equity interests in its Swiss subsidiary. The Company has also agreed not to encumber any of its intellectual property. The agreement contains certain restrictive covenants that limit the Company’s ability to, amongst other things; (i) incur additional indebtedness or guarantees; (ii) create liens or other encumbrances on its property; (iii) enter into a merger or similar transaction; (iv) invest in another entity; (v) declare or pay dividends; and (vi) invest in fixed assets in excess of a defined dollar amount. Repayment of amounts owed pursuant to the Credit Facility may be accelerated in the event that the Company is in violation of the representations, warranties and covenants made in the credit agreement, including certain financial covenants. The financial covenants that the Company must meet during the term of the credit agreement include quarterly minimum liquidity ratios, minimum quick ratios and EBITDA targets and an annual net income target. Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest, payable monthly, at either (i) the bank's prime rate or (ii) LIBOR plus 2.25%, at the Company's option subject to certain limitations. Further, the Company incurs an unused commitment fee, payable quarterly, equal to 0.25% per annum of the average daily unused amount of the Revolving Line of Credit.

The Equipment Term Loan was available to finance 80% of eligible equipment purchases made between April 1, 2011 and April 30, 2012. During this period, the Company borrowed $5.0 million under the Equipment Term Loan. In March 2014, the Company borrowed $3.0 million under the Revolving Line of Credit, and no other amounts have been borrowed to date under the Revolving Line of Credit.

During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, the Company was in violation with respect to the requirement to maintain a minimum liquidity ratio at all times. On February 27, 2014, the Company entered into a forbearance agreement with the bank wherein the bank agreed to forbear from further exercise of its rights and remedies under the credit agreement to call the Company's outstanding debt obligation in connection with this event of default for a period terminating on the earlier of April 30, 2014 or the occurrence of any additional events of default. The forbearance agreement also required the Company to maintain at least $1.0 million in its account maintained at the bank until the amount outstanding under the Revolving Line of Credit is repaid. On April 30, 2014, the Company entered into another forbearance agreement with the bank which extended the forbearance period from April 30, 2014 to June 30, 2014, or the occurrence of any additional events of default, and removed the requirement for the Company to maintain at least $1.0 million in its account maintained at the bank. As a result of this noncompliance, the bank's obligation to extend any further credit ceased and terminated, and borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility have been classified as a current obligation in the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2014.

As of December 31, 2013, the Company was not in compliance with the financial covenant pertaining to the quarterly EBITDA target for the quarter ended December 31, 2013. As a result of this noncompliance, borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility were classified as a current obligation in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013.

As of March 31, 2014, $1.8 million was outstanding under the Equipment Term Loan and the applicable interest rate was LIBOR plus 2.25% (2.5% as of March 31, 2014). If the bank does not exercise its right to accelerate repayment of this balance after the forbearance period discussed above, under the original terms of the Credit Facility, principal and interest under the Equipment Term Loan are payable in 36 equal monthly installments such that the Equipment Term Loan is fully repaid by the maturity date of April 30, 2015, but may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time. As of March 31, 2014, $3.0 million was outstanding under the Revolving Line of Credit and the applicable interest rate was LIBOR plus 2.25% (2.5% as of March 31, 2014). The amount outstanding under the Revolving Line of Credit is scheduled to be repaid by June 30, 2014.

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Balance Sheet Details (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Schedule of change in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at December 31, 2013	$ 25,978
Foreign currency translation adjustments	223
Balance at March 31, 2014	$ 26,201

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Stock Plans (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 share_based_compensation_plan	Mar. 31, 2013
Stock Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation plans	2
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 755,000	$ 957,000
Outstanding options to purchase common stock
Stock Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense	(2,000)	177,000
Restricted Stock Awards
Stock Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Restricted stock granted	255,600	305,143
Restricted stock, average grant date fair value per share	$ 14.20	$ 10.58
Restricted stock unit awards
Stock Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense	176,000	114,000
Restricted stock unit, granted	65,891	56,616
Restricted stock, average grant date fair value per share	$ 9.03	$ 10.51
Restricted stock unit vesting period (in years)		1 year
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Stock Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 142,000	$ 0
Discount rate from market value on offering date		85.00%

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Stock Plans (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Schedule of stock-based compensation expense

Compensation cost for restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock options and the ESPP included in cost of revenue; selling, general and administrative expense; and research and development expense is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014		2013
Cost of revenue	$	251	$	273
Selling, general and administrative	255		497
Research and development	249		187
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	755	$	957

Restricted Stock Awards

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Schedule of employee stock purchase plan weighted-average assumptions

The following table summarizes the amount of compensation expense recognized for restricted stock awards for the three months endedMarch 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014		2013
Service-based restricted stock	$	433	$	648
Performance-based restricted stock	6		18
Total compensation expense recognized for restricted stock awards	$	439	$	666

Employee Stock [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Schedule of stock-based compensation expense

The fair value of the ESPP shares was estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model for a call and a put option with the following weighted-average assumptions:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014
Expected dividends	$	—
Exercise price	$	7.77
Expected volatility	82		%
Average risk-free interest rate	0.04		%
Expected life/term (in years)	0.3
Fair value per share	$	5.75