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
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of November 2015
Commission File Number: 1-14742

JINPAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
c/o Hainan Jinpan Electric Company, Ltd
No. 168 Nanhai Avenue (Building No. 7),
Haikou Free Trade Zone
Haikou, Hainan, People's Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices)

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Form 20-F                                                                       Form 40-F •

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Yes                                                       No

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Attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated by reference herein is the Registrant's press release, dated November 11, 2015.


 

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.

Dated:  November 24, 2015   
 
JINPAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Mark Du
 
 
 
 
Name:  Mark Du
 
 
 
Title:  Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
                                                                                               



Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.
Description
1.
Press Release dated November 11, 2015



Exhibit 1

 
Jinpan International Reports Third Quarter 2015 Financial Results
* Third quarter revenue increased 22.3% year-over-year to RMB462.6 million (US$72.7 million)
* Third quarter net income decreased 25% year-over-year to RMB19.6 million (US$3.1 million), or RMB1.21 (US$0.19) per share
* Fiscal 2015 earnings outlook: revenue expected to increase 15-20% to approximately RMB1.70 billion to RMB1.76 billion (US$267 million to US$277 million); earnings per share are expected to be RMB5.48 to RMB5.68 (US$0.86 to US$0.89) per share.

Carlstadt, N.J., November 11, 2015 - Jinpan International Limited. (Nasdaq: JST), a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of cast resin transformers, today reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2015. This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. All translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.3613 to US$1.00, the rate published by China administration of foreign exchange on September 30, 2015.

Third Quarter 2015 Results
Net sales for the third quarter were RMB462.6 million (US$72.7 million), a 22.3% increase from RMB 378.3 million (US$59.5 million) in the same period last year.  The increase was driven by continued strength in sales of switchgear and unit substations, an increase in sales to the Company's newest OEM customer, and moderate growth in sales of transformers.
 
In the third quarter, China sales increased 16.7% year-over-year to RMB391.3 million (US$61.5 million), or 84.6% of net sales, compared to RMB335.3 million (US$52.7 million), or 88.6% of net sales in the same period last year. Net sales outside of China for the third quarter increased 65.9% year-over-year to RMB 71.3 million (US$11.2 million), or 15.4% of net sales, compared to RMB43.0 million (US$6.8 million), or 11.4% of net sales, for the same period last year.
 
Sales of cast resin transformers increased 4.8% year-over-year to RMB245.2 million (US$38.5 million), or 53.0% of net sales, compared to RMB233.9 million (US$36.8 million) or 61.8% of net sales, for the same period last year. Sales of our integrated products, including switchgear and unit substations, increased 99.2% year-over-year to RMB134.6 million (US$21.2 million), or 29.1% of sales, compared to RMB67.6 million (US$10.6 million), or 17.9% of net sales, for the same period last year.
 
Sales to OEM customers increased 64% year-over-year to RMB94.4 million (US$14.8 million), or 20.4% of net sales, compared to RMB 57.5 million (US$ 9.0 million), or 15.2% of net sales in the same period last year.
 
Gross profit in the third quarter increased 9.2% year over year to RMB135.3 million (US$21.3 million) from RMB123.9 million (US$19.5 million) in the same period last year.  Third quarter 2015 gross profit margin was 29.2%, compared to 32.8% in the prior year period. Gross margin in the third quarter decreased compared to the same period last year primarily due to increased materials prices and an increased mix of sales of switchgear and unit substations, which carry lower gross margins.
 
Selling and administrative expenses in the third quarter were RMB111.5 million (US$17.5 million), or 24.1% of net sales, compared to RMB92.2 million (US$14.5 million), or 24.4% of net sales, in the same period last year.  Selling and administrative expenses increased from the same period last year due to increase in bad debt reservation and  increased in research and development expense.
 
Operating income for the third quarter decreased 25% to RMB23.8 million (US$3.7 million), or 5.1% of net sales, from RMB31.7 million (US$5.0 million), or 8.4% of net sales, in the same period last year.
 
Net income for the third quarter decreased 25% to RMB19.6 million (US$3.1 million), or RMB1.21 (US$0.19) per diluted share, compared to RMB26.1 million (US$4.1 million), or RMB1.61 (US$0.25) per diluted share, in the same period last year.  Third quarter net income, as a percentage of net sales, was 4.2% compared to 6.9% in the same period last year.
 
Mr. Zhiyuan Li, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, stated, "Our third quarter sales of RMB 462.6 million (US$72.7 million) exceeded our expectations. The strong sales performance reflects the results of our concerted effort to increase sales volume to offset margin pressure within the industry.  This strategy is enabled by the increased production capacity and competitive cost structure of our Guilin production facility."
 
