MaxLinear Files S-1 Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering

CARLSBAD, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/06/09 -- MaxLinear, Inc., a leading provider of CMOS-based highly integrated, radio-frequency analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for broadband communications applications, today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its Class A common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the offering have not yet been determined.

Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. are acting as book-running managers for the offering. UBS Securities LLC, Thomas Weisel Partners LLC and Needham & Company, LLC are acting as co-managers for the offering.

When available, a copy of the preliminary prospectus may be obtained from Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, 180 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014, Attn: Prospectus Department, by calling 866-718-1649 or by emailing prospectus@morganstanley.com or from Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., 100 Plaza One, Jersey City, New Jersey 07311, Attn: Prospectus Department, by calling 800-503-4611.

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state.

MaxLinear, Inc. Press Contact:
David Rodewald
The David James Agency LLC
Tel: 805-494-9508
Email Contact

MaxLinear, Inc. Investor Relations Contact:
Suzanne Craig
The Blueshirt Group
Tel:  415-217-4962
Email Contact

MaxLinear Inc. Corporate Contact:
Brendan Walsh
Vice President, Business Development
Tel: 760-692-0711, Extension 196
www.maxlinear.com