SEC Filing | Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: March 2022

Commission File Number: 001-39368

MAXEON SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.

(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)

8 Marina Boulevard #05-02

Marina Bay Financial Centre

018981, Singapore

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐

Introductory Note

On March 15, 2022, Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Company will supply high-efficiency bifacial solar panels to Cypress Creek Renewables use in utility-scale projects in the United States. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Separately, pursuant to the terms of the November 16, 2021 Silicon Wafer Master Supply Agreement between the Company and Zhonghuan Hong Kong Limited (TZS HK”), on March 14, 2022, the Company and TZS HK agreed to the terms of an addendum, pursuant to which TZS HK will supply the Company P-Type G12 Wafers for calendar year 2023. The Company intends to use these wafers for the manufacture of its Performance line solar modules.

Maxeon to Supply Approximately 315MWdc of its Performance Line Solar Panels to Cypress Creek Renewables

In line with the Company’s efforts to expand sales of its Performance line solar panels to US utility-scale customers, on March 7, 2022, Maxeon Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company (“Maxeon”) entered into two Module Supply Agreements (the “Supply Agreements”) with two wholly-owned subsidiaries of Cypress Creek Renewables (“CCR”). Under the Supply Agreements, Maxeon has agreed to sell approximately 210MWdc of its Performance line solar panels for a utility-scale project located in Texas, as well as approximately 105MWdc of Performance line solar panels for a utility-scale project in Washington. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in June, 2023, with the final solar panel deliveries scheduled for January, 2024. Under each Supply Agreement, CCR has agreed to make an advance payment equal to approximately one-third of the total Supply Agreement price. Half of each advance payment will be made in March, 2022 and the other half will be paid once Maxeon has achieved certain manufacturing thresholds at its Mexicali, Mexico facility. Maxeon has agreed to provide a letter of credit reflective of customary market terms within the solar industry.

The Supply Agreements contain certain technical terms and conditions, such as setting out detailed quality, testing, and performance specifications. In the event the Company is unable to deliver conforming solar panels pursuant to the required delivery schedule, the Company is required to pay damages for such delivery delays subject to an agreed upon cap. In the event that delay damage liability reaches the cap, CCR may terminate the Supply Agreements for cause. All solar panels will be covered by a 12-year product warranty, and a 30-year power warranty. The Supply Agreements also contain a termination for convenience provision whereby CCR may terminate each Supply Agreement early (in whole or in part), provided CCR pays certain liquidated damages to the Company. The Supply Agreements also contain provisions customary within the solar industry such as limitation of liability, termination for cause, force majeure, change in law, tariff-sharing arrangement, compliance with applicable environmental, social and governance laws, and credit support requirements.

Maxeon and Zhonghuan Hong Kong Limited Agree on the Purchase of P-Type G12 Wafers for Year 2023

On March 14, 2022, the Company and TZS HK entered into an addendum (the “Addendum”) to the November 16, 2021 Silicon Wafer Master Supply Agreement (the “SWM Supply Agreement”). Under the Addendum, TZS HK agreed to extend its sales of P-Type G12 wafers to meet the Company’s volume requirements for calendar year 2023. These P-Type G-12 wafers are intended to be incorporated into the Company’s Performance line modules planned for manufacturing in Malaysia and Mexico, which will then be sold into the United States.

TZS HK is an affiliate of our 24.9% shareholder, Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor Co., Ltd. The SWM Supply Agreement applies to purchases made under the Addendum and sets out the general framework and other customary operational and legal terms which govern the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ purchases of silicon wafers from TZS HK . These terms include engineering changes, supply chain management, inspection, representations and warranties, and legal compliance.

The SWM Supply Agreement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to our Report on Form 6-K furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on November 17, 2021, and available on SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

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.

MAXEON SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.