"During the third quarter we experienced the same positive dynamics that we have seen over the past several quarters. Our product sales continued to diversify, driven by a strong increase in sales of switchgear and unit substations.  Sales to our OEM customers increased as our newest OEM, a leading global wind turbine manufacturer, ramped up shipments during the quarter."
 
"While our gross margins improved from the second quarter, we continued to experience margin pressure due to rising competition and product mix. We remained focused on managing our working capital and our days sales outstanding."
 
"We operate in a cyclical industry closely tied to China's economic environment, which is experiencing decelerating growth.  We are focused on navigating the current industry down-cycle through disciplined execution and fiscal conservatism, with a vision to enter the recovery period in a more dominant competitive position within the market."
"At the end of October 2015, our backlog equaled RMB888 million (US$140 million), up 10.2% from the end of September last year and down 5.2% from the second quarter of 2015."

Balance Sheet
As of September 30, 2015, the Company had RMB219.9 million (US$34.6 million) in cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short term investments, compared to RMB168.5 million (US$27.5 million) as of December 31, 2014. The Company's net accounts receivable on September 30, 2015 totaled RMB1.09 billion (US$171.4 million), compared to RMB858.0 million (US$140.2 million) as of December 31, 2014.  Total bank loans outstanding at September 30, 2015 were RMB185.9 million (US$29.2 million), compared to RMB160.6 million (US$26.2 million) at December 31, 2014.



Financial Outlook
For the full year 2015, the Company projects revenue growth of approximately 15-20% compared to 2014.  Net sales are expected to be approximately RMB1.70 billion to RMB1.76 billion (US$267 million to US$277 million). Net income is expected to be in a range of approximately RMB89 million to RMB92.2 million (US$14 million to US$14.5 million).  Earnings per share are expected to be RMB5.48 to RMB5.68 (US$0.86 to US$0.89) per share. This earnings guidance excludes expenses associated with the proposed going private transaction.

Recent Developments
On September 15, 2015, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has received a preliminary, non-binding proposal letter dated September 15, 2015 from Li Zhiyuan, the Company's Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer and Forebright Smart Connection Technology Limited  (collectively, with Mr. Li, the "Buyer Parties"), to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of the Company not currently owned by the Buyer Parties in a going private transaction for $4.50 per common share, subject to certain conditions (the "Proposal").
 
The Company's Board of Directors formed a committee of independent directors (the "Special Committee") on September 29, 2015 to evaluate the Proposal.  The Special Committee has retained a legal counsel and a financial advisor. The Board of Directors cautions the Company's shareholders and others considering trading in its securities that no decisions have been made by the Special Committee with respect to the Company's response to the proposal. No assurance can be given that the Proposal, or any other transaction, will be consummated.  The Company does not intend to disclose developments regarding these matters unless and until its Board of Directors determines there is a need to update the market.

Conference Call Information
Jinpan's management will host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-888-576-4398 (toll free) or 1-719-325-2215 (international).  A webcast will also be available via http://public.viavid.com, with event ID: 117040.  A replay of the call will be available through November 18, 2015, by dialing 1-877-870-5176, access code 242815.

ABOUT JINPAN INTERNATIONAL
Jinpan International Limited (NASDAQ: JST) designs, manufactures, and markets electrical control and distribution equipment used in demanding industrial applications, utility projects, renewable energy installations, and infrastructure projects.  Major products include cast resin transformers, VPI transformers and reactors, switchgears, and unit substations.  Jinpan serves a wide range of customers in China and reaches international markets as a qualified supplier to leading global industrial electrical equipment manufacturers. Jinpan's four manufacturing facilities in China are located in the cities of Haikou, Wuhan, Shanghai and Guilin.  The Company's manufacturing facilities in China comprise the largest cast resin transformer production capacity in that country. The Company was founded in 1993.  Its principal executive offices are located in Haikou, Hainan, China and its United States office is based in Carlstadt, New Jersey.  For more information, visit www.jinpaninternational.com.

