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Axion Power International, Inc.

No Longer Reporting

The company has not filed an annual or quarterly report since its FY2016 10-K, filed Jul 13, 2018. Its latest SEC filing is a 8-K from Aug 2, 2018.

The sections below describe the company as of the FY2016 annual report.

What Did They Do?

Develops PbC battery technology and components for energy-storage systems used in utility, renewable-energy and vehicle applications, and pursues intellectual-property licensing.

How Did They Make Money?

Axion sold products under written orders; approved credit customers could pay on account, while others generally paid before shipment. Product sales were generally tied to shipment, with some depending on delivery or collection by a prime contractor.

revenue

Who Were Their Customers?

Axion had made specialty lead-acid batteries for a third party and planned to reach PbC customers through manufacturers, distributors and licensees. It said it had been unable to sell PbC products and described a joint venture with Fengfan as its sole remaining opportunity.

Did Revenues Turn Into Profits?

No. It lost $18.7M in .

Operating income,
−245% of revenue
▲ +38% (Loss) vs (−$8.2M, −81%)
Net income,
−403% of revenue
▲ +57% (Loss) vs (−$12M, −117%)

How Were They Changing?

Since the FY2016 annual report
  • Aug 2, 2018 Board declares insolvency and prepares for Chapter 7 bankruptcy The board said it would file a Chapter 7 petition on or before August 8, 2018; directors' resignations would take effect upon filing.

Shrank. Revenue fell 52% in 2 years, from $9.8M in to $4.6M in , about 31% a year.

From battery production to technology licensing The older report described a business developing, manufacturing and selling PbC and lead-acid batteries. The latest report describes a shift to research and development, intellectual-property licensing and royalties, with manufacturing stopped.

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