(Registrant)

March 15, 2022

By:

/s/ Kai Strohbecke

Kai Strohbecke

Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBITS



Exhibit						Title

99.1						Press release dated March 15, 2022

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Exhibit 99.1

Maxeon Solar Technologies Signs Agreements to supply over 300MW of Performance Line Solar Panels to Cypress Creek Renewables

SINGAPORE, 15 March, 2022 – Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MAXN), a global leader in solar innovation and channels, today announced that leading solar company Cypress Creek Renewables (“CCR”) placed a multi-year order for approximately 315 megawatts (MW) of Maxeon’s high-efficiency shingled bifacial Performance line solar modules.

CCR has agreed to procure up to 315MW of Performance line modules to power multiple Solar projects in both Washington and Texas. This new order follows an earlier purchase by CCR of 48MW of Maxeon’s Performance line modules.

Sarah Slusser, CEO at Cypress Creek also added, “Cypress Creek Renewables is excited to be working with Maxeon Solar Technologies to fulfil this mission as we move forward with further development opportunities. Having a solid module partner at this time with a strong manufacturing presence provides our organization with the comfort needed to turn our focus to a seamless project execution strategy.”

“We believe that the U.S. solar market is poised for continued strong growth.” said Jeff Waters, CEO at Maxeon Solar Technologies. “This deal validates Maxeon’s strong position as a major module supplier into the large and growing U.S. utility scale market. We are pleased to be further strengthening our relationship with key strategic partners like Cypress Creek Renewables and we look forward to continuing help power their growth in the United States.”

CCR’s power plant projects will be supplied from Maxeon's recently expanded Performance line module capacity designed to serve the U.S. solar power plant market with leading-edge high-efficiency bifacial products that optimize customer levelized cost of energy (LCOE).

About Maxeon Solar Technologies

Maxeon Solar Technologies (NASDAQ:MAXN) is Powering Positive ChangeTM. Headquartered in Singapore, Maxeon designs, and manufactures Maxeon® and SunPower® brand solar panels, and has sales operations in more than 100 countries, operating under the SunPower brand in certain countries outside the United States. The Company is a leader in solar innovation with access to over 1,000 patents and two best-in-class solar panel product lines. Maxeon products span the global rooftop and solar power plant markets through a network of more than 1,400 trusted partners and distributors. A pioneer in sustainable solar manufacturing, Maxeon leverages a 35-year history in the solar industry and numerous awards for its technology. For more information about how Maxeon is Powering Positive ChangeTM visit us at www.maxeon.com, on LinkedIn and on Twitter @maxeonsolar.

About Cypress Creek Renewables

Cypress Creek Renewables (CCR) is a leading renewables IPP. CCR develops, finances, owns and operates utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. The mission is to power a sustainable future, one project at a time. Since inception, CCR has developed more than 11.5GW of solar projects. Today CCR owns 1.7GW of solar and through its O&M Services business, operates 4GW of solar projects.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the timing and the company’s expectations of success and profitability in its expansion strategy and planned projects in existing and new markets; the company’s expectations regarding customer demand, pricing trends and growth projections; the company’s expectations regarding future performance based on our technology outlook, bookings and pipelines in sales channels, and the operational efficiency of our supply chain; and the company’s expectations regarding our future revenues resulting from contracted orders, including prepayments. These forward-looking statements are based on our current assumptions, expectations and beliefs and involve substantial risks and uncertainties that may cause results, performance or achievement to materially differ from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. A detailed discussion of these factors and other risks that affect our business is included in filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) from time to time, including our most recent report on Form 20-F, particularly under the heading “Item 3.D. Risk Factors.” Copies of these filings are available online from the SEC or on the Financials & Filings section of our Investor Relations website at https://corp.maxeon.com/financials-filings/sec-filings. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information currently available to us, and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in light of new information or future events.

Investor Contact:

Robert Lahey

Robert.Lahey@maxeon.com

Mobile: +1 (202) 2461-872

Media Contact:

Anna Porta

Anna.Porta@maxeon.com

Mobile: +39 345 7706205