Safe Harbor Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and observations and involve known and unknown risks, and uncertainties or other factors not under the Company's control, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from the results, performance or other expectations implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors are listed from time-to-time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the period ended December 31, 2014 and our subsequent reports on Form 6-K.  Except as required by law, we are not under any obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


Investor Contact Information:
At Jinpan International Ltd.:
Mark Du
Chief Financial Officer
(201) 460-8778
   


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOLLOW:


Jinpan International Limited and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015

   
Three months ended
 
   
September 30,
 
             
   
2015
   
2015
   
2014
 
   
US$
   
RMB
   
RMB
 
In thousands, except per share data
 
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
             
Net Sales
   
72,723
     
462,613
     
378,260
 
Cost of Goods Sold
   
(51,453
)
   
(327,310
)
   
(254,313
)
Gross Profit
   
21,270
     
135,303
     
123,947
 
                         
Selling and Administrative Expenses
   
(17,525
)
   
(111,480
)
   
(92,202
)
Operating income
   
3,745
     
23,823
     
31,745
 
                         
Interest Expense
   
(393
)
   
(2,498
)
   
(3,715
)
Other Income
   
238
     
1,517
     
4,029
 
Income Before Income Taxes
   
3,590
     
22,842
     
32,059
 
                         
Income Taxes
   
(507
)
   
(3,228
)
   
(5,913
)
Net Income After Taxes
   
3,083
     
19,614
     
26,146
 
                         
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
                       
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
   
110
     
703
     
(40
)
Total Comprehensive Income
   
3,193
     
20,317
     
26,106
 
                         
Earnings per Share
                       
Basic
 
US$0.19
   
RMB 1.21
   
RMB 1.61
 
Diluted
 
US$0.19
   
RMB 1.21
   
RMB 1.61
 
                         
Weighted Average Number of Shares
                       
Basic
   
16,232,381
     
16,232,381
     
16,232,178
 
Diluted
   
16,232,381
     
16,232,381
     
16,251,287
 



Jinpan International Limited and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
 
             
   
2015
   
2015
   
2014
 
   
US$
   
RMB
   
RMB
 
In thousands, except per share data
 
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
             
Net Sales
   
204,890
     
1,303,365
     
1,033,783
 
Cost of Goods Sold
   
(149,009
)
   
(947,888
)
   
(696,666
)
Gross Profit
   
55,881
     
355,477
     
337,117
 
                         
Selling and Administrative Expenses
   
(44,387
)
   
(282,358
)
   
(254,079
)
Operating income
   
11,494
     
73,119
     
83,038
 
                         
Interest Expense
   
(1,167
)
   
(7,422
)
   
(11,181
)
Other Income
   
1,287
     
8,184
     
9,929
 
Income Before Income Taxes
   
11,614
     
73,881
     
81,786
 
                         
Income Taxes
   
(1,674
)
   
(10,650
)
   
(13,985
)
Net Income After Taxes
   
9,940
     
63,231
     
67,801
 
                         
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
                       
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
   
109
     
692
     
32
 
Total Comprehensive Income
   
10,049
     
63,923
     
67,833
 
                         
Earnings per Share
                       
Basic
 
US$0.61
   
RMB 3.90
   
RMB 4.18
 
Diluted
 
US$0.61
   
RMB 3.90
   
RMB 4.17
 
                         
Weighted Average Number of Shares
                       
Basic
   
16,232,381
     
16,232,381
     
16,232,178
 
Diluted
   
16,232,381
     
16,232,381
     
16,261,519
 

Jinpan International Limited and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheet

   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
   
September 30, 2015
   
September 30, 2015
   
December 31, 2014
 
In thousands, except per share data
 
$US
   
RMB
   
RMB
 
Assets
           
Current Assets
           
Cash and bank
   
9,050
     
57,572
     
80,826
 
Restricted Cash
   
4,761
     
30,288
     
7,210
 
Short Term Investment
   
20,751
     
132,000
     
80,500
 
Notes receivable
   
10,648
     
67,738
     
70,718
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
171,444
     
1,090,605
     
858,037
 
Inventories
   
63,372
     
403,130
     
305,967
 
Prepayments
   
16,520
     
105,087
     
127,619
 
Deferred Tax Assets
   
3,358
     
21,362
     
15,388
 
Other receivables
   
9,132
     
58,089
     
42,229
 
     
309,036
     
1,965,871
     
1,588,494
 
                         
Fixed Assets
                       
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
66,931
     
425,767
     
452,660
 
Construction in progress
   
1,096
     
6,972
     
16,481
 
Intangible Assets
   
13,243
     
84,245
     
84,245
 
Prepaid leases
   
14,018
     
89,175
     
90,902
 
Other assets
   
24
     
153
     
649
 
TOTAL ASSETS
   
404,348
     
2,572,183
     
2,233,431
 
                         
Current Liabilities
                       
Short term loans
   
3,985-
     
25,351
     
-
 
Accounts payable
   
44,989
     
286,189
     
228,633
 
Notes Payable
   
42,842
     
272,534
     
89,733
 
Advances from customers
   
22,964
     
146,079
     
131,946
 
Other payables
   
28,821
     
183,337
     
192,687
 
Taxes payable
   
2,191
     
13,939
     
12,389
 
Total current liabilities
   
145,792
     
927,429
     
655,388
 
                         
Long Term Loans
   
25,243
     
160,578
     
160,553
 
Deferred Income
   
5,564
     
35,397
     
30,377
 
Total Liabilities
   
176,599
     
1,123,404
     
846,318
 
                         
Shareholders' Equity
                       
Convertible preferred stock, US$0.0045 par value:
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
Authorized shares - 2,000,000
                       
Issued and outstanding shares - none in 2015 & 2014
                       
Common stock, US$0.0045 par value:
   
95
     
606
     
606
 
Authorized shares - 40,000,000
                       
Issued and outstanding shares - 16,418,456 in 2015 and 2014
                       
Additional paid-in capital
   
47,026
     
299,148
     
298,418
 
Reserves
   
14,775
     
93,985
     
93,985
 
Retained earnings
   
166,837
     
1,061,297
     
1,001,054
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
(496
)
   
(3,155
)
   
(3,848
)
     
228,237
     
1.451,881
     
1,390,215
 
Less: Treasury shares at cost
                       
Common stock - 135,488 in 2015 and  2014
   
(488
)
   
(3,102
)
   
(3,102
)
Total Shareholders' Equity
   
227,749
     
1,448,779
     
1,387,113
 
                         
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
   
404,348
     
2,572,183
     
2,233,431
 

Jinpan International Limited and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

   
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
   
2015
   
2015
   
2014
 
   
US$
   
RMB
   
RMB
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
In thousands
           
Operating Activities
           
      Net Income
   
9,940
     
63,231
     
67,801
 
      Adjustments to reconcile net income to
                       
           Net Cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
                       
           Depreciation
   
6,000
     
38,168
     
32,465
 
           Amortization of prepaid lease
   
271
     
1,727
     
1,299
 
           Deferred Income Tax
   
(882
)
   
(5,611
)
   
(1,940
)
           Provision for doubtful debts
   
4,323
     
27,499
     
10,974
 
           Stock-based compensation Cost
   
115
     
730
     
1,864
 
      Changes in operating assets and liabilities
                       
           Restricted Cash
   
(3,628
)
   
(23,077
)
   
966
 
           Accounts Receivable
   
(40,883
)
   
(260,067
)
   
(36,774
)
           Notes Receivable
   
468
     
2,979
     
24,786
 
           Inventories
   
(14,041
)
   
(89,321
)
   
(93,991
)
           Prepaid Expenses
   
3,542
     
22,532
     
(33,904
)
           Other Receivable
   
(2,472
)
   
(15,726
)
   
(7,550
)
           Accounts Payable
   
9,048
     
57,556
     
23,982
 
           Notes Payable
   
28,736
     
182,801
     
23,499
 
           Income Tax
   
244
     
1,550
     
(3,606
)
           Advance From customers
   
2,222
     
14,132
     
23,826
 
           Other liabilities
   
(1,470
)
   
(9,349
)
   
(8,040
)
Net Cash provided by (used in) operating activities
   
1,533
     
9,754
     
25,657
 
Investing activities
                       
     Purchases of property, plant and equipment
   
(881
)
   
(5,603
)
   
(7,700
)
     Payment for construction in progress
   
(630
)
   
(4,005
)
   
(3,799
)
     Sell of   S/T Investment
   
81,181
     
516,415
     
334,000
 
     Increase in S/T investment
   
(89,277
)
   
(567,915
)
   
(357,000
)
     Receipt of government grant for new plant construction
   
789
     
5,020
     
1,167
 
Net Cash provided by (used in) investing activities
   
(8,817
)
   
(56,088
)
   
(33,332
)
Financing activities
                       
     Proceeds from bank loan
   
4,038
     
25,687
     
60,390
 
     Repayment of bank loan
   
(49
)
   
(311
)
   
(140,746
)
     Proceeds from exercised stock options
   
-
     
-
     
96
 
     Dividend paid
   
(470
)
   
(2,988
)
   
(11,967
)
Net Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
3,519
     
22,388
     
(92,227
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
   
(394
)
   
692
     
61
 
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
(4,159
)
   
(23,254
)
   
(99,841
)
Cash and Cash equivalents at beginning of year
   
13,209
     
80,826
     
149,874
 
Cash and Cash equivalents at end of year
   
9,050
     
57,572
     
50,033
 
                         
Interest paid
   
763
     
4,854
     
7,911
 
Income Tax paid
   
2,299
     
14,623
     
19,517
 



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